Colby College - Oracle Yearbook (Waterville, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 270 of the 1908 volume:

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IEIIIH sw 4., A A w To WEBSTER CPIESTEIE The Man, whose strength of character has been and is an example to many To W BSTEI6 CHESTER E The Friend, whose advice has been ever free and open to all To WEBSTER CTIESTEI? The Professor, whose fairness and faithfulness has made the Department of Biology one of the best courses in Colby, This F07'Ll'--SN6C07Z!f Volume zyf fha' Colby Oracle 7,1 1'e.rp:rLj'1zZQf Dedz'rafe1!. PREFACE The time has arrived when students and alumni of Colby are looking forward to the publication of the college annual. It is with mingled feeling of hope and fear that this number is presented to the public. We started out with some excel- lent ideas as to what we would like to make out of this year's book, but we can only say that we have fallen far short of those ideas in many respects. There are several reasons for this. First, we have endeavored to keep down expenses in the hope of clearing up the old debt and placing the Oracle Association upon a nrm basis, financially. This has kept us from incorporating many things which go so far toward making a book, such as the ORACLE aims to be, attractive. Again, the courses have been stiffened up this year and there is no disposition on the part of the faculty to make any allowance for the board of editors. This should not be so, and until a change is made it is next to useless to attempt to get out a first-class book. Another reason, and perhaps the one of most weight, is to be found in the manner of electing the board of editors. We would strongly advocate a change in this respect, so the editors will get their positions by competition and not by elec- tion., This, we feel sure, would eliminate many unpleasantnesses and insure far better results. However, we do not wish to excuse ourselves in the least, and, feeling that we have earned all we shall probably get, we offer no apologies. We have introduced some new features and made some changes in arrangement. We have at all times endeavored to 'finsult not misery, neither deride infirrnity, nor ridicule deformity, and if there are some things which may seem to hit hard- well, dodge if you can, if you can't, do not feel too badly over them--they may do you some good and at worst they are soon forgotten by others. A We turn this book over to you, knowing that it will not please all in all respects, but content if it may seem to please a few, and hoping that you will be charitable in your judgments and sincere in your criticisms. In so doing you will aid those who are to follow in our footsteps. :+-wwzrii-' TRUSTEES . . . ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS FACULTY . . CLASSES . . HONORARY SOCIETIES . ATHLETICS . . . COLLEGE PUBLICATIONS MUSIC . . . DEBATE Y. M. C. A. - Y. W. C. A. . EXHIBITIONS AWARDS . COMMENCEMENT . MEMORIAM . . . THE CONFERENCE BOARD THE COMMITTEE OF TEN MISCELLANEOUS . . GRINDS . . ACKNOWLEDGMENTS THE END . . . THE ORACLE ADVERTISER C0 TE TS DEDICATION PREFACE . CONTENTS ORACLE BOARD FRATERNITIES SORORITIES U1-P--P-P-O-bl-4 QqxOO'x..pNHQJOOXlU1 n-1 OXO XTXD I24 129 I4I 144 145 147 153 159 165 168 170 173 197 219 221 223 908 The Colby Oracle The Oracle Board Editor-in-Chief MALCOLM D. SMITH, AY Business Manager LEON GILPATRICI4, ZYII Assistant Business Manager IRA W. RICHARDSON, AKE JOHN M. MAXWELL, AKE GEORGE N. DEAN, ZKII GEORGE C. ANDREWS, AY NELSON I. MIXER, QAGJ Associate Editors EDWIN W. MERRILL, ATQ ANNIE A. HARTHORN, EK FLORENCE E. KING, X52 NETTIE M. RUNNALS, AY MYRA I. HARDY-Hypatia HA liar begins with making falsehood appear like truth and ends with making truth appear like falsehood.'7--Skenszfone x .D 5' .Lg FRQMTS. 12 The Colby Oracle 1908 Delta Kappa Epsilon Founded at Yale XI Chapter College, 1844 Established 1845 Q:l8lB5 of 'll3lll16t66ll 'll3L1l1CI.'6D 8110 Eight - George Abner Gould Percy Silas Farrar C1855 of 'lFllI'l6f66l1 'll3Lll1CI'6U HND 'll7lll16 Clark Drummond Chapman Leo Stewart Trask Oscar John Crockett Tubbs Monroe Elias Young GUESS of 'll1ll'l6f66l1 'll3lllICI'60 H116 T611 Charles Randall Choate Nathan Henry Garrick John Moore Maxwell Ira Walter Richardson Alton David Blake GMES of 'll2lll16t66l1 'llJL1llDI'6D H115 lEl6V6lI Albion William Blake Wilbur Vose Cole Ernest Hamilton Cole Irving Myron Holt Ralph Eastman Nash james Perry Harry Melvin Stinson Lorenzo Ernest Thornton Harlan Roderick Mackenzie PERRY W. COLE V MACKENZIE GERRISH TRASK A. W. BLAKE ' HOLT YOUNG NASH ' RICHARDSON E. COLE A. D. BLAKE CHOATE CHAPMAN THORNTON GOULD FARRAR ' MAXWELL STINSON 14 The Colby Oracle 1908 Resident Members W. L. Bonney Colby '92 Rev. H. R. Mitchell Colby '72 A. F. Drummond '88 Rev. A. A. Plaisted '51 H. D. Eaton '89 Rev. I. H. Roberts' Columbia '81 D. P Foster ,QI Rev. G. D. Saunders Colby '82 Prof. E. W. Hall '62 Rev. W. C. Stetson '79 H, s. Hall 4 '96 Rev. C. w. srimpson ,QO I: G. Harriss Brown '90 L. E Thayer ex-'03 Prof. john Hedman Colby '95 A. A. Thompson 4 ex-'05 A. L Holmes '98 E. T Wyman '90 Roll of Chapters Phi Yale University 1844 Theta Bowdoin 1844 Xi Colby 1845 Sigma Amherst College 1846 Gamma Vanderbilt University 1847 Psi University of Alabama 1847 Upsilon Brown University - 1850 Chi University of Mississippi 1850 Beta University of North Carolina 1851 Eta University of Virginia 1852 Kappa Miami University 1855 Lambda Kenyon College 1852 Pi Dartmouth College 1853 Iota Central University of Kentucky 1854 Alpha Alpha Middlebury College 1854 Omicron University of Michigan 1855 Epsilon Williams College. 1855 Rho Lafayette College 1855 Tau Hamilton College 1856 1908 The Colby Oracle 15 Mu Colgate University 1856 Nu College of the City of New York 1856 Beta Phi University of Rochester 1856 Phi Chi Rutgers College 1861 Psi Phi . De Pauw University 1866 Gamma Phi Wesleyan University I867 Psi Omega Rensselaer Polytechnic 1867 Beta Chi Adelbert College 1868 Delta Chi Cornell University 1870 Delta Delta Chicago University 1870 Phi Gamma Syracuse University 1871 Gamma Beta Columbia College 1874 Theta Zeta University of California 1867 Alpha Chi Trinity College 1879 Phi Epsilon University of Minnesota 1889 Sigma Tau Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1890 Tau Lambda Tulane University 1898 Alpha Phi Toronto University 1898 Delta Kappa University of Pennsylvania 1899 Tau Alpha McGill University 1900 Sigma Rho Leland Stanford University 1901 Delta Pi University of Illinois 1904 Rho Delta University of Wisconsin 1906 J 16 The Colby Oracle 1908 Zeta Psi Founded at Chi Chapter University of New York, 1846 Established 1850 C1855 of 111111616611 Tbunbreb HUC Eight Harold'Nash Mitchell 515155 of 1171111616611 11311116166 8110 1131116 Leon Southard Gilpatrick Ioseph William Hammond Leon- Clifton Guptil C1855 of 1131111616611 'll3l111CI'6D 51110 E611 George Neal Dean ' Henry Britt Moor Royden Valentine Brown Stanley Fred Brown Cleveland Thurston Frederick Thayer Hill 518155 of 113111616611 11311110665 51110 151617611 Renworth Robinson Rogers Horace Mann Pullen john Loring vlohnson William Bailey Carroll Leland Horape Miller Edward Goodell Stacey Bernard Blaine Tibbetts Harold Everett Stacey Harry Waldo Kidder Walter john Rideout Robert Linwood Irvin F I CARROLL HILL RIDEOUT , MILLER ' 'STACY IRVIN ROGERS JOHNSON R. BROWN . PULLEN TIBBETTS N KIDDER S. BROWN MOOR -GUPTILL GILPATRICK MITCHELL HAMMOND DEAN 18 The Colby Oracle 1908 Resident Members F. VV. Alden Colby '98 H. C. Libby Colby ,OI D. M. Bangs '91 O. A. Learned 'oo L. L. Brown '58 T. L. Merrick '04 W. W. Brown '99 C. N. Meader '06 D. E. Bowman '93 Rev. C. C. Owen '79 B. E. Bean SX-'04 W. C. Philbrook '82 I. D. Buck SX-'04 R. L. Plaisted '86 C. W. Bradlee ex-'08 C. C. Perkins '04 G. C. Cook SX-'07 I. A. Partridge '04 C. I. Clukey ex-'05 J. M. Read ex-'08 R. W. Dunn '68 R. L. Reynolds '06 H. W. Dunn '96 L. A. Salisbury '96 L. W. Getchell SX-707 E. M. Stacy '81 I. F. Hill '82 L. Stark '92 F. B. Hubbard '84 F. C. Thayer '65 I. N. Jones '05 Rev. E. C. Whittemore '79 B. F. Iones '07 P. L. Whittaker '05 X V Roll of Chapters Phi University of the City of New York 1846 Zeta Williams College 1848 Delta Rutgers College 1848 Sigma University of Pennsylvania I85O Chi ,Colby College 1850 Epsilon Brown University 1852 Kappa Tufts College 1855 Tau Lafayette College 1857 Upsilon University of North Carolina 1858 Xi University of Michigan 1858 Lambda Bowdoin College 1868 1908 The Colby Oracle 19 Psi Cornell University 1869 Iota University of California 187o Gamma Syracuse University 1875 Theta Xi University of Toronto 1879 Alpha Columbia College 1879 Alpha Psi McGill University 1883 Nu Case School of Applied Sciences 1885 Eta Yale University 1889 Mu Leland Stanford Ir. University 1891 Beta University of Virginia 1893 Alpha Beta University of Minnesota 1899 20 The Colby Oracle 1908 Delta Upsilon Founded at Williams, 1834 Colby Chapter Established 1852 GIH55 of 'll3llIlClIC6I1 'HDIIIIDFCC 51110 Eight Frank Bramh all Condon Isaac Ross McCombe . Howard Arthur Tribou Richard Albert Lyons . Malcolm Dana Smith C1855 of 'IFlil16t66r1 lbutlbreb HND 'IFU116 George Carl Anderson Joseph Chandler Wilbur Garland Foye Howard Austin McLellan Leonard Oakman Merrill Iames Corey Richardson CU855 of 'llqll1Cf66I1 'll3lll1Cl.'6U HUC E611 Maurice Herbert Blanchard Thomas Lee Mahany Charles Alcott Smith Glass of 'IFUIICTCCII 'll3l1l1UI'6C all Ray Cecil Carter Arthur Brobston Merriam Thomas Putnam Packard Ralph Nelson Good Iohn Aldorous Tidd Charles Henry Swan D JEICVCI1 Ray Wood Hogan Chester Hanson Pierce C-uy Winfred Vail MERRIAM C. SMITH HOGAN ANDERSON PACKARD MAHANEY FOYE VAIL SWAN PIERCE CARTER M. SMITH GOOD TRIBOU LYONS CONDON MCCOMBE V CHANDLER TIDD 22 The Colby Oracle 1908 Resident Members C. R. Bryant Colby ,O4 C. A. Lewis Colby '03 H. H. Bryant jr. '05 P. S. Merrill ,94 C. E. Dow '96 I. F. Philbrick '95 H. R. Dunham '86 S. VV. Purinton ex-'05 VV. A. Fletcher ,QI E. P. Putnam GX-'07 C. E. Fogg '00 EL C. Rice ,OI Prof. H. R. Hatch '90 G. S. Stevenson Harvard '03 I. F. Larrabee '87 Pres. C. L. White Brown '87 Roll of Chapters Williams 1834 Wisconsin 1885 Union 1838 Lafayette 1885 Hamilton 1847 Columbia 1885 Amherst 7 1847 Lehigh 1885 Western Reserve 1847 Tufts 1886 Colby 1852 DePauw 1887 Rochester 1852 Pennsylvania 1888 Middlebury 1856 Minnesota 1890 Bowdoin 1857 Technology 1891 Rutgers 1 858 Swarthmore 1 893 Brown 1860 Stanford 1896 Colgate 1865 California 1896 New York 1865 McGill 1898 Cornell 1869 Nebraska 1898 Marietta 1870 Toronto 1899 Syracuse 1873 Chicago 1901 Michigan 1876 Ohio State 1904 Northwestern ISSO Illinois 1905 Harvard 1880 I 1 I ! 24 The Colby Oracle 1908 Phi Delta Theta , Founded at Maine Alpha Chapter Miami University, 1848 Established 1884 015155 of 1151111616611 'l13l1110Y6D H116 1519131 Alvin Leslie Cotton Frank Wilder Lovett Charles Clark Dwyer john Tracy Mathews Charles Russell Flood Augustus Coolidge Thompson Merle Roliston Keyes Ray Foster Thompson 0:15155 of 113111616611 '113l111CY6D 51110 1131116 Eugene Frank Allen Harold Willis Kimball Milfred Isaac Buker Clarence Ray Plummer Frank Osborn Dean Austin Shaw C1855 of 1191111616611 'll3L111CY6U 21115 E611 Frank Trowbridge Carey Reginald Houston Farrar David Tilton Whitten Crowell Edward Pease C1855 of 1131111616611 'll9l111DY6D 51116 151617611 Hervey Clifford Allen Raymond Clifford Bridges john Carlisle Richardson Nathan Russell Patterson SHAW E. ALLEN FARRAR H. ALLEN CAREY BUKER PEASVE PATTERSON MIXER PLUMMER WHITTEN BRIDGES DEAN KIMBALL FLOOD DWYER LOVETT ' R. THOMPSON COTTON KEYES MATHENVS G. THOMPSON 26 The Colby Oracle 1908 C. W. Atchley G. W. Chipman N. Flood N. K. Fuller A. E. Linscott Ohio Alpha Indiana Alpha Kentucky Alpha Indiana Beta Wisconsin Alpha Illinois Alpha Indiana Gamma Ohio Beta Indiana Delta Indiana Epsilon Michigan Alpha Illinois Beta Indiana Zeta Ohio Gamma Missouri Alpha Illinois Delta Georgia Alpha Georgia Beta Iowa Alpha Georgia Gamma New York Alpha Pennsylvania Alpha California Alpha Virginia Beta Virginia Gamma Nebraska Alpha Pennsylvania Beta Pennsylvania Gamma Resident Members Colby '03 H. E. Pratt Colby 'oz 'oz M. A. Priest 'o5 Prof. A. I. Roberts ,QC '98 J. G. Towe '98 C. W. Vigue '98 Roll of Chapters Miami University Indiana University Centre College Wabash College University of Wisconsin Northwestern University Butler College Ohio Wesleyan University Franklin College Hanover College University of Michigan University of Chicago De Pauw University Ohio University University of Missouri Knox College University of Georgia Emory College Iowa Wesleyan University Mercer University Cornell University Lafayette College University of California University of Virginia Randolph Macon College University of Nebraska Pennsylvania College Washington and Jefferson College 1848 1849 1850 1850 1857 1859 1859 1860 1860 1860 1864 1865 1868 1868 I87O 1871 1871 1871 I87I 1872 1872 1873 1873 1373 1874 1875 1875 1875 1908 The Colby Oracle 27 Tennessee Alpha Vanderbilt University 1876 Pennsylvania Eta Lehigh University 1876 Mississippi Alpha University of Mississippi 1877 Alabama Alpha University of Alabama 1877 Illinois Zeta Lombard University 1878 Alabama Beta Alabama Agricultural College 1879 Pennsylvania Delta Alleghany College 1879 Vermont Alpha University of Vermont 1879 Pennsylvania Epsilon Dickinson College 1880 Missouri Beta Westminister College 1880 Minnesota Alpha University of Minnesota 1881 Iowa Beta University of Iowa 1882 Kansas Alpha University of Kansas 1882 'Tennessee Beta University of the South 1883 Ohio Zeta Ohio State University 1883 Texas Beta University of Texas 1883 Pennsylvania Zeta University of Pennsylvania 1883 New York Beta Union University 1883 Maine Alpha Colby College 1884 New York Delta Columbia University 1884 New Hampshire Alpha Dartmouth College 1884 North Carolina Beta University of North Carolina I885 Kentucky Delta Central University 1885 Massachusetts Alpha Williams College 1886 Texas Gamma Southwestern University 1886 New York Epsilon Syracuse University 1887 Virginia Zeta Washington and Lee University 1887 Massachusetts Beta Amherst College 1888 Rhode Island Alpha Brown University 1889 Louisiana Alpha Tulane University 1889 Missouri Gamma Washington University 1891 California Beta Sanford University 1891 Illinois Eta University of Illinois 1893 Indiana Theta Purdue University 1894 Ohio Eta Case School of Applied Sciences 1896 Washington Alpha University of Washington 1900 Quebec Alpha McGill University IQOZ Ontario Alpha University of Toronto 1904 South Dakota Alpha University of South Dakota 1906 28 The Colby Oracle 1908 Alpha Tau Omega Founded at Maine Gamma Alpha Chapter Virginia Military Institute, 1865 Established 1892 C1355 of 'll7lill6fCCI1 'll3lll'l0I.'6C H110 Eight john Arthur Burton V Victor Ray jones Clifford Henry Libby William Fred Sherburne CHESS of 'll3lil16f66l1 ll3Lll1DF6D Elllb 'll3lil16 Ralph Bertram Davis Edwin Walter Merrill Nathaniel Percy Merrill Otis Bullard Reed Francis Howard Rose Nathaniel Ernest Wheeler 0.115155 ot 'IHUICYCGII llJL1l1DI'CC EIIIC E611 Harold Francis Dow Jerome Philip Fogwell Charles Lee Haskell William Gladstone Ramsden GIHSS of 'llqll16f6Cl1 'HJIIIIDPCO HIID JEIQVCII Andy Lee Applebee Delber Wallace Clark Isaac Higginbotham Q Ralph Albert Parker Francis David Walker ROSE CLARK WHEELER DOW HASKELL PARKER P. MERRILL HIGGINBOTHAM E. MERRfLL RAMSDEN APPLEBEE DAVIS REED FOGWELL JONES BURTON LIBBY SHERBURNE WALKER 30 The Colby Oracle 1908 E. W. Allen M. E. Fitzgerald G. W. Hoxie Virginia Beta Virginia Delta North Carolina Xi Tennessee Pi Tennessee Omega Georgia Alpha-Beta North Carolina Alpha-Delta Alabama Alpha-Epsilon Georgia Alpha-Zeta Pennsylvania Tau Georgia Alpha-Theta Pennsylvania Alpha-Iota Michigan Alpha-Mu New York Alpha-Lambda Ohio Alpha-Nu Pennsylvania Alpha-Pi New York Alpha-Omicron Pennsylvania Alpha-Rho Tennessee Alpha-Tau Pennsylvania Alpha-Epsilon Ohio Alpha-Psi Florida Alpha-Omega Iowa Beta-Alpha Alabama Beta-Beta Massachusetts Beta-Gamma Alabama Beta-Delta Louisiana Beta-Epsilon Resident Members Colby '03 F. M. Robbins U. 'oo H. S. Vose 794 D. M. Young Chapter Roll Washington and Lee University University of Virginia Trinity College University of Tennessee University of the South University of Georgia University of North Carolina Alabama Polytechine Institute Mercer University University of Pennsylvania Emory College Muhlenburg College Adrian College Columbia University Mt. Union College Washington and jefferson College St. Lawrence University Lehigh University , Southwestern Presbyte Pennsylvania College Wittenburg College University of Florida Simpson College Southern University Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Alabama Tulane University rian University of M. 'oo Colby ,99 707 1865 1868 1872 1872 1877 1878 1878 1879 1880 1881 1881 I88I 1881 1881 I882 1882 1882 1882 1882 1882 1883 1884 1885 1885 1885 1885 1887 1908 The Colby Oracle 31 Vermont Beta-Zeta University of Vermont 1887 Ohio Beta-Eta Wesleyan University 1887 New York Beta-Theta Cornell University 1887 Michigan Beta-Kappa Hillsdale College 1888 Michigan Beta-Lambda University of Michigan 1888 Georgia Beta-Iota Georgia School of Technology 1888 Ohio Beta-Mu University of Wooster 1888 South Carolina Beta-Xi College of Charleston 1889 Michigan Beta-Omicron Albion College 1889 Tennessee Beta-Pi Vanderbilt University 1889 Maine Beta-Upsilon University of Maine 1891 Ohio Beta-Omega Ohio State University 1892 Maine Gamma-Alpha Colby College 1892 Massachusetts Gamma-Beta Tufts College 1893 Indiana Gamma-Gamma Rose Polytechnic Institute 1894 Tennessee Beta-Tau Southwestern Baptist University 1894 Rhode Island Gamma-Delta Brown University 1894 Illinois Gamma-Zeta University of Illinois 1895 Nebraska Gamma-Theta University of Nebraska 1897 Texas Gamma-Eta University of Texas 1897 California Gamma-Iota University of California I9OO Ohio Gamma-Kappa Western Presbyterian University 1901 Colorado Gamma-Lambda University of Colorado 1901 Kansas Gamma-Mu University of Kansas 'I 1901 Minnesota Gamma-Nu University of Minnesota 1902 Illinois Gamma-Xi University of Chicago 1903 Indiana Gamma-Omicron Purdue University 1903 Washington Gamma-Pi University of Washington 1904 Missouri Gamma-Rho University of Missouri 1905 Massachusetts Gamma-Sigma Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1906 Wisconsin Gamma-Tau University of Wisconsin 1907 Iowa Gamma-Upsilon Ames College 1908 32 The Colby Oracle 1908 Sigma Kappa Founded at Alpha Chapter Colby, 1874 Established 1874 CHESS of 1171111616611 113111101366 51110 Eight Mary Charlotte Ablii Bertha Harris Bangs Helen Burnham ampb -ll Helen Louise Cochrane Susan Angelina Corblgtt Annie Alice Harthorn Ethel Maude Hayward , Caroline Dole Noyes Annie Trrfton Roberts Qi 55 of 113111616611 'll9L111D1'6D CLIC M1116 Clara Augustine Eastman 5 V W HMarion Elizabeth Goodwin Ragnhild Lillian Iversen 't'l 1 - Ella Melvina MacBurnie Cassilena Marguerite Perry ' Cora Elmer Robinson Inez Naomi Stevenson - Marion Gilkey Wadsworth 015155 of 'llql116f6611 113111101260 H115 E611 Caro Bernice Chapman Eva Walker Eastman Iennie Pauline Herring Helen Varney Robinson Maude Allan lfVeed GIHSS of 'llql116f6611 113111101265 H115 lEl6V611 Louise Newcomb Buzzell Marie Louise Chase Mollie Farrar Hanson Mary Lucinda Ingram Cora Mabelle Kennison Esther Gertrude Robinson HERRING H. ROBINSON ' KENNISON C. ROBINSON Mc BURNIE IVERSEN HANSON . WEED GOODWIN BUZZEOLL STEVENSON CHAPMAN CHA-SE WADSWORTH EASTMAN E. ROBINSON HYIGRAM COCHRANE CORBETT HARTHORN BA-NGS HQAYWARD CAMPBELL NOYES, ABBOTT 34 The Colby ' Oracle 1908 Resident Members Louise A. Allen Colby ex-'06 Clara C. Morrill Colby '98 Iennie M. Buck '99 Francis H. Morrill '94 Mary H. Caswell '04 Lucia H. Morrill 4 ,93 Mary S. Croswell '96 Virginia G. Noyes '07 Alice H. Davies '06 Harriet M. Parmenter '89 Florence E. Dunn '86 Ellen I. Peterson '07 ,Mabel E. Dunn 'ex-'03 Hortense W. Philbrick CX-,O7 Rose A. Gilpatrick 792 Sophia M. Pierce '81 Caro L. Hoxie '96 Alice M. Purington '99 Bertha H. Kennison ex-'07 Jennie M. Smiths '81 Edith L. Kennison '06 Lois Hoxie Smith ex-'03 Addie M. Lakin '05 Marjorie E. Stevenson '02 Marian L. Learned ,O7 Carrie M. True '95 Emily P. Meader '78 Grace E. Warren '03 Roll of Chapters Alpha, November, 1874 Colby College, Waterville, Maine Delta, March, 1904 A Boston University, Boston, Mass. Epsilon, May, 1905 Syracuse University, Syracuse, N. Y. Zeta, February, 1906 George Washington University, Washington, D. C. Eta, February, 1906 Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois Theta, February, T906 University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois Iota, February, 1908 Kappa, April, 1908 Dewey University, Dewey, Colorado Brown University, Providence, R. I. People seldom improve when they have no other model than themselves to copy after. . - Goldsmith 36 The Colby Oracle 1908 Chi Omega Founded at ' Beta Chapter University of Arkansas, 1895 Established 1906 Glass of 1141iueteen Tbunbreb emo Eight Helen Frances Dickinson Florence Emily King Nina Beatrice Holmes Agnes Euneice Walker Esther Huston Weeks ' r CUE155 of 1171111616611 11311116660 H110 M1116 Mabelle Edwina Babson Ethel Rose Knowlton Margaret Anne Clark june Stewart Philbrick Maude Nina Eaton Agrandese Jeanette Record Jeanette Louise Sturtevant Glass of 'ililineteen 1bunDteb anb Gen Verena Hilton Chaney Helen joy Hinckley Ethel Cynthia Fairfield Lillian Louise Lowell Jennie Alice Grindle Sarah Louise Snow Glass of 1Hineteen Tbunbreb anb llileven Hazel Lydia Breckenridge Sinia Fay King , Gertrude Hazelton Coombs Margaret Eliza Lincoln Margaret Jean Hare Alice Louise Thomas , Y Y 1 i - 11 GREENE BABSON ,I-IARE PHILBRICK BRECKENRIDGE V CLARKE CHANEY S. ,KING HINCICLEY GRINDLE COOMBS LOWELL LINCOLN FLEMMING THOMAS FAIRFIELD RECORD EATON VVEEKS -F. KING HOLMES WALKER DICKINSGN ' KNOWLTON 'STURTEVANT 38 The Colby Oracle 1908 Florence Stover Allen Harriet V. Bessey Alice Lowe Brown Clara M. Bryant Augusta Colby Harriet M. Drake Psi Sigma Tau Rho Pi Omicron Xi Nu Mu Lamb a Kappa Chi Upsilon Phi Alpha Iota Theta Eta Zeta Epsilon Beta Delta Resident Members Colby ex-'06 La Verna Gibbs Colby CX-709 ,97 Delia Hiscock Hedman ,OI ,QQ lda P. Keene '05 ex-'08 Gertrude T. Lord '01 'oz Nella M. Merrish ex-'00 exL'06 Roll of Chapters University of Arkansas 1895 Randolph Macon Womanic College 1899 University of Mississippi 1899 Tulane University, Newcomb College 1900 University of Tennessee 1900 University of Illinois 1900 Northwestern University 1901 University of Wisconsin 1902 University of California IQOZ University of Kansas 1902 University of Nebraska IQO3 Kentucky University 1903 Union University 1903 George Washington University 1905 University of Texas 1904 West Virginia University 1905 University of Michigan IQOS University of Colorado 1906 Columbia University, Barnard College 1906 Colby College 11906 Dickinson College 1907 E i fl I ! r I 5 E E a 2 E 3 r i- i '111ii11H 40 The Colby Oracle 1908 Alpha Upsilon Founded at Local Colby, 1904 0212155 of Tlvlineteen 1bunbteo emo Eight X Nettie May Runnals 4 Abbie Frances Weed C1355 of 'll31lll6f66Il 'll311l1DI'6D Elllb 'll31il16 Ethel Hannah Butler Fannie Miller Crute Pearl Lucinda Davis Abbie Sanford Hague Sadie Belle Young CHESS of 'llqill6f66ll lbunbteb HIIC E611 Eleanor Mae Creech Addie Flora Knight Ruth Edson Wood C1855 of 'IHUICICGII 'IDIIHDYCC H110 IEICVCI1 Hazel Barker Cole Marjorie Milliken Bucknam Irene Dora Nelson Mildred Myra jordan Alice Dudley Holman Helen Elizabeth Warren kiS Qwgksav- - ,xmxjf 535' , 'W- - X ' - . 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Gardner Minnie Estella Fernald 1 1 HQPSON CARD LITTLE TREAT HARDY BEALLATTY , LITTLEFIELD ADAMS GARDNER FERNAALD 4 CLARK WARD WHITTIER ' ' WALL ' FOGG Board of Trustees LION. LESLIE C. CORNISH, ChCl'i7'1'l'LCZ1'I. .. NVILFORD G. CHAPMAN, Secretary .... LION. RICH.+XRD C. SHANNON ..... .. REV. 'JOHN H. HIGGINS ...... . . HON. ASHER C. LIINDS ..... REV. A. R. CRANE .... ALLEN P. SOULE ...... HON. MOSES GIDDINGS ........ REV. FRANCIS W. BAKEMAN. . .. REV. CHARLES E. OWEN ....... ALFRED KING ................ HON. DAVID W. CAMPBELL ..... NVILLIAM H. SNYDER .......... REV. EDYVIN C. WHITTEMO-RE .... HON. EDWIN E. LYFORD ..... REV. GEORGE BULLEN ..... JOSHUA W. BEEDE .... EUGENE WV. EOSS .... JOSEPH L. COLBY ..... .. DUDLEV P. BAILEY ....... . REV. CHARLES L. WHITE ..... HON. GEORGE K. BOUTELLE .,... HON. GEORGE C. WING ..... GEORGE QTIS SMITH ...... WILLIAM H. DEXTER ..... REV. I. K. WILSON ...... FRANK H. EDMUNDS ....... REV. WOODMAN BRADBURY .... HON. BEECHER PUTNAM .... 44 . . . .P01'tIaiid, Me . . . . . . . ..P01'1fIa1id, Me New York City, N. Y . . . . . . .C1iai'Iesf01i, Me . . .P01'fla1id, Me .. . . . .H8b7'07'1, Nfe . . izigliam, Mass. .. . .Baagoig Me . . . .ClieZsea,, .Mass .. . . W aterzfille, Mc .....P01'tIa1id, .Me . . . .C1ie1'i'yfieId, Me . . ..pV07'C6Sf67', llifass . . . . . TfVate1'viIle, Me . . . . .Sjai'i1zgfieId, Mass . . .New L0l'Zd0ll, N. H . . . . . . . . .Aiibiw'1'1, Nfe . .Jamaica Plain, .Mass N efwtorz C eiztefr, Mass . . . . . . . .E7Qe1'etf, Mass . . . .IfVaterviIIe, IVIU Q.. . DV az'e1'z'i!Ie, Me . . . . . .A11bm'1i, Ale . . . .Skowliegaig Me ..... Worcester, Mass .......P01'fIG71d, Mfe . . . . .New York, N. Y . . .Ca1iib1'idge, Mass . . .H01fLif0lZ, Me He surely is most in Want of 2lI1OthC1'7S patience who has none of his oW11. -Lafuateo' Alumni Associations The General Alumni Association Presz'a'em', ASHER C. HINDS, '83, Washington, D. C. Vzke-Prwz?z'eu!, BYRON BOYD, '86, Augusta Serrefagf, FRANK W. ALDEN, '98, Waterville Treaxmfer, H. R. DUNHAM, '86, Waterville The Boston Association Presirieni, HERBERT S. WEAVER, '82, Allston Heights, Mass. Firs! Wm-Presz'1z'efzf, ALLEN P. SOULE, '79, Hingham, Mass. Second Was-P1'esz'n'efzz', I. COLBY BASSETT, '95, Boston, Mass. Ser:-efafjf-Y3'efzszn'er, MERLE S. GETCHELL, ,93, 24 Ch'ester Avenue, Brockton, Mass The New York Association P1'esz'1ie7zz', FRANK H. EDWARDS, '85, New York, N. Y. Wre-Presidenf, E. J. COLCORD, '75, Brooklyn, N. Y. Sefrefafy-Z?'easzz1'er, R. A. METCALE, '86, 34 West 33d Street, New York, N. Y The Colby Club Presidzfzi, EDWIN C. WHITTEMORE, '79, Waterville Fin! Vine-Presifienf, PROF. Joi-IN HEDMAN, '95, Waterville Secwzzz' Woe-P7'esz'1z'efz!, ALBERT' F. DRUMMOND, '88, Waterville Third VZ-66-.P7'65Z.If67Zf, DENNIS E. BOWMAN, '93, Waterville Sewfemfjf, CHARLES W. ATCHLEY, 'o3, Waterville Dfeaszzrer, NORMAN K. FULLER, '98, Waterville I love the name of honoi more than I fear death. REGISTRA-AR 46 908 The Colby Oracle 47 The Colby Alumnae Association Pn'.rz'f!e72!, ADDIE F. TRUE, '90 Fin! Vzke-Pre.vz'a'efzf, HARRIET F. HOLMES, 797, East Machias Sefomz' Vz're-Prexzdefzf, EUNICE C. MOWER, 'o4, Waterville Serrefmjf, GRACE E. WARREN, '03, Waterville Z9'6Cl5'll7'67', ALICE L. BROWN, '99, Waterville The Boston Association Prexz'n'e1zf, LINDA GRAVES, '95, Rockland, Mass. VZ'C6-P7'5.S'Z.0I67Zf, LENORA Bsssisv, '98, Boston, Mass. Secremfy, MARTHA D. TRACY, '97, Lawrence, Mass. .79'66ZJ'ZZ7'67', HELEN S. RICHARDSON, '98, Dorchester, Mass. He lowes me well and I have given him reason. MISS CAMPBELL, '08 Colby College Faufzffefz' fab Q, 1818 Colors Blue and Gray Long Cheer C-O-L-B-Y, 'rah I 'rah ! 'rah ! C-0-L-B-Y, 'rah I 'rah l 'rah 1 C-OMLRB-Y, 'rah ! 'rah I 'rah I Colby! Colby! Colby! h Officers of 1: e College CHARLES LINCOLN VVHITE, A.M., D.D. . . . . . . .P7'e5z'fz'e7zz' LESLIE C. CORNISH, LL.D. .... ..,. .... I f z'fe-Pffexzdefzz' GEORGE K. BOUTELLE, A.B. .......... ,... Y lzfaswfer EDWARD WINSLOW HALL, A.M., LL.D ..,. ,... L z'brarz'a7z HOXVARD EDWARD SIMPSON, Ph.B., A.M. .. . . ................ Regzkfmr GRACE ELLA BERRY, A.M. . ........, . . . Thirzle you. I am 110 SfI'0iZfg8l' than my sex? 43 . . .Dean 0 W07H67l,A' Colleffe O M155 PHILBRICK, '09 ssc-t -HC U ll-1 'T Y ,EGU l 8C'f.f?sGiTf-'Q'1- - ' - CHARLES LINCOLN W1-11'1E, A.M., D.D. PI'CS1'dClZf and Babcock Professor of Psychology Woburn High School, 18835 Brown University, 18875 Newton Theological Institute, 18905 received the degree of A.M., 18905 Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Somersworth, N. H., 1890- I8945 Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Nashua, N. H., 1894-1 9005 General Secretary of the New Hampshire Baptist Convention, IQOO, President of Colby College since 1901. EDWARD XXVINSLOXV PIALL, A.M., LL,D L1'b1'r11'1'a11. and E111c1'1'f11s Professor of Modern Languages Portland High School, ISSSQ Colby, 1862 5 Professor of Modern Languages, 1866-1891 5 Registrar, 1888-IQOZQ Librarian, 1873-1908. JULIAN D. T.LxvLo11z, A.M., LL.D Professoz' of the Latin Lcwzgizclge and L1'fC'l'GfZl7'6 Vassalboro Academy, 18615 Oak Grove Seminary, 18625 Waterville Academy, 18645 Colby, 18685 Associate Professor at Colby, 1868-18735 Received the Degree of A.M., 1871 5 Degree of LL.D., Colby, IQOIQ Professor of Latin since 1873. JAMES XN1LL1,-1M BLACK, PHD. Professor of History and Polhtfccll Economy Baltimore City College, 18855 johns Hopkins University, 18885 received degree of Ph.D, 1891 5 Professor of History and Political Science at Georgetown College, 1891-1892 5 Associate Professor of Economics at Oberlin College, ISQZ-18945 member of the American History Associationg the Amer- ican Economic Associati0n5 the Maryland Historical Societyg the Council of the Maine Historical Society5 Professor at Colby since 1894. ART1-11111 JEREMIAH ROBERTS, A.M. Professor of Rlzetoric cmd Ifzstmctoa' 1772 Elocutriozz Limerick Academy, 18855 Colby, ISQOQ graduate student at Harvard University, 1899-1900, at Colby since 1890. 49 50 The Colby Oracle 1908 IFXNTON MARQU.-xRDT, PH.D. Professor of the German Lcmglzage and Lite-rat1Lre Dr. Reimann's High School, Lubeck, Germany, 1877 g passed the Einjaerig Treiwilligen-Ex- amen, 1877 , Catherineum at Lubeck, 1877-1880, passed the Maturitaets-Examen, 1880, Universities of Berlin and Kiel, 1880-1885, passed the Doctor-Iixamen at Kiel, 1885, graduate student of Kiel, 1885-1887, High School, Watertown, Massachusetts, 1887-1891 ,at Colby since 1891. JOHN HEDMAN, A.M. Professor of the Romance Larzguoges Caribou High School, 1891 , Colby, 1895 , Instructor in Modern Languages, 1895-1896, instructor in Latin and Greek, 1896-1899, University of Paris, 1899-1900, Associate Professor of Romance Languages, IQOO-IQOZQ Professor of Romance Languages since 1902. CLARENCE I-IAYWARD VVHITE, A.M. Professor of the Greek La11g'1zc1ge and Literature Bristol Academy, Taunton, Massachusetts, I882g Amherst College, 1886, Instructor in Greek, Amherst High School, 1885-1886, Instructor in Latin and Mathematics, Private Classical School, at Hartford, 1886-1887, Instructor in Greek and Latin, Carleton College, 1887-1891 , Master in Latin, Worcester Academy, 1891-1892, Professor at Colby since 1902. HUGH Ross I-IATC1-1, AM. Professor of Mathematics and Biblical Literature Eastern Maine Conference Seminary, 1886, Colby, 1890, Newton Theological Seminary, 18935 Summer School, University of Chicago, 1895-1897, Instructor of Mathematics at Newton Theo- logical Seminary, 1893-1897, Professor of Mathematics at Colby since 1903. GEORGE FR121gM.-xN P.-xR1x1ENTER, PHD. Merril! Professor of Chemistry Needham High School, Massachusetts, 1896, Massachusetts State College, 1900, Fellow in Chemistry at Massachusetts State College, 1900-1901 , Assistant Chemist at United States Experi- ment Station, Kingston, R. I., 1901-1902, Instructor in Chemistry, Brown University, 1902-1903, Professor of Chemistry at Colby since 1903. 1908 The Colby Oracle 51 GRACE ELLA BERRY, A.M. Dean of the lflfolrlzfelfs College YVest Boylston High School, 1888, Mount Holyoke College, 1893, Instructor in Mathematics, Western College for Women, 1893-1897, graduate student and Assistant in Mathematics, Mount Holyoke, 1897-1899, received degree of A.M., 1899, graduate student at Cornell Summer School, 1899, Instructor in Mathematics and Physics, Western College for Women, 1899-1900, Associate Professor of Physics, Mount Holyoke, 1900-1902, Dean of Women's College, Colby, since 1902. VVEBSTER C1-IESTER, A.B. - Associate Professor of Biology . Berkeley High School, 1893, Colgate University, 1900, Instructor in Science and Mathematics at Colby Academy, 1900-1902, graduate student at Harvard University, 1902-IQO3, Instructor in Biology at Colby, 1903-1905. Associate Professor of Biology since 1905, graduate student at Har- vard University, 1907-1908. :HOWARD EDWIN SIMPSON, P1-LB., A.M. I7ZSZl7'ZlCl07' in Geology Clarence High School, 1891, Cornell College, Ph.B., 1896, Cornell School of Oratory, 1896, Instructor in Science, Knoxville High School, 1897-1898, Principal of Knoxville High School, 1898-1900, Superintendent of Schools, Columbus Junction, Iowa, 1900-1903, graduate student in the University of Chicago, summers of 1902-1903, graduate student, Harvard University, IQO3-IQOSS Field and Laboratory Assistant in Geology, Harvard University, I904Q Assistant in Physiography and Meteorology, Harvard University, 1904-1905, A.M., Harvard University, 1905, Instructor in Geology, Colby College, since 1905. ELLIS EARLE LANVTON, PHD. , Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy jordan Free Academy, jordan, N.Y., 1897 , Cornell University, 1898-1899, Rochester, 1899-1902 , in charge of Science Department of Northwestern Military Academy, Chicago, IQOZ-,035 Graduate work at Yale, IQO3-704, Assistant in Physics at Yale, IQO4-,055 took M.A. at Yale, 1905, elected to Sigma Xi, assistant in Physics and graduate work at Yale, 1905-'06, took Doctor's degree, 1906, connected with teaching staff at Sloane Laboratory, Yale College, 1906-'07, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Colby, 1907-1908. 