The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1915-11-04
MAINE NIGHT AT U. OF NJ.

Maine night was observed at the Uni
versity Of Maine Oct. goth with more
than the usual enthusiasm and interest
and before the program began at 8o'clock
the gymnasium was packed to the doors.
The first speaker was M. G. Driscoll,
president of the council and pitcher of
the varsity nine, and at the close of his
remarks, after selections by the Glee
Club and the band, Dean Hart introduced
Mr.. Charles S. Bckford, '82, member
of the board of trustees. Mr.. Bickford
has the distinction and honor of having
missed but one commencement since he
was graduated and was paid the following
tribute by Dean Hart:
II know of no man who has given more
of his time, means and loyalty for the
advancement of the glory of the Univer-
sity."
Mr.. Bckford said, in part: Brother
and sister maniacs. | was well aware
when l was appointed to the public posi-
ton of trustee that at any time ! must
respond to the demand to anything that
might be asked of me, SO l was not sur
prised, but only disguised, when President
Alley told me that | was to speak here
tonight on the hopes and ideals of the
University. | am not here as represen-
tative of any class, the trustees or any
organization, and what | say will be the
personal opinion OF member of the class
OF ~, the only class there ever was,
although the faculty told us when we
graduated that it was mercy, not judg-
ment, TO let US by.
You have this year the largest regis
tratlon yet, but now let us think things
over. New occasions bring new duties.
Quality not quantity is what counts in
the final analysis. What use is being made
OF the opportunities you are securing
here? Are the State and Nation getting
return for the money that they spent
here? The people of the State get the
most financial return from the Expert
ment Station, but | believe that the
whole university is doing more in other
than financial way in sending ont men
and women prepared for public life.
| hope that we continue our great !
work, magnitude without and perfection |
within. My hope is that this University
will become an ideal institution to which |
the State and nation may look for guild
ance, an institution in which the alumni |
may have governing part by law and |
not by favor.
We hear great deal about Maine spirit. |
If | were to ask a number of people here !
what is Maine spirit? | would receive as
many answers as | asked questions. But /
in my mind the predominating features
of it, first, last and always: Make moral
lily; make for mentality, as we cannot
have Maine spirit unless we make the |
most of our intellect; make for mutually,
for We cannot have the true Maine spirit !
unless we boost and help each other and
cheer each other up; for might, for un-
less you make your body as strong as
Col will let you, building a strong tenn
pie for your soul you have not the true
Maine spirit; for labor, do everything
you DO we'll, do not shirk, let no act of
yours hurt loyalty; for high ideals, do not
subordinate the University to class pride,
personal or fraternality interests.
But all this only means that we take
the oath of the old Greek youth, II swear
that by no act of mine shall disgrace fall
upon the University" In conclusion,
would say that Maine spirit demands that
we act so that even our bitterest enemies
will admit that the University of Maine
turns out men, large hearted, vigorous
men.
After selections by the band Prof. S.
W. Stephens made the closi speech.
Then after singing the Stein Sorg, (by
Lincoln Colcord) the student body march
ed to the athletic field. About the bon
fire here they cheered the team and list
ened to speeches from the following
alumni: Prexy Monohan, Hiram Dono-
hue, Frank Cobb and Paul Murray.