Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-25
History of the Women.

1.-The History of the Women of 190S''
was given by the historian. Miss Caro-
line Dole Noyes in a graceful address.
IN the fall of 1904 half hundred
sweet girl graduates arrived in Wa
tcrville." The historian then told how
they We're housed around in the differ
ent houses under the control of the
college. as Foss hall was not then
reared. Ann Roberts was chosen
president Of the class and she had
proved a worthy leader Miss NCyes
described the peanut drunk, the
Freshman reception and various other
scenes of the class. She had her grind
for some of the professors, one of
whom disposed the class to quote
Scripture as follows: He rOareth like
a strong bull of Bashan."
In the Sophomore year the number
had been reduced from 80 to 81. Under
he lead of Ann Roberts the class
voted unanimously to do away with
haZing, and the historian described
the pleasant Halloween party without
the usual Accomplishments of haZing.
In the spring term the faculty have
2 mania tor piling up lessons, but this
class could master them ana have time
for many other activities.
The Junior year opened in q blaze
of glory. the Junior team won the
class basketball games and other tro-
Plies. With a brief review Of the year
and q forward look into the future the
fair historian closed amid applause.
n
that on account of the sad death of
the Senior. Oscar b. Peterson, who
was drowned on Friday, the Prophecy
which had been prepared by Charles
n. Flood, and the awarding of prizes
which had been assigned to George A.
Could, would be omitted.
The band here played 1.-THE Spring
Chicken" and then led the class as
they sang the Presentation ode.
Presentation Ode.
At this point the presentation ode was
sung to the tune Of Bonnie Jean"
Oh Gray and Blue. Alma Mater true,
Our beloved and ouf honored Queen
We love the trees and the fragrant breeze
or Try campus so fair and green:
We love thy halls with their gray old
walls.
And thy willows so ;,narled and old
But tiny spirit plest, more than all the
DO we love with love untold.
Nineteen-eight is fondly bringing
With n love that's deep and true,
This her offering to YOU.
Alma Mater,-Gray and Blue.
Blue and Gray. Ike ivy clinping,
Gently clasps each loval heart -
Ah.-well keep thy praises ringing
Till forever WAYS shall part.
sign to thee may this token he
That We're loyal unto the last.
on land ard sea. We'll remembers thee.
And We'll sigh for the days long past.
Where. cor We roam. this shall be our
And wei look to thee year bv year.
Though fate may part. Wen be true in
neait
To old Colby, our college dear.
Howard \. Tribou then made the
speech in presenting the class gift of
4 check Of 500 toward a clock for the
tower Of Memorial hall.
The class gift was then presented the
presentation speech being made by How
ard a. TrIbou Of Rockport. Mr. Tribou
bcgPn by saying that the worthy custom
of n Gift Icing presented to the college
was only right, and 1t was in this spirit
that tie class OF 1903 came to the occa-
sion.
we feel as class that no better gift
can he made than a clock for the chapel
tower. and we propose to start a fund
which may be increased by succeeding
Classes until a clock is certainty" The
speaker then made a humorous reference
to the four clockfaces painted on the
chapel tower as a student prank three
years ago. We want to present a clock
that represents the true spirit Of Colby.
n clock of ceaseless activity. regular in
its hanits and keeping good hours: and
one that will insure a good Tina to each
student on the campus" A che, k OF SO;
for tie purpose named was then pre-
scented.