52 The Colby Oracle 1908 MARY SYB11. CROSWELL, A.B., M.D. Dtzfrecfor of Physical T7'Clli7IZ'l1g' for l'V0'II16'l'l Wilton Academy, 18923 Colby College, 18965 Tufts Medical School, 19033 House Physician and Surgeon, W'orcester Memorial Hospital, 1903-1904, Instructor in Pathology and Physiology, Passe Gymnasium, Boston, 1904-'05, at Colby since 1905. CHARLES EMERSON FOGG, AB. I11st1'uct01' in Gymazastfcs Coburn Classical Institute, 18965 Colby, 1900, Gymnasium Instructor at Hebron Academy 7 1901-IQOSQ Director of Physical Training for Menfat Colby, 1907. Dnvnu IXKGNOGHAN YOUNG, AB. AS5ZiSfG7lf in Chemistay Higgins Classical Institute, 19035 Colby, IQO7Q at Colby, IQO7-,O8. SENU H Class of 1 908 MEN Pffexirieni, john Tracy Matthews VER'-P1'e:z'a'e7zf, William Fred Sherburne A Dfaszzrer, Merle Roliston Keyes jlfanvhczl, Howard Arthur Tribou Ifz'sz'01'ia1z, Clifford Henry Libby Omlor, Augustus Coolidge Thompson Prophef, Harold Nash Mitchell Poef, George Abner Gould Pmffzhg Adziffesr, Malcolm Dana Smith Ckfzplazh, Charles Clark Dwyer Toaxf-Masfe7', Isaac Ross McCombe I EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Alvin Leslie Cotton Percy Silas Farrar Richard Albert Lyons it Ray Foster Thompson William Fred Sherburne ODE COMMITTEE Victor Ray Jones i Frank Bramhall Condon Merle Roliston Keyes George Abner Gould Augustus Coolidge Thompson 'You are yoleed with or lamb. Miss NVORDSWORTH, JOQ 54 Senior History MEN . Between thoughts of regret and of hopeful anticipation, we pause once more to look back over this, our last year in College. The tales of the Freshmen and Sophomore years have been told again and again and need no repetition. The annals of the Senior, though of a different nature, are none the less interesting. Our football games this year were not all victories, but the team which Libby managed, and Sherburne captained, showed that they could play football whenthey defeated Bates and played Bowdoin, with the ball the greater part of the time inside of Bowdoin's twenty-five yard line. Five of our members played on the team- Sherburne, Dwyer, Cotton, Lyons, and Keyes. The basketball team, captained by Tribou, proved to be a strong and winning team. The baseball team, managed by Condon, and captained by Dwyer, has an unusually good schedule. With fair prospects for a good team, the coming season promises to be a successful one. Having had our turn as leaders in all the various departments of college life, we are about to step out and hand our trust over to those who are to take our places. Pleasant and profitable as may have been our duties in college they are only a means toward an end. Unless they have fitted us for the larger duties of life we can only conclude that they have been failures after all. As our college days draw toward their close, those of us who have gotten beyond the age of boyhood dreams and fancies, look forward into life with anxious hearts wondering what the future may have in store, but it is not for the historian to conjecture. When we bid farewell to the college and all its associations, there will, of course, be many a thought of regret, but judging from the history of the class, they will be more than balanced by the hopes of greater conquests to come, and we will leave the dear old campus with the full confidence of youth, that there are greater heights to which we can attain. May the class of 1908 leave behind it some memories which shall be as dear to the college as is the welfare of Colby to the hearts of all its members. p C How hard if is for wonzeri to keep m1.111.seI. ' Miss PIOLMES, '08 55 Class of 1908 WOMEN Pv'e.vz'fz'em', Agnes I-Iuneice Walker Vice-Pre.vz?z'e1zf, Ethel,Maude Hayward Serrefafjf, Inez Hazen Card Y?'erzrm'er, Nettie May Runnals Poef, Abbie Frances Weed m1Yf07'Z'H7Z, Bertha Harris Bangs P1-ojbhef, Caroline Dole Noyes S!cz!z'sz'z'cz'm1, Jennie May Roberts Azz'zi1'eJs fo Ifv7llZ7Z7Qg. 7'lZIl7Zl!I2'E,S', Florence Emily King EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Helen Frances Dickinson Lucy Evelyn Treat Ruth Olive Roberts Grace Imogene Corthell Susan Angelina Corbett ODE COMMITTEE . Dorothy Claudia Hopson Agnes Euneice Walker Helen Burnham Campbell Nina Beatrice Holmes f Mary Charlotte Abbott Let buff001zc'1'y succeed To make us Iaughj for IIFTJGI' was more 11e'ed, ' CLARK, 711 56 History of 1908 WOMEN The Senior history,- is it possible that the four years are over, and we stand so near the completion of our college course? There were forty-nine of us when, in the fall of 1904, we came to Waterville, the most of us to meet each other for the first time. Gur Freshman year was spent as most such are,-in obeying the Sopho- mores in so far as was absolutely necessary, and in studying when that, too, seemed a necessity. The opening of our Sophomore year marked the beginning of a new era in the women's division of Colby, for we had voted that all hazing was to be abolished and we enforced our new regulations. In the place of the customary Hal'lowe'en pa1'tyQ?j we instituted the idea of a distinctive college day, and the Faculty granted us October Thirtieth for that purpose. On that afternoon the Seniors and juniors presented Midsummer Night's Dream, while the Sophomores had charge of the evening program which included drills and Hallowe'en festivities, together with the crowning of the Freshman president. We feel confident, that in years to come an invitation to such a college day celebration will arouse in us a sensation of peculiar loyalty and pride, as we remember that we belonged to the class which was the first to depart from one of 'fthe long-standing and time-honored customs, and to cause a day to be set apart when Colby women should return to do honor to their Alma Mater. Where, we ask, was our Junior ease ? Fate had decided upon us as the first class to enjoy the privileges of five courses in the junior year. The experiment proved successful, no doubt, but the class of 1908 could not at first look at it from that point of view, for we were not the exception proving the rule that, No class of people wants to get so little for its money as college students. Now we are thinking of our own commencement and with that thought a ques- tion comes to our minds. What have we done in these four years that is worthy of remembrance? To be sure, each year has brought its pleasures and its friendships, but what of good are we leaving for our college? We know that we are better equipped for our life's career now than we could otherwise have been, and we realize that much of this is due to the interest and co-operation between students and Faculty. Ournumbers are now only twenty-four, but may each of us show by her true womanhood that she has gained something far more definite than mere enjoy- ment, of the time spent within college walls. A head to lit-ll7'IflLI'1liJl16d.H Miss CARD, '08 57 Biographies of Senior Class JOHN ARTHUR BURTON, ATQ Jasper Corinna Union Academy, '99, Class Baseball Qrj, Qzjg 'Varsity Qrjg Substitute Qzj, Q35 , Class Basketball gap, 435, Substitute 'Varsity Football Qzj 5 Wearer of HC. FRANK BRAMHALL CONDON, AY Belfast High School, 704 5 Class Track Team Q1 J, Assist- ant Manager Track fzjg Man- ager fgjg Junior Exhibition, First Prize, Conference Board QQ, Committee of Ten C425 Manager Baseball fail, Senior Exhibition f4j, Y.M.C.A.g Wearer of Manager's UC. ALVIN LESLIE COTTON, QDAGJ Nubby Norway High School, '04, Cla s s Executive Committee Q4j, Class Basketball frj, Qzj, Q3j, f4jg Class Baseball Qrj, Qzjg 'Varsity Baseball Qgj, Q4jg 'Varsity Football, fzj, Qgj, Q4j, Glee Club Q4jg Athletic Exhibition fry, Wearerof HC. MEN Ex-ought-three, ex-ought-live, ex- ought-six, ex-ought-oh, stop your laughing. Itis no laughing matter. No, and it's no matter if you laugh, jasper, you have been a model for perseverance, to say the least. Frank comes from Belfast, the land of seaweed, clams, lo b s t e rs, and Dana's Sarsaparilla. tHe belongs to the second or third class mentionedj He has made various attempts during his college course to become intimate with some fair one. He seldoln calls twice at the same place,-whether the trouble lies with his taste or that of the girl, we have been unable to learn. NVe fear his ministerial de- signs have seriously interfered with his becoming lost in the social whirl? As far as we can find out, he is the only Democrat in 'o8. Nubby may not be so quick in the class-room as the ladies are, but he is quick enough on his feet to win from Simp an appointment as life saver on Geology field-trips. If the best things come in the smallest packages, this is undoubtedly the first quality of Cotton. Y 1908 The Colby Oracle 59 CHARLES CLARK DWYER,f17AQ Hebron Academy, ,043 Y.M. C.A. Secretary C153 President C453 Conference Board C15, C25, C553 Committee of Twenty C15, C25, C353 Committee of Ten C453 Class Historian C353 Epicureans 3 Cla s s Chaplain C453 Class Baseball C15, C253 Captain C153 Football C15, C25, C35, C454 Baseball CI5, C25, C35, C45s Captain C35, C454 Wearer of UC. PERCY SILAS FARRAR, AKE Dinky Guilford High School, ,043 Class Vice-President C353 Chairman Executive Commit- tee C353 Executive Committee C453 Class Track Team C153 Class Basketball Cr 5, Cz 5, C3 53 Debating Society C35. CHARLES RUSSELL FLOOD, QIDACB Hebron Academy, 'o43 Colby Debating Club C25, C353 Heb- ron Club3 Y. M. C. A. 3 Class Basketball C15, C25, C35, C453 Captain C45 3 Junior Exhibi- tion3 Class Prophet C353 Mins- trel'Show C453 Conference Board Her face would cook coiifeef' Charlie says he's growing no better fast, in spite of fathering the Y.M. C.A., but we suspect that he can afford it better than some. He always speaks, his mind, even to reminding Prexy in Psychology that Indians can't blush because they're red any- how. His two great ambitions are to play ball in Aroostook and to reform Rip. That Dinky is a fusser is not generally known, as his frequent trips to Oakland, Fairfield, and The Plains are of the subterranean variety. He is really a little rogue, a regular chase me, girls, I'm full of fun. He has spent more time lish- ing than becomes a Senior, still he has apparently caught nothing worth mentioning,-only a Herring. Floody as a Freshman was known as Elph Flood's brother. In time his laugh and stump speeches made hi1n famous-but as a junior his ad- ventures on the Messalonskee made him infamous. We judge that 'his experience' taught him a lesson, for this year we have scarcely heard of him at all. PAULINE il'IERRING, 'Io 60 The Colby Oracle 1908 GEORGE ABNER GOULD, AKE Poopy Westbrook Seminary, 303, Class Baseball CI5, C255 Class Basketball CI5, C25, C35, C455 CNSC CHub C1l,C2l,C3D,C4ls Leader C35, C455 Accompanist C455 Mandolin Club C355 Or- chestra C45g College Band, Cz5, 435, C453 Dramatic Club C35g Chapel Choir C25, C35, C459 Presentation of Gifts C355 Ode Committee C35, C455 College Minstrel, Music Director C455 Class Poet C455 Assistant Man- ager 'Varsity Football C25Q Manager C355 Wearer of Man- ager's Cg Epicureansg ONE. Vrcrok RAY JONES, ATO Monson Academy, 'org Com- mittee of Twenty C159 Sopho- more Declamation, s e c o n d prize 3 Second Honorary junior Part, junior Exhibition, second prize, Associate Editor of Oracle C25, C353 Associate Editor of Echo C25, C353 Ed- itor-in-chief of Echo, fall term C455 Glee Club C15, C25, C355 Dramatic Club C355 Committee of Ten C455 Class Orator C353 Chairman Ode Committee C3l,t4l MERLE ROLIS'FON KEYES, JJAQ9 Shorty Wilton Academy, ,043 'Var- sity Football Cz5, C35g Glee Club C35g Class basketball Cz5, C353 Class Track C355 College Band Cz5, C35, C455 College Orchestra C453 Class Ode Com- mittee C455 Class Secretary and Treasurer C455 Y. M. C. A., Treasurer C453 Wearer of UC. This youthful Paderewslci has had a checkered career, so far as the ladies are concerned. He affects sporty raiment, baseball, and Par- menter. He has always posed as the biggest toad in the musical puddle and has played by ear until his auric- ular appendages are about worn out. Ray is a good fellow but a lad of mistaken fancies. For instance, his entire college course has been one grand, heroic and enduring struggle to be fast. The struggle for the most part has been in vain, but there are one or two exceptions to which the Elmwood Dining Room and old No. 21 in South College are immortal witnesses. Shorty is a 'flong guy who never did anything worse than peek into second story windows, until, in the excitement of being treasurer of the Senior class, he had his hair cut pompadour. He has sung for two years in the Congregational and col- lege choirs, during which time one minister and most of the congregation have left the church, and the Faculty has had to make more stringent rules in regard to chapel attendance. 1908 The Colby Oracle 61 CLIFFORD HENRY LIBBY, ATC! Lib,' Oak Grove Seminary, ,045 Class Historian C455 Toast- master C355 Athletic Exhibition C255 Junior Promenade Com- mittee C355 Athletic Committee C455 'Varsity Basketball C255 C355 Captain C355 Class Basket ball C15,'C25, C355 Captain C355 Class Baseball C15, C255 Class Track Team C1 5, C2 5, C355 Cap- tain C355 Assistant Manager 'Varsity Football C355 Manager C455 Wearer of C 5 Epicu- reans5 YB5 ONE. FRANK WILDER LOVETT, CIDAQ5 Brandon High School, 'oo5 Dennison University, Gran- ville, Ohio, Ex-'o55 Glee Club . C255 C35, C455Y.M.C.A. C25, A C35, C459 Track Team C354 Class Chaplain C355 Senior Exhibition C455 College Choir C455 Associate Editor Oracle C35- RICHARD ALBERT Lyons, AY Tobyl' I Ricker Classical Institute, 'o35 'Varsity Football C1 5, C2 5, C355 Committee of Twelve C355 Treasurer C355 Aroostook Club5 Wearer of HC. t'Lib is truly a man of experience along many lines, as his friends can testify. VVhat he will do after he graduates is a question which we will not venture to solve, for, during his course in college, we have never been able to tell what he would do next. Vile would not be greatly sur- prised if he should go to raising punkins in Wiscasset, Maine. The Phis testify that Lovett is the angel in the house. Give him time and held develop a conscience equal to Simp's. He became justly famous through taking a course in Physical Culture before sitting for his picture, in order to appear to the best advan- tage. He is known in the class-room for his bland and child-like questions. Toby got his name from '4The Devil's Auction four years ago. If you want to read a roast on him, we will refer you to that sheet gotten out by 1909 last spring. We don't intend to roast him here for he says he thinks he has had his share. We think so too, so we say, Requiescat in pace. HA hair in the head is worth two in the brush. DR. PARMENTER 62 The Colby Oracle 1908 JOHN TRACY NIATTHENVS, QDAGD Hebron Academy, 'o45 Class Baseball C15, C255 Class Bas- ketball C1 5, C2 5, C455 President Athletic Association 5 E c h o Board C15, Cz5, C35, C455 Busi- ness Manager C455 Glee Club C15, Cz5, C455 College Or- chestra C25, C455 College Band Cz5, C35, C455 Mandolin Club C455 President of Class C455 Honorary junior Part5 Athletic Exhibition Cr 55 Minstrel Show C455 YB5 ODNE. ISAAC Ross MCCOMBE, AY Ike Hebron Academy, ,045 Class Orator C255 Class Poet C355 Committee of Twenty C255 Glee Club Reader C15, C255 Class Toastmaster C455 Ath- letic Exhibition C155 Freshman Reading5 Conference Board C355 Y. M. C. A. Cabinet C25, C455 Dramatic Club, Stage Manager C355 President C455 Hebron Club, Secretary C35, C455 Class Ode Committee C555 Debating Society C25, C35, C455 Minstrel Show, Executive Staff . HAROLD NASH MITCHELL, ZWII Waterville High School, 'O35 Keist's Business College, ,045 Conference Board C155 Class Historian C255 Class Secretary C355 Class Prophet C455 Com- mittee of Ten C45. 5 johnny Tracy is the worst flirt in '08 or in Phi Delta Theta for that matter. He was dragged in for junior parts by the hair, which hap- pens to be thick over the left temple. He has the disposition of a tiger, the voice of a great bull of Bashan, and the expression of a blue-eyed kitten. Ikey has clone much during his college course to make himself fa- mous, and some things which have nearly made him infamous. His advice has ever been free, especially to members of the Faculty, and it is to be regretted that its worth has always been appreciated by them, for we have never been able to see how his reform measures would succeed. 'tCracker is one of .those ood S sort of fellows but one who has never felt bad over 'tcuttingu recita- tions, for he has often thought that he's been getting too much for his money during his college course. He does not believe that one should do today what can be put off till to- morrow, and for that reason he always 'icomes in strong at the close of every term. His greatest sin is sub- scribing for the Echo four years, simply to read the column De Feminisf' Not Hercules could have knocked out his lJl'C1l'll.Y-f0I' he had lzovzief' FARRAR, '08 1908 The Colby Oracle 63 WILLIAM FRED SHERBURNE, Bill KATQ Monson Academy 5 Cla s s Prophet C255 Class ,Executive Committee C255 Vice-President C455 Class Baseball Cr5, C255 'Varsity Football C1 5, C25, C35, C455 Captain C455 Wearer of HC 5 oNE. MALCOLM DANA SMITH, AY Zeke Ricker Classical Institute, 'o35 Class Baseball CI5, C255 Class Basketball C25, C355 Chairman Class Executive Committee C255 First German Prize C255 Assistant Manager Oracle C255 Business Manager C355 Editor-in-Chief C455 Con- ference Board C455 Senior Ex- hibition5 Parting Address C455 Aroostook Club5 YB. AUGUSTUS COOLIDGE THOMP- SON, CIDAGD Gus Hebron Academy, 'o45 Glee Club CI5, C25, C355 Band C25, C35, C455 Class Track Team Cz5, C355 'Varsity Track Team C355 Class Baseball Team C255 Class Basketball Team C455 College Choir C355 C455 Class Marshal C3535 College Marshal C355 Minstrel Show C455 Dra- matic Club C355 Mandolin Club C355 YB and QDNE. Bill, we fear the least said about your career the better. And yet we must congratulate you z-for you are the only man within our ken who has been able to take at the same time a four years' course in I-Iatcl1's Mathe- matics, and a four years' course in football. It is certainly an en- viable record of nerve and dogged persistence. Zeke's fame rests on his having once fought a duel with Dr. Mar- quardt and escaped with his life. He has almost become a nervous wreck from drumming up material for the ORACLE. He says that if he lives through this year he'll live the rest of his life. 'We hope he will-that's all. This famous looking personage, you will observe, is Augustus Cool- idge Thompson, A.B., H.A., C.O.D., and R. F. D. 23. Don't think hard of the ORACLE for so belittling him as to place him here. 'We wanted to dedicate the book to him since he put on such a distinguished look in this picture, but he wouldn't consent -he said it was too small potatoes. The fattest hogs in Epicurus' styf' BROWN, '10, ROGERS, ,Il l 64 The Colby Oracle 1908 RAY FOSTER THOMPSON, CDAGJ Tommy Machias High School, 'O55 Class Baseball fzjg Sophomore Declamation 5 Class Basketball Cuz J, Q3j, Q4j5 Debating Society f3j5 Iunior Exhibitiong Class Historian C355 Executive Com- mittee f4j. HOWARD ARTHUR TRIBOU, AY Bou Hebron Academy, 'O4 3 Y.M. C.A.5 'Varsity Baseball Qrj, fzj, f3j, f4j5 'Varsity Basket- ball Qrj, fzj, QQ, Q4jg Class Secretary fzjg President C355 Marshal f4jg 'Varsity Track Team fgj, Q4Q5 Hebron Clubg Senior Exhibitiong Wearer of C 5 Epicureang YB. Tommyis learned air quite took in the Profs when he First arrived on the scene, but air won't last four years and be effective. So humiliat- ing for Tom! He has that commonest of ailments, swelled head, and longs in vain for the admiration of the co- ords. He might have been a scholar if he'd gone to Bates : as it is,-he will pull through. Bon is famous for his far-fetched and unheard-of comparisons. He has a head so replete with original ideas that we honestly believe he was born in the wrong age -he should have lived in the time of the meta- physical poets. His chief weakness is his vanity. It has been said that he is lazy, but he usually gets around on time fto his mealsj if he doesn't have to stop to fix his tie or comb his hair. A mother's pride, cz faz'he1 s joy. JOEY CHANDLER, '09 Biographies of Senior Class MARY CHARLOTTE ABBOTT, EK Waterville High School, '04, Dramatics fgj, QAJ, Glee Club Q4jg Ode Committee QQ. BERTHA HARRIS BANGS, EK 'flierthyn Deering High School, '03, Y. W. C. A. 5 Finance Commit- tee Qzjg Chairman Missionary Committee 135, Social Com- m i t t e e C3 jg Intercollegiate Committee f4j, Class Execu- tive Committee Qrj, Qgjg Class Historian f4jg Secretary Reading Room Association Qgjg Dexter fgj, f4jg Glee Club f4jg Chi Gamma Theta. HELEN BURNHAM CAMPBELL,2K Cherryiield Academy, '03 3 Y. W. C. A. 3 Intercol 1 e g i a t e Committee f4j, Class Secre- tary and Treasurer fzjg Con- ference Board Q4jg Mandolin Club Qzj, Cy, tary, Dexter QQ, QQ, Glee Club fail, Ode Com- mittee Q4j, Chi Gamma Theta. Mary is principally remarkable for her hair, which is fearfully and won- derfully combed. She won fame by returning from Mount Holyoke to Colby. She is a Methodist and a society girl 5 the two things may seem inconsistent, but so does she. Berthy is a practical personage from Portland, the largest city in the state, and Berthy doesn't lack much of being the largest girl on the third floor of Foss Hall. She has acquired fame by her remarkable business ability. Her future vocation is mat- rimony,whe1'e her talents for econ- omy will doubtless be appreciated. This damsel is famous for her per- severance in pursuit of a desired object. If you don't believe it, ask Rip. Her skill with the chafing dish keeps her well supplied with beaux. lt's a paying job to court Helen, and she has a fancy assortment of Phis, Dekes and Zetes at her command. Sa green that the cows will make mds of liim arc long. lkfli.-XCICENZIEA, '11 66 The Colby Oracle 1908 INEZ HAZEN CARD, H Ine York High School, '03, Y.W. C.A. 5 Social Committee C4 Class Basketball fzj, Q3j, Q4j5 Manager f4jg Dramatics fgj, Q4jg Class Secretary Q4j, Kappa Alpha. A IOSEPHINE E. CLARK, H I H-Toes: Conant High School, '02, Murdock School, '04, Y. W. C. A., Delegate to Silver Bay Qzj, ChairmanMissionary Committee f4j, Class Basket- ball fgjg Class President Qxgjg Associate Editor Oracle Qgjg Conference Board Q4j5 Dra- matics f4j5 Glee Club C4 President of Hypatia MJ, Dexter Club Q4j5 Kappa Alpha.. HELEN Louisn COCHRANE, EK Hell Coburn Classical Institute, 'O45 Class Historian Qzjg junior Exhibition 5 Senior Exhibitiong Glee Club Q4j. Ine is known to us by her quiet voice and retiring manner. She thinks it a sin to talk college slang and a crime to cut recitations. If you want to see her at her best, visit Dutchy's German class and hear her keep him wound up for sixty minutes on a stretch. Hjoel' is a pretty good sort of a girl, whose chief thought in life is expressed in a few words found in her birthday book, Why don't the men propose, mamma, why don't the men propose ? She dyed one day in the Foss Hall laundry, .but has shocked our feelings by coming to life again and continuing her college course. . Hell isn't so had as the name might lead you to suppose, though her skill in blufting is the despair and admiration of the Senior class. She is famous for having made up eight courses in one summeryand for teach- ing the boys their French. Withal her leisure time is the class by-word. I As lzeadst1'01A1,g as CHL alligator 01-L the banks of the Nile. DR. MARQUARDT, MR. MCLELLAN, ,O9 e .1908 The Colby Oracle 67 SUSAN ANGELINA CORBETT, EK Angie Foxcroft Academy, ,045 Y.W. r- 5 C.A. Social Committee i Silver Bay Delegate Q3j5 Chair- man Social Committee f4j5 -Class Historian C355 Class Executive Committee C455 Cap- tain Class Basketball Team fzj, Q15 Assistant Manager Colby Echo Qgj, f4j5 Dra- matics f3j, C455 Freshman Reading, First Prize5 Sopho- more Declamation, First Prize5 Senior Exhibition5 Chi Gamma Theta. -.I Angeline is the other half of the combination known as Hell and the Angel. Her fame rests on steam cookers, health books, and smiles. She is the only person known who can manage J. Bill, but her vast experience with men stands her in good stead. In spite of all that, she is still disengaged. But for this maiden, 1908 would be a Graceless class, and great honor is due her for preserving it from that GRACE EMOGENE CORTHELL wretched fate. Her height has given ' her an advantage at centre-ball, of which she made great use. Her good nature is such that even Dutchy's growls have been unable to rufiie her. Waterville High School, ,O4. HELEN FRANCES DICKINSON Helen hails from Wiscasset. Her , career has been a thrilling one, yet QXQ . , ND- ku she leaves unscathed by Cupids . 1C darts. Helen has flirted with more Lincoln AC3d61Tly, ,045 Exec- boys than any other girl in the class, utive Committee C1 D5 Chair- and she says that a college course is man Executive Committee worth all it costs. You may connect 7 said facts as you please, but if you ever meet a croaker who condemns college 'women as men-haters, just ter Club 5 Kappa Alpha. refer him to ffpickyi Y. W. C. A. 5 Dramatics Qgj, f4j5 Basketball fgj, f4j5 Dex WI10se little body lodged a mighty mizfzdf' PROF. TfOUNG 68 The Colby Oracle 1908 IXNNIE ALICE HARTHORN, EK Wilton Academyg Y.W.C.A. 3 Missionary C o1n m i t t e e fy, frtjg Delegate Q2 jg Leader Senior Mission Class Q4jg Class Treasurer Q3jg Chairman Class Ode Committee Q3j5 Class Basketball Qgrj, f4Qg Associate Editor Oracle f4j5 Dexter Club Qrijg Chairman Executive Com- mittee f4jg Sophomore Decla- mation fzjg Second Honorary Junior Partg Junior Exhibition First Prizeg Kappa Alpha. ETHEL lVIAUDE HAYNVARD, EK Kicker Classical Institute, '05 3 Y. W. C. A. 5 Missionary Committee Q4J5 Intercollegiate Committee Q4jg Class Vice President Q4jg Kappa Alpha. NINA BEATRICE HOLMES, XQ Eastport High School, 'o4g Delegate to Silver Bay C255 Class Executive Committee Qzjg Chairman Class Executive Committee C315 Mandolin Club 423, C357 C453 Dfamafics 635, Q4jg Religious Meetings Com- mittee Q4Q5 Chi Gamma Theta. I-H' , IM..- F.. Annie is a past mistress in the art of cutting, but when she does face a Prof. she floors him every time. There is nothing out of kilter with her gray matter, as Hatch will testify. She wants to furnish cannibals with food for thought-but may content herself with teaching higher mathe- matics to common 'Melicans. Little Ethel never did a blessed thing in all her days which wasn't perfectly proper, except to work for Simp. She is noted for minding her own business, taking a d v a n c e d physics and going to Madison --all commendable things. She is also the class angel. Nina is a Deke lady who writes 400-page letters,-so her room-mate says. Anyway we notice she hasn't had time to comb her hair properly since ,O7 left town. She is a sub- scriber to Good Housekeeping, etc., and no prophets are needed to predict her future. The helpless look of blooming z'1ifc11Lcy, CARROLL, ,II 1908 The Colby Oracle 69 DOROTHY I-IoPsoN, H Dot Amherst, N. H. High School, 'o3, Y. W. C. A. Finance Com- mittee Q4j, Class Executive Committee Qgjg Ode Com- mittee f4j, Athletic Committee fgj, f4j, Class Basketball fel, C359 f4l9 Manager C257 ffili Captain C455 Dramatic fgj, f4j, Mandolin Club, Tennis Cup Qgjg Glee Club f4j. burning in the Chemical Laboratory. She was unsuccessful in the attempt to win a notorious death, but feels glad that she gave Mr. Young a Dot tried to hasten her end by chance to prove himself a hero. FLORENCE EMILY IQING, X0 Newton High School, '04, I Ciass Secreiiaiy and Treasurer Florence is one of the few denizens C135 Mandoiin Ciiub C2 lv K3 J' of Foss Hall who are not in a chronic C455 Delegate to Siiver Bay C2 Di condition of starvation : it pays to Cfnifeiieiiiiie B03-rd i351 f4lS stand in with Butty. More remark- V1CC:PfCS1dCDt Y. VV. A. f3DQ able still, she can work the registrar- Piiesideiit Dexter Qiub C453 rar for an A. We can pay no more Paii'I-Ieiieiiic C353 C453 Editor touching tribute to her ability. De Feminis for l-Lcho Q4jg As- sistant Editor of Oracle C4jg Glee Club Q4j, Kappa Alpha. MYRTA ALICE LITTLE, H . ggMyrt77 Hampstead High School, 'O4g 'iM y r t, o t li e r w i s e known as Y. W. C. A. fzlg Delegate to Mother Time, has only two faults. Silver Bay fzjg Treasurer Q3 jg She forgot to stop growing and has Leader Senior Bible Class f4lg literary aspirations. She has been Cla S S Poet fglg SO13l'101T10l'6 . on every kind of an exhibition since Declamatiorl, Second P r i Z e g ' she has been in college, so we don't Junior EXhilJitiOD, SeCO1'1Ci dare to grind her very hard. The Prize, Third Honorary junior poet sang of her, Part? Seiiioii Exhibition? Read' Man wants but little here below, ing Room Association 5 Tiea-S' Nor wants that little long. urer fzj, President flip, Dramatics f4jg Hypatia, Pres- ident Qgjg Dexter Club f4j. A large and noble look, every 'inch cz queenf' NIISS GREENE, IOQ 70 The Colby Oracle 1908 CAROLINE DOLE NOYES, EK Carrie is commonly known as Vvaterviue High School, ,039 Mary's little lamb, but aside from her fleecy hair there is nothing lamb- like about her -outside the class- room. She is said to dance divinely, Class Basketball Q2 D, fgb, f4lQ but Otherwise she is human enough Freshman Reading, Second Prizeg Dramatics Qgj, Q4jg Glee Club C453 Class Prophet to avoid the premature end of the C451 D unduly virtuous. ANNIE TRAFTON ROBERTS, EK l Anne Cgfibgu Schogl, ,Q33 I Anne is the heavy weight of the Class President CID? Class EX- class. As Freshman president she eeutive Committee C255 Mem- established her title to a place in the ber Cgnfei-ence Board C255 Hall of Fame. For fertility of sen- Y,W, C, A, Cabinet Member sible ideas, Anne simply can't be c3j, Q4D5 Delegate to Nashville beaten, and she will certainly leave a C255 Junior EXhibition fgjg bigholein thewomen's division when President Cglby Pan Hellenic she escapes into the wide, wide Q4jg Member Kappa Alphag World- Dexter Art Club and Dexter Club. This is the dark-haired Roberts, principally famous for the slender- lENN1E MAY ROBERTS ness of her waist. We hear that she ISDH is a terrible flirt, but as we don't live POl'tla1'1Cl Hlgll School, and in Fairfield we can't testify,hOwever many suspicions we may have that she will commit matrimony before long. ' Berwick Academy 503. The mczleiugs of cz Pony Ballet. 