Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-16

Waterviile Me-, June 15.-(SpeciaD-
The 96th commencement of Colby col
lege had very successful feature in
the Junior day exercises, held Friday
afternoon in the college chapel. In
clement weather conditions made i'm
possible at the last minute the hold
ing of the ceremonies on the lower
campus outdoors. A large gathering
of graduates and friends Of the col
lege We're on hand at promptly 2
o'clock to witness the ceremonies of
the undergraduates. The class was
ushered in by it's marshal, r. c. Whit
ney, of Cambridge.
After a selection by the commence
ment orchestra, prayer was offered by
the class chaplain, J. J. Perry of Cam
den. The entire class then rose and
sang the class ode.
Class Historian
The first speaker of the day was the
class orator. Herbert l.. Newman of
Kingfield, who took for his subject,
The College Man and the Present
Crisis" Mr. Newman made very
fine impression upon a closely listen
ing audience with his mastery treat
ment of the subject, his convincing
manner and very excellent voice.
Class Orator
At the close Of the Grafton the his
tories of the class We're presented by
Richard l.. Sprague of Waterville. for
the mems division, and by Miss Doris
Andrews of oxford for the women.
Both were very cleverly written and
presented, bringing forth much merit
ed APPLAUSE.
The presentation of gifts by G.. E.
1ngersoll was easily the most inter-
esting feature Of the afternoon pro-
gram. Mr.. Ingersolrs manner of deal
ing with the situation was especially
deserving of praise. With clean,
sportsmanlike pains he called out and
incidentally down" the popular mem
hers of the class, presenting them with
gifts much to the pleasure of the
more fortunate ones. and which kept
the audience in continuous spasms of
laughter. Among those favored We're:
Raymond c. Whitney, Jonas Gleason
Perry, Elwocd Arthur Wyman, Cliff
ton NJ Tracy. Eunicc Eliza Chase,
Mildred L. Jordan. Paul f. Alden, Isa-
bel Sfodsrass and Gertrude Mcclure.
The class poem was given by Lucille
Rice and was one of the prettiest
pieces of verse ever rendered at such
an occasion.
At O'Clock Friday afternoon the
annual meeting of Phi Beta Kappa,
the scholastic honorary society, was
held in Chemical hall. The Seniors
who We're eligible for this honor as
members of the society had been rec
commended by the college faculty to
DR.. j. William Black, secretary of the
local chapter of Phi Beta kappa. 1917
takes favorable position with other
graduating classes from the standpoint
of it's members who are eligible for
this honor. To be elected to this hon
orary society a student must main
tain an average rank of IS per cent.
for his or her entire college course.
and pass such other requirements as
Phi Beta Kappa may impose.
Presidents Reception
At o'clock the annual presidents
reception was held in the gymnasium
with full quota of guests. Excellent
music for the evening was furnished
by the Commencement orchestra and
the graduates and friends of the col
leee passed a very pleasant evening,
chatting with old and new friends,
meeting Old college "chums," making
the acquaintance of the members Of
the graduating class, and having a
general good time. In the receiving
line of this very excellent and formal
occasion were to be found the follow
ing: President and Mrs. A. j. Rob-
erts. Judge and Mrs. Leslie c. Corn
ish, Mr.. and Mrs. Rex w. Dodge, Alice
Lowe Brown, president Of alumnae.
Refreshments Were served throughout
the event ng and everyone present
drank their fill of the highly enjoyable
occasion.
Annual Senior Hap
Meanwhile, preparations We're going
on at the New Blks dance hall for