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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23
92D COLBY COMMENCEMENT
EXERCISES BEGIN, ON MONDAY.
Baccalaureate Sermon Delivered by Rev.
Joel Byron Slocum, of the Class oflS93
Junior Exhibition Held, Saturday
acknowledgement for Week.

Baeealaureate Sunday, announcing
the beginning OF the 92nd Colby Com
meneement exercises, was beautifully
and impressiyeIy, as of old observed
Eat the First Baptist church, Sunday
morning. According to tradition, the
members of the graduating class, -
in all, assembled at the steps of old
Memorial hall in the early morning
and from there, two by two. capped
and gowned led by Robert H. Bowen
ID, the commencement marshal of III"
college. Rev. joel Byron Sioeam, SO,
and George l.. Beach, the marshal of
the Senior class, they marched down
College avenue. down Elm street to
the First Baptist church. where the
services were held. AS they marche /
quietly along, 1t was a beautiful sight
To see. Vt the church had assembled
of graduates, friends of the Seniors;
and friends of the college, filing the
seats and galleries. to Overlooking. With
the customary exercises, a beauttfttt
anthem BY the choir. the congregation
standing. in unison. rcpea ted the first
psalm, Scripture was read by Rev.
Edwin Cary Whitternore, -, pastor of
the First Baptist church. Prayer was
offered by Rev Cyrus Elynt Stiinson,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

, turned from kent's Hill, where they
attended the graduation exercises.
Mrs. Effie Thomas Mrs Rose Holt,
Mrs. Mary Gilman and Mrs. Abbie
Ladd have returned from. Portland,
where they attended the Department
of Maine w. r. O. convention.
Miss Lena Weymouth of Guilford is
visiting her aunt. Mrs. Abbie Laid,
Winchester street.
Miss Lois Spencer has left for
Springfield, Mass, where she will pass
the summer with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. r. Spencer
The regular services were held on
Sunday, at the M. f.. church. preach
ing by the pastor, Rev c, O. Perry.
at 1916 A. M, subject of the sermon:
/. Faith" Sunday school at II. Regu-
lar meeting. at z Sunday evening Up
worth League meeting, at 7.3o, Tues
day evening.
The members of Sloan Lodge. b.
and A. NJ. and members of the Merry
meeting Chapter. o. E. S.. were guests
at the morning service at the Baptist
church. The sermon was by the pas
tor. Rev. J. l.. Clarke. Subject for
the evening service was Consequences
of Sin
A large number attended the organ
recital given, Friday evening. at the
Methodist church. Following was the
program: ta) March de Fete. OBJ Can
thence. fe) Largo, by Mr. Ernest Leslie
Mehaffy of Boston; Pomp and Cireum-
stance, Military March, Don Morri-
gop. pfrfhday1 AJrc Marian Dru I. q
Flanders, At Twilight, Humoreske. Mr.
Ernest Leslie Mehafy; ca Celtic
Poem. Traumerie Don Morrison; (a)
Loves Way, A Dream. Mrs. Marion
Drake Flanders; (a) Gavotte from
"Mignon," OBJ The Lost Chord, Mr.
Leslie Mehaffy; Reading from French
Verse. Don Morrison; Just A'Weary-
in For YOU" Mrs. Marion Drake Flan-
ders: The Lost Chord. arranged by
Don Morrison: Pilgrims Chorus from
Tannhauser, Mr.. Leslie Alehaffy The
evenings program was very much en-
jeyed by all present.
Mrs. Ida Wrestling of New York was
in town, Friday. visiting Mrs. A. +.
Greenleaf
Miss jeanette NJ Bates will leave,
Friday morning, for Lynn. where she
will pass the summer with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. I'll. Tetman have re-
turned from a weeks stay at their cot
tage at Peaks Island
Myron j. Files of Dartmouth Cot-
lege has returned to pass the summer
vacation with his mother. Mrs. Flora
a Files.
Mrs. l.. y. Carver and daughter,
Alice Carver, who is teacher in COM
mercial department of the Lawrence
High school. left, Friday morning, for
their homes in Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