37 Misses DUNLAP, YOUNG, BUT'rY AND KKFAT BROWN 1908 The Colby Oracle 71 ' RUTH OLIVE ROBERTS Portland High School, and Berwick Academy, 'o4. NETTIE MAY RUNNALS, AY Net Foxcroft Academy and Guil- ford High School 'org Class President Qzjg Delegate to Nashville Qzjg Second German Prize fzjg Y.W.C.A. Member of Cabinet fgjg First Honorary junior Part, Y.W.C.A. Presi- dent f4j, Pan Hellenic qgj, C455 Associate Editor Oracle Q4j5 Kappa Alpha. LUCY EVELYN TREAT, H Cohasset High School,Mass., 'o3, Y.W.C.A. Prayer Meeting Committee fgjg Class Execu- tive Committee Q4j5 Senior' Exhibitiong Dexter Club. Ah! yes, you see it A map complete of in his smile- This is the flaxen-haired Roberts. As she has always sworn by her big sister, it may not be inappropriate to state that everything we have said about Jennie applies just as well to Ruth, and besides it saves us the labor of trying to tell the difference be- tween tweedle-dum and tweedle-dee. The Dutton House girls will long remember Net ' as the damsel who was homesick. Posterity will hear of her by tradition as the lady who extracted IOOWJ from Black on an economics exam. Her untidiness is a great cross to Angeline, and her frivolity is positively shocking for the Y,W.C.A. president. Father Time sprang into fame when Simp saw her home after the lights were out and rang up the dean. She is an authority on babies, can tell an agent from a Freshman the second she opens the door, and al- ways goes to chapel, which is most remarkable of all. L the Emerald Isle. MAHANY, JIO. 72 The Colby Oracle 1908 AGNES EUNEICE VVALKER, X-Q Fuel is the class president and NFUCP' the class beauty, but she manages to Ricker Classical Institute support the dignity of both positions 7 and have time to take extended 1 . . ' ' - O4?Y'VV'C'A' ' hxecutlve Com strolls, not alone. She can also mittee Q2 jg Class Secretary Q3 jg touch Rob with compassion, and Class PI'CSlClCI1t f4iQ Glee Club must have the endurance of a martyr, C455 1Qappa Alpha, for she is still taking Greek to Cassie. Abbie may never be the mistress in the White House, but at least ABBIE FRANCES WEED, AY she has been the maid in Prexy Deering High School, ,033 White's House, and tive, youthful D Whites rise up to call her blessed. She has proved so indispensable that, rather than remain here with- Vice-Presiclent Q3 jg Class Poet out her, Prexy resigned and even now c4J51QapPa Alpha, is vanishing whither the paving- stones will refrain from reminding him of lost Weeds. Member of Y. VV. C. A., Mis- A sionary Committee Qgjg Class ESTHER HUs'roN WEEKS, XQ Betty ' ' ' Betty is divided in her mind be- tween her desire to be Smart, and her fondness for Hunkiug to J. Bill Lincoln Academy, 'o45 Class Vice-President frjg Class Bas- kefball i253 Maindolln Club -just to spite him. She was for- Q2 D7 C355 Chairman Executive merly noted for lier nerves, but now Committee Reading Room AS- that nerves are so common she pre- v . . fers to build -her fame on her skill sociation, Fourth Honorary atbridge Junior Part g Chi G a m in a Theta. The NAME is sure a blmzdei' The THING is fresh as fhZl7ldC'l'.'U Prmsia, 'ro Q NX X M Class of 1909 MEN .P7K5ffZ67lf, Edwin Walter Merrill Vz'ee-P1'esz'1z'enz', Clarence Ray Plummer Seerelary, Oscar john Crockett Tubbs Z?'ea.vzzrer, George Carl Anderson EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE E Munroe Elias Young Eugene Frank Allen Ioseph William Hammond Frank Osborn Dean Howard Austin McLellan ODE COMMITTEE Joseph Chandler Milfred Isaac Buker Leonard Oakman Merrill Class Yell: Zig-a-rag-a! Zig-a-rag-a! Zig-a-rag-al Zine! ' , Colby, Colby! Nineteen-Nine! CLASS COLORS: Brown and Blue After nzan comes woman and she has been after him ever since. Mrss COCHRANE, '08 74 Members of 1909 GEORGE CARL ANDERSON, AY JOSEPH CHANDLER, AY CLARK DRUMNIOND CHAPMAN AKE RALPH BERTRAM DAVIS, ATO FRANK OSBORN DEAN, CIJA69 WILBUR GARLAND FOYE, AY HOWARD AUSTIN MCLELLAN, AY EDWIN WALTER MERRILL, ATQ I NELSON IRVING MIXER, CIDAIB FREDERIC HOYVARD PAINE CLARENCE RAY PLUMMER, QIDAQ OTIS BULLARD READ, ATO FRANCIS HOWARD ROSE, ATQ OSCAR JOHN CROCKETT TUBES, AK MONROE ELIAS YOUNG, AKE MILFRED ISAAC BUKER, QJAGD LEON CLIFTON GUPTILL, ZXI1 AUSTIN SHAW, QDAGD NATHANIEL ERNEST WHEELER, ATQ HAROLD WILLIS KIMBALL, CDAGD NATHANIEL PERCY MERRILL, ATO LEO STEWARD TRASK, AKE LEON SOUTHARD GILPATRICK, ZKP LEONARD OAKMAN MERRILL, AY EUGENE FRANK ALLEN, QIJAGD 7 E MEN Chelsea, Mass. Fairfield Livermore Falls Portland Haverhill, Mass. Hallowell West Bridgewater, Princeton Newport, N. H. West Paris Elmwood, Mass. Camden Windsor, Vt. Norwich Town, Co Waterville Calais Weld Cherryfield Milbridge Dunbarton, N. H. Bangor ' Newport, N. H. Springfield Danforth Gardiner Such laboured azothizzgs in so strarige a style Amaze the uzfzlearned and make the learned smile. Mass. UD. JJAQD House AY House AY House AKE House ATO House CIJAC9 House AY House AY House ATO House 'DAQ House 5 Chaplin Hall CDAQ House ATQ House ATQ House AKE House QIPAGJ House ZIP House fIDAC+D House ATU House CDAGJ House ATQ House AKE House 28 Boutelle Avenue AY House MAXWELL, '10, TIDD, ,IO 75 Junior History MEN In the fifth year of the reign of Prexy the White, there came to the kingdom of Colby in search of wisdom, an illustrious band of pilgrims. The members of this band were known to themselves as the class of 1909, but to others as Freshmen. And many were the trials and tribulations which they underwent during the first year of their sojourn. For there was in the land a band of savages, known as Sophomores, which had already spent one year in the kingdom. These, during their stay in Colby, had enjoyed the chapel talks of Prexy the White, yet were their hearts not touched. Of incredible fierceness and cruelty were they, and out of the wickedness of their hearts did they conceive divers cruel insults and punishments which they inflicted upon the unhappy pilgrims of 1909. Under such unfortunate conditions was an entire year spent, a year Hlled with suffering. Yet it was bright- ened by several brilliant victories over the savage prosecutors. In the sixth year of Prexy the White, the band of 1909 assumed the name of Sophomores, which they bore during the second year of its sojourn, and none in the land of Colby dared to dispute its right to this title. This year is made famous by the memorable battle of North College, the fiercest battle known in our history. In the beginning of this year a swarm of miscreants known as the greenhorns of 1910 invaded the peace and quietness of this happy land. Of such insolence were they that their conduct was absolutely unbearable. So to save the country from ruin the class of 1909 took upon itself the task of reducing these unpromising speci- mens to order. But they in their stubborn and wicked hearts were rebellious, and an insurrection arose. This culminated in the famous battle of North College. The Freshmen having learned that on a certain night a disciplinary expedition was to be made against them by 1909, seized the narrow pass of North College through which the invaders would have to march. Here they intrenched themselves strongly, erecting an almost impassible barricade from the summit of which they could over- whelm with a storm of missiles any body of men advancing through the pass. The Sophomores assembled for the expedition and learned of the plans of resistance. Though they knew that the attack was hopeless, yet they decided to attempt to take the pass by storm, so, their captain at the head, in the face of a storm of missiles, they advanced into the pass with great boldness. But the enemy's position was too strong to be taken by assault, and the brave assailants had to retreat, bearing with 1908 The Colby Oracle 77 them their brave captain, sorely wounded. But the rebels made over-confident by their temporary success, dispersed. The Sophomores made a swift, sudden attack and the victory was complete, and a complete retribution was made. Certain of the leading spirits of the insurrection were set up as examples to the rest, and the rebellion was entirely crushed. In the seventh year of Prexy the White this band took unto itself the name of Juniors. This year was spent in peace and quietness with no wars or rumors of wars. Two years of strife had won well-deserved rest. This year, however, was a year of progress and achievement in the realms of learning. There yet remains for this noble band one year of sojourn in the pleasant land ruled by Prexy the White. May the brilliancy of former achievements point to greater ones to come. Not all the pumice of the polished town Can smooth the roughness of the ba1'nyard clown. WHITTEN, ,IO Class Of 1909 WOMEN Preshlefzl, Iune Stewart Philbrick V266-.P7'6.S'Z'IZ,E7Zf, Ragnhild Lillian Iversen Seerelafy, Sadie Belle Young 1Z?'easzlre1', Ella Melvina MacBurnie f1U.vl0riem, Myra Irene Hardy 1 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Marion Gilkey Wadsworth Florence Totman Freeland Mabelle Eclwina Babson Pearl Lucinda Davis Clase Yell: Zig-a-rag-al Zig-a-rag-a! Zig-a-rag-al Zine! Colby, Colby! Nineteen Nine! CLASS COLORS: Brozwz a1zflBlzle She needs no eulogy, she speaks for herself. MISS FITCH, ,II ' 75 Members Of 1 909 3 WOMEN HELEN ESTHER ADAMS, H MABELLE EDWINA BABSON, X0 HELENE BERNICE BELLATTY, H ETHEL HANNAH BUTLER, AY MARGARET ANNE CLARKE, XQ FANNIE MILLER CRUTE, AY PEARL LUCINDA DAVIS, AY CLARA AUGUSTINE EASTMAN, EK MAUDE NINA EATON, X9 FLORENCE TOTMAN FREELAND MARION ELIZABETH GOODWIN, EK I ABBIE SANFORD HAC-UE, AY MYRA IRENE HARDY, H RAGNHILD LILLIAN IVERSEN, EK ETHEL ROSE KNOWLTON, XQ ELLA MELVINA MACBURNIE, EK CASSILENA MARGUERI'FE PERRY, EK JUNE STEWART PHILERICK, X9 CORA ELMER ROBINSON, EK INEZ NAOBII STEVENSON, EK JEANETTE LOUISE STURTEVANT, X0 MARION GILKEY WADSWORTH, EK RINDA BAKER WARD, H SADIE BELLE YOUNG, AY AGRANDECE RECORD, XQ 'Ripe in wisdom was he, but patient and Windham, Vt. I2 Foss Hall Bluehill 3 Mary C. LOW Hall Ellsworth Foss Hall East Jamaica, Vt. 36 Foss Hall Crouseville 9 Mary C. Low' Hall Thomaston I4 Mary C. Low Hall South Lagrange 36 Foss Hall Rockland 48 Foss Hall Medford, Mass. 4 Mary C. Low Hall Fairfield Fairfield Saco 9 Foss Hall Gorham 43 Foss Hall East Iaffrey, N. H. 32 Foss Hall Portage Lake 6 Foss Hall Skowhegan I3 Mary C. Low Hall Bridgewater 16 Foss Hall Caribou 8 Mary C. Low Hall Bangor I5 Mary C. LOW Hall Robinson I6 Foss Hall Waterville FOSS Hall Skowhegan 2 Mary C. Low Hall Camden I5 Foss Hall Waterville 2372 Main Street Solon 39 FOSS Hall Livermore Falls simple and child-likef' 79 4 Mary C. LOW Hall WHEELER, '09 Junior History WOMEN There is a story of a little streamlet that started forth from a spring in a mountain-side, and after an infancy of gay leaps settled down into a quieter course and began to wonder for what it had been created. As if in answer to its question, a water-lily came out and danced upon its surface, the breezes fanned it gently, and the rosy clouds above looked down into its waters. Everything said, Be glad, little stream, that is your mission in life. But soon all this was changed. It came in its course to a place where men had thrown a huge water-wheel in its way and made it serve with hard labor. 'It cried out in remonstrance and thought that the brightness had gone from its lot, as if it were destined for nothing but toil. But this, too, came to an end and the stream found itself widening into a broad and beautiful river, and as it gazed back over the path it had come it said softly in its depths, Life is not all work, it is not all play, but a beautiful mixing of the two. l We, now in the light of Junior wisdom, are reviewing our course. We think of the delights of our Freshman year, we recall the joy that thrilled our hearts as we sat feasting on peanuts while the Sophomores raged without, we smile again as we think of the garb our President wore at our Freshman Reception, and we all agree that those were happy, care-free days. But they were not destined to last: the hours of conning German verbs, writing daily themes, and studying bugs were ours. Then did the grasshopper become a burden, and desire fail. The sound of the grinding was not low, but loud, and we longed for Junior Ease. A goodly number of us came back to spend a third year in mother Colby's sheltering arms, and though we have found no 'fflowery beds, we have found some- thing better still -the true relation between work and play. Wherever fun is at its highest we are in the midst, wherever toil is hardest we nobly do our part. We have upheld the dignity of upper classmen, and become distinguished for capability, talent, and scholarship. Only one more year remains to us, but confident in our past successes, we are pressing eagerly forward to meet it with the firm resolve that it shall be the crown of our college course and a fitting preparation for the eager work of life.w They never taste who always d1'1'1z,k, They always falls who never think. ' HAMMOND, JOQ 80 KDFWQMU Uma A. X mf - 'Hrkjxx 'X HX M? vf1, MF: , . 'iq' i .I,QYi,:Ilv wiv-'T ..,l...,. A' !'MIfwf13 .ZS KMC!! 'MHP' JU! rw f X X WA ' X .' 7 -M X X ,I 'jf If V,,,, fd! -N II, 1-1 ' Il' -'I f fm ff! W3 is if fy' ,ff 1 I X, 1: iffy!!! . ,Ill f . f 1,3 A 0' R fx FX-E b 82 The Colby Oracle Class of 1910 MEN .P7'E5Z4Il767Zf, Ralph Nelson Good Vine-Presz'zz'e7zi, Charles Lee Haskell K Secrefczry, John Moore Maxwell Z?'ea.vw'e1', Charles Randall Choate EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE E Frank Woodbridge Carey George Neal Dean Charles Henry Swan Ira Walter Richardson William Gladstone Ramsden Class Yell: Rah! Rah! Colby! Rah l Rah! Ten! Rah! Rah ! Colby, Nineteen-Ten I dnfkovs 7TAEf0 TO'llS gxonpnevf Vive-la Colby, Nineteen-Ten. CLASS COLORS: Garnet and White fl calf and a clzawnzoufh, an ass and cz donkey, The nearest approach of a mam io a fzzrolzlecyf' Dow 1908 The Colby Oracle 83 Members of 1910 MEN STANLEY FRED BROWN, ZY Fairlield Fairfield FRANK VVOODBRIDGE CARY, CDAGJ Auburn CDAQ House CHARLES RANDALL CHOATE, AKE Winslow Winslow REGINALD HOUSTON FARRAR, CPACD West Ripley CIJAQ House RALPH NELSON GOOD, AY Monticello AY House JOHN MOORE MAXNVELL, AKE Worcester, Mass. AKE House CROVVELL EDWARD PEASE, QAGJ Fairfield Fairfield IRA VVALTER RICHARDSON, AKE ' Kennebunk AKE House CHARLES HENRY SWAN, AY Princeton AY House JOHN ALDOROUS TIDD, AY ' Houlton AY House DAVID TILTON WHITTEN, QIDAGJ Montville QDAO House GEORGE NEAL DEAN, ZKII Sprague's Mills ZIP House JEROME PHILIP FOGWELL, ATQ Fall River, Mass. ATQ House NATHAN HENRY GARRICK, AKE Tilton, N. H. AKE House CHARLES LEE HASKELL, ATO Bethlehem, N. H. ATO House THOMAS LEE MAHANY, AY ' Easton AY House HENRY BRITT MOOR, Zllf Waterville 9 Center Street WILLIAM GLADSTONE RAMSDEN, ATQ Concord, N. H. ATQ House CHARLES ALCOTT SMITH, AY Bridgewater AY House ALTON DAVID BLAKE, AKE Oakland Oakland FREDERICK THAYER HILL, ZIP Waterville 225 Main Street JOSEPH WILLIAM HAMMOND, ZW1' Van Buren Z1If House FREDERICK ALLEN SHEPHERD, QDAGD Waterville 81 Pleasant Street . I was born in my own city of Baltimore, but the city is noted for other thizzgs beside that, but of lesser 'i71'Zf707'fU7fLCL , of course, DR. BLACK 84 The Colby Oracle 1908 Sophomore History MEN In reading over some of the histories of former Sophomore classes seeking a model for our own, we were reminded of nothing so much as a company of fish- mongers straining their lungs to see which could blow his horn the loudest. In many cases the extravagance of self-praise called to mind Thackeray's words, HA tempest in a slop basin is absurd. We would not, however, lead the reader to suppose that our class is lacking in her share of the talent of the college. The germs of greatness lurk within her and will bud forth slowly but surely as she de- velops into that perfect statue of intellect toward which she is striving. In quantity we are surpassed by most of the other classes, but in quality we do not offer any excuses. We have furnished more 'Varsity men than any class at Colby and the college championship in basketball, track, the winning of the horn rush and the Freshman-Sophomore ball game are a few of our athletic successes. That which will forever distinguish 'ro from her sister classes was the simultaneous coming of Feasible to whom the entire college owes much for his never-failing sense of humor and extremely lucid demonstrations in Physics, covering as many as seven and one-half blackboards with a single formula. Coming as we do in an era of great reforms, we have seen the changing of the old rambling 'tBricks into the bright commodious fraternity houses we now enjoy. Mindful of the past partiality, we have laid aside the old dogma, An eye for an eye, and received the Freshmen with a fatherly spirit which we shall continue to exercise as long as necessity demands. We shall continue to labor under the hypothesis that much can be done with little, conscious, however, that the limit of littleness has nearly been reached. Thus we close the record of two years and trust that it may be to us an incentive to greater activity and larger usefulness. Often shot but nezfcf' w0mzdcd. Oscar: JOHN CROCKETT TUBBS, NDIEIEEN HUNDRED AND Nms 1908 The Colby Oracle 85 Class of 1910 WOMEN Preszkiefzf, Ruth Edson Wood Vzke-Presz'f!e1zf, Leona Josephine Achorn Serrefzzfjf amz' Z?'ecz5zn'e1', Lillian Louise Lowell ' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Helen Varney Robinson Maude Allan Weed Helen joy Hinckley Rosalind May Iewett Eleanor May Creed Class Yell: Rah! Rah! Colby! Rah ! Rah I Ten I Rah ! Rah! Colby, Nineteen-Ten! cfmflxovs Trlkefafovs E'X0.,lLEV., Vive-la Colby, Nineteen-Ten! CLASS COLORS: Garnet and White All wool and three or fam' yards 'w1'de, ' DWYER, '08 86 The Colby Oracle 1908 Members Of 1910 LEONA JOSEPHINE ACHORN CARO BERNICE CHAPMAN, EK ELEANOR MAE CREECH, AY MARY FLORENCE DONALD, H EVA WALKER EASTMAN, ZK ETHEL CYNTHIA FAIRFIELD, XQ MARGARET SCOTT FIELDEN GER1'RUDE MAE FRENCH JENNIE ALICE GRINDLE, XQ BERTHA IACKMAN HANSON, H JENNIE PAULINE HERR1NG,2K ROSALINE MAE IEWETT ADDIE FLORA IQNIGHT, AY ELSIE MAY LANVRENCE, H LILLIAN LOUISE DAY LONVELL, X ROSE MAUDE PILLSBURY, H HELEN VARNEY ROBINSON, EK MIRIABI Ross, H SARAH LOUISE SNOW, XQ MAUDE ALLAN VVEED, EK IESSIE MARGUERITE WHITEHOUSE GRACE EMMA WHITTIER RUTH EDSON WOOD, AY MARY ELLEN VVOODMAN VERENA HILTON CHANEY, X52 ANNIE LOUISE FOOC, H HELEN JOY HINCKLEY, XQ HAZEL LILLIAN MARSTON Holy Peter! By Moses, 710 of WOMEN Belfast Fairfield Fairfield Hardwick, Vt. Warren V Fairield Winchendon, Mass. Atlantic Bluehill South Windham Fairfield Waterville - North Whitefield Madison South Portland Camden Portland St. john, N. B. Qld Town Portland Winslow Westville, N. H. East Taunton, Mass. ' VVaterville Broad Cove New Boston, N. H. 28 Foss Hall Fairfield Fairfield IO Foss Hall 6 Foss Hall Fairfield 32 Foss Hall 28 Foss Hall 3 Mary C. Low Hall 23 Foss Hall 9 Foss Hall 5 Union Street Foss Hall Foss Hall Foss Hall Foss Hall Foss Hall Foss Hall Foss Hall Foss Hall Winslow Foss Hall Foss Hall 39 Gold Street 35 Foss Hall II Foss Hall 43 34 40 I7 42 21 35 42 29 37 Bluehill ' 2 Mary C. Low Hall Amherst, N. S. 27 Silver Street GOOD, 'Io 1908 The Colby Oracle 87 Sophomore History WOMEN Now it happened in the fall of the year of nineteen hundred and six there came to the college that is called Colby a band of maidens called Freshmen. And the Dean and Prex and the Faculty and the Upperclassmen saw that they were a goodly number. Now the maidens were pleased with the college called Colby and did at once take up their abode within the sacred portals of Foss Hall. And un- daunted by any of the terrors of the Sophomores who did compass them about, did they remain. And they did pass through unscathed that time of horror, - Bloody Monday Nightu, and they did have their Freshman Reception. Undaunted also, did they brave the class-room, the German, the Freshman Reading, yea, even the Algebra which is the worst of these. And time did go on and on even to that time of rejoicing which is known as the Freshman Exit. A And with great joy they did celebrate the occasion at China Pond, and then departed each her own way for the summer. And it came to pass that the next fall they did return to the college as Sopho- mores, weakened in numbers only, and they did strike terror and awe into the hearts of the Freshmen. And they did show these simple children the way they must go, and the things that they must do, and the Freshmen hearkened, yea, hearkened unto them. And these Sophomores did wax stronger and wiser con- tinually and did win the gratitude of the upperclassmen by inspiring submissiveness in the fresh Freshmen. And all the college did see that they were good and did say, Let us give thanks for this band of maidens, yea, for this class of 19ro. Sc'pc1rafi01z still is 1l7Z1.07l if the hearts 11zz1'fed be. Miss l'lOLMES, '08 rn. ja, gg JH- M3113 Q J: . f I ,.,,,,XX:-15 JE' F.'TEjt1 nm-'5'i-' XIJX - -5: v 15-'iv 1 . 6 A LII .. X V v '.1 Xf' X M ' w X , X I H ' ', 1 X 'Af-'1-1,-'3.XX ' 1 -w: -f ,.x.:L.',. xJ,n'-.FZ 3 ' I A f -- V -wi 'E,5.3XJ,X 'H - 1 Y' ' X A F 4 wi X AIWDA , if ' M if 1 wi w 2- J, X 1 W3'jX' X 'lf' lj: X I XE-1 . I 1 1 K H filgfuf N I X L ' L Y. 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X -Qc, Uwe 90 The Colby Oracle 1908 Class of 1911 MEN P1'e5z'zz'e7zf, Guy Winfred Vail V226-,P'7'6SZ'!l7E7Zf, Walter john Rideout Searefczfy, Iames Perry D'eczxzz1'ef, Horace Mann Pulleu EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Renworth Robinson Rogers H Wilbur Vose Cole Hervey Clifford Allen Isaac Higginbotham Thomas Putnam Packard - Class Yell: Vive chacum, vive le tour! ' Nineteen-Eleven, strong and true. Glory and honor we Shall gain. Hica, pica! Zik, Boom, Bah! Colby, Eleven, Rah! Rah! Rah! CLASS COLORS: AS usual only more So HA smooth answer' f1H'1YUfh away furtlzm' q-zwsf1'om'1z PREXY 1908 The Colby Oracle 91 Members of 1911 RAYMOND CLIFFORD BRIDGES, CIDA DELBAR WALLACE CLARK, ATQ ROBERT 'LINWVOOD ERVIN, Zilf ISAAC HIGGINBOTHAM, ATQ IRVIN MYRON HOLT, AKE IOHN LORING JOHNSON, ZIP HARRY WALDO KIDDER, ZXII ARTHUR BROBSTON MERRIABI, AY LELAND HORACE MILLER,'ZKI1 RALPH EASTMAN NASH, AKE THOMAS PUTNAM PACKARD, AY JAMES PERRY, A K E CHESTER HANSON PIERCE, AY HORACE MANN PULLEN, Z'-If VVALTER JOHN RIDEOUT, ZMII EDWARD GOODELL STACEV, Zlll GUY WINFRED VAIL, A Y FRANCIS DAVID WALKER, ATQ HERVEY CLIFFORD ALLEN, CIDAGJ ANDY LEE APPLEBEE, ATQ ROYDEN VALENTINE BROWN, Z'-ll WILLIAM BAILEY CARROLL, Z1If ERNEST HAMILTON COLE, AKE WILBUR VOSE COLE, AKE RAY WOOD HOGAN, AY RALPH ALBERT PARKER, ATQ CPD NATHAN IQUSSELL PATERSON, AKE EDWARD EVERETT RODERICK, AKE RENWORTH ROBINSON ROGERS, Z HAROLD EVERETT STACEY, ZIP HARRY MELVILLE STINSON, AKE XII LORENZO ERNEST THORNTON, AKE BERNARD BLAINE TIBBITS, ZKII ALBION W. BLAKE, AKE HARLAN RODERICK MACKENZIE, AKE MEN West Brooklin Washburn Houlton Chelsea, Mass. Clinton Houlton Albion Skowhegan Fairfield Harrington Houlton Camden Waterville Monson Dover Waterville Houlton Waterville Camden Passadumkeag Clinton Rumford Falls Prospect Harbor Prospect Harbor Monticello Gardiner Winslow Winslow Belfast Waterville Woolwich Houlton Waterville Oakland CDAQD House ATQ House ZWII House ATO House AKE House ZIP House Pleasant Street AY House Fairfield 72 Elm Street AY House AKE House Prospect Street 2 College Place ZNII House Z1If House AY House 28 Pleasant Street -iPAQ House ATO House Zklf House ZKII House AKE House AKE House AY House ATQ House Winslow Winslow ZKII House Waterville I8 Nudd Street 18 Nudd Street I oo Pleasant Street Oakland Royalston, Mass. AKE House Freshman History MEN DEAR MR. EDITOR : -I am so glad that you gave me the chance of writing the Freshman history, instead of giving it to one of those horrid, awful Sophomore men, that I want to thank you. All the boys liked the idea, and the girls say it is per- fectly lovely, for now we will have a real, true Freshman history. Let me see, where shall I begin? I wanted to tell -you something about last year, that is, how much we were thought of, but when I asked one of the juniors about it, he said, Mebbe the other upper classmen would not appreciate it, at least not in its true worth, and so I have decided to begin with last September. When I arrived at Colby in the middle of September I was anxious to see my classmates. When I saw them I was as pleased as could be, as I noticed at once that my class was by far the best in college. I felt that we would have everything our own way. As I became acquainted with the boys, I told them the result of my observations. They were all greatly pleased. Then I warned them that it wouldn't do for us to start right in winning everything, as it would only make the upper classmen jealous. When we played baseball with the Sophomores, the boys followed out my idea perfectly, fexcept that I thought they might have made a few runs and still let the Sophomores have the gamej and no envy or spite was aroused. The Sophomores may say that Goodls pitching and their support won the game, but we know dif- ferent and everybody else will when this history is printed, because this is a real, true history. ' The next event in this narrative will be an explanation of our conduct on Bloody Monday Nightf' We met and talked the matter over. Some of the boys wanted to meet the Sophomores and show them just what we thought of them. I objected to this move and explained as well as I could how it appeared to me. When I had told them that the college needed the class of 1910 too much for us to forever put it out of existence, and that if we left them alone this year we would have them to play with as long as they stayed in college, they agreed with me. That's why we didnit do as the girls hoped we would, but it was easy to see that the Sophomores were afraid of us. They scarcely touched us at all. I admit they made me feel nervous, they were so rough, but I was all right again when I got back to b-I mean when I re-retired. Posters were put up that same night with a 1908 The Colby Oracle 93 rule about wearing green caps. We didn't want to get the caps, but the girls saw them and thought they were just the cutest, so each fellow bought one and wore it. One night the Sophomores invited us to the gymnasium to see which class was most clever in tumbling, and on the bars, etc. We did not like to show off, and for that reason came off second best. The girls all said that it was just because we were bashful. We expected to win in basketball as the Freshmen did last year, but were not quite able. We thought to have a nice straw ride with the girls and Dr. Lawton, and to fool the Sophomores. We had to sneak out and get on the sleigh on a back street, but somehow the Sophomores met and stopped us.--We didn't know until afterwards, they were so few in number, they looked so big. The Sopho- mores said that we could go on if we wanted to take our medicine afterwards. We didn't want to take it, but we could not back down before the girls, and so we de- cided to go on. This was the bravest thing we did in all our Freshman year, Signed PROUD FRESHMAN Nature hath formed strange things in her time, but either of those takes the biscuit. THURSTON, 110, FAN BROWN, 'Io 94 The Colby Oracle 1908 .Class of 1911 WOMEN Presz'1z'e:zz', Irene Dore Nelson l72're-P1'e.vz'1!e1zz', Sinia Fay King Secrefafy, Hazel Bowker Cole EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mollie Farrar Hanson Rita Maude Robinson Gertrude I-Iazelton Coombs Inez Dorincla Mace Marjorie Milliken Buckman Class Yell: Vive chacum, vive le tout! Nineteen-Eleven, strong and true. Glory and honor We shall gain. Hicag pica: Zik, Boom, Bah! Colby, Eleven, Rah! Rah! Rah! CLASS COLORS! As usual only more so I'111, the only one of my lz1T1zd, PERRY, ,II QWe all rejoice with youj 1908 The Colby Oracle 95 Members of 1911 WOMEN HAZEL LYDIA BRECKENRIDGE, XQ Lynn, Mass. II Mary C. Low Hall lVlARIAN ELISE BROWN Pulpit Harbor 30 Foss Hall MARJORIE MILLIKEN BUCKNAM, AY Columbia Falls 8 Foss Hall LOUISE NEwcOIvIB BUZZELL, EK Houlton ROSE NIILDRED CARVER North Haven MARIE LOUISE CHASE, EK Brooks HAZEL BOWKER COLE, AY Foxcroft GERTRUDE HAZELTON COOMBS, XQ Tilton, N. H. I2 Mary LAURA LOVELL DAY Foxcroft I2 Mary RACHEL ERMINA FELCH Houlton ANNIE EDNA FLEMING, X0 Island Falls ELSIE CARLETON GARDINER, H Rockport SARAH EDNA GARFIELD SUSIE BEATRICE GREELY BETH EVELEEN HAINES MARY EMILY HALL RUTH QRAVILLE HAMILTON MOLLIE FARRAR HANSON, EK MARGARET JEAN HARE, XQ ALICE DUDLEY HOLIIIAN, AY MARY LUCINDA INGRAM, EK MILDRED MYRA JORDAN, AY CORA MABELLE KENNISON, EK SINIA FAY KING, X52 EVA EFFIE LACASCE MARGARET ELIZA LINCOLN, XQ HONOR WENTWORTH LITTLEFIE IRENE DORE NELSON, AY ELLEN MARY PILLSBURY EVA MAY REYNOLDS ESTHER GERTRUDE ROBINSON LD, Wilkinsonville, Mass. Hampden Corner 26 Foss Hall 30 Foss Hall 44 Foss Hall 38 Foss Hall C. Low Hall C. Low Hall 40 Foss Hall 38 Foss Hall 47 Foss Hall zz Foss Hall 46 Foss Hall Waterville 22 Spring Street Rockville II Mar C. Low Hall North Vassalboro Nogch Vassalboro Calais I7 Foss Hall Monticello 26 Foss Hall Taunton, Mass. Nashua, N. H. Pittsfield, Mass. 37 Foss Hall 48 Foss Hall 34 Foss Hall Waterville 43 Silver Street New Centre, Mass. 27 Foss Hall Skowhegan 45 Foss Hall Cohasset, Mass. IO Foss Hall Kennebunk 46 Foss Hall New Bedford, Mass. 33 College Avenue Waterville 218 College Avenue Winslow R.F.D. NO. 40 Waterville 7 Nudd Street 96 The Colby Oracle 1908 RITA lVlAUD ROBINSON Warren 6 Mary C. Low Hall GLADYS ANNABEL SIMPSON Waterville 185 Water Street ELIZABETH LOUISE SPRINGFIELD Waterville 52 Pleasant Street MILDRED PAULINE STEVENS Warren 6 Mary C. Low Hall ALICE LILLIAN THOMAS, XQ Livermore Falls 44 Foss Hall FAYALENE BLANCHE TREFREN Winslow Winslow DIANA JOSEPHINE WALL, H Rockport 47 Foss Hall HELEN ELIZA WARREN, AY Woodsville, N. H. zo Foss Hall MARY BIXBY WESTON Madison 34 Foss Hall BEULAH ETHEL WITHEE Waterville 5 Union Street ETHEL MIRIANI WOOD East Lebanon 1 FOSS Hall MARY EMERALD BRADMAN Belfast 30 Foss Hall HELEN MINERVA DUNLAP Dexter 46 Foss Hall INEZ DORINDA MACE Aurora I I4 FOSS Hall MINNIE ESTELLE FERNALD, H Camden 8 Foss Hall LUCILE NOYES North Attleboro, Mass. I9 FOSS Hall JESSIE ALICE TUPPER Waterville I5 Morrill Avenue LETA YOUNG, AY Pittsfield 37 Boutelle Avenue You ccm t judge a horse by his harness ANDERSON, ,OQ Freshman History WOMEN scRAPs FROM A FRESHMAN7S DIARY Sept. 19, Wed. 4 I got here this afternoon. A lot of girls met me at the train and escorted me down to Foss Hall. My! What a big buildingg little rooms on each side a long hall just like a jail. Two of them took me in one of the rooms and helped me un- pack. I wonder if they were Sophomores? I kept on my guard so they didn't have a chance to haze me. Pretty soon I heard an awful noise, -sounded like a fire alarm. I began to scream Fire! Fire! but they said it was only the dinner bell. I was rather glad. But my! When I saw that big room and so many eyes on me, I just couldn't swallow a thing. I think Waterville is a horrid place. How I wish I were home ! Sept. zo, Thurs. Rather hated to get up this morning. Didn't know just what might happen to me. A girl came to take me up on the campus to chapel. I was afraid it was a Sophomore and she was going to haze me, so I refusedg but she said I must go, so finally I consented. Glad I went. The President said lots of nice things to the Freshmen. 'Those boys were awfully rude though to stamp and make so much noise. After chapel was over I had to write down what I wanted to study and get the Professors to make queer marks after them. I don't know what the marks stood for. Sept. 22, Sat. Have been awfully busy for the last two days. Yesterday the Sophomores called a Freshman class meeting and all the Sophs were there. They told us just what we could do and just what we couldn't do. My, but we've got to toe the mark some ! Sept. 24, Mon. This is bloody Monday night. We had our peanut drunk today. The juniors are awfully nice girls. They made all our plans, did the work, and all we had to do was eat the peanuts. Of course we were too young and didn't know enough to do it alone. 98 The Colby Oracle 1908 Nov. 26, Tues. We had our reception the other night. I guess we'll be leaders in everything before long, even if we are Freshmen. l think we're a pretty smart class. Dee. rr, Wed. College is lots different from prep school. There we thought we were every- thing and here we're only Freshmen and that seems next to nothing. Folks say we're the freshest class that ever entered Colby. I wonder if we are? Mar. 17, Mon. We've had lots of nice times this term. The longer I stay the better I like it. We have to look out for those Sophomores though ! Strange how they Find out everything we try to do. We went on a ride a little while ago, and didn't get home until three o'clock in the morning. We aren't used to being out so late, so we've decided not to go anywhere again until Freshman exit. Use SKIPOZIIOM fifvfllifl- zzzrzriwrrfiozr rm!!! your skin becouzcs tlCf'ZLSf0lllCd fa IU. 'KSMOKERU lVlERRlLL, '09 1908 The Colby Oracle 99 The Epicureans Founded in 1898 Senior Society FRATRES IN COLLEGIO Sacred Sampler of Syrups Clifford Henry Libby Eager Eater of Everything Charles Clark Dwyer XC. M. R. D. james Robert Nickels TL. C. T. T. Howard Arthur Tribou IG. G. G. and D. M. B. George Abner Gould I MChief Mercury and Runner for the Doctor. 1'Lord Chief Tester and Taster. jgGrand Goblet Grabber and Dispenser of Milwa.ukee's Best. Hlllfodcst and shy of women is hey' 0726 'weak chirp is his only note. . HEL-LOXV,, DAVIS, 509 100 The Colby Oracle 1908 Kappa Alpha, Founded at Colby, 1898 Senior Society for Women SORORES IN URBE Alice L. Brown, ,QQ Delia H, Hedman, ,OI Alice M. Purinton, ,QQ Mary H. Caswell, 704 Mary S. Croswell, '96 Edith L. Kennison, yo6 Ellen Josephine Peterson, '07 SORORES IN COLLEGIO Josephine Ella Clarke Inez Hazen Card Abbie Frances Weed 'Florence Emily King Agnes Euneice VValker Annie Alice Harthorn Helen Frances Dickinson Nettie May Runnals Ethel Maude Hayward Anne Trafton Roberts Oh, F1'az'Zty! thy name lb cmnzcm Miss RUNNELS, '08 'F'N5591a5Iezfeif'322'-2P1N5'221i5?:'r'? 'I - . . I f: - . 'rfmgw-I Xxravtfkxwx- , C, - - N --'va '- ' N '.,x11f'1' ' kX'Q.'E5:ifEi3fiI'3 ' N-- 11: ::ff2i1'xr,.':-.'B:..1 X xr- N:-Ia-I' '- F-x M. , -ff-il 215' .Y-,--Q 'A ' MQSIRI Eniflkiiri-fl . -52.2-. - 41 - ' A -',:N-12 wg:-,fx 1, .-N-wi-1rf4Qgf. - .V , - - .4-.-sms ,, :Q , SSM-1: . W 3 -A cg M- m:axvw.x 1-. , 1 Q:-vmqx ' . .-zqsqw , gig-.Qqwf-f 1+ Y. A S, 'NE 'N -I , . r:N?:,.: .. 2 ' K K vrkqxbfisl S..zg.4:'-fsQ:f,.:-Q1-,1-- '41 -- , - q .. '-wx-. -N I3 I ' ,,. ' -. skiriiliiibx A X sl A . 