Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-05
Bates COLLEGE

on the afternoon and evening of
December 8 the girls of the college
will hold a bazaar at Chase hall for
the benefit of the Y. w. {. a. Many
attractive articles will be offered 1or
sale and home cooked food and can
dies will be featured. The alumnae
of the college will have charge of one
table which it is hoped will .eduuai
the very successful one of last year.
The bazaar will merit the patronage
of all for it's object if for no other
reason.
The material for the annual cata-
logue is in the hands of the printers.
the Southworth Press of Portland ana
will be issued the latter part of De-
cember.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. f. Andrews are
again located in Lewiston. Mr.. An-
drews, a member of the class of 1910,
was formerly treasurer of the college.
IA Notices have recently been posted
for a meeting Of all those interested
in the formation of varsity wrest-
ling team. 1t is known that there is
a large amount of individual talent IN
the college and it is to be hoped that
Bates may send out representatives
in this line in the future.
On the evening of December 10.
President Gray will address the bro
thcrhood of the Baptist church at
Skowhegan.
Friday evening at Chase Hall
capacity audience heard Harry c. Os-
trandcre. a famous world traveller
and lecturer speak on the subject
"Where Easts West" The lecture
was illustrated by colored moving pic
lures and stereopticon slides and in
deed amply repaid those who attend
ed. Mr. Ostrander wildly pictured
the lands of his travels and seemed
to take his audience with him to far
off countries. so vivid is his style of
speaking The lecture was given
free to Bates students through the
generosity of Mr.. Charles j. Nichols
go of Portland, Maine. Mr.. Nichols
wished that the students might sec
the benefits of travel and indeed take
this trip with the speaker.
The Bates in China Drive is in full
swing and the student solicitors arc
working full time. In connection
with this movement, Mr.. Arthur Rugh
for II years a general secretary OF
the "Y" in China spoke before chapel
Friday morning. He spoke forcefully
on the importance of China to the
world today and brought home the
fact that the world of today is really
1Onpnr
remain uninhuenced by what other
nations do Whether China succeeds
or fails in her struggle between
Christianity and Bolshevism is of Wit
al importance to every American. The
speaker spoke highly of Mr.. Wayne
c. Jordan, the colleges representative
in China and illustrated the infinite
good done by such work. In closing
he appealed to everyone to support
the movement as funds were scarce
and the work must be carried on. His
speech made great impression and
will undoubtedly materially aid tho
success of the drive.
Rev. Will S. Coleman, Cobb DiviN-
ity school 1905, and now pastor of the
Baptist church at kennebunk visit
cd tho college today.
Raymond BlaiSdell Is also called on
friends at thA college today, Mr..
Blaisdcll is now superintendent Of
schools in the towns of Turner and
Canton.
J. w. Ashton, business manager Of
the mirror" for the present year has
posted/a notice stating that all Senior
pictures must be in his hands by
January IS. The carly start speaks
well for this years Mirror"
All Sophomores who desire to be-
come candidates for assistant IAN
ayers of hockey have been requested
to hand their names to Moves '23 or
Jenkins 80.
The Outing Club is to purchase a
large order Of snow shoes and sifis for
use this winter and has given any
student who desires an opportunity
to place his order WITH that of the
club.