| 90, former pastor of the Waterville
congregational church
The Baccaiaurcate sermon was de-
lyered by Rev. Joel Byron Slocun.
OF the class of 1893, pastor of the First
BAPTIST church of Norwich, CT Vision
and Task was his theme. and for a
text he chose the 10th verse of the
18th chapter Of Acts. And when he
had seen the vision. straiehtway we
sought to go fourth into Macedonia"
In the prayer. at the conclusion of
the address. Mr.. Sloeum made mon
ton of the several members of the
graduating class. who were unable to
be present on account of the sicknssS,
which has so affected the college dur
ing the past few weeks. While the
Seniors marched out, the congregation
remained seated
Sunday afternoon, in honor of the
many returning alumnae of the col
leGc. very pleasing musical recit9!
WAS informally given, from to ) y.
NJ. at Foss hall.
Rev. Edward Carleton Hefrick. 'n%.
pastor of the Baptist church of
Charleston, lass, delivered the adj
dress before the Christian Associations
of the college. at the First Baptist
church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

ROBERT II. BOWEN-Some men arc
born great others have sfedtile
thrust upon them, and few achieNe
greatness. These noble few are ae-
counted great, not because greatness
was born into the very hbre OF theil
bodies. nor yet because some whim OF
fortune crowded them into great
emergency; but rather because thes
have as it were. formed greatness ou'
of that meagre lot which is the snare
of common men OF the few who nave
thus achieved greatness. none mas pet
ter ciaim to the lasting honor OF ms
fellow men than Elijah Parish LoNeJoS,
"a patriot, a philanthropist anu
martvr. In the trying days when pre-
ceded the Great Rebellion. he sllmpseu
the light of a new era, and unfnoNea,
he onyosed the torrent of destruction
until with the giving out of his scanly
powers. fac food closed over HIM anu
his work was finished. Elijah PARISH
Loyeioy was born in Albion, Maine In
November, 1902 The effect which the
death of I.oveJoy produced through the
length and breadth of the land was
immeasurable The knowledge that
sooner or later the slavery question
must be decisively settled had peer
vaguely present in the minds OF the
American people during the twenties
and thirties, but by the pubic httie at
tention had been given the problem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23
Mrs. Martha l.. Folger.

News has been received of the death
of Mrs. Martha L. Folger in Seaettie,
Wash, Saturday, June Fl. She was the
wife of the late Benjamin f. Folgef,
who died in 1905. she was born in Au-
gusta. passed her girlhoood there, and
later lived many years in Oakland. but
two years ago she went to Seattle To
live with her daughter and grandson
In her new home she was contented
and happy. enjoyed good health and
made new acquaintances.
On April IS, she celebrated her $50
birthday, which was a most pleasant
occa sion, made SO by the kindly at
tentions and loving remembrances OF
relatives and friends.
The end was sudden, an attack Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