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I , ,, fr x X' 1- -f I 55, - ' kV.. nj 1 ,ki 3 f HAYWARVDZ WEED XVA'I..KER DICKINSON CARD ' KING HARTHORN RUNNALS CLARK 102 The Colby Oracle 1908 Chi Gamma Theta A Founded at Colby, 1900 Sophomore Society for Women i soRoREs IN URBE Mabel Esther Dunn Marian 'Webber Marian Louise Learned Inez Bowler Grace Lord Stetson Alice Hope Davies SORORES EMERITAE Bertha Harris Bangs Molly Alice Pearce Susan Angelina Corbett Esther Houston Vifeeks Nina Beatrice Holnies Iune Stewart Philbrick Pearl Lucinda Davis - Maude Nina Eaton Marian Elizabeth Goodwin Agrandece Record Ethel Hannah Butler Abbie Sanford Hague Ragnhild Lillian Iversen soRoREs IN! COLLEGIO Helen joy Hinckley Lillian Louise Day Lowell Maude Allan Wfeecl Eleanor Mae Creech Jennie Alice Grindle Helen Varney Robinson Sarah Louise Snow Ruth Edson VVood HB7'67J1ifj! is the soul of wit. Miss WHITEHOUSE, '09 HINCKLEY WEED ROBINSON LOWELL CREECH GRINDLE 104 The Colby Oracle 1908 Upsilon Beta Founded at Colby, 1903 Freshman Society for Men FRATRES IN URBE Burr Frank Jones Charles VVilliam Bradlee Emmons Parkman Burrill FRATRES IN coLLEG1o , C1355 of 'llQil16f66l1 'IDLIIIOECO 8110 Eight Malcolm Dana Smith Howard Arthur Tribou Clifford Henry Libby john Tracy Mathews Augustus Coolidge Thompson CHESS of 'llliTl6lI66I1 lbunbreb H110 'llflille Eugene Erank Allen Austin Shaw Edwin Waltei' Merrill Clark Drummond Chapman 61355 of 'lnilleteen 'lbl1l1blfCD SITC Ken Frederick Thayer Hill Ira VValter Richardson VVilliam Gladstone Ramsden Henry Britt Moor Frank Trowbridge Carey Charles Lee Haskell Ralph Nelson Good Reginald Houston Farrar . C1355 of 'IFUHCYCCII ilbllllblfeb HIIUJEICUCN Ray 'Wood Hogan Harry Melvin Stinson Robert Linwood Irvin Andy Lee Applebee Irving Myron Holt Thomas Putnam Packard Hervey Clifford Allen Raymond Clifford Bridges Francis David VValker Renworth Robinson Rogers . - 106 The1CO1by Oracle 1908 Dexter Club OFFICERS P1'6S1'dC7lf, FLORENCE EHIQING Vice-Pv'cs1'de1zt, ABEIE S. I'I.fXGUIi S6'C7'C'ZLfY7'37, HELEN JOY HIINC-KLEY f T1'cczszza'c1j, PIELEN V. ROBINSON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNIE E. HARTIAIORN ETHEL R. IQNOWLTON MARION G. VVADSWORTI-I CARO B. CI-IAPMIIN ETHEL H. BUTLER There are some flzizzgs we camzot bear and these are of tlze11z. ' PEASEI, EIO, FARRAR-, :IO, PERRY, YII, YOUNG,. ,UQ ATHLETICS 108 The Colby Oracle 1908 Colby Athletic Association OFFICERS Pl'U5'lClC7Il, VVILBUR G. FOY12 Vice-Prc51'dcv1f, LEON C. GUPTILL SCC1'CllIl'j', JOHN M. RTAXXNVELL I Y17'C'Cl5'Il7'Cl',, PROF. I'lUGH R. I-Lvrci-I EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Fllfllfljf PROP. GEORGE F. P.LxRM1zN'1'13R PROP. HUGH R. HATGH PROP. JOHN HEDMAN Alwmzz' EDWARD C. RICE, 'oi CI-IARLES XV. ATCI-ILEY, 'O3 GUY W. Cl-IIPMAN, 'o2 Zf!III7L'lgl'CZfI7ll!lfK.S' Condon, 'OS Dwyer, 'OS Libby, '08 Mathews, 'OS Chapman, 'O9 Foye, 309 Guptill, 'O9 Good, 'IO Maxwell, ,IO Swan, ,IO Bridges, ,II Stinson, 111 And still the 'wourlcr grew that so small rr head could hold all lze knew. DR. YOUNG Q X I 110 The Colby Oracle 1908 College Team for 1907 XNM. F. SHERBURNE, '08 ......... .. CLIFFORD H. LIBBY, '08 .... C. D. CHAPMAN, '09 ...... THE TEAM H VV. KIM1-:.xLL, '09 A. SHAW, '09 ' C. A. SMITH, '1o. .. R. A. LYONS, '08 N. H. GARRICK, '10 I. A. TIDD, 'Io ........ G. N. DE.-KN, '10 ...... VV. F. S1-IERBURNE, '08 ..... A. L. C0T'r0N, '08 ..... C. C. Dwyiaiz, '08 ...... G. XV. VAILL, '11 R. L. IRVIN, 'II R. N. GOOD, '10 .... L. S. TRASK, '09 ..... CAPT. SIIERHURN E GAMES September 28-Keut's Hill at VVaterville October' October 1 2- October October 5 New Hampsliire State at Vlfaterville Fort Meliiiiley at VVatervi1le Bates at Lewiston 9 '26 Bowdoin at Wfaterville November 2-Phillips-Exeter, at Exeter November Q-A131116 at Orono .... . . . . .Captain . ........ Manager Assistant Manager . . . .Right End .Right Tackle . . . .Right Guard ........Cc11te1' . . . .Left Guard .. .Left Tackle ......LcftE1zd . . . . ..Qaa1'te1'IJacle . ..R'ight Haifbacle . . . .Left Halfback .......FuIIback 4-0 o-0 44-0 5-0 0'5 I4-21 0-8 Perhaps I am no studclit, but I make a hit with the ladies. M. E. YOUNG, '09 CHAPMAN, ASS,T MGR. IRVING TRASK LYONS BARNHART, COACH DEAN SMITH LIBBY, MGR . VAIL ' GARRICK DWVYER TIDD SHERBURNE GOOD KIMBALL COTTON SHAW 112 The Colby Oracle 1908 Basketball AL'1'0N D. BLAKE, '10 ......... ...Captain I-I0w,xRD A. ll1CLELLAN, '09 .... ...Mauaggr f THE TEAM Howfxnn A. BlCLELLAN, '09... .......... Cen-tre ' .PXLTON D. BLAKE, ,IO ...,.... ...Right Forwcz-rd 1 f CH.xRL15s A. SMITH, '10 l-l0w1x1cD A. TRIIEOLFI, '08 . . .Left I'70l'7.UCI7'd Q EUGENE F. ALLEN, OQ X - - xg RALPH N. GOOD, ,IO .... .... R ight Back ' W MACKENZW 'U Lef1Bme --1-5' l'l,XROLD N. STINSON, ,ll 1 '2i:5:?- GAMES .l2m11a1'y 4-Mzune Central 111311111116 at P1ttsF1eld 9-19 H january 10-NVestb1'00k SC1'lll1'1Zl1'y at Portland 36-13 ,... 'l211111a1'y I1-New Hampshire State at Durham I3-46 -lanuary I7-NSW I-Iampshire State at Vlfaterville 28-I3 -I 'lz111uary 25-111211116 at 01'O1lO A 20-27 ,' . Februar 1-Maine at llfaterville 22-1 7 Y 3 lTGlDl'L1Zl1' S-Bates at Lewiston 21- f fvg 11 y 7 A Feb1'ua1'y I4-111211116 Central lust. at W'zLte1'Vi1le 27-8 . February ZQ-BEIYCS at VVate1'ville 31-9 CAPT. BLAKE A soul 'without a single Kscriousj ilwug ht. llCllSS DICKINSON, '08 114 The Colby Oracle . 1908 Baseball . ,A College Tea-111 of 1907 i n CHARLES C. DWYER, iO8. . . . . . ........... C aptain X A. K. STETSON, ,O7 ...... ........... ll lcmager X M FRANK 0. DEAN, ,OQ ............ Assistafzt 'Manager -. T. .' f THE TEAM p. ' C. C. DWYER, 'Qs C t , , .- 3 F. C. CAREY, 'IO a cms ,f i V A. SHAW, '09 U I V.. O. A. THOMPSON, 107 - '--- P11074-EVS R. N. GOOD, ,IO M. l. BUKER, '09 4-, O. B. PETERSON, 307 ' 'ufwst Base E. -B. TIL'fON, ,O7 .... .... S ecoud Base A. L. COTTON, 308. .. .. ..... Slzortstop L. C. GUPTILL, loo. .. .... Third Base T H. A. TRIBOU, 'o8. .. .... Left Field R' N' GOODf ,IO ...Center Field A. SHAW, ,og ' J. W. HAMMOND, ,O9 ..... .... R ight Field CAPT. DXVYER ' SCHEDULE FOR 1907 April 20-University of Maine at Vlfaterville Cexhibitionj 6-0 April 27-TL1ft5 at Medford 6-5 April 29-D211'tlllOLlfll at Hanover I-5 April 30-University of Vermont at Burlington O-6 May I-UlllVCl'Slfy of Vermont at Burlington O-I4 May 8--Bowdoin at Wate1'ville 4-3 May I5-UHlVC1'Sl1y of Maine at VVaterville 6-4 May 22-Tufts at Waterville 23-I3 May 25-University of Maine at Orono 3-I june I-Bowdoin at Brunswick I-5 June 5-Bates at Lewiston 3-II June 7-Bowdoin at Brunswick Qexhibitionj 7-3 june 8-Bates at VVaterville I-3 v DEAN, ASS,T MGR. THOMPSON GOOD TRIBOU GUPTILL COTTON STETSON, MGR TILTON ' BUKER. HAMMOND DWYER, CAPT. 116 The Colby Oracle 1908 Colby Track Association OFFICERS QTIS B. THOMPSON .... ........ .... C a ptam FRANK B. CONDON. .. ........... Manager EUGENE F. ALI.EN. . . . . .Assisfafzt Jlffrmageff RECORDS 100-Yard Dash Mz1cVane, '07 IO-3 sec. 220-Yard Dash Allen, '04 23-3 sec. 440-Yard Dash Newenhzun, ,OI 54-4 sec. Half-Mile Run Mile Run Two-Mile Run 120-Yard Hurdle 220-YElI'Cl Hurdle Putting Shot Throwing Hammer Throwing Discus Running High Jump Running Broad Jump Pole Vault Clement, YQ7 Moody, '00 Moody, 100 Cotton, '00 Hooke, '00 Hetherington, Coombs, '06 Newman, ,O7 Stevens, ,QQ Hawes, '03 Hawes, '03 2 min. 9-2 4 min. 51-2 SCC. SCC. IO min. 26 sec. IS-3 sec. 27-3 sec. 53 1-5 sec. 119 ft. 7 in, 102 ft. 2.4 in. 5 ft. 5.5 in. 20 ft. II in. 9 ft. 9 ln. See how sickly Z001El'7Z.Q' and dcailzly pale and thing 4 ' Ovcrwork and study are su-rely killing him. S1-IERBURNE, '08 TIDD YOUNG CRAIG CHANDLER FOGXVELL EMERY LII?-BY THOMPSON, CAPT. KEYES DEAN TRASK TRIBOU GUPTILL RAMSDEN I. RICHARDSON ' CONDON, MGR. GARRICK XVARD C. RICHARDSON GILPATRICK STETSON ANDERSON LOVETT WBROWNLOXV 118 The Colby Oracle 1908 IO0-YZll'd Dash Putting Shot One-Mile Run Throwing Hammer 440-Yard Dash Throwing Discus 1 Running High Jump 880-Yard Run 120-Yard Hurdle Running Broad Jump 220-Yard Hurdle 220-Yard Dash Two-Mile Run Class Class Class Class Twenty-Eighth Annual Field Meet XV,-xTERx'11.LE, APRIL 25, 1907 EVEPTTS Trask, '09 Brownlow, 'IO A. C. Thompson, '08 Garrick, '10 Thompson, '07 Trask, '09 Stetson, 107 Anderson, '09 Dean, '10 Tidd, '10 Gllpatrick, '08 Chandler, '09 Keyes, '08 Young, '07 Tribou, '08 Thompson, '07 '08 Gilpatrick, Good, 'IO Libby, 'OS Smith, '10 Keyes, '08 Emery, ,O7 Craig, '07 Good, '10 Libby, '08 Craig, '07 Brownlow, '10 Plummer, '09 Trask, '09 Libby, '08 Good, 'Io Brownlow, 'IO Trask, ,OQ Richardson, '10 Libby, '08 Stetson, '07 Anderson, '09 Ward, '07 POINTS of 1910... .... of 1908 .... of 1909 .... of 1907 .... Il 1-5 sec. 31 ft. IO in. 5 min. 21 3-5 sec. 86 ft. 58 1-5 sec 97 ft. 4 in. 5 ft. 3in. 2 min. 30 sec IQ 3-5 sec 18 ft. 8 in. 35 I-5 Sic 26 1-6 sec. I3 min. 7 2-5 sec. 40 27 26 23 1908 The Colby Oracle 119 Maine Intercollegiate Athletic Association OFFICERS P7'ES7'd671f, M. A. STURTEVANT, University of Maine l71'ce-P1'csz'dezzf, IRA B. I'IULL,, Bates T1'ec1sm'e1', F. B. CONDON, Colby Sec1'eta1'y, RICI-IrXRD A. LEE, Bowdoin EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Officers of ,the Association The Thirteenth Annual Meet VVATERVILLE, May 18, 1907 OFFICERS OF THE DAY Clerk of Course, H. L. SVVETT, Skowhegan Marslzal, L. C. GUPTILL, Colby, 'og TRACK EVENTS Referee, Eugene Buckley, Boston. Judges at Firzish, VV. WT. Bolster, Brunswick, E. A. Parker, Skowhegan, F VV. Halliday, Lewiston. Ti-7'7Z67'S, A. L. Grover, Oronog F. N. VVllilItl61', Brunswick, E. C. Rice, Fair- Field. Sfa1'z?e1', I-I. C. McGrath, Charlesbank Gymnasium, Boston. Scorer, Walter Sullivan, Bates. FIELD EVENTS M'ea'.m1'ev's, P. L. Thorne, Colby, R. D. Purinton, Lewiston. Judges, Albert Johnson, Bates, W. D. I-Iurd, Orono. Scorers, A. J. Voorhees, Bowdoin, E. A. Stanford, Kennebunk. Amzomzcer, B. F. Williains, University of Maine. 120 The Colby Oracle 1908 EVENTS Ioo-Yard Dash I Atwood, Bowdoin IO 2-5 sec. 2 VVi1liams, Bates 3 Trask, Colby 220-Yard Dash 1 Wyman, Maine 23 3-5 sec. 2 VVilliams, Bates 3 Trask, Colby 440-Yard Dash I VVyman, Maine 53 I-5 sec. 2 St. Onge, Maine 3 Chandler, Colby Half-Mile Run I Irish, Bates 2 min. 6 I-5 sec. 2 C. H. Bean, Maine 3 Knowlton, Maine One-Mile Run I Fortier, Maine X4 min. 38 4-5 sec. 2. Colbath, Bowdoin 3 Hicks, Maine Two-Mile Run I Bosworth, Bates tio min. I8 4-5 sec. 2 Robinson, Bowdoin A 3 Dyer, Maine 120-YYZl1'Cl Hurdles I Knight, Maine I6 3-5 sec. 2. Fraser, Bates 3 Smith, Bowdoin 220-Yard Hurdles I Knight, Maine 26 4-5 sec. 2 Clayton, Maine 3 Fraser, Bates High Jump I Meserve, Maine 5 ft. 6 in. 2 'Pennell, Bowdoin 3 Higgins, Maine B1'O21Cl ,lump 1 Atwood, Bowdoin 21 ft. 2. Morrill, Bowdoin M43 Knowlton, Maine I Bass, Bowdoin Pole Vault I VVinchell, Bowdoin 9 ft. S in. 2 Burton, Bowdoin 3 Deming, Bowdoin Shot Put I Morrill, Bowdoin 39 ft. 9 in. 2 Farwell, Maine 3 I Schumacher, Bates Hammer Throw I 'VVarren, Bowdoin II4 ft. QM in. 2 Morrill, Bowdoin . 3 French, Bates T111'Ow111g Discus 1 Ti-rim, Colby 106 fr. em in. 2 Hetherington, Colby 3 Schumacher, Bates SCORE Maine,-465 BOXVClOlI1-455 Bates-23 Colby-1 I li State Record broken. MTied for third place. 908 The Colby Oracle 121 Tennis OFFICERS Sub-Committee on Athletics ROSCOD C. EMERY, '07, Manager LEWIS W. DUNN, '07, Captain Representatives at the Intercollegiate Tournament Singles DAVID M. YOUNG, ,O7 HAROLD M. SMITH, 'IO Doubles LEWIS W. DUNN, ,O7 DAVID M. YOUNG, '07 BURR F. JONES, ,O7 HAROLD M. SMITH, 'IO I was not born for courts 01' great azifairsj I pay my debts, believe, and say my prayers. MISS BANGS, '08 The Colby Oracle 1908 CLIFFORD H, LIBBY, ,Og HOXVARD A. MCLELLAN, 'og FOOTBALL BASKETBALL FRANK B. CONDON ALBERT K. STETSON TRACK BASEBALL 'Varsity Managers GEORGE N.BANKHART FOOTBALL CHARLES E FOGG BASKETBALL 'Varsity Coaches HARLEY F. RAWSON A BASEBALL 124 The Colby Oracle 19 The Colby Oracle Association OFFICERS P1'esz'dezzt, lVlALCOLM D. SMITII, 'OS T1'eas1z1'cr, LEON S. CILPATRICK, 'oo Secretary, IRA W1 RICHARDSON, ,IO The Colby Oracle Published annually by the Students of Colby College BOARD OF EDITORS FOR 1908 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Malcolm D. Smith, 'OS ASSOCIATE EDITORS john M. Maxwell, :IO Edwin KN. Merrill, ,oo George N. Dean, ,IO Annie A. Harthoru, 'OS George C. Anderson, 'og V Florence E. King, 'OS Nelson l. Mixer, 'og Nettie AM. Runnals, 'O8 . Myra l. Hardy, '09 J-Y Fi4fSi1aEi15f2E-'1' fm' 1 -1 -sw, . 5 56 A. if . .f7N0fff'5'?!!:f1 . 2-4,,1H.:::p. .,,.'.:,E,--2 2:-3:--'wvv Z, gg -552.- . ,A - rs x. .21-1 .. - 5 215,13 f- . M Mg, - S - 44 ff ' 191 4 f , -,ef 9: , -54 V we ,- 1, S M...J 126 The Colby Oracle 1908 The Colby Echo Published Weekly During the College Year by the Students of Colby College. BOARD OF EDITORS V. Ray Jones, '03, Edlif01'-lill-CfZ'Z'6f, Fall Term Frank Q. Dean, ,OQ, Editolf-iii-Chief, VVinter and Spring Terms V. Ray Jones, '08, News Editor . Clark D. Chapman, 'OQ, Afhlctic Editor Florence E. King, Editor for the Pl70me1L's Divisiorz BOARD OF MANAGERS John T. Mathews, '08 .................... l .... Busizzess llifczizage-if Leon C. Guptill, yOQ ............... Assistalzt Bzzsizzess Mfa1Lage1f S. Angelina Corbett, '08, Assistant Mazinger W fi' Nj ,.Q,4ML: , f A virtuous Woman should reject the first offer of marriage, as a good man does that of a bishop- riokg but I would advise neither the one nor the other to persist in refusing what they secretly app1'oVe.77-Aclflvlson dllw KA man endowed with great perfeetions, Without good breeding, is like one who has his pockets full of gold, but always Wants change for his o1'dina1'y occasions. -Steele I IK Y ,f f f 1 f V , . f , . in my 1 K2 xx I H rr A i. K- - , . - 1 v flex y l , ,3 ' fga ' ff A -1 ' 5 I '- J ' ff? ', I.,--' 21 -h nee 1 - f- 1' W HQ3 'file - :E-: '. ' ' Ne a-'Z2-+?:r'M ,- J ' ' .A f, . PM -:. SL5.: 7' ifgwb 1 3 . 2. 1 ei OFFICERS Bzzsilzexs lllalzagez' and Tl'Eil3'ZLI'El' Leon C. Guptill, '09 Asszfsfazzt lllavmger Nathan H. Garrick, ,IO Leader Glee Clzzb George A. Gould, ,OS Assisfalzzf Leader Glee Club Eugene F. Allen, ,GQ Leader l-lffCll'Id0lZ.1l-Gltfffll' Club Leon C. Guptill, '09 Concerts Given by Musical Clubs, 1907-1908 March 6, Skowhegan March 18, Belfast March 9, Waterville March 19, Camden March 17, Brooks March 20, Tenantls Harbor I3I The Colby Oracle 1908 Glee Club Leader George A. Gould, '08- Assfstazzt Leader Eugene F. Allen. ,OQ First Tenors J. M. Maxwell, 'Io VV. V. Cole, ,II J. L. Johnson, ,II P. Fogwell, '10 George A. Gould, '08 I Second Tenors A. L. Cotton, '08 F. W. Lovett, '08 Austin Shaw, 'OQ L. C. Guptill, ,OQ F. VV. Cary, 'Io VV. I. Rideout, ,II E. WV. Merrill, JOQ First Bass X I. T. Mathews, '08 M. I. Bulcer, ,O9 I. VV. Richardson, ,IO joseph Chandler, ,OQ H. C. Allen, ,II H, VV. Kimball, 709 Second Bass H. B. Moor, ,IO EI. F. Allen, 509 M. R. Keyes, '08 N. H. Garrick, ,IO James Perry, ,II W. G. Rainsclen, ,IO Harold F. Dow, '10, Reader E. XV. Merrill, ,O9, Acconzpanist Soloists ' I. Corey Richardson, '09, Tenor Nathan H. Garrick, '10, Bass Eugene F. Allen, ,OQ, Violin ood graft is rather to be cltoscn than great riches. PREXYIS PHILOSOPHY The Colby Musical Clubs 134 The Colby Oracle 41908 Mandolin-Guitar Club Leader Leon C. Guptill, ,OQ First MGIld0ii7Z I. T. Mathews, '08 K F. W. Carey, ,IO james Perry, ,II A. W. Blake, ,II L. C. Guptill, ,Og K Second I-W-Cl1'Id0i'i7Z H. C. Allen, ,II KN. I. Rideout, ,II E. F. Allen, '09 C. R. Plummer, '09 Gfziifai' Joseph Chandler, '09 But still his tongue van oh, the less of weight it bore, with greater ease ' TIDD, ,IO 1908 The Colby Oracle 135 Program Season of 1907-1908 PART I Overture-Selected Qrchestra Qaj Carry Me Back to Old Virginny-Bland Qbj Medley Glee Club Qaj Red lfVing-Mills Qbj The Vlfaning Honeymoon-Howard Mandolin Club Reading-Selected Dow Solo-The Mighty Deep Nathan H. Garrick Qaj Good Night, Little Girl, Good Night-Macy Cbj Call John-Bradbury PART II Selection Orchestra Cal Donyt You Tell I Told You-Howard Qbj Alice, VVhere Art Thou? Violin Solo-f'Liebe Erzahete Eine Schineichalude Sage. Mandolin Club Eugene F. Allen Reading-Selected Dow Solo-The Red, Red Rose-Hastings J. Corey Richardson Alma Matei'-Beaii Glee Club HBf ZU!7If6f The Is1'aeZ1'te! ' COLLEGE BooK STORE The Colby Oracle 190 Ladies' Mandolin Club Malzagef' Ragnhild lversen Leader Marion G. Wadsxvortlr First jlJU1ld0Z1.1'lS Florence King Florence Freeland Evle Eastman Louise Fogg Margaret 'Clarke Marjorie Bprckman Second lWa11d0l1'1z V Dorothy Hopson Helen Clrnpbell Gertrude French Louise Buzzell-P1'a1z1'sf. CAMPBELL HOPSON BUCKNAM BUZZELL CLARKE FREELAND KING FOGG IVERSEN WADSWORTH FRENCH EASTMAN The Colby Oracle 1908 H. C. Allen, ,II Tromboize M. I. Buker, lOQ I. T. Mathews, '08 Bass M. R. Keyes, 'OS College Orchestra Leader Eugene F. Allen, ,OQ Piano George A. Gould, 'OS F1'l'Sl Violivzl E. F. Allen, 'og Second Viollzzls A. XV. Blake, ,II Clarinet F. T. Carey, ,IO Comets C. H. Pierce, ,II Dwlm I. F. Hill, ,IO have bought golden 0f71'771:07Z'5 from all sorts of people. BXIISS ANNE ROBERTS, '08 GOULD PIERCE KEYE3 L BUKER MATHEWS CAREY H. ALLEN E. ALLEN, LEADER BLAKE HILL In all eases of slander eurreney, Whenever the forger cannot be found, the injured parties should have the right to come on any of the iI1d0l'S6l'S.,7 -SlZ,6'I'idCl'l'L ST he Debating Society OFFICERS P1'6S'fdEJZf, FRANK B. CONDON, 'OS l7Rice-President, BQERLE R. IQEYES, 'OS Secretary, JOHN M. MAXWELL, 'IO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE V. RAY JONES, 'O8, ClZCli7'7'ILCl7Z GEORGE N. DEAN, ,IO DE.-XN A. I. ROBER'lxS DR. I. W. BLACK Wozcld he but stoop to what he 'LHld8l'5fl1lldS.i, PROF. HATCH I4I 142 The Colby Oracle 1908 Debate UNIVERSITY OF MAINE Vs. COLBY COLLEGE BAPIJSZ' CHUJQCLL IVIA If 17, 1907 CIZCIIVYIZCZIZ.-JOl11l E. Nelson, Esq. Time Keeper-wFrank Small, Esq. PROGRAM MUSIC PIQAYEII Rev. George Bruce Nicholson QUESTION: Resolved, That the present influx of immigrants is detrimental to the United States. ' AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE COIZ731 jllailze Herman B. Betts Carlotte N. Garland Roscoe C. Emery Francis G. X!V2lClSXVO1 El'1 Burr F. Jones Albert P. Rounds MUSIC Board of j1fLCigCS-I'1lCl12L1'Cl VVebb, Esq., Portlandg Professor Allen Johnson, Bowdoin Collegeg Rev. P. F. Marston, Lewiston. Decision of Judges in favor of the afiirmative. Deep versed -in Germcm lore. W, COLE, ,II , -n H ' fi w w R L , Victors Over University of Maine I43 Q Officers Presidevlzt, CHARLES C. DWYER, '08 Vice-P1'c51'de1zt, VVILBUR G. FOYE, 309 I Sccretaffy, ISAAC HIGGINBOTHAM, 'II T1'cas111'e1', MERLE R. KEYES, 508 Committees Religious Mecfiizgs W. Condon, '08 H. A. Tribou, 'OS Bible Study W. Lovett, '08 R. B. Davis, '09 !lJz'ssfi01za1'y Meetings Chandler, 509 John Tidd, 'IO I. R. McCombe, ' M. R. Keyes ' 3 1 H. A. Tribou, Northfield B. Condon, 'o8 F. W. Lovett, '08 VV. G. Foye, ' .llf617Zb67'5hif7 B. Condon, '08 F. W. Lovett, 'OS VV. G. Foye, log Fizzanlce V M. R. Keyes, ,OS G. A. Gould, '08 E. F. Allen, 'og I. Perry, ,II 144 J Officers Prbsiderizt, NETT113 RUNNALS, 'o8 V1'CE-P7'8SidC7Zf, JUNE P1-HLBRICK, 'OQ Secretary, BLXRY DONALD, ,io T1fcasu1'e1', lWYRTA LITTLE, ,OS Committees Re!igz'0zz5 Mcefizzgs Anne Roberts, '08 Nina Holmes, 'OS Lucy Treat, 708 Marion VVadsWorth, Bible Study Maud Eaton, '09 Myra Hardy, '09 Margaret Fielden, 'Io Ethel Knowlton, 'og Jennie Grindle, ,IO Missionary Josephine Clark, 'OS Annie Harthorn, 'o8 Helen Adams, 'og 145 The Colby Oracle 1908 1lffU11LZ7r'1'5lz1'fv june Philbriek, 'OQ Ethel Butler, !O9 Angie Corbett, '08 I1zfU1'c0Hc'gic1te Inez Stevenson, 'OQ 'Bertha Bangs, '03 Eleanor Creech, 'IO Social Cassilena Perry, ,OQ I Margaret Clark, '09 Ruth VVood, '10 Inez Card, '03 Fifzalzce Myrta Little, '08 Dorothy Hopson, '03 Florence King 0 wise, so young, they my, do 11c'f1' Iitfb Ia11g. ' H1155 COOMBS, 'Il 1 I I 148 The Colby Oracle 1908 Senior Exhibition . Baptist Church, Tuesday, April 21, 1908 PROGRAM Music PRAYER Music Triumphs of Scepticism Glimpses at Human Nature A Day in Burma Music International Peace The Development of the English Drama The Nobel Prizes The Sweating System Music The Roman lfVorld as a Preparation for Christianity The Giant Undertaking of the Present Age: A Prospectus An Appreciation of Robert- Burns E Music Excused V. Ray jones S. Angelina Corbett Helen L. Cockrane F rank B. Condon . Lucy E. Treat Florence E. King Howard A. Tribou Frank WV. Lovett Malcolm D. Smith Myrta A. Little 0 150 The Colby Oracle 1908 Junior Exhibition BAPYYST. Cf:7U!t'CI1f JUZVE 22, 1907 Mcslc John Greenledf Wfhittier Wfireless Telegraphy Friendship of Emerson and T The Commercial Spirit Americzfs Debt to l5eziii111a1'cl1z1is Improved Industrial Conditions Henry NVadsworth Longfellow The Popes of Avignon First Prize . Second Prize ,. First Prize .. Second Prize .. V ff, ggi-wg I d01z f llllfflld fo be iz flirt cf ,' flmz' PROGRAM PR.u'ER Music Myrta Alice Little Ray Foster Thompson horeau Helen Louise Cochrane Music T Victor Ray jones :Xnnie Alice Harthorn Charles Russell Flood Music Anne Trafton Roberts Frank l3ramhall Condon Music D15c1s1oN or junciis M011 ' i . . . . . . . . . . .Frank Bramhzill Condon . . . . . . . . . . . . .Victor Ray jones ' T'V077'IC1l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Annie Alice Harthorn ...Myrta Alice Little . Q, 'S fllif 11131 way. Miss BUTLER, x09 Q 1 152 The Colby Oracle 1908 Sophomore Declamation Baptist Church, May 21, 1907 PROGRAM MUSIC PIQAYEIQ The Unpopularity of New England-Vlfayland A Misdemeanor of Nancy Speech Before the Brazilian Senate-Root The Philosopher in the Apple Urchard MUSIC Progress of the American Negro-VVashington Extract from King John A Plea for Union-Hill MUSIC Francis Howard Rose Leona Cassandria Garland Frank Osborn Dean Clara Augustine Eastman Clark Drummond Chapman Inez Naomi Stevenson Edwin VValter Merrill MUSIC The Death of Sydney Carton Alice Mary Henderson Mr. Blaine's Last Days-Dodge joseph Chandler The Cratchits' Christmas Dinner Cassilena Marguerite Perry MUSIC DECISION or JUISGES Mefz ' First Prize .... . . .. ....... . . .Edwin Wfalter Merrill Second Prize ....... .... F rank Qsborn Dean Women First Prize .... ........... Alice Mary Henderson Second Prize .... Inez Naomi Stevenson AWARDS 1 154 The Colby Oracle 1908 Honors and Prizes MEN Rhodes Scholar for 1905-1908 Harold Xlfilliains Soule CIQOLLD A fW6'l71Z7UI'S Elected fo Phi' Beta Kapjva, 1907 Roscoe Conkling Emery Arthur Kenehn Wfinslow Burr Frank jones Perley Lenwood Thorne Qscar Benjzunin Peterson Senior E,r11'z'bifi011 Roscoe Conkling Emery fzzlzfor E.l'lZl.bl'fl.0ll- First Prize .... ............... F rank Branihall Condon Second Prize .... .,... V .Victor Ray jones Soplzozizorc DecIa111afz'01z First Prize .......... ..... . ..Edwin VValter Merrill Second Prize .... ...Frank Usborne Dean ' GCWIIZUIZ Prizes ' First Prize .... ..,........... F rederick Howard Paine Second Prize .... .... .... . I oseph Chandler All r1zy'vexaz'1'o1z,s were but trials of Ioz'c. Miss JORDAN II 1908 The Colby Oracle Honors and Prizes WOMEN lllcilzibezzv Elected fo Phi Baia Kczpjm, 1907 Myrtis Ethel Bassett Ellen Josephine Peterson Caro Edna Beverage Annie Eliza Cook Lucy May Wfhenman Swzioz' E,1'l1I.blifI'01l Myrtis Ethel Bassett f11111'01' E,1'fIl'blfIi0lI First Prize .... ............... . ..... i Annie Alice Harthorn Second Prize . . . . . ,.... . . Myrta Alice Little S0f'fl0lIl0l'U DCCftlll1ClfI'0IZ . First Prize ..... .,..................i PX lice Mary Henderson Second Prize ...... .... Honorable Mention. . . . . . First Prize .. Second Prize .. . Honorable Mention. . . . . .Inez Naomi Stevenson . . . . .Clara Augustine Eastman Germazz Prizes , . . ..Fannie Miller Crute . . . .Pearl Lucinda Davis Bertha Hannah Bryant Leona Cassandria Garland Ethel Rose Knowlton Hz's!01j' Pfzlze An annual prize of twenty-five dollars, known as the Mary Floyd Neely Memo- rial Prize, is offered by The Colonial Dames of the State of Maine, for the best essay upon some topic in the colonial history of Maine. The competition is lim- ited to the women who The prize offered in 1908, her subject being' are pursuing courses in history in the Colleges of Maine D 1907 was won by Miss Helen Louise Cochrane, Colby The Founding of the Popham Colony. 155 The Colby Oracle 1908 Honors in General Scholarship llfagiza Cmnt Laude Roscoe C. Emery Cora Edna Beverage Myron Eugene Berry Herman Brudenell Betts Robert Alder Colpitts Burr Frank jones Millard Claude Moore Oscar Benjamin Peterson Perley Lenwood Thorne Arthur Kenelm VVinslow Rose Marian Beverage Myrtis Ethel Basset Ellen Josephine Peterson Inez Bowler Georgia Mae Connor Annie Eliza Cook Sarah Stella Cummings Lubelle Mae Hall Annie Bradeen I-Iolway Alma Florence Morrisett Bertha May Robinson Lucy May VVhenman Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Arts MEN'S DIVISION Myron Eugene Berry Herman Brudenell Betts Harry Charles Bonney Robert Alder Colpitts VValter Ellis Craig Lewis VValker Dunn Roscoe Conkling Emery Burr Frank jones Millard Claude Moore Qscar Benjamin Peterson Charles Rush Thomas Albion Smart Albert Kingsley Stetson Arthur VVilliam Stetson Ctis Alpheus Thompson Perley Lenwood Thorne Elihu Blaine Tilton Clayton Melcher VVard Arthur Kenelm, Wfinslow David Monaghan Young Ralph Benjamin Young Died june 21, 1907 Providence, R. I. Hodgdon Guilford Portland Portland Needham, Mass. Eastport VVeek's Mills Newport, N. H. jemtland Derby Centre, Vt. Dexter Houlton VVaterville Presque Isle Strickland ' Albion Wfaterville Saco Sangerville IfVaterville S 908 The Colby Oracle WOMEN'S DIVISION Myrtis Ethel Bassett Oldtown Caro Edna Beverage Camden Rose Marian Beverage Camden Inez Bowler VVaterville Georgia Mae Connor Annie Eliza Cook Sarah Stella Cummings Hattie Simonton Fossett Lubelle May I-Iall Addie Bradeen Holway Marian Louise Learned Alma Florence Morrisette Bertha Evangeline Nead. Virginia Gilbert Noyes Ellen Josephine Peterson Edith Pierce Priest Bertha May Robinson Grace Ford Stetson Alice Rachel Tyler Lucy May Vfhenman Nellie Perry VVinslow Candidates for the Degree David Kenneth Arey, A.B., IQO5 Alton Irving Lockhart, AB., 1905 Farmington, N. H. Vassalboro Wfoburn, Mass. New Harbor IVVarren Machias Wfaterville Wforcester, Mass. Norwood, Mass. Wate1'ville Iemtland East Vassalboro Yarmouthville VVaterville Saco Houlton Saco of Master of Arts Cam den Pemaquid Honorary Degrees Conferred in 1907 Doctor of Dzftwiity Rev. Charles Edson Owen, 1879 Wate1'ville, Maine Rev. Vlfoodman Bradbury, 1887 Cambridge, Mass. , Doctor of Letters Holman Francis Day, 1887 Anburn, Maine Llewellyn M. Felch Master of Arts Houlton, Maine It is 21 seeret known to but few, yet of no small use in the conduct of life, that when yon fall. into at 11131178 conversation, the first thing you should consider is, Whether he has 21 greater inclination to hear yon, or that yen should hear hin1.'7-Steele CUMMENCEMENT 160 The Colby Oracle 1908 The Eighty-Seventh Annual Commencement COLBY COLLEGE Wafffzexflajf, fl!7l6 26, IQQ7 ORDER OF EXERCISES Arthur Kenelm Wiiislovv tEllen Josephine Peterson Alice Rachel Tyler Levvis Walker Dunn Burr Frank Jones Lucy May VVhenman Walter Ellis Craig Millard Claude Moore :tBertha E. Nead Sarah Steele Cummings bFNellie Perry Wiiislow Roscoe Conkling Emery it Excusecl Music PRAYER Music The jeffersonian Principles of Government French Literature of Louis XIII. A Contrast A Tendency in American Life The Initiative and Referendum MUs1c lfVordsWorth in the Lake Country I-Ionor in Business Past, Present and Future Music An Appreciation of Elijah P. Lovejoy Ian Maclaren Ideals Machiavelli CONFERRING OF DEGREES , BENEDICTION Class of l 908 COLE l' CA iU1'US, Ilf0ZV1J.f-1 ll JUJVE 291, ORDER OF EX ERCISES IQO7 Mosic PRAYER SINUING Crnxss CDDE Oration Victor R. Jones Poem Myrta A. Little Music History of Men Ray F. Thompson History of Wfomen Caroline D. Noyes Prophecy Charles R. Flood Awarding of Prizes George A. Gould Presentation of Class Gift Howard A. Tribon Acceptance in Behalf of Trustees President Charles L. VVhite alflixcused 161 The Colby Oracle 1908 Presentation Ode TUNE : llB07Z7Zl'6 fran Oh Gray and Blue, Alma llifaier true, Our beloved and our honored Queen! We love the trees and the fragrant breeze Of thy campus so fair and green. We love thy halls with their gray old Walls And thy willows so gnarled and old 5- But thy spirit blest, more than all the rest, Do we love with a love untold. Nineteen-eight is fondly bringing With a love that's deep and true, This, her offering to you, Alma Mater,-Gray and Blue, Blue and Gray, like ivy clinging, Gently clasps each loyal heart. Ah! we'll keep thy praises ringing Till forever our ways shall part. A sign to thee may this token be That we're loyal unto the last. On land and sea, we'll remember thee And we'll sigh for the days long past Where e'er we roam, this shall be our home And we'll look to thee year by year Though fate may part, we'll be true in heart To old Colby, our college dear! DVlule we live, letlv live in clover for when we dlc, we'1'e dead all ovcrf ,lov PIINCKLEY io ,V, I Tuesday, June 25, 1907 EXERCISES AT THE CHURCH 'r Music PRAYER Music History of Men History of Woiiieii I Class Ode Four years have passed away, Strenuous, smiling yearsg Bringing coinnlenceinent day, Goal of our hopes and fears. Now in our cap and gown, Reverend Seniors weg But sad of heart As we eoine to part, College joys no 1TlO1'C to see. REFRAIN Pledge we our love for dear old Colby! Mother of 'grads' renowned and true! And now again, With tongue and pen, Pledge we our lives to do her honor! Thats what nine-sevenl' will do! Hark, 'tis ambition calls! Loudly she speaks to youg Leave now these quiet hallsg Each has a work to do! Take us, O toiling World,- Strong with a prayer to heaven,- Froin ranlas of men You shall hear again Of the class of nineteen seven. REFRAIN 1 6 3 Qscar Benjamin Peterson Myrtis Ethel Bassett 164 The Colby Oracle 1908 Poems, Men Q Roscoe Conlcling Emery XVomen Adelaide Bradeen I-Iolway MUsIC fYl1'21lllO1l Thomas Albion Smart EXERCISES ON THE CAMPUS BIUSIC Pizrxyen FIUSIC Prophecies, Men Millard Claude Moore XNYOINCH Georgia Mae Connor Address to UllClCl'g'1'2t Parting Address Pipe Ode Smoking Pipe of Peace MUSIC duates Parting Ode Farewell, old Colby! Fair are thy halls to-dayg Fair in our hearts alway, 'Whatler betidez ' Four years have east their spell, Mem'ries that oft shall dwell On scenes we love so well- Colby, our pride. Farewell to Colby! Comes now the time to partg Deep down in every heart Thy name is dear: Our Alma Mfitcz' true, Well ever look to you. And prove i1I what we do, Thee we revere. Farewell, dear Colby! Our loyal hearts now singg BriglIt with their blossoming In fields so newg Grant that our work may he 'Worthy and fair to see, A tribute eler to thee, The gray and blue. BTUSIC CI-IEERING THE I-IALLS I Caro Edna Beverage Burr Frank Jones 3111 iJH2111n1'i11111 Zinn. A111211 P31112 15111112 Class of Eighteen Hundred Thirty-two Died December 3, 1907 CE2nrg,2 m115I1i11g1n11 Emu Class of Eighteen Hundred Fifty-two Died October 6 1907 BT11111215 iH11ru111h21 EDDQP Class of Elghteen Hundred Flfty two Dzed February 28 1907 57124111211 Qiulln 511111511111 Class of Elghteen Hundred Flfty three Dzed November 19 1907 1M1lI1a1111 LQHYEIFP iH111h21 Class of Elghteen Hundred Elghty two Dzed January 24 1908 ! ' . af , u . . ,V Av . 0 ! , , - nr p v 1 f 166 The Colby Oracle 1908 Oscar Benjamin Peterson The commencement of 1907 was saddened by one of the most tragic accidents that has occurred in the history of the college. Cn June 21 Cscar Pi. Peterson was drowned while canoeing on the Messalonskee. This cast a gloom over the college which time has not yet removed. There is no need of going over the details of the unfortunate affairg they are too well known and we will not recall them. Oscar Benjamin Peterson was born May 8, 1886, in jemptland, Maine. He attended the public schools until at the age of thirteen he entered the Caribou High School from which he was graduated in the Class of 1903. The next fall he entered Colby in the Class of 1907. Mr. Peterson was one of the most popular men in college taking part in all her activities and considering no task too hard if in performing it, he could aid the college he had learned to love. He was a member of the football, baseball and basketball teams, played in the college orchestra and band and was one of the leading men in scholarship having been elected to Phi Beta Kappa a short while before his untimely death. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. lf he was popular in college circles he was equally popular outside. Compelled to work his way through college he had held several positions in the city, each of which he nlled with that same care and thoughtfulness which characterized all that he ever did, He was loyal to his college, devoted to his fraternity, true to his friends and by all is lovingly remembered and deeply mourned. 1908 The Colby Oracle 167 ash, . , - ii X Anne Trafton Roberts June 22, 18855 March 5, IQO8 Wo1'ds alone remain from the things possible to be given to the one girl to whom most was due. lfVhat she was to the college will be told by the anniversary of the VVomen's Colby Day. lfVhat she was to the college girls is best told by the honor that was accorded to her by upperclassmen and the admiration of the underclassmen. VVhat she was to the Seniors is known by the way in which they were wont to turn to her as their acknowledged leader. VVhatshewas to the Sigma Kappa girls is told by the simple fact that they loved to refer to her as our Anne' lt is not for us to trace back the course of her life to its rising. VVe knew her only at Colby and as the highest type of Colby girl we shall remember her. Her monument is in our lives because we knew her, in the college, because she conceived and made a reality the most intensely institutional of our customs, in our hearts because we loved her. 168 The Colby Oracle .1908 U Conference Board The Conference Board is made up of three: faculty members and five members from the student body. each fraterigilty having! one representative. The duties of the board are to settle all matters of dispute arising for any reason between faculty and students. Fczrzzlfy C0Ill7l1,l.ZLfC'6 P1'e,rz'dc'11f, Charles L. Wfhite Dean A. I. Roberts Prof. Vlfebster Chester Sfzzdenf C07IZ'lllliffCI2 .C. E, Flood, '03, ClZClZ'7'77lClIl M. D. Smith, '08 E. WC Merrill, '09, S6'C1'6'fCII'3' L. C. Guptill, '09 M. E. Young, '09 - Conference Board WOMEN - Nettie M. Runnals, Cl1ClZ'l'illClI1 Helen B. Campbell, SL'Cl'ClLCII'y Florence E: King Josephine E. Clark june Philbriclq Clara A. Eastman . Pearl S. Davis Sarah L. Snow Bertha Hanson Mollie F. Hanson o 1 A. -12 4 Tlfilf: S 11 ? 