Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-06
OUR COLLEGES.
U. Of N. Makes Physical
Training Compulsory.
Bates Fall Term 10 Close Friday
.--CaIenddr For 1907.
Names Sophomore Prize Debate
to Occur on Friday.

4 OronO, Me-, Dec. 5.-Action has been
| will. in the future make physical train
ing in college compulsory and it will
college course. Heretofore physical
| training, while INDUCED in by the stu
dents to a great extent has never been
| compulsory; but it is the general opin-
| ion Of everyone that this new step is a
| wise one and that none but the best re-
suits can follow from it. The following
| is tin new recommendation as 1t was
drawn Up and presented before the fac
u!ty artd finally passed:
That physical work in the gymnasi-
UNI be required of Juniors and SOphO-
mores. two hours per week, from 4.30
to $50, and work to fit III with the uni
v@rsty time schedule, this work to be
elective with Freshman and Seniors,
ana that credit be given FOR said work
on a basis of four hours Of physical
work to one hour recitation. Solhn-
mnras or Juniors registering on athlct-
ic teams are to be excused from this
prescribed physical work during the
time that they are engaged in the rrg-
ular athletic training.
ShGuld Freshmen or Seniors elect this
physical work. credit shall t:c given tn"
same as that given the SophomorcS and
Juniors; but 10 credit shall be given for
those registered on athletic teams UNI
less the physical work is elected for the
whole term.
This new rul, viii not go into effect I'M
til the first of February at the begin
ming Of the spring term; but commenc-
ms; last Tuesday, Or. RoynolS. the phys
iCal director, commenced work with Il
gymnasium class in all around gymna- |
stun work. The coUrS" now is elective |
by all students ana large number as |
s. ,u!lcd in the gymnasium Tuesday after !
noon to take advantage of The orportuni |
ty offered. a course il athletic training |
j., what Is most needed to take III connrc-
ton WITH the mental trimming. ANA every |
student should grasp this chance, regard
les, of the fact that it will not be com
pul<ory Ills tenn.
The students are beginning to get set
tied down to work again after The short
recess. The vacation clos
ed last Monday noon, although the ma
iority Of the students did not return for
college work until Tuesday morning.
The Sophomore calendars are nearly |
and are expected to appear on
the campus the last OF this wcel, or the
first Of next. Tho design is something
new. being entirely different from any
ever gotten out at Maine ana it is to be
hoped that they will meet the eXpecta-
tiGns Of all The committee has an
nounced the price Of the calendar as 20
,ents.
The annual Sophomore prize epcakin~
contest will be held in the chapel Friday
evening", Dec. !. The speakers each year
consist Of those selected by the instructor
n public speaking as the ones who have
attained the greatest proficiency in that
department. during their Freshman year.
The program. although short, should be
,Xceilf mt. as this wears Sophomore class
$ exceedingly fortunate both in the
'hoice of speakers and the choice Of Sc
ecticns. The contestants are hoing
cached by W. p. DaEsctt. the new in
'tructor in public speaking at the uni
'ersity, and they will doubtless show the
esults of his work Music for the occa-
non VIII be furnished by the full univer-
'ity orchestra. Everyone is invited to
tten1. both students ana friends. and a
arge audience is expected. Immediately
fter the program dancing will be enjoyed
n the gymnasium for the remainder Of
he evening. Tho program:
Music.
For the Love Of Man" Jack London
PhilbHr Leroy Cragin. Woodfords
The Lie" Annie HarniltoN Donnell
Florence POllevs Chase. Barring.
ltniE 10 Mr.. Corr. Henry Grattan
edmund Bernard Heating, Salem. Mass.
Music.
The Mount Of Laws" Hall Cainc |
James Grndle Scales. Guilford.
lis Y ORD ot Honor. Anonymous
George Frank Barron. Norway
III" Lost Word. Henry Van Dyke |
Helen Farw"ll Steward Skouhcgan.
Music.