Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-09
.BROTHERLY FEELING
From University Of Maine to
Colby Sufferers.
Substantial Amount Sent Over from
Mass Meeting Of Students.
Sign of Good Feeling Among
Our College Boys.

Our College Boys.
Orono. Me-. Dec. S.-(SpeciaD.-Ata
college meeting held, this forenoon. d.
rectly after chapel, President Fellows
stated to the student body the misfor-
tune which Colby College has sustain
ed in the loss of one of the dormito-
ries. which was burned. early last Sat-
u-day morning. calling attention to the
conditions of want that many Of the
students will be reduced. President
Fellows said:
Colby and Maine are brother insti-
tutions struggling for the same end,
that of providing men and women with
higher education. OF course it is nat
ural that rivalries spring up. but they
only tend to increase the good will and
friendiness between the two inStitu-
lions. Now that a misfortune has be-
fallen Colby it is fitting that we show
in some way that we are in full SYM
pathy with her, His closing words
were warmly applauded by the stu
were of the same mind.
A few brief remarks by Professors
Rogers and Stevens were likewise
greeted with generous applause.
On a motion. a subscription was TAX
en- up among the students and men,
bers of the faculty who were then
present. and the amount raised was
about $l25. AS many of the students
al ho xrhn a
ious to help in the matter as far as
they are able. this amount will prob
ably be raised considerably. The sub
scription was entirely voluntary.
It is the sincere desire among the
students that this amount will be re-
ceived with the same good will with
which it is extended and President Fell
lows. in letter to President White. to-
day. in which he enclosed check for
the amount subscribed. stated that he
hoped the money would he received
with the same "fraternal spirit" with
which it was offered.
Invitations are out for an informal
dance to be given by the Beta Eta
Chapter of BETA Theta Pi. on Wednes-
day evening. December 18th. 1902. The
committee consists of Faul d. Simpson,
Henry X. Croker and Ralph T. Hop
kins.
At meeting Of the executive COM
mittee of the Athletic Association of
the University of Maine. this evening.
Clifford G. Chase of Barring. was elect
ed manager Of the football team for
1903. Mr.. Chase has served during
the past year in the capacity of assist
ant manager and is a thoroughly con-
scientious worker and is in every re-
spect a competent man for this po-
sition. Mr.. Chase is member of the
junior class and also member of
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
At Il meeting of the Senior class,
this noon. for the purpose of electing
debating teams for the coming inter-
class series of debates. Ralph nj. Con-
ner was elected President, Thomas f.
Leary. list Camp Captain and George
l.. Freeman End Camp Captain.
At a meeting of the faculty of the
University of Maine. this afternoon. a
petition from the students for the
Christmas vacation to begin Friday
afternoon at 4.30. and begin, Monday
afternoon. Jan. g. at 100 o'clock, in
stead of beginning Thursday after
noon. Dec. Is. and begin Thursday,
Jan. LIST. This decision is greeted with
much joy by the students as the va
cation will now continue nearly two
days longer.
The sophomore prize defamation
contest which was postponed. last FRI
day night on account of the severe
storm, will occur Wednesday evening.
Dec. 10. At the conclusion Of the speak
ing a social hop will be enjoyed in the
gymnasium.
The following letter was received by
Pres. Fellows. today, and read after
chapel:
Pres. q. V. Fellows:
The Colonial Danes of Maine. in
memory Of their founder and first
president, Mrs. Nicely. wife of the late
Rt Rev. Henry Adams Nicely. bishop
Of Maine. offer prize of 1875. to be
known as the Mary Floyd Nicely me-
mortal prize. to the women students OF
American history in the Junior and
senior classes Of the State that are
open TO women.
1t will be awarded for the best essay
on some topic connected with the early
history Of Maine. the essay TO contain
not less than 1000. nor mUre than 5000
words. and to be handed in to the re-
spective professors Of history by the
first Of May. 1868.
The memorial prize committee con-
sists of Mrs Win. Addison Houghton,
Mrs. Frederick H. tieffish Mrs. Will
liam II. Fem. Mrs. Weston Lewis, Mrs. |
Charles D. Merrill.
(Sianed).
Mrs. w, A. HptGHToN.
Brunswick, Me-. Dec. 4, 81.