1 X af -wma 1 H3 r 1 , ,,,.,.,, . Q 17155151 I , . ,ig 'Filf ,-',3.af551 5 'f ff f' 'f . Le ,. 1:'3fA'fi?fZf-55221: -f ' iw 1 vi! , . , wg:-19wiQg1,,,. ' ' r 1 'f'1QS,4245e:'P ricglfwzifiqfggzl ,,,,,,, , . .. 170 The Colby Oracle 1908 Committee of Ten F. B. Condon, '03, Cl'I,CI1.1'1l'LCZlL H. N. Mitchell, ,OS C. C. Dwyer, ,O8, Secrez'cI1'y V. R. Jones. '08 C. D. Chapman, '09 G. N. Dean, ,IO M. E. Young, 'OQ R. W. Hogan, VII R. C. Bridges, ,II A. L. Applebee, 'II The Committee of Ten takes the place of the Committee of Twenty of former years, its number having been reduced to secure the hearty co-operation of all its members. lt was thought that this would prove more effectual and the work would be much lessened. This committee co-operates with the President of the college in his endeavor to get new students. Two of its members visit our pre- paratory schools each term to become acquainted with their students who are going to college and to awake in them an interest in Colby. Se1'c1pl1s slmre with thee lmowledgeg But Art, O man, is thine alone. PROFESSOR XlVH1TE ' , 1 3 15,0327 Eg., . 35iQ:2 ? '-2.1 S, ij. :4Fs'f.'-f W- . 6, ,X , ff Vt'-:Paw - 3-,as w , ., , fge3g34525f' 2 5' -I : :'15af .... ,, . JONE'-5 ,,:-1-za -1,5,,1,f V. , . 4 .Ml Wx- .A ' V '21 A ., zany., :,f?4235?lf: -2 N63 -2-:Ski .yn ,sr 1 .1 725313 'fjfgfv if '-gb , , 41-1:5154 11 ,Zh . 'Qu it -i'f'I 1' g.,.f,,w,v--, ,f mmf .4 -WE1'gvs.v:52:f-' :f-' 456 1 V - H 5-5115... .-w - A , -.-,iw ,., 1 ',,,-4.1 1-44+--.. , fri:-112,15-I, ' '. 'z zggg-:. .5:Qc+ . ,, , . NH nf P f, fa K -ref ff My 5' ff , ffzk--.5-fy' ': :5 ' -1 :,5,,,,4 , V. gf ,,.,0. :T ,-53 - 4 .QA nx U ij llZQ4'QteE' ' 2 I 3 1 Three days of uninterrupted company in il Vehicle, will make you better acquainted with another, than one h0ur's CtJ11V61'StLti011 with him every day for three years.'7-Lcwater MISCELLANEUUS E 174 The Colby Oracle 1908 H An Appreciation The best appreciation of any service is its fruitageg and the appreciation of the work of a college president appears in the continued intellectual and moral efficiency of the students whom he has touched. Kingsley was once asked the secret of his strong, joyous life, and he replied, l had a friend. Many a man who has gone out from Colby in the last seven years thus traces the beginning of his inspiration for successful business or pro- fessional life to the fact that in his college president he 'fhad a friendf, Men in their enthusiasm for service have sought advice and counsel of President lNhite and have found it given graciously and wisely 5 men with inancial problems have received his personal effort and time in helping them to secure workg men in sick- ness have been received into his home and have received such kindness as only a friend can show. ' The friendship of President Wliite for his students has not been limited to personal assistance, but has appeared in broad plans for such a social develop- ment of the student body as shall make it difficult for young men and women to leave college without acquiring that true culture included in the Colby ideal of the efficiency of life. During all these years, dinner parties and more general receptions have frequently brought the students to the President's home, and have helped to foster a spirit of co-operation among students and faculty as well as among the graduates and other friends of the college. . His interest in all the activities of college life has been vital and genuine and has been manifested in the remodelling of the gymnasium, the attractive equip- ment of the room used by the Young Mens Christian Association, and in many other less conspicuous but equally desirable ways. His policy for the college has been one of development, and while millions have not yet found their way into our endowment funds, the President has found new friends for the college whoihave given hundreds of dollars every year to improve our laboratory equipment or to beautify our campus and buildings. A wise finan- cial policy has made it possible to increase the number of courses and to add to the equipment of all the departments without embarrassing the treasury. A desire to make it easy for Colby men to be gentlemen has found expression not only in the elimination of college customs which tempt to vandalism, but in an active effort to perpetuate the best traditions of the college and to so enlarge the equip- ment that it shall CO1Tl1llE11'1Cl the respect of all who live within its walls. Among 1908 The Colby oracle 175 the many indications of this spirit is the recent fitting over of the menls dormito- ries into most attractive fraternity houses. His service, important as it has been here, has, however, not been limited to the college. The Baptist Church of which he has been a member has felt the influence of his Christian character, his zeal for all forms of progressive effort in the city or in foreign lands, and his wise council in financial questions. The service of President White to the college and community has been greatly enhanced by the hearty co-operation of Mrs. White, who has been equally earnest and cordial in furthering the interests of the college and of its students. The family has brought to Colby and to Waterville a standard of Christian living which we can ill afford to lose. Early in his career at Colby, he showed his interest in the educational interests of the entire state in a paper presented at a meeting of the Maine Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools. The paper involved the suggestion that a law be advocated which should provide for the better education of the youth of the state. This was brought to the attention of the Legislature and resulted in our law which requires that when a town does not provide a free high school it must pay the tuition of its students who attend some other high school or academy. It is hard to find any phase of educational or religious work in the state which has not been touched by the efforts of Colby's President, and we trust that in the field to which he goes, his untiring efforts may continuetoproduce definite results. In a recent address in Worcester, Masssachusetts, the speaker had occasion to refer to the Baptist Home Mission work and its leaders, of whom President VVhite is one, and said I challenge the entire country to produce another trio of men as well fitted and adapted to the work to which they are called. To the prospect of such efficient labor, President White carries the best wishes of the college to which he has given some of the best years of his life. 176 The Colby Oracle 1908 Prof.. Ellis Earle Lawton, Ph.D. Professor Ellis Earle Lawton, Ph.D., was born near jordan, N. Y., May 4, 1880. He received his early instruction in the Jordan Grammar School, and his college preparation in the Jordan Free Academy, graduating in 1898. ln the year 1898-99 he studied at Cornell, taking the Electrical Engineering Course, and for the two years following he studied at Rochester in the Scientific Course, having at that time charge of the Science Department at Northwestern Military Academy, Chicago. l-le graduated from there in 1902 with the degree of Bachelor of Science. - The next three years Dr. Lawton spent in graduate work at Yale and in 1904- '05 was also assistant in Physics. ln 1905 he received the degree of Master of Arts and was elected to Sigma Xil W ln IQOS he received the degree oi Doctor of Philosophy and the following year was connected with the Sloane Laboratory, Yale, on its teaching force. l-le is a member of the American Physical Society and of Theta Delta Chi. Dr. Lawton took up his work at Colby in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the fall of 1907 and has already Won the high regard of students and faculty and shown himself exceptionally qualified in his department. 1908 The Colby Oracle 177 S Charles Emerson Fogg Charles Emerson Fogg, who has been Physical Instructor during the second term, was born in Unity, Me., March 4, 1874. He prepared for college at Coburn Classical Institute, Waterville. He entered Colby in the fall of 1896 and grad- uated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1900. In 1901 he took up the work of Gymnasium Instructor at Hebron Academy, and earned an enviable reputation there in that department. In 1907 he received a call to Colby, and .he has given most excellent satisfaction as an instructor, and has brought the course of Physi- cal Training to a high grade of excellence. It has been largely due to his efforts that the improvements so much needed in the gymnasium have been made. v,v-,. , . ..c-..-.---X-.2-H .uni-:wax x-::::v1,,1 L--2: - f. r -,Af -'init -JY-V: -1: : i' 178 The Colby Oracle 1908 Colby Day We!re twenty! we're twenty! who says wefre more? He's a liar, young jackanapes, show him the doorf! The spirit of Dr. Holmes' poem was present with us on Colby Day this year. Our good friend, Professor Roberts, had something to do with it. He always has a way of creating things which others know not of. But we knew this time that something was in the mill by the way he braced his fingers on the table before him and cocked his head on one side as he stood to address us. lt was apparent he was determined the occasion should be one of a forward look and upward glance. The very first letter he read struck the keynote of the whole affair. Though it was from our oldest alumnus it breathed of days of youth and vigor. Mr. Paine, J32, harked back to when he walked our campus and apparently the scene was very vivid before him in spite of the days that had passed. The letter caused us boys to rejoice in our youth while it led others back to former days. We laughed a little at some of the things Mr. Brown, '58, had to say because evidently the ideas of his youth do not coincide with those of to-day. He spoke of Latin and Greek-but football! The training of a litter of pigs would make as good a showing. We appreciated the fact brought out later that athletics played small part in the college life of Mr. Brown. The Qld and New were sharply contrasted in the address of Mr. Brown and that of Mr. Chapman, '83, which immediately followed. Mr. Chapman spoke words ringing with loyalty to the college and hope for its future. He saw the dawn thatuwas coming. The night of financial stress had passedg new courses in Mechanics, a broader curriculum were before. His assurance found ready acceptance with the student body, and we cannot help saying that the enthusi- asm of this speech, we feel, not a little accounts for the success of this last year. Usually on such 'occasions we are interrupted in the middle of an interesting address by the entrance of a portly figure from the rear. ' VV e all have to turn and gaze for a while, then a smile comes over our faces and we begin to clap for we realize that the author of Bill Beals' Fat Hog has got along and is prepared to give us a little good advice and drive it home neatly with choice stories. Mr. Day arrived on the scene as usual and had a repertoire of stories longer than in previous years. His mind, too, was back in the days of yore and We laughed as Q . 1908 The Colby Oracle 179 he told of how the ink stuck cold mornings back in that country printing office where he worked for tive dollars a week. We little dreamed when Professor Roberts introduced our president that it would be the last time he would come before us in that capacity on such an occa- sion. But surely as we look back we can feel that that was a day of triumph for him. The hardest days of his administration were over. He told us with little pride and great joy of how the college was on its feet again, of the coming improvements in the gym and of those already made in the fraternity houses. He told us of some of the things our men were doing in the world and his presenta- tion of the ball used by John Coombs in his famous 24 inning game met with great applause. Vtfe recollect that it was-President WVhite who instituted Colby Day as a day when all the interests of the college should be reviewed and a distinct Colby spirit between students and alumni aroused. Surely he saw his object accomplished in this last observance. There is room for improvement. XV e might have had more alumni present. But the spirit was there a-plenty. Wlien Coach Bankhart arose to tell us of our football outlook he was greeted by round after round of applause. It takes but little of the spirit shown that night to win. May the spirit grow! May we still stand by our sportsmanlike principles of the past but may we stand to win! Colby Day is the day to produce such spirit. To Miss Abbie Hague, '09 There was a sweet Phi Beta Kappa VV'ho for boys said, I don't give a rappaf' Into her deep brainy nooks, She crammed contents of books, Till her head grew too big for her cappa. To Beginners in German You should always laugh at Dutchy's jokes N o matter how bad they beg Not because they're funny jokes But because it's policy. The Colby Oracle 1908 Co-Education Qlirom a Masculine Standpointj VVhen first to the halls of Old Colby I came, My heart and my fancy were freeg Iid laughed and I'd chatted with many a dame, But none cast her snares over me. At the Freshman reception I first met my fate, I got the most steely rebuffsg For the flaxen-haired co-ed I'd picked out for mine Was engaged to a fellow at Tufts. i My heart slowly mended, I tried once again Resolutely my troubles to drown 5 Six months I bought ices and fudge for a girl lfVho was struck on a Senior at Brown. Then, grown somewhat wary, I waited a year Before I dared follow Love's traing Wlien I called on my third, I was met at the door By a strapping big junior from Maine, hw: A 7 I WL l ,E K w-his-115 g i. wg, I :il 5,1-.A ru .sw-.. awe. U S , , B 'arg 4 ' 61:-J :lf . MM ly it t T'.Z'. K1!Lf 1908 The Colby Oracle 181 I'll take one more hazard! I joyously mused, As I fastened a coy maidenis skatesg - 4 4 l 'NW But alas! She appeared at the next junior Piom. fn' Witli a pimply-faced Freshman from Bates. Pa,,.L,.y.,..,, ,MMM 3,.,.,,Ap3:.:,. 'l .X , ' fflah Yi As for Dexter Club socials-I've cut 'em all out, Foss I-Iall is not now in my line, , , Wlieii I need for my sorrows a feminine smile, A little French Ucoosiel' for mine! X 1 X 'Xi A Comparison of the Style of Keats' Hyperion and Endymionl After having carefully read a portion of these two poems, compared them word for Word, line for line, sentence for sentence, and page for page, I still find myself unfitted to give any comparison of their style. I searched in all the reference books I could muster, then racked and strained my mental organs until my cere- bral hemispheres came near dislodging themselves from my cranial appendage, but all to no avail. I suppose I could put on a bold front and say that I-Iyperipn is characterized by its sustained grandeur and quiet povverg but I fail to see why it would not apply to Endymion just as vvell. Thomas Arnold says that Endymion is an expansion, while I-Iyperion is an interpretation of portions of the mythology of Greece, and it may be the truth for all I know. They say Hyperion is a fragment, so I suppose it must 'be a piece that has been broken off from some other poem. In it- they say the 'sublimity of the colossal shapes of the Titans, contrasted with the glorious beauty of the younger gods, bespeaks an imagination worthy of Dante 3'-and I don't think there is any harm in saying it either. V There are styles that I could write about-and perhaps compare,-but poetic style does not seem to be at all in my line. These poems may be as unlike in style as a Roman Toga and a Prince Albert, and yet I would still be unable to com- pare them. IVI. I. B., '09 94tPrepared and read before Rob's Eng. Lit. Class, Oct. 23, 1907, by Mark Twain, Jr., alias- M. I. Buker, Wilton, Me. 182 The Colby Oracle 1908 How I Applied Il Penseroso Rob read endless eulogies on melancholy the day we had Il Penseroso and when he got warmed up to his subject, I began to share his heat. I would be melan- choly! For twenty-four hours I would be melancholy and taste all this storied sweetness. There had been nothing special for breakfast that morning, no, not even enough spoons to serve the cereal, and I felt just in the mood for the experi- ment. I would not even wait till night, which Milton considered the proper time to have a fit of the blues. I drew down the corners of my mouth firmly and felt rewarded when Rob gave out a perfect terror of a lesson. Then I headed for the economics class-and met the victims of Upsilon Beta. Here were Stinson's sheepish grin and jauntily twirling parasol, Rogers' slender form swaying in a dainty, lady-like fashion with the weight of a suit case, Applebee skipping over the ice under Great grandpa Noah's ambrilf' The corners of my mouth would have needed something as heavy as PreXy's jokes to keep them down. I-Iowever, as I didn't know a living word of my economics lesson, I had hopes of feeling melancholy inside the next hour. Sure enough j. Bill began the class by calling on Miss Campbell who sat in my row. You know j. W'illy's habit of mowing down a whole row with one fell stroke. Alas, for my fond expectation, he promptly requested her to speak louder because Mr. Shaw -was making so much noise. A boiled lobster isnlt a circumstance to Shaw's face. And then I. Vlfill referred to that indescrib- able article of Mr. Shawls attire which drove the Doctor out of the plaid tie busi- ness, and Shaw became a rival of a tin god painted red. Then, to cap the climax, the Doctor forgot all about his grudge and showed off the darling of his heart by having Shaw discourse out of his general knowledgef, I call a class like that an awful trial for anybody who is trying her level best to be melancholy. Why, I was desperate. I went out of that room, vowing a tremendous vow that I would discover a heart-rending grief within half an hour. Fate was on my track. We had doughnuts for lunch. Now, why in time when a phenomenon like that wouldn't happen in Foss I-Iall once in a twelve- month, need doughnuts have elected that particular day to astonish the natives? It made me believe in the irony of fate, I can tell you, but I meekly ate my dough- nut and was thankful in spite of my blasted hopes. You have to be thankful when you can at Foss I-Iall for there's no knowing when you'll have another chance. Besides the doughnuts, the topic of conversation was against me. The girls were 1908 The Colby Oracle 183 arguing 'on the momentous question of which had the worse disposition, Shaw or I. Bill, apropos of the fact that they cannot get on with each other or anybody else either. That wasn't a discussion calculated to foster melancholy. However, the funniest part came when it leaked out before long what had hap- pened about doughnuts previously. One of the girls substituted for her room- mate that day at working in the kitchen and she ate her doughnut out there. Butty made a dash for the dining-room to tell the waitresses to remove a doughnut from said girl's table, lest an extra one should fall a prey to some starving soul. And, horror of horrors, the waitresses had eaten the extra doughnut! lfVe get pretty hard up at' Foss Hall sometimes and nobody would blame the waitresses, but how could the poor things produce the doughnut which the avenging fury required at their hands? It is better to steal than starve as you'd realize if you lived in Foss Hall, but sometimes accidents happen. It was about this time that Frankl' ran over poor Buttyls feet, too. There never was such a day as that melancholy Friday. However, there was a geology quiz ahead and Simp is a very sobering influ- ence. I felt my hopes revive, but I'll be blessed if Simp didn't go back on me and give such an outlandish mess of questions that we all sat there and giggled like so many fools at the mere thought of anybody's expecting us to answer! I came home with the knowledge that I hadn't done anythingg it always strikes me funny when I make foolish answers in exams, because I know how the prof will snicker when he corrects them. I'd like to correct some of my exam papersg it would be more fun than the goat. The next morning, I rose with the consciousness that I had only three more hours of my twenty-four in which to be melancholy. The surest method I could invent was to do my washing. I accordingly went down to the basement and- it's an ignominious failure, I know, and it is simply vulgar now-a-days to be cheerful, but I might as well tell the shameful truth, the tubs were all in use and I, in the face of six hours of class room work Monday and a nrm resolve not to study on Sunday-I played pool with Mr. Thompson and made more pockets than he did, which was the funniest part of the whole thing. H. L. C., '08 To Our Chronic Kickers The world will never adjust itself To suit your whims to the letter, Some things must go wrong your whole life long And the sooner you know it, the better. The Colby Oracle 1908 ' The Coach's Tale Around the training table on the night before the game The members of the team were feeling blue, And a silence deep and heavy seemed to weigh their spirits down, And they spoke but a laconic word or two. Each was thinking of the morrow, of the part that he must play In the line, at quarter, halfback, left and right, And that dreadful, gruesome phantom, a possible defeat With its eerie, batlike wings obscured the light. Seated close beside the Captain, at the training table's head, VV as the football Coach, John Edwards Wescott Dill, And now he broke the silence with: I wonder if you've heard Of the first game ever played by PIG SKIN BILL? Pig Skin Bill was CML athlete bold. At left halfback he played, The idol he was of the side-line crowd, Wliicli howled at the plays he made. And 07Z the pages of football lore His iiahie shines brightest still, The rolling seasons laizd the name And fame of Pig Shih Bill. if Bill learned the game in his prep. school days, Wlien his legs were lank and lean 3 He stood at the foot of the first-year class, And the girls all called him green. For weary weeks he was far away From Famels revolving hub 5 At the games he carried the water pail, F or Bill was fourteenth sub. ' Ka' But there came a day when a game he played: The fullback sprained his knee, A substitute went just two downs Before a rib cracked he, 908 The Colby Oracle H H The left halfback was placed at full- The Captain paused in doubt- fGet in there, Bill, and play left half !' 'Twas Bill's hrst coming out. The second half the score was tied- Three minutes more to play, Bill's team was making rapid gains, Bade fair to win the day. The ball was on the ten-yard line. First do-o-o-own !' sang the referee. The quarter called: 'Eight-sixty-four- Ten-forty-twenty-three V Bill's heart stood still when his number came The center snapped the ball 5 ' The quarter made a lightning passg The line stood like a wall. Alas! Bill fumbled, and the ball Went glancing to one side. 'Drop on it! Drop, you thundering fool V The Coach from the side-line cried. But 'Williain was wise-as VVilliams are- More than Captain or Coach he knew g He caught the ball upon the bound, And down the held he Hew. The bluff east wind sang in his ears And whistled through his hair, His eye was fixed upon the goalg No place for him but there! Fast, fast and faster yet he ran, A blurr the chalk-lines made, He is on the gain like a railroad train Near the foot of a steep downgrade. The goal-posts high in his straining eye A wider angle cutg Fifteen yards I-five !-The line is gained! He touches the ball down! But- 186 The Colby Oracle 190 H lfVhy do the members of his team Profanely curse and swear? And Why does he hear from the rival side Thelhsh horn's hideous blare? He looked to the north, he looked to the south, He looked to the west with a groan, As into his soul was flashed the truth- The goal line was his own! H But that was in Billls younger days, Before the game he knewg Before the Rule Book held his phiz As the star back of the Blue. His conquests brave no ballad tells, But an epic might relate The gory field where the foemen yield To Bill and Relentless Fateg If An epic of ten thousand lines, Plus twice ten thousand more, In which at length might be told the tale Of victories two score. A fit memorial then We'd see To be conned as a classic till The remotest isles of the farthest sea Shall have heard of the glory of Bill. For Pig Skin Bill was a warrior bold, At left halfbacle he foiightg . The idol he was of the side-line crowd, Wliicli howled at the deeds he wroiiglif. And on the pages of football lore His ncnne shines gloiioiis stillg The rolling seasons land the nczine And fanie of Pig Skin Bill. F. A. S., 'lo 'An iinconscioiis joke. REED, ,OQ 1908 The Colby Oracle 187 The Football Season of 1907 Some of us may recollect a session we had in Memorial Hall the night before the Bowdoin game. Can any recollect a more enthusiastic gathering, were speeches ever more full of confidence? Certainly Colby landed in third place this year not because of any lack of support on the part of the student body. There were twelve present at the Bates game at Lewiston yet the cheering of that hand- ful was mentioned as the best exhibition of the kind given for years. No, the student body backed the team this year for all they were worth. More men were out for the squad than for several years previous. VVl'161'Ci11, then, lay the difficulty? Our coaching was gilt-edgedg we may count ourselves fortunate that we are to have Coach Bankhart back with us next year. Our line was impreg- nable. Few gains were made through it except by Maine's heavy team. ln the Bowdoin game time and again it broke through for long gains. The backs were strong,-Good is undoubtedly the best man on his side in the state,-they worked well together. The difficulty was not there. The fact is our defeat resulted from the lack of an all-round team. We were good at the old play,-line bucking, mass plays were our specialties. But the newer forward pass and onside kick we were unable to perfect. For one thing we had no good punter. All Maine could do was to get within striking distance of our goal and use her star drop-kicker to gain the points. Had we had anything of the sort, Bowdoin nor Maine nor Bates could have done anything with us. Our first game was with Kent's Hill. Though our goal was never in danger we were unable to force the ball across the preparatory schoolls line and the only score was from a goal kicked by Hammond. The next game with New Hampshire State was one of the cleanest and prettiest played. The teams were evenly matched. New Hampshire had had more prac- tice than we, and the ball see-sawed back and forth, neither side scoring. The Fort McKinley game was sort of a farce. VVe tried out most of our men, practically putting in the second team towards the end. F or some reason or other our trick plays worked like a charm that day. Long end runs were made time and again and when the score was given out-44-o-the other Maine colleges began to sit up and take notice. Especially was this so after we had gone down to Bates and by constant line- bucking and a successful forward pass beaten her 5-o. 188 The Colby Oracle 1908 But then evil days came. W'e were very confident of defeating Bowdoin. 'We would have staked a good deal on it. In fact, some of us cannot give in even now, that we were beaten. That we outplayed Bowdoin in every part of the game except in punting, is undoubted. lfVe gained twice as much ground through the line as she. During the last half her goal was continually threatened. The ball was once actually over the line. But whenever we came to make the final blow the ref- eree would find some fault and we were set back. It was not the team we were playing against, it was the official. The team was bad enough. Several times they slugged in open field. But the official whom we had protested against for weeks, whom we accepted because Bowdoin would play on no other condition was the worse of the two. The one score was made on a forward pass by Bowdoin. 'Our last game with Maine was a consolation after the one with Bowdoin. Vile were defeated but it was by straightforward, sportsmanlike playing. VVe fought every inch of the way. Our line was not so effective as in previous games but it held time and again in emergencies,-once on the one-yard line. The Maine team played a heady, pretty game. Their two scores were made from placement kicks. Though we didn't land the championship, we have this to be proud of that we played clean football throughout the season, that we won the respect of our oppo- nents and the state. We lose but few men by graduation this year. Practically the same conditions will hold next year and with Coach Bankhart back our prospects should be of the brightest. To Whom it May Concern A student UD had a nice white cuff That once was white as snow, To each 'exam' that student CFJ went That cuff was sure to go. It went with him to Parmenter, It went with him to Black- It went with him to Dutchy But, ach! it ne'er came back! The moral to this little tale Will not be hard to find: Instead of soiling up your cuffs, just take the time to grind! 1908 'The Colby Oracle 189 The Baseball Season of 1907 Colby opened the baseball season of 1907 with an exhibition game with Univer- sity of Maine. The Colby team showed up well both in the held and at the bat. Although there were only four men in college who played on the team last year the game showed that the material for a creditable team was not lacking. Three pitchers were tried out and each proved himself to be of 'varsity timber, Maine making only three safe hits in all and the score stood 6-o in favor of Colby when the dust finally cleared away. 1 On the 26th of April the team started on the Massachusetts trip, defeating Tufts in a brilliantly played contest at Medford. Good, Thompson, and Carey were Colby's battery and judging from the results did a very creditable job. The next game of the trip was played against the strong Dartmouth team. Shaw and Dwyer were on the firing line for Colby and although Dartmouth made only five hits as against Colby's six, she won rather easily. From Hanover the team went to Burlington, Vermont, where two games were played against University of Vermont. Although unsuccessful in the line of baseball the team enjoyed the stay at Bur- lington very much. They were well received and hospitably treated. On Friday morning the team arrived at Waterville and, though in the particu- lar of games won and lost the team had hardly maintained the standard set in former years, the trip was in no way as unsuccessful as might appear. Coach Rawson was showing them new baseball, finding out the weak points and other- wise getting them in line for the championship race in which Colby has figured so prominently in years past. On May 8 Colby met Bowdoin in the first championship game of the season on Alumni Field. lt proved to be one of the most interesting and exciting games seen here for years, lasting for ten innings and resulting in a victory for Bow- doin, 3-4. The game was lost by Shaw's wildness at critical times. The game was a decided disappointment to Colby who held the lead up to the seventh inning. P Saturday, May II, Colby crossed bats with Waterville League team winning in a walk 18-2. Colby won the second game from University of Maine easily by a score of 6-4. She again won from Maine on May 25 at Orono, Maine, by this time, having a grip on last place that nothing could loose. 