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VOLUME XI.

EDITORIAL BOARD.

Akthur G. Staples, Managing Editor.
Melvin S. Holway, Eugene T. McCarthy,

William A. Moody, Warken O. Plimpton.

Charles H. Gilman, Business Editor.
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BOWDOIN COLLEGE,

BRUNSWICK, MAINE.

1881-2.

PRINTED AT THE JOURNAL OFFICE, LEWISTON, MAINE.

INDEX TO VOLUME XI.

American Novel, The 166

Athletic Association Meeting (College Items) 10

Base-Ball 47, 58, 77, 87'

Base-Ball Nine, Trip of 18

Base-Ball Meeting 86

Boating Meeting 86

Boat Eaee 45

Bowdoin Stories 6

Chapel Bell's Story, The 119

Choice of an Occupation 82

Class Day Oration 68

Class Day Exercises 71

Clippings... 11, 23, 35, 49, 61, 78,89, 101, 113,

124, 137, 148, 161, 172, 184, 196

College Items.. 9, 20, 32, 43, 56, 75, 85, 98, 111,

121, 135, 147, 158, 170, 183, 194, 207

College World.. .11, 22, 34, 49, 60, 88, 100, 113

Commencement, The 79th 73

Convention, Alpha Delta Phi 42

Delta Kappa Epsilon 95

Psi Upsilon 41

Theta Delta Chi 109

ZetaPsi 147

Death of More 107

Driven to Death 202

Edgar Allan, Poe 1 78

Editorial Notes.. .1, 13, 25, 37, 51, 63, 79, 91,

103, 115, 127, 139, 151, 163, 175, 187, 199

Editors' Table.. 12, 23, 35, 49, 61, 90, lOi, 114,

125, 137, 149, 101, 173, 185, 177, 209

E.xtract.s from Exchanges 28

Exhibition, Senior and Junior 136, 208

Field Day 46

Heart of Gray lock, Tlie 189

Inter-Collegiate Rowing 156

Intemperance, Its Causes and Effects 55

Ivy Day Exercises 44

Ivy Leavings 43

Lake George Boat Race, Concerning the

Proposed 205

John Lothrop Motley 190

Modern Rip, A 109

Mystery of Baroko and Bokardo 167

Night of Horror, A 181

Necrology, '80-81 77

Our Platitudes 204

Personals 10, 22, 34, 48, 58, 77, 87, 100,

112, 124, 136, 147, 160, 172, 184, 195, 208

Race, Bowdoin Fall

Rank in College 142

Reading 106

Reveries 129

Reviews 50

Resolutions , 10, 78, 146, 160

Romance, A 94

Sophomore and Freshman Games 87

Spencer 5

Sphinx of Fate 118

Sunday Services 71

Table of Averages 31

Then and Now 190

Thoreau 17

"Two Voyages 142

Type of College Life, A 131

Valentine, A 180

Walt Whitman 54

When Greek Meets Greek 130

COMMUNICATIONS.

Against Music During Study Hours 167

An Anecdote 31

INDEX.

PAGE

Base-Ball 96

Boating Prospects 193

Bugle Editors 110

Bugle Election 32

Cast of Byron Offered to the Collection 20

College Song Book

Compulsory Chapel 83

Compulsory Chapel, Reply to 96

French 133

Freshmen Excuses 157

Gymnasium 182

Gymnasium, Expedients for 121

Historical Matter in Library 68

Opening of Library Sunday Afternoons 157

Orient, Criticism on 206

Reading Room, Care of 31

Reading Room, Magazines 8

Wliat We Would Lilve to Know 8

PAGE
POETRY.

Alpheus Spring Packard 189

Anna 16

Auf Wiedersehen 28

Awakening Life 30

Class Day Poem 66

Evening Prayers in Chapel 53

Golden Rod 81

Ivy Poem 40

Miss Vesta 42

My Messenger 56

New Meaning to Give and Take, A 5

"Poem" 93

Reflection 129

Rondeau 1 65

Senior's Vision, The 178

Soldier, The 118

Unrest 141

Opera — •' Hand-Downs " 153

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BOWDOIN ORIENT.

BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

A reorganization of the Course of Instruction
has recently been made, in which the distinction be-
tween Classical and Scientific Courses is not main-
tained, but all academic undergraduates are placed
on one footing, with the opportunity of following, to
a considerable extent, such lines of study as they
prefer.

All students entering the College proper, are ex-
amined on the same course of preparatory studies.
After the second year a liberal range of electives is
offered, within which a student may follow his choice
to the extent of one-quarter of the whole amount
pursued.

The so-called scientific studies, formerly treated
as a distinct course, are still, for the most part, re-
tained either in the required or elective lists. More
place is also given to the Modern Languages than
they have hitherto had.

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is given to all
who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remaius as here-
tofore, and facilities are offered for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical instruction are ample, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in the immediate vicinity of
many important public works, afibrds excellent
opportunities for the study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many favors from the United
States Coast Survey Office. The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
be taken, if desired, in the place of Latin.

Tho.se who complete satisfactorily the four years'
course in engineering will receive tlie Degree of Sc.
B. Tho.se who complete a two years' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical Engineer. Students not candidates for
a degree will be received at any stage for which an
examination shall show them to be fitted, and may
remain for any desired time. Further information
will be furnished on application to Professor G. L.
Voso.

Terms of Admission to the Academic Course.

Applicants for admission will bo exaiuiucd in the

following subjects :

Latin. — Latin Grammar, including Prosody; Writ-
ing Latin (.T) Lessons in Allen'.s Latin Coniiiosi-
tion are rccomincnded as indicaliiig the amount
required for examination) ; Virgil, the Bucolics,
Gcorgics, and six books of theiEucid; Cicero,
seven Orations ; Sallust.

GuKKic — IIa<lley'K Greek Grammar; Xenophon's
Anabasis, four books, and Homer's Iliad, two
book.s; Jones's Greek Prose Composition.

Ancient Gkoijuai-iiy.

Mathematics — Arithmetic, including Connnon

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Root

and the Metric System ; Algebra, through Equa-
tions of the Second Degree ; Geometry, Books

I. and III. of Loomis's Geometry.

Real equivalents for any of the foregoing require-
ments will be accepted. All applicants for admission
will be required to produce testimonials of good
moral character. The time for examination is the
Friday after Commencement and the first Thursday
of the first term. In exceptional cases applicants
may be examined at other times. Candidates for
admission to advanced classes will be examined in
the studies which such classes have accomplished.

The Faculty are also ready to make arrange-
ments with the Principals of schools and academies
having a regular course preparatory for college of at
least three years' duration, whereby their pupils
may be examined for admission to college at their
respective schools, in connection with their own
final examinations.

The amount of instruction now offered and pos-
sible to be taken in the several principal lines of
study is exhibited comparatively, or reduced to one
scale in the following manner. This is, however,
only approximate, as the terms are of unequal
length :

Latin, eight terms.

Greek, eight terms.

Mathematics, eight terms.

German, four and a half terms.

English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
Literature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.

Italian, one term.

Spanish, one term.

Rhetoric (formal), one term. Rhetorical and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
half terms.

Natural History studies, five and a half terms.

Physics and Astronomy, four terms.

Chemistry, four terms.

History, Ancient and Modern, two terras.

Political Economy, one and a half terms.

Public Law, two terms.

Mental and Moral Philosophy, including Logic,
four terms.

Christian Evidences, one term.

Expenses.

The annual expenses are as follows : Tuition, $75.
Room rent (half), average, $2,5. Incidentals, $10.
Total regular College charges, $110.

Board is obtained in town at $:i toi $4 a week.
Other necessary expenses will probably amount to
$40 a year. Students can, however,' by forming
clubs under good management, very materially
lesson the cost of living.

Further information on application to the Presi-
dent.

Vol. XI.

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, APRIL 27, 1881.

No. 1.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE
COLLEGIATE TEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '82, OF

BOWDOIJNT COLLEGE.

EDITORIAL BOARD.

AHTHtTR G. Staples, Managing Editor.

Charles H. Gjlman, Business Editor.

Melvin S. Holway, Eugene T. McCarthy,

"William A. Moody, Warren 0. Plimpton,

George G. Weeks.

Terms — $2.00 a year in advance ; single copies, 15 cents.

Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communicationa
in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor.

Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute
articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the
writer's real name.

Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter.

CONTENTS.
Tol. XI., No. ].— April 27, ]881.

Editorial Notes X

Literary :

A New Meaning to " Give and Tal<e" (poem) 5

Spenser 5

Bowdoin Stories 6

The Soldier (poem) 7

Communications :

Magazines, etc 8

What We Would Like to Know 8

College Items 9

Personal 10

College World 11

Clippings 11

Editors' Table 12

EDITORIAL HOTES.

We cautiously make tlie remark that the
Orient has with this issue entered upon an-
other year of intellectual existence. The
first decennial of the Orient has come and
gone and we usher in the eleventh volume.
We propose to make no extended salutatory ;
no settled number of promises. We don't
promise to improve the Orient. We don't
promise even to maintain its present standard;
but we humbly step into the arena, figura-

tively roll up our shirt sleeves, and go to
work. We are sorry for you, but you will be
obliged to wait to learn the future of the
Orient. We can't tell you. We only
promise you our best endeavors, and hope,
as our lowest aim, to transmit the Orient to
our successors alive and well, as healthy upon
its next birthday as it is to-da3% and as true
an exponent of Bowdoin's interests as it was
when we received it. To this end we labor.
If we can make the Orient brighter, we
shall be happy. If we can make it more in-
fluential and a better index of our college, we
shall be happy. But, failing in this, we can
still lay the flattering unction to our souls
that we have done the best we could, and
more we could not do. To this end we earn-
estly request your aid and co-operation; if
not these, then your passive good-will and
above all, your criticism.

So then, with hands joined to the work,
with desires and ambitions in unison, the pres-
ent board of editors salute you. And, as
they come before the foot-lights with their
lowest bow, they beg your tenderest care and
cheeriest good-mornings towards the first-
born of Vol. XI.

The world of college publication is new to
us and presents, apparently, a very pleasant,
busy world of earnest workers. The only
evident commotion is between the Acta and
the Record, but as we are rather late in the
day and fresh in the business, we refrahi from
drawing the evident moral.

In the beginning we wish to be under-
stood. We don't wish to make the Orient
the organ of seven, and only seven students.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

You will agree to the reasonableness of this
desire. The Orient is the property of stu-
dents, instructors, alumni, for the expression
of anything worthy of expression, and con-
tributions, articles, verses, indicative of liter-
ary ability, will serve to give the Orient a
"brace" and make it a better representative
of Bowdoin.

The present number of the Orient is
sent to many of our friends and alumni.
We only represent that the Orient is the
organ of the college, and that to all who have
an interest in their Ahna Mater, the success
of the Orient should be a matter of some
importance. We would like the assistance of
the alumni in many ways, pecuniarily and in
the shape of contributions and articles of in-
terest; and to this end we hopefully invite
your attention.

It cannot be denied that Bowdoin labors
under a disadvantage. The climate of Maine
is not tropical, with its snow storms in the
middle of April, and with a river ice-bound
and unfit for rowing until the robins come in
May, almost. The snow storm of April 14th
had a chilling effect upon sports. It com-
pletely stopped all base-ball practice, and in-
sinuated to the ambitious oarsmen that it was
just as well to sit down and wait until the
New England climate sliould be propitious.
As late as April 20th, the base-ball ground is
entirely unfit for practice, and the water in
the Androscoggin is of a temperature consid-
erably less than boiling.

We notice a remark in a recent issue of
the Harvard Crimson, to the effect that their
grounds were in a perfect condition for sports
of all kinds. The proposed base-ball game
with the Harvards suggested the above re-
marks, and in view of this game we only call
attention to the bad condition of our own
grounds, as an evident cause for any poor
playing which the nine may indulge in.

What will the students say to a new de-
parture? The Orient, in its new dignity,
would like to take an office, and with the aid
of the students sees no reason why it cannot.
The proposed scheme is not for a private
office where the board of editors shall sit in
secret conclave, but for a pleasant room, if
possible, where every one can have access to
the Orient file, and where the latest ex-
changes can be seen and read. There is, and
always has been, a comi^lete isolation on the
part of the students from outside news, we
mean college news, and a plan removing this
objectionable feature would, we think, be
very beneficial. The activity in sports ren-
ders college papers more interesting every
day. There is a charming room for this pur-
pose opposite the reading-room, if it could be
obtained, which, with the pecuniary aid of the
students, could be fitted up and rendered ex-
tremely serviceable.

