Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-28
Unruly and Disrespectful
Freshmen Are ChaStiSed
by "Sophs' in Impressive Way
at Colby EARLY Friday Morning

/ Colby College, Waterville, Oct. ~
(SpeciaD.-Shortly after midnight
Thursday night the elimination of all
speculation regarding Freshmen bold
ness and disregard for Phi Chi pre-
cepts broke forth. With a whoop, pad
dies and red lights the mighty Sophs
once again swooped down upon the
various frat houses and dormitories
with the many and bowling cries of
Freshmen Quit" The occasion was
more specific than the first and regu-
lar process on Bloody Monday" but
what was lacking in numbers was
surely present in efficiency. The few
unruly were classified in a manner des-
tined to prevent any further infringe
ment on regulations. After the neces-
sarv nlans and actions had been fully
carried out the victims, coWed with
seriousness of mind. were allowed 10
resume slumber. 1t is hoped this sec
ond "razoo" will be the last necessary
for the year.
Never in the history of the college
has there been a Colby day celebra-
ton to compare with the one FRIDAY
and Friday. evening. Clear SKIES
crowds. renewing of old college friends
and no classes all combined to make
the affair to be remembered long nence.
The big affair was the monster rally
in the evening in the gymnasium. Long
before the hour for festivities to start
the gym was crowded and some mad
to be content with vantage points SUCH
.s doors and windows. Several hundred
co1,epe men filled the well decorated
scene of activities.
promptly at 7.45 Leader Davis start
ed things going with fine 25-plece
band selection. Then came the speech
es songs and cheers. President Rob-
erts officiated as chairman and ola IL
in his own inimitable and forceful
fashion. He introduced Judge fhll
brook, who made a ringing speech ana
got a hearty round of applause. Among
other speakers were Hon. ri. D. Eaton
and Lieut.. A. r. Rogers. H. 70. H.
inst back from the Mexican poroer'
This young officer and college man
gave as fine a bit of oratory as couio
he delivered apropos OF the occasion
and attendant features. The college
songs and particularly the new Hlt-
lin" song were sung with WILL I'M
nronptu speeches by some OF the 1901
bau men. Captain Cawley and Coacn
Greene. were enthusiastically received.
Tho determination to win the coming
NI.ine game or die seemed to be In the
mind of every man directly connec'eo
With the outcome of the game. Plents
of men" and real Colby spirit was IN
st;,,ed into the gathering by Cneer
7 eader Mark Thompson. After selec-
t;ons nv the male quartet ana Lat'ii
80 the rally broke up with announcer
e,roun of selections by the band anu
Tho scramble for four barrels OF Mack
intosh Reds. .aa.
Tho whole student body is on eoge
for the fray and looking for victory
hard as il may be. 1t is not unaware
that the Maine team will come oo"n
with al, forces and determination to
win if possible. One of the largest
crowds ever on a football field IN TINS
State is looked for. Many alumni ana
teachers returning from the conVen-
ton in Portland will stop over to W.T.
ness the contest. All needed Tor the
success of the day is fair weather.
The senior class of the women's dl-
vision presented THE Merry wives
of Windsor" by Shakespeare. as the
browning event Of Colby day celebra-
ton Friday evening in the chapel. In
many ways the production, dlrecteo oy
Miss Exerne Flood. excelied tnose VI
recent Colby day festivities. The sue
cessful presentation of such dlHlcult
fla rcial-comedy, even though one OF
the great authors lesser productlons,
was indeed worthy of much praise. All
the parts were we'll taken and showed
versatility that added much to the
difficult character Interpretation. MISS
Flora Norton was a conspicuous figure
in the role of Fenton, a young gentle
man. Other exceptional and dimcult
roles were taken by Misses Iayior'
Cross, Daggett, Green and Fetcher.
All the heavy situations were especially
we'll done
The following slate of officers for the
Sophomore class has been posted and
will be voted on in a few days: Presi-
dent, Frederick n. Blanchard of Sher-
born, Mass, Ralph c. Hughes of Houl-
| ton; vice president. Guy Whittier Of
| Prospect Harbor. Robert f. Sullivan
Of Camden. N. j.: secretary. Horace o.
Coolidge Of Wellesley. Mass, I.aures-
! ton A. Craig Of Island Falls; treasurer,
Arthur Heath Of Waterville. Newton F.
Nourse Of Lancaster. N. H.
Try-outs for the glee club and male
quartet were held Friday afternoon in
the chapel.
| Light football practice was held FRI
| day forenoon on alumni field in final
prepa ration for the big Maine game.
Coach Greene is taking no chances for
eleventh hour injuries. Heath, who has
been out Of the game for three weeks.
was out Friday and will probably get
into the game Captain Cawley will
not, in much probability, start the
game and perhaps. not even get into
the lineup. The men who played the
large part Of the Bowdoin game will
have to bear the brunt Of the game.