Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-26
COLBY COLL.EeE
'Freshies" Properly Chastised
In the Wee Sma' Hours by
Howling Sophs
ART SMITH HAS ARRIVED

ment for the incoming class was cele-
brated early Tuesday morning in the
gymnasium. Shortly after midnight the
how1ing 6ophomores gave the call Tor
1920 to come from under cover or GOV.
erlets and do their bidding. From all
the frat houses, dorminatories and res
idence halls there was a stream Of va
riously garbed youths who amid much
furor, excitement and fireworks dis
play were escorted to the gym. There
In the presence Of the upper classmen.
who In few numbers acted as monitors
Of the occasion. the members Of the
Freshman class were put through
gruelling two hours. Paddles, paint.
posters and stunts Of all kinds were in
cluded. Various members OF the be-,
sieged class performed in such fantas-
tic ways that they surprised even them
selves. After sufficient energy had been
put forth IN this way the vigorous
Sophs proceeded to plaster the campus
and signboards with the annual rules
and regulations for the class of 1890.
These rules must be adhered to in most
rigid fashion or penalty is threatened
to the offenders. The humble Freshmen
were allowed to seek repose along to-
wards morning and every Colby student
went home .feeifng that, all had been
done that was proper and was for the
best.
The women's division of the SophIo-
more class also performed the custom
ary ceremonies on the new members of
the women's division at Foss hall. Nu-
merous stunts were in order, the alle
glance to rules prescribed by the Soph-
omores secured and after that a gen
eral good time indulged in by the en-
tire women's division. Thus passed the
Bloody Monday" of the new year.
A Sophomore class meeting was held
Monday afternoon In the chapel for the
purpose Of perfecting plans for Bloody
Monday" night.
Late arrivals to college include War
rem H. Hastings 1s of Suffield, Conn.
Ralph B. Huber of Coming, N. T.,
and Roy E. Whelden of westbrook, Me.
Leader Lloyd F. Davis II cf South
Paris, Me-. issued the first call for
band practice Monday afternoon in
the chapel The prospects for a good
band this year are exceedingly bright.
Most Of the old men are back and there
are many Freshmen who are after po-
sitions In this organization, who play
the needed parts. Rehearsals will be
held regularly in preparation for the
football games. The following men are
out for the different parts: Comets:
Davis IT. Carey '19. Robinson 10, In
graham II, Beetle 10; Clarinets: Whit
ten '1S. Stowell '19: Piccolo: Rollins II:
Alto. Scribner II, Mariner '1s, Holt
Is: Baritone: Davian 20, Ellingwood
'19; Trombone: Shibles 20; Bass: Love
'19: Drums: Webb II, Osgood '1S.
Football practice tor all except the
II men who bore the brunt OF the
Harvard game was held Monday after
noon. The squad was put through a
signal drill and Coach Green was able
to devote his time to the second string
man exclusively. The eleven first
string men were ordered out for a long
walk and came in feeling in fine fet-
tie.
Coach Art Smith has at last arrived
and will at once take up the training
of the Varsity squad. The cross coun-
try candidates were ordered out at
four Monday afternoon and went on
a short hike.