190 The Colby Oracle 1908 The fourth game was lost to Bowdoin at Brunswick and now Bates and Colby entered into an exciting race for second place. The first game was won by Bates rather easily, being played during a rain storm, luck being a winning factor rather than skill. On Saturday, June 8, Colby was defeated in the last championship game of the season by a score of 2-I, The home team played one of the best games of the season, making only one error and coming out 'strong at the bat. The hits, however, came at inopportune times. Poor base running was in a great measure accountable for the result. Although Colby stands in third place there is no reason to be down-hearted or discouraged at the outlook for another year. Coach Rawson did well considering the amount of new material furnished him and put a team in the field that was in every way a credit to the college and worthy of the enthusiasm and loyal support of the entire student body. Two championships in four years is a record to be proud of and with the material now in college and that which will be added year by year there is no reason why another championship cannot be landed in the near future. Volunteers Between the dark and the daylight, When the night is beginning to lower, Comes a pause in the day's occupation Whicli is known as the Co-ordis hour. Out on the street they all scatter- In ones, twos and threes they all go- And no one knows at what hour They each will come back with a beau. Regulars 'When Sunday has come, with its respite From study and Gym. work and noiseg And the girls dress up in t'heir finest, Q And go to church with the boys, Among those who ring at the door bell And listen to Butty's slow tread, Are Ramsden, Shaw, Chandler and Garrick- Other names I will keep in my head. 908 The Colby Oracle Real Life I look forth in lifets great struggle, On some pleasure bentg Passing duty without notice, I am content. For to me this life is fleeting, Nothing brings what I desireg And my thoughts are ever failing To get higher. All I see is self-reilecting In the mirror of my life, Only that I vainly cherish In the strife. Others' hardships, others, burdens, I would bear if itwere my lot, But by me, since they must bear them, They are forg'ot. Ah! Then life has lost its beauty, Since this feeling I adoreg And to me 'tis vain and worthless- Nothing more. Wotild that down the narrow pathway, Wliicli with others I daily tread, I might help my cheerless fellow In my stead. And make life for him all gladness, Rather than my own all cheer, Would I then not do my duty Living here? For to me to live is sacred, Sacrifice the principle theme. That I am my brother's keeper, Let me deem. C 192 The Colby Oracle 1908 CT he College Year As we look backward over the work of the year we are compelled to realize that the college has made a rather remarkable advance. This advance is evi- denced in the concrete and in the abstract: in the concrete, by specific events g in the abstract, by the renewed strength of an element that is vitally necessary to the life of a college. As the chemical element includes all its characteristics, as the abstract includes the concrete, so this element includes the events that have helped to bring it about. ln short the year has been characterized by a general rebirth of ENERGY in every line of the work of the college, and in every sphere of its influence. At the opening of the fall term the chapter house scheme went into effect, and the wisdom of such a system has been, we think, many times demonstrated to the entire satisfaction of everyone. But its real effect will not be evident at a casual glance. lt is two-fold. There is a deepened love for the college, a feeling of co- partnership, of vital connection with the very ground of the campus 3 there is also an increased pride in fraternity,-and this involves a hitherto unknown serious- ness of purpose, closeness of fellowship, carefulness of conduct, willingness to sacrifice, and joy of co-operation that hallows and energizes the thought of every man. The Art Course of Professor Wliite is ia long stride forward in the way of gen- eral culture. With his vast store of general knowledge, his experiences of travel, his determined research, and his carefully chosen language, he has made this course of incalculable value to all those who are capable of seriously appreciating culture. The book of Chemical Experiments prepared for Colby students by Professor Parmenter has given an additional impetus to his already most efficient and inter- esting first year course. Such things as this tend to show that Colby is not care- less of her duty, nor her faculty neglectful of their opporunities. But perhaps the greatest advance of the year has been made in the science department in the inauguration of the new Engineering Course. This diploma admits Colby graduates to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with junior standing. This has all the appearance of being an aggressive move in the right direction. lt places decided emphasis on the principle expressed in the adage,- Do all that can be done,-and done well, and that seems to be the fundamental of all Colby philosophy. 1908 The Colby Oracle 193 But over all and through all departments of the college there is an energy, an industry, an up-to-date grasp of the general college affairs that is much more marked than has ever been the case before. At the end of the second term we were told that hardly a man from the Freshman Class had been obliged to give up his course, a truly remarkable athletic record all along the line,-football, bas- ketball, baseball, and track have exhibited all the year a wonderful energy and enthusiasm. There is a new strength in the religious atmosphere of the college, and the general intellectual status, it is said, has an upward trend. It has truly been a year of renaissance -an energetic awakening to independence, authority, power, and ambition, that promises great things for the future. Wash Day at Foss Hall 'Cross the back yard, secured upon a line, The Monday wash sags 'round and flaps all day. No matter what the weather, rain or shine, Wlaen Butty hangs it there, it's put to stay. The lengthening shadows creep upon the wall, And Prexy's dog is chained up for the night, I hear across the fence tops someone call I-Iaul in the line and take the togs from sight. H And so I sit and let my eyelids down, My fancy wanders seaward without fear, And thus a voyage I make while still in town And save the price of many a stein of BEER. They say thine eyes, like sunny skies, Thy chief attraction form, I see 7'L0 sunshine in those eyes They take one all by storm. Mrss BABSON, ,O9 194 The Colby Oracle 1908 A Day Fifty Years Hence . A most perfect day imaginable, the only tracer of yesterdays storm was a beautiful New York clothed in dazzling white and sparkling with thousands of diamonds. Isabel smiled happily as she opened her eyes in her luxurious room. She was so glad the day was fair, for this very afternoon was she not to marry the best man in the whole world? She pictured him at that moment far across the ocean. Perhaps he was packing, but then her brown eyes twinkled as she concludedithat with his propensity for sleep, he probably was just beginning to realize that this was the day of days. Soon a silvery chime told the hour of nine so she touched an electric bell and a maid appeared bearing a dainty tray on which was a tempting breakfast. This eaten, she rose and, while the maid coiled the masses of thick brown hair, glanced through the X-ray which stood near and saw dust-settling everywhere. Quickly she opened the compressed air valve to clean the house beginning with the parlor. Then, in order not to disturb the invalid mother, she pressed a button starting the automatic cooker that lunch might be served at twelve. About to descend the stairs, a messenger brought her a cablegram just written by Mr. Crane saying he would start at ten and be with them at lunch. Unfortunately this was not the hour for the most rapid transit and it would take him two whole hours to come from London to New York by the submarine tunnel. She wondered if he would forget her roses, so placing a small round disk to her lips she said Ml-Iotel L-, London. Hello, Bruce? Did you remember my roses? I-lavenlt been planted yet? But you will bring them? Thank you, dear! Good-bye. You won't be late to lunch? Good-bye I She spent the remainder of the morning talking earnestly with the mother she was so soon to leave while flowers, letters and magnificent gifts poured in, maids stepped softly to and fro, and preparations went joyfully on. Once there was a pause in the conversation and Isabel lay back in her chair thinking how bare and empty the world had been four long weeks ago, before she had met Bruce Crane. She pressed a button and beautiful, grand music came forth from the electric organ in the next roomg another button and the low, full tones of a voice rang out sweet and clear. , ' Again the warning chime told the hour, and taking up the mouthpiece she ordered that Mr. Crane be met promptly at twelve at the Grand Central station. NCertainly, came the answer. Ten minutes later she was in his arms. I Isabell 'KBruce!!' 1908 The Colby Oracle 195 How long since I have seen you !' There was much to be told during the lunch hour. Many things had happened in the two long weeks of his absence from New York and the wedding was not until three. Soon after the trosseau began to come from Paris, perfectly wonder- ful creations of almost superhuman skill and magnificence. At three, to the solemn strains of beautiful music, the wedding party entered the splendidly decorated parlor and under a bower of roses were said those immortal words, Till death do us part. The last adieu had been said, an auto whirled the happy couple away and the lonely mother and father sat alone. Soon there was a tickinglof the wireless instrument on the table. Raising the receiver the mother's face lighted. They are there! Isabel Says the gardens are beautiful and the fruit just ready to pick. It seems quiet in Los Angeles. She finds Bruce's mother very nice and cordial. The father listened delightedly, then he took the receiver and his daughter con- tinued, No, it was very comfortable coming here. Yes, it took rather long, half an hour, but we were not alone. A great many people came to-day. Suddenly he looked at his wife. 'lShe is very homesick! Perhaps we ought to go to see them. He pulled out his watch. The Trans-Continental opens in an hour, shall we go ?', Her pale face grew flushed at the thought of seeing her daughter again and preparations were begun at once. Quarter after five! Grand Central, Iamesf, Los Angeles? This way, sir. To B- Hotel. Isn't this delightful air, no cold winds, my dear. Ah! there is the hotelf' Good evening, my dear. Mother! Father! Ch, Bruce, isn't this ine! Dinner is at six, father. Mother looks tired. Oh, yes, you have plenty of time. I am so glad you are here! A H. L. B., ,II The Difference ln the spring, a young man's fancy Lightly turns to love, they sayg But a co-edis doesn't need to- lt is always aimed that way. Full well they laughed with caumfev'fez'ted glee At all his jokes, for many a joke had he. GERMAN CLASSES 196 The Colby Oracle 1908 Colby's New Executive Early last February, at a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Colby College, Rev. Charles Lincoln VV'hite, DD., tendered his resignation as President. This act on the part of Dr. Wliite was not entirely unexpected as for some time the fact that he would soon retire from the executive chair of Colby in order to take up a secretaryship with the Baptist Home Missionary Society, was known. At a meeting of the trustees called to act upon President Wl1ite's resignation, a com- mittee was chosen to select a candidate to fill the vacancy. The committee was instructed to report at an adjourned meeting of the trustees to be held on june 3. On April 1, however, important business made a special meeting of theboard necessary for that day, and as the committee referred to above was ready to make its report, the trustees received the name of Professor Arthur Jeremiah Roberts, A.M., now at the head of the English Departmentas the one who seemed to be the candidate for the chair of the President. The trustees acted in accordance with the suggestion of the committee, much to the pleasure of the faculty, stu- dents, alumni, alumnae, friends of the college and citizens of the city to whom the President-elect is so well-known. Arthur Jeremiah Roberts is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. and Eveline Dearborn Roberts. He was born in Waterboro, York County, Maine, Gctober 15, 1867. He was born and reared on a farm, attended the district school, fitted for college in the high school at Alfred and at Limerick Academy, graduating from the last in the spring of 1885. He came to Colby in the fall of '86 and graduated in 1890. During his college course he taught school at Waterboro, Westbrook and Somerset Academy at Athens. Wliile in college he was a college man in all loyal senses and received many class and college honors. The autumn following his graduation from Colby saw him back on the campus as Instructor in Rhetoric and English Literature. He became a full professor in 1894. In IQOO, while on a year's leave of absence he attended Harvard University, from which institution he received the degree of A.M . On August 25, 1895, Professor Roberts was married to Miss Ada Louise Pea- body of Gilead, Me. Presidents have come and gone since the founding of Colby, but none have taken the place in the President's chair who have felt a keener sense of having the whole Colby world behind them, than does President-elect Roberts. He stands to-day in the front rank of leading educators in the state and is a member of several organizations whose chief aim and purpose is the better and higher edu- cation of our people. On the platform, Prof. Roberts is an earnest, intelligent and most entertaining speaker. Colby assures him of her admiration and of her prayer that his presidency of the college may be blessed with unfailing powers of achievement and enjoyment. The following lines you peruse VVeren't written forsooth to abuseg Should you find 'one on youf pray They were only meant to amuse. I clon't get in a stew, The Colby Oracle 1908 Ye Colby Facultee If Prexy VVhite should lose his airs, Pray, what would there remain? Let him cut out his platitudes, No longer sense disdain. Oh, Judy is the other pole, A man of sense is he. In heaven his robe of white, I know, A Roman robe will be. I know Bill will go to-well! He is so fond of heat, In heaven he'd be chilly, sure, And mourn about his feet. But Rob will have to go ,way up If J. VVill goes 'way down, For Rob would sling a window up Though saints and iiends should f Now, Dutchy is a hypocrite XfVl'1O gives his pets fat A's, And cuts out all his enemies, Then doth his fairness praise. Oh, Johnny is a man who aye Gives you your just deserts, But just before the term exams. You make some fancy spurts. Old Cassie is a graceful wight VVho oft gesticulates. He teaches all the latest slang To all the lazy pates. Now Hatch, he is a murderer: He loves the Freshmen so, He kills them off so that their souls To bliss at once may go. 'Doc' Parmenter has won great fame For giving nought but Cis g And yet the folk flock to his course Like busy swarms of bees. Oh, Lawton is the favorite VV ith all the Sophomores, But loves experiments, alas! A thing which often bores. In Simpyis class I often swear As he piles on the work. But Simpy has a conscience rare, It doesn't do to shirk. 1'OW1'1. 0 The Colby Oracle 199 When the Dean's Away The groups of laughing, chatting girls pass thro' the open door, Take their places at the tables and a gradual hush creeps o'er. Every head is bowed devoutly, stilled the noises blithe and gay, 'While the Dean invokes the blessing In her calm way. But occasionally it happens, as the dinner h-our draws nigh, That the noisy throng of girlhood lacks the Dean's restraining eye. Yet 'fGrace before meat must be respected as ancient writers say, So the Doctor asks the blessing A VVhen the Dean's away. Une Wednesday night, however, the matter came about, T That in person the Dean was absent, in her mind the Doctor Uoutgu VVhile Mrs. Caswell was uncertain if t'were Hup to her to pray, For-the Doctor asks the blessing VVhen the Dean's away. Still the silence was unbroken by the customary word, And restless movements and soft giggles Thro' the big room could be heard, just as Mrs. Caswell decided that she must save the night, Doctor Croswell had an inkling that things were not all right, And with a started exclamation the words began to say. Yes, the Doctor asks the blessing 'When - the Dean's away. The merriment that followed could not be restrained- And Doctor Croswell from this experience a lesson should have gained, But once more the same thing happened and this last time won the day Now, Mrs. Caswell asks the blessing T VVhen the Dean's away. I X lin Pmnriam Hic Jacet Glulhg Eramatir Qllnh fur IHIIYHH Pres I R McComb alzas Prof J Booth McReady The Bum Actor Mgr V Ray Jones alzas Mabel The Bar Maud 1n ' She Stoops to Conquer Dzed an Unnatural Death? November 19 1907 REQUIESCAT IN PACE Was murdered by the Mlnstr . . . , . . , . . , 9 a 4 G 77 J If I! if ' el Show and Ike's cut-outs 1908 The Colby Oracle 201 Answers to Correspondents Fogweu CID hlo, we don't consider that particular hair-cut to be becoming to your style of beauty. We would advise that the next time you need trimming up Cwhich will not be for some time we suspectl that you go to a journeyman barber and not to a junk-store. Q2j Yes, it may be cheaper to have two oi' three hair-cuts done up at one time for then you can get the benefit of wholesale prices so we admit there was some excuse for you but-next time, tliivfzk it over. Gilpatrick, Keyes Q15 Of course there is a chance for argument on this question. At first thought it seemed to us that so prominent a young man as yourself might find some other occupation for your summer vacation. You know there is bound to be a certain class of people who will look at distributing samples of Spearhead chewing tobacco as a rather mean vocation espe- cially for a Y. M. C. A. leader, and the fact that YOU deigned to elevate it will not change their minds either. There's the rub. C25 No, this part of your inquiry is easier to answer. lfVe do not consider that you did the right thing by bringing back so manytt of the companys samples and giving them to your friends. Of course, it is nice to be a good generous fellow, but isn't it much better to be honest? Munroe Elias Young Well, now, joel We did give you credit for being possessed J, Chandler with more sense than to ask such a question. Of course, it was just the proper caper for you to inquire around and find out who got Miss Thomas' tie and then trade yours off for it if you could or, failing to do that, buy it from the other fellow even if you did have to give all of ten cents for it. We do believe that if we had been in your place, we would have done the same thing regardless of expense or how the girl might look at it. Qzj Yes, we certainly think that she didnlt act as tho' she appreciated your spending so much money all for her sake, too. Qgj Perhaps it was Condonls fault that you didn't enjoy yourself any better at that social,-we didnyt think of that. CID Yes, it is a fact that you do seem to be something of a lady- G, N, Dean killer if we are to judge from the mmibevf of damsels who reg- ularly receive you. Remember that it is not always vmmbeixs that count. Q2j We weren't going to mention this but since you have asked our opinion we will say that you certainly did act like a goat in regard to those bas- ttAbout two hundred. 202 The Colby Oracle 1908 ketball Games. You should remember that there are others in college besides a few Z: b pig-headed Sophomores-also that there are various ways of becoming popular, some of which are not so enviable as others. Q11 That does seem to be a convenient way of avoiding trouble, Dr, C1-OSWQ11 l. e., to leave town when any of the inmates of Foss Hall are sick. fzj No, we don't know as we blame you either as long as those who hire you don't object. You certainly have had poor luck in diagnos- ing the cases which you have been unable to escape, and the girls had just as soon have a good doctor Cfrom down townj as to have you. After all you show pretty good judgment. C35 No, we can't say why you have not been asked to chaperone more parties this winter. Ask some of the D. U. boys-doubtless they could tell you. CID You certainly are pretty-and your clothes fit you, too. Perry, '11 Have you never looked in the glass? lf so, why did you ask such questions ?-if not why not? fzj No, we never heard of you before you came to honor Colby with your presence. That does seem strange. We hope that by the time you have been with us four years, some of the bumps and swellings so noticeable at present will have worn off. CID Yes, those anthems you tried to render last fall and winter College Choir might have been pretty-we had no chance to judge so we don't like to commit ourselves. Q2j No, we don't believe you had better try to render any more-at least-as long as Lovett is singing with you. To be sure he did sing a solo at the Y. M. and Y. W. C. reception last fall and made quite a hit, but we think his voice has played out lately. Don't try it, please. QU No, we are unable to inform you as to what we should do Libby, '08 if we were to call on a young lady and she would forget to get up after being called. Q2j lfVe hardly believe she intended any rebuff, but as we do not know her very well, we would not dare to state it as a fact. Q32 Yes, she might have heard that you took another to your fraternity dance in Bangor and so have taken that way to express her displeasure. No, that does not answer it either, for the Bangor affair did not happen until after the fatal call. 'We can't explain it-ask Dick We will leave large f00ZLf17'I-7ZlS on the sands of lime. Tied for first, GARRICK, JIO, G1L1fArR1cK, 'og Close second, PREXY WHITE 1908 The Colby Oracle 203 No, Mac, we don't believe a moustache would coincide with Mr. McLellan the rest of your physiographic features. Ask Simp. lf you really are desirous of a change, you might try one of Gilpat- rick's haircuts. For heaven's sake, don't get but one, though, for more might make you look like him. CID No, john, we don't believe you ought to take so many Mathews chances-especially in your Senior year. You see, if you should get caught and fined, it would be rather hard. If you were a Freshman it wouldn't matter so much, but you are a Senior and President of your class, too, and so you would have all the 'farther to fall. You got third honorary Junior part, too, so you don't have to do it to get through-if you did, we couldn't blame you quite so much. Qaj Yes, we are very sure that the Uprofs are wise to you-some of them at least-of course some of them never get wise to any- thing. Take our advice, John, and cut it out. i Yes, doctor, that was a cheap way to get an QRACLE to look at D . B1 , . r ' ack last summer. fo be sure, it may not have been worth 31.50 iii gold coin, but you might have paid for it with some of your depreciated colonial currency or else have returned it so By Damnu would not have had to pay for it. VVe think he is sore over it-wouldn't it be well to ask him for his bill? We think so. Yes, Ike, it is hard to tell what Prexy could have meant when he asked you if you knew to whom you were talking. Perhaps you said something which was rather pointed or personal. Such things must be avoided when talking with the powers that be. You might have told him that you were not pleased with the way in which the faculty Qhimself includedj had acted toward the dramatic club without provoking such a question. We hope you got satisfaction enough to counterbalance the sting of the rebuke. McCombe QU Your communication amused us very much. Don't know but that you are right-you do make a fine appearance on the stage Qcoachj. However, we consider that if you didn't think so much about it you'd take better with the majority of people. C2j Yes, your head is a ripper for size in more ways than one. If it swells much more you'll have to get a garden rake or some other long-handled tool to scratch it with. Q35 You certainly have a nice young lady friend, but we don't believe everybody is as interested in her as you are, so you should not talk of her to the exclusion of everything else-it might tire others even if it doesnit yourself. J. C. Richardson 204 The Colby Oracle 1908 Gupml QU Yes, we have had frequent reminders that you are man- ager of the musical clubs, leader of the Mandolin Club and manager of the tennis team, etc., so we don't believe it is necessary for you to act so preoccupied in order tocall peoples attention to it. All those organizations had leaders before you came and vvill probably have them again after you leave. Qaj No, we didn't realize that you stand in so strong with Dr. Black before. Your asking for'an explanation is rather a difficult problem t-o solve, but after thinking it over carefully We have come to the conclusion that it is on account of the color of your neckties. Shaw Wears neckties of the same color and he stands in with the Doctor, too. Since you say it is not on account of your good work in his course, we can explain it in n-o other way. p A. B. You are quite right-it was last year that the Egg-0-See Clubs Ctwo chaptersj suspended hostilities, so it doesn't seem possi- ble that the malodorous products of Dr. Parmenter's department can be intended for disinfecting purposes. Q11 No, you are mistaken. The boy with the bullet-proof face Constant Reader and hard sauce smile is not Chapman, but D. Tilton Whitten. Q2j Yes, he is the leader of the Greeks -that group of college men UQ who dance. Cgj We believe the other members of that group are Farrar, 110, and Mixer, 'Io-they certainly look good. Qlj We are a little uncertain as to Whether you did yourself F' O' Dean justice in editing the 1909 War Whoop or not. You might ask Rob. fzj No. Wie donit believe you get along any better by being so engrossed with your thoughts that you don't have time to speak to anyne but your own Afrat' men-hardly that. Cgj Yes, We certainly think that the baseball commitee made a mistake in turning down so thoughtful a candidates as yourself-especially after you had the benefit of a year's experience as assistant manager. We can't under- stand vvhy they should do such a thing. Perhaps you'll find out sometime later. QQ Well, certainly did right to live up to your convictions but convictions are ter- ribly uncertain things to go by-in some cases. We think that the next time one of your classes passes around a petition to get out of an exam. to Prexy, you'd do just as well to sign it and keep quiet as to what you think should be done. You see your opinion didn't amount to much anyway-a good thing to learn, by the Way- and besides, being a 'prune' doesn't always pull the prof's leg,-neither does it make your classmates respect you any more. She break her l1,ecl,1't! She'll .voouer break your head. Miss HAMII.TON, '08 1908 The Colby Oracle 205 . No, the person whom you met at the Club House dance was Nellie L. . not Percy Hallroom, but Doc Hill, Ir.-The resemblance is quite striking, however. Doc, having poured out the very essence of his soul in a love that was unrequited, found himself unable to stand the strain and his brain gave way with a snap. The doctors pronounce his case hopeless. As far as we have been able to learn Keyes has never applied Carrie H' for a position either as telegraph boy-or pole. However, owing to his lofty, hreprooft construction, he might be easily used for a clothes- hanger. What T'TANK DAVIS TIDD DINKEY FARRAR Dow and :KIDDER SHEPHERD TWCCOMBE MINISTERS Qto beb MATBIEWS WHEELER REED M Iss HOLMES SHERBURNE THE ECHO' t'CAss1E VVI-IITE KgMO'N'fE!7 YOUNG TRIBOU DR. BLACK They Should Cut Out Society. Arguing and trying to preach. Fishing Qfor herringj. Thinking they own the campus. Waiting for the next class. Giving too much advice to Prexy. That pious patronizing tone while reciting. Taking so long a time to order a spring hat over the telephoneff Acting like a Chinese ldol. His improved spelling method.I Thinkiing that there is only one 'fratl in Colby and that that one never had but one man in it. Tt's too 1131'- row-minded for this age. His moonshining. iWriting editorials to reform the college. Using so much up-to-date slang. It detracts from his dignity. Either his role as Y. M. C. A. leader or as advertising agent of Spearhead Tobacco Co.-they're inconsistent. Setting snares for Prexy. It's kiddish-and it's dan' gerous. Nothing-he's O. K. if you will take his word for it. if Rather green. T We have since learned that he has cut it out-we wonder Why? jc The faculty is not familiar with it. The Colby Oracle 1908 I The Charmer Therefs a little brown cottage just over the way, Where dwelleth a maiden fair, And many a night, happen what may, Findeth Gilpatrick there. Her hair is of brown, her eyes dreamy blue, She's pretty and debonaire, And if T had the girl Fd stick just like glue, You can rest your horses there. But he's a charmer, is this man 'KGil,,' H e's not content with one, But all the lasses in Waterville Must needs by him be won. There's another maid in Qakland town- Her hair is of Haxen hue- You may hunt away, the whole world round. The girls like her are few. And still another lives sur les Plaines, Her hair is raven black. She sings with a voice that fills with chagrin,- You so long to give her a smack. And everywhere that this fellow goes The story is just the same. The girls that he knows, the heart-breaking woes, It would take a bard to declaim. So have a care, ye brown maiden fair, When you see him approaching you, You can tell by his gait, by the cut of his hair, That he has designs on you. 'Dem' little, sweet little, nice little dczmosels, WE, the 77ZCIg11f'l7'lCE77,l c1'ea1f1i of society. , M. ABBOTT, '08, C. Novns, '08 1908 The Colby Oracle 207 Better Late Than Never CPD A Comedy in Three Acts Personae Dramatis: Black, Rob, Simp, sundry students in Colby College ACT I Scene 1. Wednesday, 9 A.M. Black's Room Black: Mr. Shaw, what makes you and Mr. Guptill so late? Shaw: Mr. Simpsons conscience wasn't in good working order this morning and he kept us ti-ll the second bell was nearly done. It I know the registrar-rar's conscience, it won't occur again. Black: A previous class is no excuse. You must leave early if necessary. Shaw: Can't, out of P. G. Once in your seat, you can't get out any more than a sausage can get out of its skin, unless, like it, you explode and leave piecemealg and I don't know as you'd want us in that condition. Black: I must speak to Mr. Simpson about this. Shaw: I wouldnit advise you to, sir. He might die of remorse. It's an awful thing to lay a weight on Simp's conscience. Guptill, aside: You speak as though you'd had experience, Rip. Shaw: Have. Had a conscience myself when I was four years old. Made me a lot of trouble. I. Bill never had any and I'd like, just out of fellow feeling, to stand between him and a poor dog staggering underia conscience like Simp's. Scene 2. Wednesday, 10 A.M. Rob's Room Rob: Mr. Dwyer, why were you late to-day? Dwyer: Had Constitutional History last period. Rob: Miss Roberts, why were you late? Roberts: Had Constitutional History last period. Rob: Miss Hinckley, why were you late? ' Hivzekley: Had Constitutional History last period. Rob: Hmpf! Breaking my class all up! I don't care what you've had! I want you here! Understand? Chorus: IfVe do! f Scene 3. Wednesday, 11 A.M. Black's Room Black: Now, Mr. Shaw, what can you tell us-CD00r opens. Enter Messrs. Buker, Thompson, Mathews, Read and Smith, followed by I4 of the I8 feemaie members of the class. Block frowzzaj Class, this cannot be tolerated! In my own city we make it a salient point to be on time. This class has to end promptly at twelve. It must begin on time. A stranger coming in would think you as shift- less as a set of niggers! 