The Junior Exhibition speaking CON
test, the first of the Commencement
week exercises. was held ut the First
Baptist church, Saturday evening. The
articles We're original productions OF
The students and were chosen for the
literary excelleney. All of them were
OF exceptionally keeE interest, pleasing
the large audience assembled immense
iy. During the evening music WAS de-
lightfullv rendered by the Commence
ment orehestra. The prizes for the con-
test Sia and $40 are the same for both
divisions of The college anu will be an
n1uneed With the other honors at the
Commencement exercises at the Bap-
list church. Wednesday morning. Fol-
lowing is the evenings program: Music,
PRAYER. music. The New Maine. Har-
Vev A. Knight, The Perfect Roman
tieist.. Adelaide Klein: Elijah Parish
Lovejoy, Tribute" Robert II. Bowen:
Maurice siaeterllnck Philosopher and
Poet" Alice NJ. Beckett; National CO.
operations in Education Harold {.
Morse: THE Church and Social Ser
vice" Odella X. Farnum; Play. \
Phase of Constructive Citizenship.
George w Perry; our Nations Nobilt-
~. Laura Danforth.
Very brief excerpts from the articles
follow:
HARVEY \. kNIGHT.-The story
is told that Hannibal Hamlin Was once
riding upon a train with "A number OF
western statesmen. each of whom was
ieasting about the product of hS own
state One would say; My state grows
the finest wheat" Another would tell
Of the beautiful peach orchards OF his
native state. Hamiin was silent. come,
come, Mr. Hamlin,' said one, what
does Maine raise Mem! replied
Hamlin Instantly. We hope this still
continues to be so. The natien mas al
WAYS loved to dwell upon the rugged
character and unffiEching honesty OF
The man from Maine. 1t is SAID THAT ae
the time of the great Alaskan goid rush
a man could obtain credit II ne couid
prove that lie was from Maine, and TINS
traditional honesty has been one OF
our greatest heritages. one OF Whlefi
we are Justly proud and when we
etrive to maintain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23
At the Opera House.

Waterville people are awaiting with
interest the display of the marvellous
talking pictures, which are to be of.
fered. Tuesday evening. by Manager
kelleher at the city Opera hou Sc
Raymond Hitchcock Marie Cahill and
numerous other Broadway stars will
furnish numbers for the program The
pictures will be here for one day only
Tuesday. The photoplays for Monday
arc of high order and include sub
jects to suit a variety of tastes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23
Funeral of Late Mrs. Foster.

The funeral services of the late Mrs
Harriet f.. Foster. who died. Friday
were held. at | p. NJ, Sunday. at the
home of her son, Edmund w. Foster,
Winter street. and We're conducted by
Rev. T.. c. Whittemore. ID, d.. pastor
of the First Baptist church DR.
Whittemore spoke of the good Mrs
Foster had done, and of the many
noble works she had inaugurated in
the city. The floral tributes were
beautiful and numerous and were a
lovely expression of the high esteem
in which she was held by her friends
The remains were taken to China for
interment in the family lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

First communion was conferred on
about 80 children of the Sacred Heart
parish. at A. NJ, Sunday, by Rev
John f. Kealex, pastor of the church
The church was filled with Interested
parents and friends. and the children
the girls attired in white dresses and
wells, the boys in black made pretty
sight. FIR. kealcy gave an address on
the great Importance of the Sacrament,
urging the children te always live up
to the high ideals ineuleated in them
at this time, and asking the parents
to maintain good associations for their
children at all times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

MANY of the French residents of The
city, who left, last week, on the phi
grimaSe to Montreal Quebec and St
Anne are returning to resume thcn
duties. on the down, trip the spccia
train was delayed in ono place five
hours on account of a heavy storm
The weather, after the arrival, how
ever, was very pleasant and thus
many were able to enjoy a we'll earned
vacation. Father Charland and Father
Martin, who accompanied their par
ishioncrs on the trip, have returned
During the absence Of Father Nonor-
CUES, who is visiting in France, Fa-
Their Martin will act as eurate of the
st. Francis de Sales parish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

The atmosphere of commencement
season has permeated the city and ev
cry east and west bound train brings
It's bevy of visitors for the exercise :.
which viii continue until Wednesday.
Many Of the old alumni and alumn1e
have returned for class reunions.
which will, this year. include reunions
of the following classes: 6s. SIS. -.
rs. 's3. IS. .as. .as. .aa and ,0S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

pneumonia proving too severe for hei
strength to Withstand.
TWO daughters, Mrs. II. f., Moore OF
Waterville and Mrs. l.. II. owen oi
Seattle. a grandson. Philip f. owen
also Of Seattle, two brothers, Joseph
Newman and James S. Newman, and a
nephew, IS. T.. Newman, all of Angus
ia, and niece, Miss Flora r. Newman
of Boston. survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

