Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-16
University of Maine Notes.

ORoNo, MAINE, Feb. 8.
A new department has recently been
added to the college Of agriculture in
the university. This new department
offers course in poultry husbandry to
those who are taking the "Aggie"
courses. The equipment for this branch
of instruction is very complete, and with
the assistance of the present instructor
this cannot fail to become one of the
popular courses. A new course in vet
Urinary science ia also offered for the
first time this semester.
During the past week a very interest
ing lecture on "Forests and Forestry In
Maine" was given before the Forestry
Club BY Roy l.. Marston of Skowhegan.
A large number of forestry students
were present and every one of them felt
that he knew much more about the for
estry question in Maine because of the
hour that he had spent with Mr.. Mars
ton.
Professor Kenneth c. N. Stills of Bow
doin College is at present engaged in
giving a series of eight lectures at the
University. Virgil and His Literary
Influence is the subject of these lee
lures. The students in languages and
arts and sciences are availing themselves
of these opportunities, and at each lee
ture that he has given thus far Professor
Stills has lectured to crowded room OF
very attentive listeners.
Professor George D. Chase of the Uni.
versity of Maine will give series OF
lectures at Bowdoin in return within
short time. This plan of exchanging
professors is being tried by many of the
larger colleges. and 1t is believed 10 be a
very beneficial and helpful method OF
instruction. Professor Chase will have
as his subject "Roman Munismatics."
The last trials for the relay team were
held on Jan. 81. The competition for
places was very fast and exciting, and
nearly all of the student body were pres
emit to see the final trials for the team.
Trainer Stoves Farrell was heard to say
before the last trials that Littleield was
the only man out who was sure OF
place en- the team. The first four men
to qualify were:
r. P. Littlefeld, 10. Ogunquit.
II. j. Cook, 10, Waterville.
| E. T. Walker, IL, Biddeford.
G. K. Torrey, 90, Deer Isle.
F. E. Fortier, 10, of Turner Center, was
tied by Tartre, ~, Of Biddeford, for
fifth place, but, on account of the rule
which says that Ii. case Of tie the old
est class-man shall have the preference,
Fortier was sent as substitute. Il. M.
Hicks, 10, Portland, was sent to contest
| in the mile race. The team, In charge
of manager E. S. Berry, 10, of Maiden,
Mass, left Orouo on Friday noon, Feb.
5, for Boston. The team that ran for
Maine this year is fully second and
half faster than any other team that eveI
ran for Maine at the B. A. A. meet
The result of the relay race Is probably
already known. University of Maine
first, Bates College second, and Uni.
versity of Vermont third.
The president of tho Debating Society
Mr.F. q. Wadsworth, 10, of Sanford
spoke before the sophomore class at
Especial meeting called recently for thai
purpose. His subject was class debating
team in view of sending team to debate
in Lewiston with the sophomores Of
Bates College. Several members OF the
class expressed a desire that team b'
organized, and upon motion II was vot
ed that team should be sent to Lewis
ton this year.
The date for the first assembly ha
been set for Feb. IL, and 1t will be hello
as usual in the gymnasium at Alumni
Hall.
The College OF Technology has jus
issued bulletin which Is entirely de
voted to the various departments in tina
college. 1t contains Q full description
of the courses of the departments II
chemical, civil, electrical and mechani
cal engineering. 1t also contains brie
general description of the University.