208 The Colby Oracle 1908 Mathews: XWe've all had English this last period. Black: I'll speak to Professor Roberts about this. I remember that this has occured in former years. ' I must speak to Professor Roberts-if Mr. Shaw has no objections! ' Shaw: None in life! Rob isnlt troubled with a conscience. Black: That's right, Mr. Shawl That's the point exactly! ACT II Scene I. Wednesday, 4 P.M. Faculty Meeting Black: Er, Mr. Simpson, I must speak to you about a matter of business. Shaw and Guptill were late to my course to-day. They assigned as the reason that you had detained them. Simp: I r-regr-r-ret extr-remely that such was the case. I was lecturing the class on cr-ribbing, after-r- an unfortunate occurrence in the quiz which I had just been giving them. It will not happen again, for I shall tolerate no cribbers in my course! Song outside: There are cribs upon our fingernails, And cribs upon our cuffs, If Simpy sees them, how he rails, And calls us all low toughs ! Scene 2. Same Black: Er, Professor Roberts, permit me to suggest that more promptness in dismissing your class in English Literature would prevent tardiness at my course in Economics. Rob: Who teaches Constitutional I-Iistory? Who makes Mr. Dwyer late to English? Who makes Miss Roberts and Miss I-Iinckley late? I-Impf! I tell 'em to get out when the bell rings. I don't want 'em when they ought to be some- where else. Do you tell your Constitutional I-Iistory Class that? Hmpf! ACT III Three months later Scene 1. Friday, 9 A.M. Black's Room Black: Mr. Shaw, Why are you late this morning? Shaw: I guess my watch must have been slowg I didn't hear the bell. Kimball: Good reason Why. You never opened your eyes till it had stopped. No Wonder your scalplock's on end. Shaw: IDon't mention it. At least Simp's is safe. 1908 The Colby Oracle 209 Scene 2. Friday, 10.11 A.M. Rob's Room Rob, as 04175505 Campbell and Corbett 61lfC7'.' Aren't you rather late this morn- ing, young ladies? Duet, meckly: Yes, sir. CElZfUV M2755 Kiazgxj There, that saves us! Rob: VVhat makes you so late, Miss King? King: I was in the library getting a book. Rob: Couldn't you get it any other time, pray? King: No, and besides it's no worse for me to be late over from the library than it is for you, is it? Rob: Yes, l'm the professor! CE1Zf67' M1155 Cocbraazej. VVhat makes you so late? C0cb1'cz1ze: T've been discussing articles with Dr. Black, and incidentally svviping half of Shaw's outline, being as Black wouldnt let him use that part. - Rob, fe1'ociou5Iy: Couldn't you discuss at any other time? COC!'L7'Cl7lE.' I supposed the boys' chapel would occur as usual. I couldnlt fore- see that the fellows would decamp and leave Brother VVhittemore to conduct the exercises for eight Zetes. Rob: Hmpf! Tough on the Zetes. fE1Zf61' Davis. Rob glows but caxazoi complaifzj Wfell! Mr. Chapman read, please! QCIU55 proceeds. .Rob mr. 5 o.. DGZ'1.S who 561417105 out, o5ifm:5ibIy to Vlillg the bel!.j lt's a great comfort to me to have Mr. Davis in the class. Tm never in danger now of keeping you over time. Get out! I don't want you any longer! Song out5z'ale.' Oh, Simpy has a conscience, And chapel follows Black, And Davis now takes English: XfVhy Won't our peace come back? CCurtain.j Apologies to Mother Goose Little Jack Horner Sat in a corner Taking his first 'examf He pulled out his cribs, Was caught by his nibs, And novv he takes time to cram. The Colby Oracle 1908 Pride Goeth Before Oh, Rip was trying to be grand To show Miss Cochrane how, Oh, Rip, his nose was in the air, Oh, Rip, he wouldn't bowl And, Rip, he had an accident As by her side he stalked, For Rip was treading on glare ice Yet as on ,air he walked. Oh, Rip, he felt his cowhide boots Most unexpectedly Fly where his head had been before, And on his hair stood he! Oh, Rip, his feet waved in the air, Oh, Rip, he saw bright stars, His hat slid off toward Coburn Hall, His books the ice now mars. Oh, Rip now shows Miss Cochrane How humble he can be, Oh, Rip treads softly by her now, Oh, very meek is he! Ode to Math I. There is one course in college VVhich l've heard the Freshmen tell, H you succeed in passing You can surely pass thru h-l. Rrjvcut the sm but if the pmzzfs1z11Lc1Lt thou can-sz? avoid, self-prese1'vat1'ovi bids. Miss CORBEIT, '08 1908 The Colby Oracle 211 Here and There It Might Have A stranger approaches Foss Hall and with scrutiny reads. the Been Prexy inscription on the tablet beside the door. Thereupon he rings and the matron arrives at the door. ls Miss Foss in PM inquiringly asked the unknown caller, to which the matron replied: I know of no such lady. Chl I mean Miss Berry-excuse me, thank you, please. At the close of the Psychology Class just previous to examina- tions, Prexy was making some announcements. One- of them was this: I will hang up the questions for the exam. among the precious things of Foss Hall. Ambiguous lt was in the gymnasium at Foss Hall where various and sun- dry other things happen-of interest and otherwise. One young lady was heard to remark, VVhen shall we three meet again P Reply, At the barfsjf' QThis was passed in labelled j'oke. Wfe tho't it was, so have put it in.j A la Macbeth One Blessing of Rob: Cto his class in Eng. Lit.j Next time you may take C0-edUC21fi0I1 The world is too much with us to Nl 5771071 gz'7'I.' Qinterruptingj VVe've had that oncef' Rob: Well, you may Iearzz it now. Dr. M.: Mr. Brown, is this your paper? He Knows Brown: No, sir. It has my name on it, but it isn't my writing. Dr. M.: H-m. The one who copied the sentences must have copied the name, too.-U Dr. M. fas Carey, five minutes late, walked across the room, HE KNOWS chewing gumj, Well, Mr. Carey, I would have taken five more r minutes and finished my breakfastf, Prof. Parmenter- McLellan, name some of the uses of water. McLellan Qdrily and perhaps slylyj- Well, it is used in M'az311e chiefly for drinking purposes. In the School of Experience 212 The Colby Oracle 1908 Somebody Cpreferably John Tiddj to confess that he wrote the Wanted following in one of I. VVilliam's exams.: No man is a proht in his own countryf' Tramps? Be it known to all that Miss Butman, matron of Foss Hall, is a A Perhaps S0 model of feminine vigilance and nothing ever escapes her eye. The culprit trembles beneath the stern glance of righteous indignation. Ever watching for any danger threatening the charges intrusted to her care, her dili- gence was rewarded a short time ago. All was quiet, no sign of trouble of any kind as she went her rounds, suddenly-horror of horrors! there on the reception hall table reposed innocently-ai mazfs hat! This was as a spark to gunpowder! Leavfng ,a strong guard around the hat lest by any means, fair or foul, it should disappear, she began her search. Upstairs, store-room, closets, rooms, corridors were all searched with untiring vigor, but no sign of masculine presence until the basement had been reached. Only the pool room remained but there, full on her anxious, wondering sight burst the, at first, fancied hallucination but, in truth, a stern reality-Prof. Hedman playing billiards with the Dean. Dr. M.: Mr Allen, how long did the thirty years, war last P Joke Allen: Don't know, Doctor. Dr. M.: Y-e-s, I didnlt suppose you did. This is a joke-one of Dutchy's old standbys-at which everyone who wants to get strong with the Doctor laughs as loud and long as he can. Each new German class is told in advance by a previous class of this joke Qand about seven others of similar mirth-provoking powersj and in this way everyone knows when to laugh. Hogan, 'I I, Cole, 'I I, and Gilpatrick, '09, didn't find it out in time and so they got cut out in the fall. They have sinceposted themselves more fully and are getting along much better at the present writing. Frank starts into English Literature wearing a new suiton Nov. 4th and, of course, no one recognizes him, but all seem to think he is the guest of Farrar. Rob begins: Mr Smith,-M.D.,-recite the poem we had for to-day. Q Zeke gets upj QRob, abruptly as usualj : Where is your friend, Mr. Con- don, to-day, Mr. Smith F 4 Condon Gets Sporty Smith flocking around to Condon's regular seat but failing to recognize its occu- pantj : Guess hels not here to-day. Qloooks again as Condon endeavors to attract his attention by scufhng his feet, waving his book, etc., then adds hurriedlyj 1 Uh, yes, there he is V, Rob Qsurprisedj: VVhy-excuse me, Mr. Condon-good morning. Condon haSH,t changed suits since. 1908 The Colby Oracle 213 The other day the expressman drove up to Foss Hall. One of the ladies bounded to the door to see which one of them was favored with a box of Hgoodiesu to eat, or something as desirable. An express package for Joseph Chandler, said the expressman fervently. Very well, replied the lady. l'll call Miss Thomas to take it. Mr. Chandler is out at present but will doubtless be in again soon. A Sure Thing Green? Miss H? C--- was recently called to the 'phone As NO, Excited she happened to be in the dining-room at the time she hastened to the serving room to answer. Taking down the receiver she began, l-lelloof' Helloo, f'Hello-o-o, Helloo-o-o-o-o. Failing to get any reply whatsover she turned around and sa'd spitefully, I can't see why nobody answers. She did not stop to think that the 'phone from the serving room which 'she was trying to use was only a speaking tube until someone reminded her of the fact. Before that, Charles S- who had called her up, had left the line and Miss C-- had lost another golden opportunity, i. e., a chance to talk with a man! Rob treading in one of Lambls essays, comes to that heresy j 1 Uncertain VVhat heresy, Miss Hinckley? Bliss Hinckley: ul-I-U Rob: Say you don't know quick! fLaughter.j Why did you wait, Miss Hinckley-did you think it would come to you ?', Prexy,' Qin Psychology, endeavoring to test the powers of One on Jude observation and memory of some members of his classj : What is the color of the suit that Dr. Taylor wears now P Aus.: Dark grey? PreXy : VVhat color did he wear yesterday ?l' Ans.: Dark greyf' Prexy: Wliat color did he wear a year ago FU Boys Qin chorusj 1 Same suit. Rob: Miss Abbot, give the main outline of Lord Byron's Hsauent pointy' life? QMiss Abbot starts in to give same but puts in too many details to suit Rob.j Rob Qimpatientlyj : 'lYes, thats all right,-but l want just the main outline. Miss Abbot Qin despairj: He was born in 1788-and died in 1824? Rob gives up the struggle and turns to another part of the lesson. All Godfs angels some to us disguised. JONES, '08 214 The Colby Oracle 1908 A h' Scene, a German recitaton. The last bell has just stopped C ' ringing. Several enter late, among them Miss B-. Dutchy glances at them, then snaps out, All those who are late are absent. Miss B. takes out her European History and becomes deeply absorbed in it. VVhen the recita- tion is half over, Dutchy apparently forgets his earlier remarks, and calls on Miss B- to recite. But Miss B- has not forgotten or forgiven. She starts up when her name is called, and with a far-away look on her face replies Absent.', Dutchy looks reflectively at the ceiling a moment-then decides the joke is good, even if it is on him, and joins in the general uproar. Prepay QPsychology lj 2 Miss Cochrane, why are people Too 'Inquisitive insane P Miss C. hesitates. Prexy :', Are their ideas real or not P Miss C.: VVell-er-no, l suppose not, I don't l?7'Z0'ZQ'.U Prepay 2 'lYou don't know from experience, do you P ln the quiet stillness of a winter's afternoon two girls sat sew- He Laughs Best ing. All at once a shrill cry broke the silence, and the follow- ing interesting conversation began. Say, Ethel, those girls in the next room have goneto the fNickel' and let's play a joke on them,-got a notice fiom the Dean this morning and we can use the same envelope and make them believe that Miss Berry sent it and give them a good scaref, By this time the girls in the next room, hearing themselves talked about, thought that this was a game two could play and so they immediately decamped to the closet-and just in time, for the bold schemers entered and began a search for the notice from the Dean. Wfhen the room had been thoroughly overhauled, Waste- basket emptied, etc., all unconscious of the futility of their undertaking, they departed, laughing and patting each other on the back on their success. Next, the girls in the closet, half-stifled with laughter, began their plans,-to who Laughs Last' keep up the pretense and have their fun afterwards. At dinner that night, the schemers were quite elated at the paleness QFD and loss of appetite CFD of their victims but when, after dinner, the girls waited, apparently to see the' Dean., they began to be worried lest the game were to be played too well, and began to devise ways of keeping them away. After tormenting them for a while, the victims made the schemers fess up to their base deceit and pratical joking ceased for a time at Mary C. Low Hall. Ar fvruud as U Luc'iff2r. M. CLARK, 'og 1908 The Colby Oracle 215 Dr. Black: Marriage is a spur to man's ambition, isn't it, S'pose he meant M- S1 P., it, Helen? 1 MW ,K , H Shaw fconfidentlyjz 'Yes, sir. Dr. Black: Ville all ought to get married, then, oughtn't we P Shaw loses his confidence at once. Joe Does canii 3 About ten o'clock the other day Rev. Mr. Cl sauntered few othersy but up the walk to the Hall, unreluctantly entered and inquired 1'10t at H0011 for the chapel. l'Chapel, replied one of the ladies who chanced to be standing near, why, we from have chapel until noonf' VVith a look of relief, but somewhat abashed, the Reverend said, Ch, don't the young men Worship here FU Perhaps He would Thompson CA. CQ., stumbles over an easy sentence in one of Lamb's Essays while Rob scowls and gets very uncomforta- ble from all appearances. Vlfhen the torment has become too much for him, he speaks out in his lamb-like way: VVhy don't you learn to road, Mr. Thompson? You'd like it-that is, I fhizzk you'd like it. lt is reputed to be a very enjoyable exercise. Sit down. Why Jones Got Dr. Black: Charles l. married whom, Mr. Jones? Uones Cut Out of hesitatesl, Que of our states was named after her-the HiSt0rY III State that I was born in, Mr. jones, d01z'f you know Malt? Clones looked blank While the Doctor turned to someone else in disgustj The Doctor immediately made up his mind that if Ray didn't know that, he didn't know enough to pass his course-hence Ray's E. Moral: History students must be posted on the salient points of Dr. Blacks course if they expect to get through. Th D C k Dick and Angie cut chapel one day and worked in the laun- e eau rac S dr . Desirino' to be real horrid cicffizv' v'1'1'Is, the wrote out a Joke Y o A .sua I Y I an excuse for their absence as follows: Cleanliness is next to Godlinessf' and passed it in to the Dean. The Dean promptly returned the excuse with the added note: Yes, but not equivalent to it. The girls haven't cut chapel since. VVhat is the difference between a duck and Dr.Croswell? A C0H11Hd1'Um Answer: From one, a small quack comes from a big bill, from the other a big bill comes from a small quackf' 216 The Colby Oracle 1908 Lamentation of Miss Cochrane, '08 . ' Or Tuff Luck Ch, when I came to Colby, Nearly four long years ago, I thought of all the spots in Maine 'Twas the place to End a beau. I-low I struggled at my lessons Through summer sun and winter snow! But what I labored hardest at, Wfas just to lind a beau. VVhen I went to recitations, And wherever I did go, I I hung around and waited,- Tried to catch that wary beau. Then I took to writing letters, That through them his love might grow, But he somehow failed to answer Did that irresponsive beau ! Now my course is almost ended, And my hopes are getting low, For I fear that I must leave here Never having caught a beau! To Isaac McCombe, Alias Edwin Booth, Actor Said Bill to Ikey, I fear i Your record this term is not clear. And Ikey replied, as he mournfully sighed, That is the fconditionf oh! d-Q Pj Oh that those Zips had language. Miss RECORD, log 908 The Colby Oracle 217 The Downfall of PreXy - Have you heard of our wonderful President VVho for a skate on the Kennebec was bent? He skated a loo yards in one day, And then of a sudden he-ah, but stay! l'll tell you what happened without delay, Scaring the clear dean into tits, Frightening the students out of their wits. Have you ever heard of that, I say? First of December,-a memorable date For to-day our Prex goes out for a skate! Now, small boys, get out of the way- Here comes Prex with his Sunday smile, The dear dean following within half a mile. Prexy was working his chapel text- Had got to fifthly and stopped perplexed At what the-Moses-was coming next. All at once the world stood still! VVhat was happening under the hill? First a shiver and then a thrill, Then something decidedly like a spill, And Prexy was sitting QFD upon the ice! At half-past two by the chapel clock Vlfaterville felt an earthquake shock. There's a fellow in our Sophomore Class Named Dow, whose cheek, and whose 'fbrassn And the awful conceit with which he's replete, Make everyone think him an Hass. Let vzoz' thy left hand k'1'L0iU what thy right hand doeth, DOW, 'Io Cat the pianob 218 The Colby Oracle 1908 Articles Forwarded by the Editor to the ' Bingville Bugle An Inexpensive VVay to Become Rich. ' DR. VVILLIAM BLACK. How to Deliver a Pleasing Lecture VVithout Conveying Informationf' I'IOVVARD E. SIMPSON, Registra-a1' and Sec'1'cz'cU'y of the Faculty. As Heard Over Line 548- Mathews : HI'I6llO-1T1ElCl3.1llC?,, Feminine Voice: Yes, inadamef' Mathews: l'VVhat were you saying when they cut us out just then P - F- Voice: I said I told you how to get a pleasant expression yesterday when you were having your 'fratl picture taken. Mathews: No, you didnlt tell ine. VVhat did you say ? F- Voice: W'hy, yes, I did, too-I told you to think of ine. Mathews: HI do that all the tiinef' F- Voice: Qfeelinglyj :'0h! isn't that nice. I- CBI'-1'-1'-1'-D Matthews : I'Iello,-madan1e?,' F- Voice: Yes, niadanief' Mathews: Cearnestlyj VVhat were you going to say P F- Voice: 'KI was going to say that I have something to tell you. John: Qgetting anxiousj Wl1at is it? F- Voice: Uh, I'll tell you to-night when you conie downf' John: No, tell me now-you'1l forget it before night, and I want to hear it. F- Voice: UNO, I won't forget it-I'll tell you to-nightf, John: HI,1T1 afraid you'll forget it-say, you write it right down now so you won't,-be sure nowf' y CSome one on the line takes down a receiverj F- Voice: All right.-Say-they're rubbering at Centralf' john: fdisappointed tonej I know it. F- Voice: VVe'll have to stop, then-good-bye. john: Good-bye-don't forget thatf' lShe' didn't forget it that night-who could P-but both have since had lapses of memory, so they say. Arknnmlvhgmvnia We wish to take this opportunity of thanking those who have contributed in any way toward making up this book. We are especially indebted to the following: 1 Artistic-Miss Clara M. Bryant, ex-'08, for our cover design and frontispieceg Wallace E. Hackett, ex-'09, for our Wash Drawings and a large number of the Etchingsg also Miss Clara Eastman, '09, John L. Johnson, '11, and J. C. Richardson, '09. Literary-Miss Helen L. Cochrane, '08 g Miss Hazel L. Breckenridge '11, F. L. Shepherd, '10, R. C. Carter, 'll. The Electric City Engraving Company for its promptness in getting out our cuts. Mr. J. A. Reed of the Lewiston Journal who has been of material assistance to us on account of his past experience. All who have contributed to the grinds, data and other material used in this book. 220 The Colby Oracle 1908 Lewis Lublow Lewis Lublow, the present janitor of Colby College, was born in Waterville in 1853. A painter by trade he worked in the car shops of the Maine Central Rail- road Company for 28 years. During this time he saved his money and by careful investment increased his savings until now he owns three buildings besides his own large two-story residence on College Avenue and is one of the heavy taxpayers of the city. In 1898 he married Miss Mary Ellen Morrisette of Skowhegan. Mr. Lublow has traveled considerably, having been across the continent, twice. During his four years of service he has shown himself to be the same faithful man that he had always been. Quiet, unassuming and courteous to all, he has won a place in the confidence of all the students. He came at a time which must have been par- ticularly trying as it was the fall after the faithful Sam had passed away, and of course all of the students felt that there was no one who could ever fill his place. But Mr. Lublow took up his duties quietly and it was not long before everyone felt that he had a friend in him as in Sam. During his.four years of service he has ever been loyal to the college and faithful in the discharge of all his duties. May his years of service be long and his joys many. Learning, like money, may be of so base a coin as to be utterly void of use 3 or, if sterling, may require good management, to make it serve the purposes of sense or happiness. -Slzenstone E Here, now, kind reader, is where your book endsg If you've liked it why 'not send one home to your friends? Faculty and Student Body of Colby College Read the advertisements and note the names of our advertisers. It is largely to the financial support of these advertisers that we owe the success of our publications. Therefore, we ask if it is right that those who do not aid in the support of our publications should receive our trade. Bear this in mind and patronize those who help to support us. Index to Advertisements Albany Teachers, Agency Alden Bros. , Arnold, F. Sz Co. Atherton Furniture Co. Audet, A. I. Austin, F. H. 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Waterville Sz Oakland St. Ry. 31 35 33 35 44 34 3 II 24 Wfaterville Sentinel Publishing Co. 25 Waterville Steam Dye House Wfaterville Steam Laundry VVaterville Typewriter Exchange ' Wentworth's Music Store Whitcomb Sz Cannon Wright Sz Ditson 3 42 26 37 44 42 14 1908 The Oracle Advertiser Bib gnu num' nniire The more the I-Iol1e1 ' outside The more vacant the tent inside 3lE11'lI Ilyia E1 fail That the hen that lays the smallest egg does the most cackling iElnn't gnu nfirn think That the man that talks most says the least 'Nuff l Said Buy your Clothing of H. R. Dunham And let the Clothes talk The Oracle Advertiser 1908 Morg-an's Business College :Main street I WATERVILLE, MAINE A High Grade Commercial School which Secures Employment for its Graduates. NEW BUILDING Special Rooms for Every Department Enter at Any Time Catalogue for Asking W. H. MOR GAN, Principal -Wilf-llliiiilillliiillllilllil-020101.-l-.QI1 3 Fha Smith rl ni i w, . 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Workmanshqa, iss' Style, Jef' Fit Smalle 81 White I M I T C H E L L Propllietolis U. W. Stevens, Mgr. 82 Main St. WATERVILLE, ME. WA TER VILLE, ME' SPRING TERM April College opens. L'Prex out of town. April Juniors entertain Kappa Alpha on Aroostook potatoes. April Coach Kanaly arrives. April Sunday. Co-ords all out in their new spring hats. April Betts, YO7, buys a bottle oi Hair Tonic-guess a wig would lill the bill better. April Nothing doing. April Betts reports progress in his rooting process. April Farmers, nuns, athletes, donkeys, cats, coons, Indians, doctors, cowboys, and April parsons repair to Foss Hall to the masquerade social, Nerve Bankruptcy the subject of Dr. l-lill's address to Dexter Club. Juniors decide to promenade May 3. April Men's meeting in Elden Block. Prexl' talks. April Seniors hold class meeting and intrust their track interests to D. M. Young. April Iim Nickels sweeps outu preparatory to a visit from his mother, April Dr. Preble lectures on The Faith of Robert Louis Stevensonf' Robe English class being the favored. ' April Iim's mother didn't come-hard luck! April Fast Day. Cuts-Colby, 65 Maine, 0. Xlvllilt does it look like? ' April April Half Back Sandy at the Opera House. Jones and Ike the stars. Dexter Club favored by I. VVilliam Black's address on Life of a Monk. Ministerial liedglings away for the day. L. O. Merrill and Toby entertain friends from Augusta. viii The Oracle Advertiser 1908 We Will go to 7 For Ice Cream -and soda, Fine Chocolates and Home Made Candies. CATERING FOR PARTIES AND BALLS 113 Main Street Telephone Connection Xp 'il April April April April April .Xpril April April May M ay M ay M ay 22 23 24 25 26 7 28 29 30 2 3 4 Rob - Female parts were how played, Mr. jones?,' tliverybody roars.D Rob - 'Tisn't good form to get too excited over anything in the class room. Foss Hall athletes perform at Coburn gym. Smoker Merrill appears with a clean collar. Class track meet. Freshmen winners by I7 points. Much discussion in Dutchy's,' third year German class about a cut.', Zeke obtains permission C?j to go to the meet and hastily leaves the room. Opera? VVhy, yes, the Y. M. and Y. WV. C. A. are sharing prohts on the cantata Ruth, held at the Baptist Church. Colby 6, Tufts 5, at Medford. Cy Coombs watches the game from the bench. Rev. XV. 'VV. Bustard of Boston, speaks in the chapel. April showers catch Lewis and Nina upstream. They have to land and make a shelter out of their canoe. They didn't mind it either-so Nina says. l-lon. VV. I. Bryan delivers an address at City Hall. Miss Fielden thinks she can best appreciate the Value of an ldeall' by the side of Mr. Wa1'd. 4 Imogene Bennett and Pauline Herring begin life at the hennery. Prof. I-latch labors in the Lord's vineyard on the plains. Junior Promenade at Elks Hall. Toby does not arrive until alter the Senior Exhibition at the Baptist Church is over. Everything calm-Chapman has returned from Portland. Mrs. Grace Mathews Philbriclc speaks to Dexter Club. 1908 The Oracle Advertiser ix 7 uvning lnthva W A for Our perfect fitting, well-made Even- ing Clothes will bear the most criti- cal inspection. We work into our evening coats the graceful lines and correct ideas so much sought after by well-dressed men 1 '. C 1 K V r f i C x ' 4' l I ff V' 'A Q , if j ,. l ' , N 5 uf' - MQ, ':. if ff: n : aa-Q fZ.rilT K f, '-. T' TJ! sn 26 95 Main Street ---. 1 'ff-Trii- ' ' cop .G T L. R. BROW WATERVILLE, ME, Cash Merchant Tailor May Rev. E. L. Marsh speaks in the chapel. May Agrandece Cassandria Record returns from Livermore Falls. Annual Pink Teai' of Chi Gamma Theta at Palmer House. May Hypatia Club honored by a lecture from Teddie Hall. May Colby 4, Bowdoin 3. lt looks good. May Prex away and Cassiel' officiates at chapel. May Hugh Rossi, at chapel. fls usual he selects a hymn which no one can sing. May Cutsl' in French, hjohnnyl' ill. Next time Toby will conduct his classes. Weekly exodus of the gospel expounders: May Freddie Paine visits at 'luncle's in llVlllSlOXX'. May Harlequin Rose, after preaching a masterly sermon on t'The College Sport of the Day, returns to Colby to recuperate to the great regret of the inhabitants of Canton and Peru. lylay Thompson, lO7, and Swan entertain the inmates of South College CllVllCClC1' th Rose especiallyj with a melodious duet. May Colby 6, U. of M. 4. lt looks better. May Urns disappear from Foss Hall lawn. May Colby wins intercollegiate debate with University of Maine. Hot stuff? I should say yes! May Maine intercollegiate meet. U. of M. more at home. May Showers. Nina and Lewis upstream as usual. May Y. VV. C. A. ahead of time. The Oracle Advertiser 08 OLBY COLLECF For Information and Catalog, address my 33 A' J'Wf2ZR'f'il,T,Z,NE Colby College was Chartered by the General Court of Massachusetts, Feb. 27, 1813. Students may study for either the A.B. or B.S. degree, and for the A.B. degree may present a Modern Language in place of Greek. Q11 The annual expense varies from 3200 to 3300. The men and Women are educated in separate divisions. They have different Chapel services and a double set of honors and prizes 1908 The Oracle Advertiser Xi n 'Razzfway mm' ' Lzgb! Company Qliltl M3333 YXTQUEYQQQ Umm Gay and Lzglaf Company Are Prepared to Furnish Electrical Service of all Kinds at Reasonable Prices gggggg RALPH J. PATTERSON, Gm.M'gf. Q5 Q . ll- 116 lVlain Street VVATERVILLE, MAINE DR. P. S. MERRILL Cfivlby, 1945 Extends an invitation to the students and friends of Colby College, to call any time at his office at 148 MAIN STREET, to examine his Static Machine and X-Ray Apparatus, Electrical Vibrator, Vapor Massage and Nebulizer for the lungs, and goo Candle Power Lencodescent Lamp. May 21 Sophomore Declamation. Y. M. Sz Y. VV. C. A. serve supper at Foss Hall. The boys helped eat. Surfeited by the bountiful repast the men post- pone their meeting. 'tDyspepsia is the remorse of a guilty stomach. May 22 Colby defeated by Tufts, I3 to 2. lt was just like this-there were three of us in the boat and- May 23 Foss Hall still subsisting on the remnants of the Y. VV. C. A. supper. May 24 junior League games, Hebron 13, Coburn 2, Ricker 9, Higgins 8. May 25 Hebron 17, Ricker 7. Colby 3, Maine I, at Qrono. A new bottom in our boat. May 26 Miss Runnals spent Sunday in Foxcroft. May 27 Stragglers on their French articles show their Sunday diligence and please .lohnny. May 28 Angie borrows ten cents of Gould-car fare to Fairheld. May ZQ Quiz,' in chemistry. Lockhart beguiled by the early arrival of Miss Camp- bell and Miss Pearce. xii The Oracle Advertiser 190 .H. Em ry gli Dba Oailor 2 A full line of Foreign and Domestic VVoolens in Suit- ings, 'Ixrouserings and Over- I COElU1'1gS. PELYUCUIEII' ZLUCH- 1 A tion given to College Trade. Prizes as Low as Me Lowesi. M TQ SdZLZlQf6l6'lLZ.0W Guczmn feed E Ti Tel. 219-1 .11 12 Main Street Ei WATERVILLE MAINE :Za 1908 The Oracle Advertiser xiii Start the College Year of IQOS and 1909 right by having 4 your Laundry done in Portland by Ihre CEIHIIP 51221111 Eannhrg L. C. GUPTILL, COLBY AGENT Work Collected every Monday and delivered Thursday May 30 Memorial Day. Lots of business on the Messalonskee. June 1 Bowdoin makes it one more. lt was just like this - Iune 2 Chester starts bug hunting. -Tune 3 Student Bulcer presents the band with his latest effort. June 4 Hank Crowell attends lectures without his powerful tennis shoes. June 5 Bates Academy take unto themselves another scalp.- There were three of ns in the boat-- June 6 Prof. Chester lectures to his physiology class. June 7 Guptill and Gould to run musical clubs next season. Colby 7, Bowdoin 3. As uszml. June 8 Last championship game, Bates 3, Colby I- And the bottom fell out. Organ grinder and monkey visit campus. J. Vlfilliam disapproyes. Iune 9 'Prex baccalaureates at Bridgewater, Me. June IO Clad in their glad rags the Seniors wend their way to the President's reception. june II A product of the 20th century,- The 1909 Squeak appears in chapel. The donors warmly received and tendered the freedom of thc future state. PreXyH pours oil upon the troubled waters. June I2 Chi Gammas go up the Messaionskee. June 13 Fareweils to Chester in order. June I4 He departs for the Cannibal Isles. Senior supper at Foss Hall. Xiv The Oracle Advertiser 1908 A hl A ' ' t etes, ttent10n . -.fs t, In order to obtain the best results in ath- letic contests, it is important that you should , have the best implements. They may cost rm: E mm a trifle more, but it pays. Many a match if has been lost by the use of poor tools, so Q why not have the best Tennis Racket and gf5,,5,,,,QEW Ball, Football, Basketball, Running Shoes, 0W e f Skates, Hockey Sticks, Sweaters, jerseys, if etc. Our goods have character-our trade- , H- -- mark means something. Send for our Catalogue. It is Free to any address W ' ht 8: D't 344 Washington Street, Boston 18 West 30th Street, New York CHICAGO PROVIDENCE, R. I. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. June I5 Senior chapel. Merrill's debut as organist. Chicken thieves abroad at night. ' June I6 Prexy baccalaureates again, At Richer this time. 7 Chicken-pie dinner on Main Street. Iune I7 Dean away. Dutchy receives an express package C. O. D. 75c due. Dutchy buys a new lock for his henhouse. June 18 IQO7 ORACLE out. Lightly arrayed the inmates of Foss Hall celebrate on the tennis court. june IQ Outside reading 24 hours for Black. June 20 Entrance exams. June 21 Helen Louise Cochrane wins laurels from the Colonial Dames. Sophs and Freshies exit. june 22 Iunior Exhibition. Iune 23 Sermons, sermons, sermons. june 24 junior day on the campus. Prex'l shakes hands in Memorial Hall in the evening. June 25 Learned men and words of wisdom everywhere, June 26 Toby the shef for Commencement dinner. Feasts for mind and body. June 27 The willows weep that all have fled. September 18 September I9 FALL TERM 1908 Another class of Freshmen laden with baggage. First chapel Cmixedj. All eyes on the new-comers. Advertiser xv 1908 The Oracle ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! A 10:01 xazuxq oiliox' f53.obinson's market O 5 j 5 . . ! i The ! ! Seeded Raisins .08 1-2 a ' ' 8 Bars I enox Soap 5 , ' J ' .2 ! I I W N I i i 3 oz. Bottle Vanilla .18 i ' , , Pea Beans tpkj .65 i o WATERVILLE, MAINE ' ! Lenox Soap cboxy 2.90 . ! i ' Ivory Soap Qboxj 4.00 ! l Under the proprietorship of Mr. H. E. JUDKINS . Is a Modern, Up-to-date hotel. Its location, equipment and management are unsurpassed. ' Special prices to Boarding Houses, Clubs and Hotels. I make a specialty on Hotel Trade. F. D. Robinson I I - ' 3 i ! ! 8 Silver Street i i WATERVILLE, MAINE i U Ll-Q-IQO-l C-O-.Iii-li.-I-I 5-I-IQ.-IQIQIHIZISIHOQIQIS September 20 The new arrivals received by Y. M. 8 Y. VV. C. A. in Memorial Hall. Lovett sings a solo-nerve? SCDtC111lJCl'2I Sophomore-Freshman game. Sophs 7, Freshies I. Juniors receive grapes and MP1-ex distributes a barrel of peanuts Cbought at a bargainb to the remaining classes. By the way, these peanuts take the place of the horn rush. September 22 An excellent beginning. The churches crowded. September 23 The Sophomore in evidence. A rather tame showg the same features of the past two years, with no specialties. The escaped convicts of last year the prominent leaders. SC1JfCl'1'1lJCI'24 College begins in earnest. Thunder shower during the Latin recitation makes the tears of the poor Freshmen start. Judy distracted. September 25 Dr. Crosxvell scores her tirst triumph in Hygiene lecture. SCIJtC1'IlbC1'26 Palmer house consecrated Mary C. Lowe I-Iall. September27 t'Rob dismisses the giggling Freshmen. September 28 Colby trims Kent's Hill, 4 to 0. Miss Morrison holds piano recital tor the Dexter Club. September 29 At home. Rain. Nina isn't up stream to-day. September 30 Jolly lecture at the Congo. Qctober I Delta Upsilon house warming. October if The Dean visits Hebron. The Doctor leads chapel. Xvi The Oracle Advertiser 1908 The place to dine zlr zzz' Ziuzzvlle Glhnp iqnuzv The only up-io-delle eezfing home in fhe city d O The Leading 1 . . u W Quit Errzaing 1HarInr5 49 Main Street O Five Chairs No Waiting WATERVILLE, MAINE Q Colby Boys Always Welcome October 4 lt rains. Nothing doing October 5 Colby and New l-lanipshire tie in football, 0 to 0. October 6 Sunday-churches not so crowded as at hrsti October 7 Rob has severa1 visitors'l in Junior English with no paper. l-las no objection. They may absorb some benelitf, Mi: Farrar! Well, if you are my guest, F111 bound to be polite to you. October 9 T, L. Mabaney arrives. Says the potato crop is fair. October IO P1'exy three minutes late to Psychology. Jones and M, Smith arrive at 8.05 and a hfteen-niinute discourse ensues on Procrastination Not for these gCHlIlC1TiC1lyS benefit of coursef' Dekes, Zetes and A. T. Ofs initiate and banquet. 