Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-23

Waterville, Me. June 22.-(SpeciaD.
The Sun God, smiling from 4 cloud
less Sky kissed the ripping waters of
the Kenneoec and shone brilliantly on
old Memorial hail. The leaning williws
and stately eims cast their shadows
across the campus, as beneath them
with solemn faces, the members of the
class of 1915 marched from the chapel
Te the lower end of the campus. they
slowly wended their way, led by the
class marshal, Kent 7. Royal. where
a great number of Colby people had
assembled to greet the Juniors for the
last time, for now they must assume
the dignity and responsibilities OF
Seniorhood
President Adams in opening the
program for the Colby Junior presenta-
ton, called on Harold s. Campbell of
Ashland, the class chaplain, VINO or
fered prayer. The class then sang the
class ode. aEf
Class Ode
Meath thy elms fair. oh Colby
Once more we cone to honor thee;
And pay to thee homage that is due.
TO thee, dear AlHer Mater,
We viii sing our songs OF praise;
To our mot her of the sons in grey ana
blue.
We classmates once again assembled,
Here on thy campus broad and green,
With the erns and the azure sky above.
To thee, oh dear old Colby
Does the class of old fifteen
Give the fitness Of her thanks and OF her
love. t
The Class Parts
Frank James, the class orator, was
introduced and spoke on True Amer
icanism', His address showed a deep
knowledge arising from a deep
study of the subject he had chosen. IN
closing ne declared: Il have done my
best and finally let us live that the at
mosphere of Colby will emblazon upon
the ether of the universe, True Amer
icanism. =
TIE Junior poem was written ana
read By Dorothy Webb of Winthrop.
Marion rophelia Steward, the histo-
rian of the class Of 1915, womens dl-
vision, gave the history, interesting,
because of her personality, her man
ner of delivery, as she spoke of the
1916"
The Junior history by, Leonard w,
Grant of Hartford CT, beginning from
the greasy grind of Freshman to the
wiseness OF, present days, was inter
estingly told.
Presentation of Prizes
Thomas lanes Crossman, Jr., pre-
scented the prizes to the elected few
OF the class. Those to whom prizes
were given follow:
Cedric Adams, Hazel Ross, Frank
James, Lena Blanchard, Dorothy
Webb. Marion Steward Chester Mills,
Ralph Weston and Kent Royal.
Presentation Ode
The presentation ode sung by all the
class proved to be one of the most i'm
pressive and pleasing of the selections
1t follows:
Tune--Die Lorelei.
Oh. Colby, our dear Alma Mater.
Our hearts pour forth in praise,
song of our love and devotion,
song of our college days
AS classmates now we are gathered
With this our gift. to thee,
Our hearts are true and loyal,
We bring 1t lovingly.
The wears hasten on all too swiftly.
The future .dawns in view
But nothing can sever our memory,
Our pride In the gray and blue.
| Long live the name of Colby,
True hearts will still remain,
| To bring lovingsgifts to thy altar
| And honor thy fair name
The Class Gift
Nernelle w Over. in behalf of the
class. then presented the class gift
generous check-the money to be
| used, as in previous years, to bulid
beautiful memorial gate in front or
Memorial hall. 80 )
The gift was accepted by DR.. Ed
ward C. Whitteinore Of the class Of
IT, speaking in behalf of the trustees
of the College.