Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-29
U. OF N. NOTES
Pres. Alley Speaks About Late
Theodore Roosevelt - Girls
Glee Club Elections-SOpho-
more Officers I'M a i n e"
NIGHT Plans

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President Alley gave brief but
very interesting talk In chapel Mon
day morning on the life and activities
of Theodore Roosevelt. This was IN
conformity with the custom to be es-
tablished in practically ali N the
schools and universities Of this coun-
try, that some time be devoted to
commemorate the life of the famous
American. The speaker placed con-
siderable emphasis on Roosevelts
activities while in Harvard Univer-
stty. OF his later life, President Alley
laid great stress on the high ideals
and the strength of character which
50 typified Mr.. Roosevelt's life. The
talk was concluded by reading sew
eral extracts from various books and
papers written by Mr. Roosevelt.
AS a result of rehearsals held dur
ing the past two weeks. the following
women Of the university have been
chosen for the Girls Glee Club:
First soprano, Madeline Eastman;
?nd soprano. Alice Duncan, RATHER
inc Sargent, FRANCHISE Barrett, Avis
Strout, Evelyn Thomas, Beatrice Da-
Wis.
LIST also. Ruth Small. Ella McFar-
land, Pauline Miller, Sarah Wiswell.
Adessa Spaulding. Mildred Close.
End also. Elsie Perry. Frances VAR
ney, Bernicc Boylster and Grace
Hilman.
Tryouts are still continuing for
those who wish to come out.
Mr.. Towner, general alumni secre-
tary, gave very interesting talk
before the Forestry Club at their re-
cent meeting on his personal expe-
riences with one of the sawmill units
at work in Scotland. His lecture was
illustrated by lantern slides taken
by E. c. Hirst of the State forestry
department of New Hampshire. At
this meeting the following officers
were chosen for the ensuing year:
President. Thomas H. Crawshaw 20;
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Raymond D.
Stephens 81: executive committee,
Francis H. Friend 20. Howard H.
Sewall '21. Alan c. Roberts '21.
Mr. Colby. State forest commission
er. will speak at one Of the forthcom-
ing meetings.
AS a result Of the Sophomore e,ec-
tions. the following students were
elected to office:
President. H. W. Fifield; vice pres
1dent. A. K. Strout treasurer, Charles
walker: secretary, FRANCHISE Bar
rett: football manager, S. w. Jor-
dan; baseball manager, D. H. Cross;
track manager, H. c. Henderson;
basketball manager, r. NJ. Pike: ex-
ar11fiVn mi A
wilkins, A. 3. Green, J. 4. Quinn, C.
L. Rice; sophomore hop committee,
E. B. Mansur. Miss Norrell, r. Little
field, Miss Gould, c. r. Cakes, CAL
ender committee, w. X. Herrick, r.
Z. Stevens. L. W.. Hutchins, Miss
Derby. S. S. Reynolds.
With the approach Of the Bowdoin-
Maine game here on Nov. 8, a call
TO the colors" has gone out to Maine
alumni and friends, far and wide
they are invited to be present for
Maine night, held on the campus Fri
day evening, Nov z.
Maine night is both a celebration
and a rally. 1t is a celebration of
the university for all its successes
athletic. growth, scholastic and
achievements. 1t is a rally because.
coming as it does just before the big
game of the season. it serves to in
still true Maine spirit into everyone
This year will lend added enthusiasm
because Of the inactivity Of the past
two years.
Lots Of good music, furnished by
the band and the Mems Glee Clubs:
brilliant speeches and lots of life
promise to make this event one of
the best ever held. if not the best.
The gym will be decorated with
flags and banners: many trophies will
be on exhibition. Seating accommo-
dations in the hall will be made for
at least 1900.
a. W. Stevens Of New York Citv
will act as chairman. Speeches will
be made by President Alley, by rep
resentatives. of the different alumni
associations and by some Of the ODD