1 -. f, W - : :H..1-H -1-fw.+.4f.mfr, 1mf.mi--,13.-f.'.:-.-viF-WF'-ritf'l :'f. :ffzp:-. -lr 'H wi r. Ai'2I'f'.-. --wi, . :f'i1:f'. ' -ff vt. ..Hga1?z1Lfii?IS'a5.'H..-2.54S::9.ff5a'Q, hf1E'w-Mi'!'.ur'ggf?',?'257Sz5+?-riwltf-,.'3.11-:,' ,,:1:.,'.,:.' Q ,-sl' gi. .1'f'13, 2 '1 I '-fa.-'if' '-J- L- -L T A 'f..l5:51g:.:711,'-if: L7 - 'v . um ii2FEif5jm ost anyway PLEASES SOME users of riff. 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October I5 Cut in Psychology. Prepare the next thirty pages. October 16 Rob has Farrar conie clown front so as to get his inoney's worth. October I7 Delta Upsilon Convention in Minneapolis. October 18 Hymn 1209. The bundle of life unwoundf' October IQ Colby 5, Bates o. Great jubilation at the station. Red Pepper called upon for a speech but he doesn't conie out. October 20 Dr. Wittei' of Boston talks on missions in the. chapel. October 21 Rob', informs Buker that he stands up straight enough when he toots. October 22 Freshnian reception. The Sophoniores look on-tlzafs all. The whole class there to a nian. October 23 The Professors try Foss Hall fare. October 24 Preparations for festivities at Foss l-lall. Sonie of the Profs sick. October 25 A day off for the girls. The Juniors and Seniors put on As You Like It. 'fZeke and Bon said it was all right, too. 1908 The Oracle Advertiser Xix Cfzrpelx, FZHfhEfJ, Crockery Eff Mdlf7AEIJEI V R6627Z'77gZL077 S555 Co. FURNITURE WA TER VILLE, ME. J. B. Friel 81 Co. 5n,aura11rr A 82 Mfzz'n Sr. WA T ER VILLE, ME. Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry Eff Silverware F. J. Goodridge CITY OPTICIAN 104 Main Street WATERVILLE, ME. Dealer in W ood.. Coal, Hay and Straw Tel. 572-4 15 Kelsey St. VVATERVILLE, ME. . October it Colby Day-and night. Arrival of Monty Young after having disposed of his last package of Spearhead. Says he saved enough, though, to carry him through the year as well as most of his friends, Cctober I2 The Soldiers are trinnned, 44 to O. The D. U. delegates start for Minneapolis. October I3 Joey and his girl attend church on the Plains. The Oracle Advertiser 1908 THE ALBANY TEACOHERJ' .AGENCY Does business in every State in the Union and in several foreign countries. We give below some of the posi- tions secured in 1907 for teachers who went from one state to another, through our recommendation, and in every case in response to a direct call from the school ofticialsz Amy Allen, Troy, Ohio, to Sugar Grov Pa. David T. Blose, Hamilton, Pa., to Urbana, Iowa. Edna D. Brandebury, Cleveland, Ohio, to Southern Pines, N. C. E. G. Bridgham, Princeton, Ill., to Lenox, Mass. Jennie L. Burr, Williamsburg, Ky., to Corning, N. Y. Grace A.. Buxton, Woonsocket, R. I., to 'Winona Minn. Samuel Wm. Coons, Ballston Spa, N. Y.. to Lancaster, Pa. Edward B. Cornell, Burlington, Vt., to Frederick. Md. Mae L. Cox, Jewett, Ill., to Titusville, Pa. Sibyl B. Davis. Cooperstown, N. Y., to Two Harbors, Minn. Howard G. Dibble, Mohegan. N. Y., to 9. Daniel F. Guiney, Hailesboro, N. Y., to YVarren, Ohio. Cornelia S. June, Ferrisburg, Vt., to lVest Palm Beach, Fla. Earl C. Lane, Mt. Vernon, N. H., to Pomona College, Claremont. Cal. Harry R. Lewis, Exeter, R. I., to Baron da Hirsch Industrial School, W'ood- bine, N. J. Floy A. McKinney. Lakewood. N. J., to Yonkers, N. Y. I M. Marston, Kirksville, Mo., to Sea Isle City, N. J. V Harriett N. Mellersh, Carlinville, Ill., 'to chan-'ies Town. W. Va. Emma Oimstead. Northville, N. Y., to Minco, Ind. Ter. Gregory L. Paine, Mohegan. N. Y., to Faribault, Minn. Philip Reilly, Philadelphia, Pa.. ermore. KY. to Liv- Adarns, Mass. Ida E. C. Rich, Buffalo. N. Y., to Lon- Geo. W. Fair-grieve, Schenectady, N. Y., don, Ky, to Litchfield, Conn. Earl P. Robinson, Markesan, Wis., to Albert M. Farr, Bayville, Me., to Northwood Ctr., N. H. WVe-llesley, Mass. J. N, Robinson, Blandville, Ky., to VVm. E. Farrell, Frankfort, N. Y.. to Ellijay. Ga. Univ. of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Harriet M. Silsby. Talladega, Ala.. to Incl. Hilding Froling, Sloyd Training School, Boston, Mass., to Scottsdale, Pa. H. Miles Gordy. Middletown, Conn.. to Hudson. N. Y. Earl M. Gove. Bristol, Vt.. to Wash- ington, Conn. Ward H. Green, Topeka, Kans., to New Orleans. La. Clarksburg. VV. Va. Bessie Stewart, Southport, P. E. Island, to Wooclbury. N. J. Edith F. Trombley, Cambridge, N. Y., to Citv of Mexico. Mex. Ralph E. Yost. McCall Ferry. Pa., to Elizabeth City. N. C. Mabel A. Zimmerman. Herkimer. N. Y.. to Blackfoot, Idaho. We not only recommend our candidates but secure positions for them. Now is the time to Register. Sendfor Bulletin rs. HARLAN 11, FRENCH 81 Chapel Street, ALBANY, N. Y. October 26 Colby-Bowdoin game on Alumni Field. Bowdoin wins. Score, Colby o. Bowdoin 5,-Bowdoin luck? No, Bowdoin umpiring-they are nearly identical as a usual thing. October 27 Few attend church on account of the rain. October 28 CRob to Tidd in Rhetoricj Do you mean to come in here every day and irritate me ? Poor Freshmen tackle the First Algebra exam. October 29 Richardson, '09, tells the President what he knows about the homing instinct of bees. 'Tisn't much. October 30 The Echo comes out on time. Woiiders have not wholly ceased. October 3I Faculty vote change of chapel hour. No. 1. November I Faculty Tea at Mrs. Wliite's. Dr. Black calls on Miss Weeks Cin Economicsl. November 2 Exeter 22, Colby 4. November 3 Everybody retires early so as to be up in time for chapel. 908 The Oracle Advertiser J. D. NEAL Photographer The Most Up-to-Date and Best Eq pp d Studio in Maine Q3 MAIN STREET WAATERVILLE, MAINE N P4 C: '-3 D' fb Q v-1 :D O ll'-1 cn D' CJ- 4 rn v-e C11 VJ ro H n- So 3 oo 55 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 555 5555555 ah 5 Q, S T5 af ,gg Q E 3. .ff 3 nw O :- E 555555 AL 5 5 S S 5 5 5 5 Also Wood, Lim 5 Cement, Hay, S and Drain ' 555555555555555 555555555555555 l' led and de d to W. T E. L ART 3 . ALLEN Sz POLLARD W w C. S. Flood 81 Co. Coal Yards and Office F MAIN and PLEASANT STREETS QE5555555555555555555 1908 The Oracle Advertiser Xxiii I-I. L. IKELLEY A ff05lPLE'1'lC LINE OF 13ICRIODICALS AND BIAGAZINES. S'rA'1'I0N1c1zY AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, B,xslc1s.x1.1,. '1'lENNIS AND sPou'1'1Nc: GOODS. XVAL1. l3APER, 1s'1'C.,E'rc. IJICTURE FIIAXDIING A SP1scr.x1,'rx' COR. BIAIN AND TEAIPLIZ STS. WVKXTERYVILLE, BIAINE ' ' Dealer in and Manufacnturer ugua ua 1211 .f d BREAD, CAKE AND PASTRY Wedding Cake a Specialty Boston Butter and Toast Crackers, Soda, Graham, Milk and Cream Biscuits 39-41 Temple Street WATERVILLE, MAINE November 4 7.45 A.M,, Hymn 1209, and Zl full attendance. Dr. Black calls on Miss VVeelcs Cin Economicsl. Miss Ellen Stone speaks to the young ladies in the chapel. November 5 Mrs. Hall addresses Y. VV. C. A. November 6 Mid-term exams. begin. Dr. Black calls on Miss Weelcs Cnot stated wlierej. November 7 Ed Merrill cuts all of liis recitations in order to prepare Rob's Old English. November S Delta Upsilon house the scene of an informal soiree. Dr. Black calls on Miss XfVeeks Cgetting rather familiarl. November 9 Maine trims Colby, 8 to o. Everyone satisfied but, of course-Dr. Hall addresses the Dexter Club. Xxiv The Oracle Advertiser 1908 L. T. Boothby Es? Son Co. CI nfvr paratzdb GENERAL INJURANCE W. A. Boothby, Pres. M. F. Bartlett, Treas. M. W Bessey, M.D. OFFICE T4 NIRIN ST. TEL. 65-2 RESIDENCE T2 ELM ST. TEL. 55 1 Frank W. Alden C. A. Allen William R. Campbell H a 10 A M 1 3 P M I: I24 Main St. WATERVILLE, ME. s v 9 ao io so A M PUBLIC Geo. A. Day Residence 4Q Silver St. Tel. 5o4-r Business stand at W. A. HAGERS Tel. 35-xx CARRIAGE E. C. B L AI R'S Hair Dressing Parlors Artistic Hair Dressing for College Men Four Chairs. First-class Work Guaran- teed. Facial Massage a Specialty. 170 MA.IN STREET Clothing Cut Over EDMUND W. FOJGER MERCHANT TA IL'OR Agent for International Tailoring Company Repairing clone in the neatest manner 50 MAIN STREET Tel. 301-I2 WATERVILLE, ME. Dr. Eugene H. Kidder Beniiai Crown, Bridge and Porcelain Work Office hours: 9 to 12 A.M., 1 to 5 P.M. Tel. Connections FLOOD BUILDING WATERVILLE, ME I Waterville 8: Oakland Street Railway QQ A TT R A C Tl 0 N s Glenirnl maine Eliark Olaarahr Glheaire illilraaalunnkrr Hall iflileaaalunakne Blake For Special Party Cars apply to MR. F. CHOATE Waterville, Maine Tel. se-2 1908 The Oracle Advertiser XXV F-I-I-I2.-OQIQOQIHQQCDQQIDIQIQIQQUQIQI-.Il-U! ! ! ! ! ' . i For College Folders or Posters 5 -----...T-- T R Y ... - E 2 Waterville Sentinel Q , I 2 Publishing Company 5 , I u . . . i i Aft1Sl11C Job and Book Prlnters i ! i ! ! ! I ,I-I-'QI-I-Q-Q-O-O-I-Q-I-I-O-O-I-I-IQ.-I-I-O-I: November Bill Sherburne in Bangor CThey say he has a girl therej. November Mr. Bonsfield tells us what part he took in the Boxer nprising. November Dr. Pepper is cheated out of a talk to the Psychology. Prexy's forgetful- November November November November November November November ness again. Miss C-mpb-l appears with Gus Thompson's hatband for a belt. Eco- nomical and nobby. The Hypatias spread themselves. The Sigma Kappa initiate and eat their fill at the Gerald. Rob leads chapel and the quartet render a selection. Dr. Black calls again on Miss Weeks Cshe refuses to playj. Dutchy speaks of introducing scientific German. Fat Brown perspir- ates when he Ends there are no trots. Boys commence to sell tickets for the Minstrel. Simp gives his Geology class an airing. Delta Upsilon at home. The Alpha U's initiate. Buker imitates Mark Twain. Rob says, That's funny to-day, but it would never be again. Third place in the championship-might be worse! The Minstrels rehearse-the gods weep. Zeke sells 55 tickets. Rob asks Iones what he thinks of the poem in his editorial capacity. The Colby Minstrels. The gods are phazed-so is the audience. Xxvi The Oracle Advertiser 1908 TAT l C1 U. 1'UI.SIl?ER F. rK. 'TXBIJETTS I fl 1 KINIFIP. TI'IE WVATERVILLE STEAM LAUNDRY NVORIK C.KLLED FOI! AKNIP DIELIW'l2RED IYVITIIQUUT EX'1'RA CII1XRC-E G. C. xXNDl9llSON, JSGEN1' FOR COLIIX' 1-L5 l5flX1N STIIEET' SVA'rERv1LLE. XIAINE TIiI,ICl'IIONf2. 111.5 cs. CYCOMCM O. O .l November Black roasts end men. Every dog has his dayf, Q Rob wants to see our notes. Think I was talking for exercise? Digest those dates thoroughly! Miss Corbett Stoops to Conquerl' and conquers. 'tZeke has a hard time to keep clear of those who bought tickets of him. November Prexy illustrates very practically- an illusion in promising the Psychology Class a cut and then meeting them at usual hour. He 1-lr-UU1' was wholly reliable. November Everybody goes to see Prescelle. A 'lf' there should be a railroad strike at Thanksgiving how would it affect you, Miss Runnals?y' - Chi Omegas at the Gerald. November Cassie'.' introduces The Artemis of Delos to his Art Class as Made- moiselle Slabsidesf' Profs. prepare their Thanksgiving offering Qexamsj. The Y. WV. C. Afs are social at the Hall. November Dr. Wluitteinore .talks fifty minutes on the - man question, Co-ords all attend but Nina. She thinks it unnecessary. ' Temperance lecture at the Opera House. November Ed buys a bottle of Herpicide for his hair. CO. I. C. T. in Latinj How Well we lived when Satan CSaturnj was king! November Dr. Crafts lunches at Foss Hall and consumes a plate of cake, remarking, after having swallowed the last mouthful, XNhy, this corn bread is almost like cake !', Who makes the cake, Margaret? 1908 The Oracle Advertiser Xxvii In - .ll Efeotrfo Current Efeotrfo ,Suppfres Meffalonfkee Elerfrzr Company I4I MAIN STREET, WATERVILLE, MAINE Farr Prices Farr Terms IE HI November 26 Dr. Croswell asks blessing C?j at the table. Mrs. Caswell to the rescue. Signals mixed-that's all. November 27 Delta Upsilon Banquet at Portland. Prof. Parmenter appears on College Avenue, carrying a muff. November 28 The Dean oversleeps. Thanksgiving Day, too. November 29 Open House at Foss Hall, I6 to 1. November 30 Some skate, others plug. December 2 Wlieii Rob teaches history, College graduates will know a few dates of world's events even if they don't have such a comprehensive course. December .3 Parmenter springs a ten-minute quiz and Dow smiles to himself. December 4 Dramatic Club gasps and shows signs of life. Black astonished at poor transportation facilities 'bout vacation time. Rob fails to arouse Gouldls curiosity about 1688. Thinks Gould has the right view of the situation after all-perhaps. December 5 Zeta Psi Reception at Chapter House, CStranger on the campusb- This is Bates College ? He didn't stop long. December 6 Dean Berry goes skating with the millionaire. Prex chaperones. December 7 Smoker shaves and promises to dress up. The Dean cuts chapel to go skating again. She goes without a chaperone this time. Social at Foss Hall for benefit of Orchestra. December 8 Sunday, summer weather, Messalonskee crowded. xxviii The Oracle Advertiser 1908 A GOOD PLACE TO TRADE I Atherton Furniture Co. We make a study of the most desirable I Students' Furnishings and can suit you 21 Main Street, WATERVILLE FREE DELIVERY December Dr. Black announces to his Economics Class that his wife's father once cornered the lemon market. We conclude that the supply that year must have exceeded the demand for the poor man had one bad one left on his hands. December Mrs. Mead lectures on Our National Defence. December II Exams. begin. Prex prays about the secret sin. December Illustrated lecture on Greece at Coburn by Miss Tenney. December Flood drifts away and loses a Pearl. December Everybody takes the recreation of a ten, twenty and thirty at the Opera House. December Those, whose church attendance is poor, go all day to swell the average. December The battle still on and Prex is still praying-same subject. Lyons passes 'round his laundry bills. Everyone sings, You'll have to wait ' till my ship comes in. December The end comes at 5 P.M. and many have met their Waterloo. Ask Ed and Mixer. ' December All home for Christmas. WINTER TERM january 1 Happy New Year. All back. January 2 Pool-table at Foss Hall. Great excitement. The Dean and the Doctor, the stars. 'lPrex announces another change in the chapel hour. Says the present arrangement interferes with his more systematized plan of living which he intends to inaugurate. January 3 Rohn bids Gould to be a thorn in By-damn M,oore's flesh till the English books come. Ianuary 4 Mrs. I. D. Taylor reads extracts from her diary, written while in England, to the Dexter Club. ,Tones informs Prex that Rose is sick whereupon Prex begins an eulogy on that exquisitely adorned church at South Jefferson. Rose appears in the midst, Prex'l breaks off suddenly-looks at Jones and says, Con- tinued with our next -then proceeds to call the roll. 1908 The Oracle Advertiser Xxix HE chief features of an attractive room are its Wall and ceiling if: ii :Y , , decorations. We can glV6 an artistic effect either in Wall Q Paper, Water Colors or Oil if Paints. We carry a full line of Wall Papers, Paints, Var- X nishes and Mouldings an ,ur M M Ja .mr Ja Kenmson Newell 76 Temple St., Next Cong. Church WATERVILLE Tel. 316-1 MAINE January 5 E. C. I. C. Club formed at Foss Hall. QThe members didn't go to churchj. Wliat is it? january 6 Phi Delt House divided-two co-ord parties. january 7 First cut in Ethics. January S Rob leads chapel and Cas usualj the choir sings one of those picked anthems. Fine! Con paperj. January 9 Lyons' birthday. He says he eat his till of cake at Foss Hall. We noticed Margaret didn't get around to recitations. Prex leads girls' chapel. 'Withdraws to inform Pringle that the girls are drawing the boys by lot for a neck-tie social. XXX The Oracle Advertiser 1908 Sidney A. Green Andrew B. Green A. B. GREE Anthrttriir anh Zliiuminnna .- UAL The Celebrated Philadelphia 8a Reading Hard White Ash Coals a Specialty. Hard and Soft Wood, Edgings, Kindlings, Etc. WATER ILLE, MA NE Office and Yard Down Town Office 251 MAIN STREET Telephoneiw COR. MARKET January Red letter dayg seven members of the faculty at chapel. Basketball, Colby 32, Vlfestbroolc 15. l'Butty becomes interested in the social and sends Burton a tie. January The event of the season. Joey gives Swan .Io for his girl's tie. Barn dance inaugurated, the step being taught by Miss King and Mahaney. Grace VVhittier invites four different fellows and none show up. W'erc-:nit they horrid? January Colby II, N. H. S. 40. Whew! Well, it was like this - Prex introduces a few more chapel reforms. January The E. C. I. C. Club meet in the afternoon. Thatls it. January Another chapel reform. Joey leads in the Lord's Prayer and prays so loud that the rest of us don't need to. Lovett begins training to get into condition for his Senior picture for the ORACLE. January Parmenter attends chapel. 'fPrexy introduces another reform to save a minute of time. Loses three minutes trying to get the last word but fails. Dutchy readszepigrams in Senior German and says, 'KOI1-, here is one for you, Miss C. There are three C's in the class. January Dr. Black tells his Econo-mics class that some professors could do as well or better in other lines of business. Someone laughs. Do you see any joke about that? January 'fPrex ill. Ethics class sorry? Mebbe so. Simp's Geology briefs due. Lovett breaks training and is reprimanded by his photographer. Rob leads chapel. More of that ine music. and conservative banking., 1908 The Oracle Advertiser Xxxi' Uhr 'irnnir FFERS to depositors every facility consistent with safe atinntil Bank 091' Waterville Makes discounts dailyf Sells New York and Boston Exchange at reasonable rates. Furnishes Foreign Letters of Credit and Bills of Exchange at short notice. .L Capital 3100,000.00 Surplus and Profits 40,000.00 DIRECTORS Joseph Eaton Geo. K. Boutelle Geo' K' Boutelle- President Clarence A. Leighton Clarence A. Leighton, Vice-Pres. William T. Haines W. J. Lanigan Hascau S' Hall- Cashier C. J. ciukey Julian D. Taylor l January Rob leads prayers again to-day. Music better. ORACLE meeting. Editor-in-chief makes a touching appeal for material. Colby defeats N. H. State in the Gym, 28 to 13. That's different. January Prexy still Hcoldf' Ethics class more reconciled. Social for benefit of basketball team in Gymnasium. Foss Hall there to a woman. The 'tbarn dance still popular. January Ed and Grace Caccompanied by the Deanj attend the Epsicopal Church and have the treat of listening to a line address on Matrimony CSO Ed. saidl. January Rob prays. Choir strikes for less advice. They get more. January Prex on deck again. Shorty returns to his post in choir. The women hold their First 'iGlee Club rehearsal. January Dr. Crosswell tells the girls' at her table that Rohn is a second-rater, that he couldn't get a position anywhere else teven at Batesj except as an assistant. VVouldn't you be sorry you said it, Doctor, if Rob were to be our next President? lf-lere's hoping. January Upsilon Beta initiates. One of the neophytes presents chapel attendants with tractates of a promiscuous nature. As to the contents of the same consult Prex,l' Rob and Parmenter. January Rev. VVood1nan Bradbury, '87, of Cambridge, gives us A Message for Lifef' Shaw makes so much noise with his note-book Dr. Black canlt hear Miss C. recite. Put up job? ' xxxii The Oracle Advertiser 1908 resh Flowers and ' ine Floral Designs Mitchell 8C CO' or Fair Prices 144 Main Street WATERVILLE, MAINE Can always be secured from Telephone, 67-4 Seniors intending to teach can secure the best positions by en rolling with The Teachers' Co-oper ative Association of New England 8 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. EDWARD F. FICKETTIJ Proprietor January 25 Colby 20, U. of M. 27, at Orono. Can we turn the tables next Saturday? Wait and see. Dr. Parmenter lectures to the Dexter Club on New Chem- istry in Every Day Life. January 26 Clothespin Choate dines with Joy at Foss Hall. January 23 D. K. E. Reception and Dance at Chapter House. Dr. and Mrs. Black chap- erons. January 28 Wliat you think, doesn't amount to anything, Mr. Chapman, says Rob Cand his girl was visiting, tool January 2Q Annual meeting of the Board of Trustees in Portland. January 30 Upsilon Beta initiation and feed at the Zete House. January 31 'tRob,', For heaven's sake, don't cut any leaves in my class. That's adding insult to injury. J 1908 The Oracle Advertiser Xxxiii University of Maine College of Law For information address A W. E. WALZ, Dean Bangor, Maine February I Colby wins from U. of M. 22 to 13. As expected the tables turned. 27th annual reunion of alumni in Boston. Flood arrives from Wiiislow after having waded through a week of High School during his brother's illness. Maine Intercollegiate Athletic Board meets in Boston. February 2 We stay home and read the papers. Billie Ramsden takes his last stroll with Miss W-. February 3 Rob is Udoingi' Boston to-day. No English. February 4 Fourth nent in Ethics. Prex gets notice from the registrar of three unex- cused absences. Dr. Taylor treats 'The Financial Forecast in an able manner before the Colby Club. Smoker waits for the Doctor's speech for the Kcmzebec foumal, but comes away without it. He shaved and put on a clean collar, too,- the third time this year? February 5 Economics class listen to a prepared speech on the proper care of bor- rowed booksf' Mostly hot air. The habit of being late does you more harm than anything you might learn in an English class. February 7 Meeting of the ORACLE Board-four present. Editor is encouraged CPD. xxxiv The Oracle Advertiser 1908 Colay Srzzafefzrs and f6ez'1',E7'ze7fcz's Will be interested in the Nnhhg Srummm' unh Haratinn Snitz Which we are now showing Wash Skirts and Waists of Excellent Materials, Latest Style and Little Prices Summer Underwear and Hosiery of Unusual Merit Dainty New Neckwear, Corsets, Gloves, Handkerchiefs The Wardwel!-Emery 0. WA TER VILLE Quality and Quantity are What Counts BROWN 8L STURTEVANT'S OLD RELIABLE MARKETU 129 Main Street February 8 Prex prays about the Hsecret sin again. lts nearing exam. time. Colby 21, Bates 7, at Lewiston. Hatch sees his lirst basketball game. He likes it and buys the boys booze'l after the game. Co-ord social at the Hgymf' The 'Kbarn dance still much in evidence and in favor. February 9 Professor Hatch preaches in Lewiston. Over his dissipation linely. February IO President and Mrs, Wliite tender their annual reception to the students and friends of the college. Japanese affair. ' February II The Christian Associations hold a union meeting. Rev. Mr. Cayer speaks on 'tLove,', An appropriate time and place, certainly. February I2 Senior Exhibition, appointments announced. February I3 President White's resignation announced. Rather a surprise. February I4 Dr. Harrington Putnam, '70, spoke on 'AEarly AthleticS.'l Colby 24, M. C. I., 8. February I5 Burton takes his weekly trip to Hartland, 1908 The Oracle Advertiser XXXV C. K. Mafibews 339 Co. Ellirr Jlnnuranrr 74 Main Street WATERVILLE, ME., George E. Vose, Pharm.D. E. W. Luques, Ph.C. Vase 3:39 Luques Eruggiaiz ann Glliemiata 55 Main St. WATERVILLE, ME. H. A. Cummings 8: Co. PRINTERS 156 Main Street WATERVILLE F. A. Harriman Jeweler and Optician Watclzes and Diamonds 52 Main Street Watervihe, Maine M. T. COLBY Manufacfturer and dealer in Bread, Cake and Pastry of all kinds 64-68 Temple St. WATERVILLE, ME. Lucy W. Townsend DIILLINERY 93 Main St. WATERVILLE, ME. H. A. MCCALLUM Iii!-lllil-I-I-ll Meats and Fish a Specialty A I 36 Main St. Tel- 115-11 VVATERVILLE, ME. M. S. Irish 8: Co. Fine Millinery and Art Embroidery Materials Stamping for Embroidery Done to Order 90 Main St. VVATERVILLE, ME. Xxxvi The Oracle Advertiser 1908 Horam PZlTZ'7Zf07Z Company General Gontradtors and Manufacturers of Brick Yards at Waterville, Skowhegan, Augusta and Mechanic Falls HE A D O F F I C E WATERVILLE, MAINE Telephone, 75 H. A. SMITH 81 GO. The Up-to-Date Shoe Store When'Walkovers GO ON trouble GOES OFF. 'We have them for Men and 'Women 92 Main Street WATERVILLE, MAINE February I6 I-Iigginbothain supplied for Read at Shawmut. Freshnian Tibbetts takes his girl to Bishop COCl1Tl2l11'S lecture for men only. They didn't stay long. February I7 Rob!' doesn't care whether the girls have their lessons or not, but it makes him mad when the boys donlt get theirs. He believes in higher educa- tion for men. Another interesting bout in Economics. Dr. Black vs. Miss Weelcs. Miss VVeeks Wins-but wait till exams! 908 The Oracle Advertiser Xxxvii ALDEN BROS. illllatrlrrn, 'ElEI11IIJ11fl5, Zlriurlrg, Silurrtnarr L. D. GOWELL BOOTS 89' SHOES Neatly and Promptly R E P A I R E D Fine Watch Repairing and Engraving 98 Main Sf-v WATERVU-LE 185 Main street WATERVILLE Coburn Classical Institute WA TER VILLE, IVAIIVE Two Courses of study are offered-Classical and Scientific. These are designed to afford a. com- plete and maximum preparation for any college or scientific school. They are peculiarly adapted to those who do not contemplate entering a higher institution of learning, but desire a good general training as a preparation for life. The Science Laboratory has recently been enlarged atrruillv I gpmuriirzr iixrhangv MARY A. KENRICK. Mgr. All kinds of Typewriters to sell and to rent All kinds office supplies and equipped with modern 3.ppRl'2.tLlS. Tel. 312.1 George S. Stevenson, A.M. , , Principal 120 Main St. WATERVILLE February Invitations received for the 'tGreek dance. Curiosity aroused. February The dance comes off. Curiosity fully satisfied. February Dr. VVhittemore comes up to look over the prospects and conducts the chapel exercises. The music furnished from without. Alpha Tau Omega Chapter House formally opened. February Phi Delta Theta reception at Chapter House. February A, T. O. Province Conclave held in Bangor. Meeting of Track Managers of Maine Colleges held at Orono. Class basketball games. Seniors 22, Juniors 133 Sophoinores 14, Fresh- Libby goes up to Higgins and Bill gets back from Bangor. men II. February February Rob still conhned with the grip. February February February February The class in Art begins the n-ext chapter. By way of review Cassie sums up for forty-hve minutes, what was taken up during the last hour. Instructor Fogg and Mathews give a resume at chapel of the prospects for an Athletic Exhibition. Dr. Black looks up the railroad rates preparatory to taking a short trip. Mean? No, just economical. He gives his Economics class a cut and leaves the city. Students pray for a railroad wreck. Xxxviii The Oracle Advertiser 1908 North End Market 11 Market Street F. H. AUSTIN Tlnnanrial Artist 166 MAIN ST. WATERVILLE -i T Qtoceries, Dees MILEAGES and Co ffees Bought, Sold and To Let Tel. 308-3 ED WARD MCLA UGHLIN Tel. Connection February 29 The President announces that Biblical Literature will take the place of . Philosophy HI. in the spring term. Bates gets trimmed again. This time 31 to 9. Colby does it. The Dexter club presents Penelope's Affinity. A social follows at which Conversation takes the place of the hitherto popular barn dance. March I Everybody goes to church to fat up the average. March 2 President and Mrs. VVhite keep open house. The Freshmen go on a straw ride to Fairfield. Harold Frances Dow shows his brains by cutting up a harness. He became a Sophomore, you know, at the beginning of the winter term. March 3 Toby'1 Lyons and Charles Swan appear at gym. March 4 Board of Trustees meets in Portland to act upon President VVhite's resig- nation. The committee on dancing has decided to take no action at present. March 5 Ed Merrill hears of a new hair tonic and immediately goes down and invests. March 6 The Glee Club appears at Skowhegan. March 7 13th Annual Reunion of the New York Colby Alumni Association in New York City. We send up Prexy and Iudge Cornish to speak. March 8 Not much doing. Billie Ramsden calls at Foss Hall afternoon and evening. March 9 Glee Club concert in City Hall. March IO Phi Chi makes an early morning call and meets those who are not at home on its hrst round at the gym later in the day. 1908 The Oracle Advertiser .XxXiX E. L. SIMPS Successor to E. M2 A B B O T T Wholesale 81 Retail Confectioner Fruit, Nuts, Ice-Cream and Ae rate cl Waters. Chocolate work a sp e c i alty. Prompt attention given to Catering Tel. 308-12 122 Main St. WATERVILLE, ME. Three Reasons by Colby Students Trade at M I L L E R 'S First-Because the H. 81 W. CIGAR has the reputa- tion of being the best Ten Cent Cigar in the City Second-Because they can find the Largest Assortment of Pipes and Smokers' Articles in the City Third-Because we carry the Largest Assortment of Domestic and Foreign Cigarettes East of Boston You Know the place, 164 Maz'n Sf. C. F. MILLER, Prop. J. A. GATCLIEIJL INSTRUCTOR OF DANCING PRIY'ATlE LESSONS A SPECLKLTX' Room 216 WVATERVILLE SAVINGS BANK BUILDING LCIQXINE March II Chapel attendance small. Exams. begin and so does Prexy's prayer about the secret sin. March I2 Plug, Plug: Plug. And exams. A still smaller number at chapel. Prex forgets to pray about the secret sin! March I3 Rev. I. Chester Hyde of Dexter lectures in the chapel on The Congo People and Their Trialsf, March I4 The stragglers in gym work make up for lost time. March I5 Joey doesn't attend church-the second time in three years. March I6 The prayer about the secret sin not heard to-dayf Prex away. March I7 The iinal wind-up. The Glee Club appears in Brooks. Garrick the star of the evening. It's all over but the cheering-and waiting for notices from the. registra-r. The Oracle Advertiser 0 G. L. LEARNED 84 CO Iumhvra Steam and Hot Water Fitters Dealers in all kinds of Plumbing and Steam Fitters' Supplies. Agents for Eledtric Heat Regulators. Q21 QQ QQ QQ Q13 72 Main Street WA TER VILLE MAINE Colby Stationery Colby Banners ' Colby Post Cards Colby Text Books Colby Students' General Supplies F rederzbk E. Moore 154 Maz'n Street WA TER VILLE, ME. 1908 The Oracle Advertiser xli CUPLEY, SQUARE, HUTEL A high class modern house, most centrally located. Only one block from Huntington Avenue Sta- tion of Boston and Albany Railroad, and from Back Bay Station of N. Y., New Haven and H. R. R. Electric cars pass the door for North Station of Boston and Maine Railroad and connect with L and surface lines running throughout New England. Moderate prices, superior cuisine, attentive service, attractive rooms, each connected with long distance telephone. Courteous attention assured to ladies traveling alone. 360 rooms, zoo private baths. AMOS H. WHIPPLE, Proprietor rgiliillil-0101011 i WE PRINT i i PRINT i E and PRINT Q i and That's All ! D RS. o We DO ! ! PRINT ! Gooomcl-I 8t KERSHNER I aililll-llilli-lil! TEL' 3 53 MAIN STREET We Delight in Rush Yobs OFFICE HOURS M. S. Goomucr-1 W. S. KERSHNER 2-4 P.M. 8-9 A.M. 7-8,30 P.M. 2-4 P.M 7-8 P.M. City job Print 173 Main Street WATERVILLE FRANK BLANCHARD Pianos, Organs, Sewing Machines,' Typewriters, Small Musical Instruments and Sheet Music 250 Main St. WATERVILLE, MAINE Xlii The Oracle Advertiser 1908 Waterville Steam Dye House and Compressed Air Vacuum Cleaning Co. Ladies' and Gents' C lo t hi n g Cleansed, Dyed and Repaired Feather Beds Renovated, Dry Cleansing a S p e cia l t y Carpets Cleansed in a Thorough Manner Corner Common 81 Front Sts. WA TER VILLE ME. THE GERALD Uhr Eliinrat il5uuar in illllainr Ten minutes from Waterville by Electric Cars connecting with all Trains East and West Private Baths in every room Rooms Single or en Suite Rates: 52.00 per day and up I W. F. BRADBURY, Prop. Are we supplying you with Groceries Meats or Provisions If not, please give us a call. Our prices are always as low as the lowest 38' ,U M Orzier Slczfefor f A. Whz'fc0wzb Public Carriage Ticonic Mineral Spring Water Whitcomb Sz Cannon 81 MAIN STREET The finest appointed First-Class Workmen Shop in VVate1'ville Electric Massage a Specialty POMERLEAU'S Hair Dressing Parlors VILBON POMERLEA U, Prnprietnr 85 .Main St., Wate1'QJille, Me. CHARLES F. MANNING Tel- 333-3 Louis BRETON .JAMES w. LAssARD FRANK WHITTEN T07ZSOfZ'lZZ Artist: Maine Shoe Shining Parlor Connected 1908 The Oracle A dvertiser Xliii Day Sf Smiley Co. Qlnnirailnra ann Euilhera Job work and general repairing by competent help. Dealers in Lumber and Aroostook Shingles. Colonial Paint xoofh pure. RUBBEROID ROOFING Shop 37 Front St., Opp. City Hall WA TER VILLE MAINE GEO. A. KENNISON Wholesale Es' Retail G r o c e 1' Dealer in All Kinds of Fanc and Retail Groceries, Canned goods, Flour, Grain, Garden and Field Seeds. House and Garden Plants in May and june. Orders taken for Wood and Coal. Club order: promptly jG'llezi. TELEPHONE 219-1 1 18 Main Street WATERVILLE, ME. PRICES Remzammf 3 COMMON STREET First-class Service at Lowest Prices Wi PRICE, Pfoprzefor F. I. Arnold O. G. Springfield F. J. Arnold CS' Co. HARDWARE Nails, Iron and Steel, Carriage Woodwork, Stoves and Furnaces, Glass, Paints and Oils, Milk Supplies, Black Powder and High Explosives. Doors, Sash and Glazed Windows ,E ,M M JK ,M ,M ,E Tinsmiths, Steam 89' Water Fitters WATERVILLE MAINE E. L. mith Tina Shoe cmb Rubber Hepairing 61 TEMPLE ST.