One of the events of the week was the
beginning of work on Memorial Hall. The
approach of a strong force of three stone
masons, the appearance of a dinner i)ail in the
vicinity of the building, and the extreme ac-
tivity of Mr. Booker, could not fail to im-
press every one that the gigantic work had at
length begun. We have muchly wondered
what those four sticks of wood meant that
lay for some time between Memorial Hall and
the Cleaveland Building, and this wonder
was strengthened greatly by the fact tliat
two weeks ago we saw a seedy-looking indi-
vidual gazing thoughtfully at the massive
proportions of this unfinished building. But
we are settled to-day in our mind that the
work has already begun. We trust that these
three stone masons won't be violent with the
Hall, because we all have very tender emotions
towards the buildinsr.

The edict of the Faculty has gone forth
to the effect that we arc not to be permitted

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to observe Memorial Day, May 30, as a holi-
day. The reason for thus depriving us of a
customary holiday was not stated, onl}' inas-
much as the Faculty objects to the manner in
which the day is usually spent by the stu-
dents. Even this reason, supposing that the
day be passed in a most objectionable manner
by a few of the students and in idleness by
the rest, would not serve to mark it from the
majority of holidays and would not, we think,
warrant its denial.

We are sorry. The students must, with
honest sorrow, see their holidays float away
into the unceasing whirlpool of hard work.
Washington's Birthday and Memorial Day are
already gone. Fast Day and Day of Prayer are
rapidly losing their grip, and if the term
were in session at that time, we should to a
moral certainty lose our Fourth of July. We
must be martyrs to the march of progress,
however. As college youths we must out-
grow such plebian joys as remembering our
soldier dead, and attend strictly to business,
while the great world in general marches rev-
erently to the cemetery and lays its tributes
of love upon the graves of the country's
defenders.

Mr. Johnson's endeavors to start a col-
lection of statuary here in Bowdoin have met
with success. The statuar}- arrived during
vacation. We were not present when it did
arrive, but our representative was on the
scene, and can tell a thrilling tale of the un-
packing. The collection, as far as it goes, is
excellent, and we consider that the thanks of
the college and town are due to Mr. John-
son for his exertions in thus endeavoring to
plant here the germ of an art collection.
We were permitted to view the collection.
It consists of plaster casts, admirably executed,
of the following masterpieces, " Apollo Belve-
dere," " Diana, the Huntress," " Venus of
Milo," Head of Jupiter, Otricoli, Head of Juno.
The Oeient is not sufficiently cesthetique to

attempt to criticise. Our art editor is unwell
and we couldn't find another,but we are assured
that the casts are excellent and well worthy
the earnest study of every one. In fact every
student in the college should feel it the high-
est privilege to be thus enabled to see like-
nesses of the greatest masterpieces. They
are in the north wing of the chapel, and will
be ready for inspection in a short time.

We are happy to be able to state that the
Faculty has kindly permitted the Junior class
the two days, Thursday and Friday, June
2d and 3d, for the ivy holidays. The last
issue of the Okibnt briefly noted the pro-
posed change in the usual plan of the spring
holidays, but failed, we think, to state the ex-
act reasons why this change was proposed,
and how it will be of advantage. An exam-
ination of the last Ivy Number of the Obient
will bring to light tiie chief reason why this
change was undertaken. We can't afford to
treat our friends to an overwhelming defeat
on every recurring Ivy Day, and this the
Oeient of that date expressly states. It
also states that the cause of this defeat is the
preceding sports, and especially the Ivy Hop,
which unfit the base-ball men for good play-
ing. For this reason they must either not
dance or not play base-ball. It is impossible
to have the hop Saturday evening, and for
this reason chiefly the days were changed.
The plan has other advantages. The sports
are arranged better and the Ivy Exercises
and Ivy Hop, coming in afternoon and even-
ing of the same day, renders the presence of
ladies and tlieir entertainment better assured
than formerly, when the most interesting feat-
ures were sandwiched in between a Field
Day at Topsham and a Boat Race on the
river.