The Greeley-Pratt Orchestra has fin
ished its services at The Eimwood. and
the Wart-Woodman Orchestra. assist
ed by Murray Morgan of Millinocket.
viii furnish the music at the local
hostelry throughout the remainder of
the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

The Monument park band stand has
been erected and is now ready tor the
concerts which are to begin at ai
early date. The stand has had ltS
somewhat sandy complexion improved
nv a coat of dark green paint
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

Thomas b. Donnelly of Lewiston,
proprietor of the Catholic Opinion.
passed Sunday at his home in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

Mrs. Helen Wing Robert wentworth
OF Skowhegan. Mrs NJ. G. Gibbs and
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Gibbs of Madi-
son were visitors, Sunday, in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

John p. Flanagan of Bangor. for
meriy Waterville correspondent Tor ~
Kennebec journal. was the guest, Oh
sunday, of friends at the Zeta .
house. returning to Bangor in the ait
ernOon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

MISS vi. Luques of Saco was a week
eho visitor in the city as the guest of
her brother, L. w. Luques.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

Arthur c. Halves. a student i'm Col
oy, has accepted position as sa les
man in the Gallert shoe store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

A Pianola hop given by few stu
dents and alumni of Colby was enjoy
ed. saturday afternoon. ny a party .
about 20 at the Taconnet clubhouse
Dancing WAS IN order from 2-5o tlii d
Refreshments were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

The change of time on the Maine
central will go into effect, today 'Moi,-
day). one feature Of the change VII
he a daily train between New 1oih
and Bar Harbor, while heretofore, TN
EXPRESS had been omitted. Saturdays
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

Miss Nellie MiIlet stenographer for
the Central Maine Power Co, passed
Sunday with friends in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

Arthur L. Field. Colby '05. sub=master
AT Hebron Academy, is among ehe
alumni attending the commencement
exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

Mrs. f. n. Keen. accompanied by
Miss Fhebe Keen viii leaNe. Moh"dA
morning. for q ceVeral weeks w.
through Canada, touching at montreal
Quebec and the other important eities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

Mrs. Ralph Brown of Augusta is the
guest of Miss Frances Stuart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

Ralph Weston, Colby rs. left, Sat
urday, for Boston to attend the we'd
ding of his brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

1obn p. Nelson will return. Monday
from a few days business trip 10 bos'
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23
WATERVILLELOCAl, NEWS,

Frank Baker clerk at The Elmwood
passed Sunday in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23
Colby Junior Exhibition Held As
Opening of Commencement Week

In an hour Wendell Phillips had step
ned into Immortal fame. Gradually
came the realization of the whole
truth. and events quickly enetsed into
the war of the Rebellion. Thus Love
joy sounded the first warning of the
impending struggle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

St. Omer Commandery, *. F., VIII
lain. Trinity Commandery OF Augusta
on a special train that VIII pass
through the city. at SIS a, NJ, Tues,
day, fer Skowhesan, where speeia'
SERVICE of the order will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-23

Work il rapidly progressing ON the
Notre Dame church when Was TIE
stroyad by fire. last March. The beams
have beer placed in position Tor the
chapel on the second floor, anu por-
tions OF the brick wall that were weak
cned by the fire are being rebuilt
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-05-09
JUDGE BARHORST
DOES HIS DUTY TO
RHEUMATIC
SUFFERERS
rheumatism and

