Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-10
Commencement at
u. of Maine Begins.

Orono, Me, June 9.-(SpeciaD The
Commencement exercises at the Uni
vessty of Maine began with the Bac-
calaureate address by Hon. Charles l.,
Donahue of Portland, who spoke. Sun
day evening, in the chapel. on the sub
ject, Religion and Education"
Monday was Class day at the univer-
slty. In the morning. the Seniors
played the faculty at baseball. After
close and exciting contest of five in i
ninss the Seniors were awarded the
decision by the score Of II to {. The
faculty team had several ex-college
stars in their lineup but owing to lack
of practice they seemed to be little
rusty on the fine points of the game.
Prof. Audbry, who caught for the fac
ulty. played an excellent game. Tom
Shepherd did the twirling and with
the exception of the fourth inning,
when the Seniors punched hits, he
pitched good ball.
In the afternoon, the Class day exer-
cises were held in the chapel 1t is
customary TO hold these exercises on
the lawn in front of Alumni hall, but
oNSit5 ~ itIt lI9tlutll SlibNtTS THIS
was impossible. Music was furnished
by an orchestra. Raymond b. Floyd,
the class chaplain. offered prayer The
class role was called by the class sec
rotary, Miss Antoinette T. Webb of
Bangor. The first speaker on the pro-
gram was John w. Hart Of Holden.
After few words of greeting to the
guests Mr. Hart gave the class history.
i
not only recalled the more important
facts of the class life in the four years
but 3lso brought to mind many of the
pranks.
The class prophecy was delivered by
Howard Clifton Chandler Of Portland.
If all the wonderful things come true
which he has predicted for the mem
bers of his class it Will surely be Il
credit to the university.
Guy V. Dyer of Ca1afs was the class
presenter His choice of gifts for the
popular members of the class was a
happy one and caused much amuse-
ment as he brought out the particn-
lar hobbies or weaknesses of his class
mates. The last speaker was Forest
b. Ames of Bangor. the class orator.
At the conclusion of the speaking the
class marched to the front of Alumni
hall, where the class Ivy was planted
c. w. Wescott of Patten acted as
curator. One of the pretty features OF
the exercises was the smoking of the
pipe of peace. The 110 members OF
the class seated themselvs in cir
Gle on the grass and as the big PIPE
went around each took pun anf
swore to keep the friendships formed
IN college days.
In the evening, President Alley helc
a reception in the library to the Sen
iors and guests of the university. 4
large number took this opportunity
to make the acquaintance of the presi
Gent. In the receiving line were DR.
and Mrs. Alley, Gov and Mrs. William
T. Haines, Dean and Mrs. j. n. Hart
Dean and Mrs. j. S. Stevens, Dean ant
Mrs Waltz and DIR. and Mrs. Charles
d. Woods. The library WAS hand
somely decorated with palms and GU
flowers. Music was furnished by Pull
lens Orchestra.
The university campus is at it
best at this time of year In add
ton to the natural beauties of tn,
campus. however, strings of coloret
lights along the principle walks ant
one the front of the buildings have
greatly added to the effectiveness, il
the evening.