II you suffer from Rheumatism and
don't read this advice, then the terri
BILE disease must have robbed you of
your power to be fair to yourself
Read it:
1, John Barhorst. Justice of the
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ment by three doctors without result,
u have been cured of very bad case
of Rheumatism by using two bottles
of RHEUMA. 1t is now two years
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with clutches, and feel it my duty to
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know what it will do The result
seems almost miraculous to me. I
have advised RHEUMA to at least a
6ozen persons, and each one speaks
as highly of it as /. will answer any
Dne suffering from the disease if a
two-cent stamp is enclosed. May 81,
as12.
You can secure a bottle of RHEUMA
For only so cents at Leo Fl. Fines and
NE says if not as advertised, money
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thrills, Lumbago and Sciatica.
1Adv
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-05-09

lined at the present time. Any sugges-
lions with regard to the celebration of
the day should be directed to E P
Trueblood, chairman of the executive
committee.
on Homecoming day, you are cordially
invited to be present at all the vari-
Gus exercises of commencement. In
keeping with the spirit of the week,
Earlhamites are being freely drawn
upon TO fill places upon the program
The commencement address will be
delivered by Elwood C. Perisho, 81,
professor of geology and dean of the
College of Arts and Sciences, in the
University of South Dakota. Dean Per
isho is one of Earlham's most distin-
guished alumni, as we'll as one of her
most effective speakers.
DR.. Kelsey to Speak.
The annual address before the
Christian Associations will be deliver
ed on Sunday evening, June %, by
DIR. Rayner w. Kelsey, 90, of the his
tory department of Haverford College.
who is recognized as one of the youn-
ger leaders of American Quakerism.
Both these men will give messages
we'll worth hearing.
AS an added attraction for com
mencement week, a collection of fifty
color prints of the worlds great paint.
ings, has been secured from New
York. The exhibit will furnish the oc.
casion for the dedication of the art
room of the Earlham library, in which
the prints will be hung. These pic
lures have been most carefully select
ed by a well-known connoisseur, and
present the best work of the masters
both old and modern, in the various
schools of art. The display will have a
distinctly educational, as well as an
. artistic value.
Committees, as fully representative
as possible, have been appointed tc
have charge of the preparations fol
the day, and old Earlhamites are in
vited to cooperate with them freely.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-05-09
Many Plan to Attend Homecoming
to be Celebrated at EdrlhQm Tune "a

themselves into groups in accordance
with the above, at places ON the
campus designated by the committee
in charge.
Grand Procession Feature.
At $50 these groups are to form in
a grand procession. which will partake
in part of the nature of an historical
pageant. The events, character or
general atmosphere of the respective
periods of Earlham's history are to be
represented in any way the respective
groups prefer
This part of the program, however,
is not to be taken too seriously. Bouy-
ant college spirit, embodied in yells
and songs, and wholesome fun and
merriment are to rule the hour
The procession is to round up at
the Chase outdoor stage at 10 o'clock
where each period, in it's chronologi-
cal order, will entertain the audience
for ten minutes. This may be done in
various ways, in accordance with the
ideas inspiration and originality of the
respective entertainers. One person
or two, or three, but preferably sever
al, may represent a period in any kind
of appropriate stunt" Songs, old
class yells, one minute speeches, pan
tomimes in costume, portrayal of we'll
known college characters-these and
other features will be in place
In order that some preparation may
be made beforehand, leaders or chair
men of the several groups are now be
ing appointed, some of whom are al
ready enthusiastically lining up theil
forces with the idea of getting sug
gestions, and early mapping out plan
of procedure which will make the best
showing possible.
Chance to Meet Friends.
Two hours will then be given te
dinner and sociability on the Earlhan
green. Arrangements will be made
whereby all may secure dinner on the
grounds.
From until in the afternoon &
set program of speeches from old Earl
hamites, interspersed with music, viii
be given. .
A baseball game is scheduled to take
place on Reid field at o'clock, to be
played between the Earlham 1913 team
and a team made up of old students.
From until opportunity will alse
be open for the holding of reunions OF
the part of old classes, clubs, societie.
or any other organizations.
Further opportunity for general so
cial intercourse will be given at lunch
at o'clock, on the campus.
The program of the day will enc
with'the senior class play-Van Dyke:
"The House of Rimmon"-to be pre-
scented at 8 o'clock
Such are the general features as out
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-05-09
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