By this means the friends of the class
from out the state and from " over east,"
can come and go without being compelled to
remain over the Sabbath in Brunswick. The

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conclusion that the attendance will be less on
these two daj^s than on Friday and Saturdaj',
is open to debate. The ability of business
men to leave business better on Saturday
than on Thursday, is open to the gravest
doubt, and at best a matter of conjecture.
We think that the Okient is quite unable to
assert that there will be fewer people here on
Thursday and Friday than on Friday and
Saturday, from any such reason. We have
every faith in this new plan, and trust that it
will have its desired result in the first Ivy
Day victory at Base-Ball within the memory
of the present undergraduates.

Verily college youths are progressing in
public esteem. From* grim sarcasm and
unremittent attempts at extermination the
Philadelphia American has emerged into a
better condition. During the past few weeks,
circulars have been distributed to the various
colleges, inviting college graduates and under-
graduates to compete for prizes, as tests of
practical journalism. The prizes offered are
twenty-one in number, aggregating $1,500,
and are given for the best editorials, essays
and poems. We have been requested to call
the attention of the college to this plan. If
any of you have any ability in editorial com-
position, essay writing, or in versification j^ou
are requested to lay the fruits of your inspi-
ration before the thirsting world. You are
offered every encouragement. If j'ou don't
draw a prize you are at least made famous,
since, if your article soars to the standard of
the American, you are certain of havino- it
published and paid for. The judges of this
competition are men eminently fitted for the
position. With respect to tliis scheme for
reaching tlie minds and capacities of college
undergraduates, we have not mucli to say.
The plan, to our mind, is worlliy of encour-
agemcnl. In a strictly monetary point of
view it is somewhat reprehensible perliaps,
bvit no one can for a moment doubt tliat its

ultimate object is excellent and that its effect
upon college men will be in the highest de-
gree praiseworthjr.

Any plan which can offer an inducement
to college men to shake off slothfulness, go
to work, and endeavor to test the capacity of
their intellect is, we think, praiseworthy.
There is too much drifting in college, as there
is in life. The student, who doesn't display a
natural aptitude for literature and composi-
tion, makes no endeavors in that direction,
and this state is, for the most part, produced
by college methods. According to the Record,
a student of Yale recently remarked that he
could, with a sufficiency of pens, ink, and
paper, learn to write as well in the Desert of
Sahara as in Yale College. He ascribed it to
the fact that they write and receive their
essays again without a word of comment or
criticism. Such is not the state in Bowdoin
to-day, but we are informed that it has been
in the past.

In a general sense, custom has made the
remark of tiie Yale man applicable to Bow-
doin. Even the customary letters are not
half written. As the Professor of Rhetoric
says, you scribble a sheet and sign " Yours
in haste, etc." Letter writing is not an infe-
rior kind of composition. Emerson says :
" The experience of writing letters is the
modus of inspiration. When we have ceased
to have any fullness of thought, that once
made a diary a joy as well as a necessity, and
have come to believe that an image or a
happy turn of expression is no longer at our
command, in writing a letter to a friend we
may find that we rise to thought and to a
cordial power of expression that causes no
effort." Yet in this respect, as in all others,
man}' of us arc lacking, and it is to obviate
this difficulty, encourage composition, and
discover the ability of college men, that the
American makes tliis offer. To such as liave
no desire to excel in writing, the proposal of
the American can have no interest. To such

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as do, this proposal must remind them of
their desires and offer a practical inducement
for exertion. In this exertion the work itself
will be its own reward.

Bear in mind, we don't advise, don't en-
courage, only remark that every one had bet-
ter uncork his ink bottle, hunt i;p his box of
pens, write something and then keep ifc. We
merely take this text, as olfered by the Amer-
ican, for a little sermon on laziness in writing.
The Orient will encourage composition. It
hasn't sufficient lucre to offer $1,500 prizes,
but it has one transcendent, glittering bait to
hold forth, viz. : A position on the Orient's
Editorial Board.

A NEW MEANING TO "GIVE AND

TAKE."

" One kiss," I pleaded ; "just a tiny one,
For a good-night."

A" deep carnation swiftly sped

Across tiie face so pale before.
And modest drooped the graceful head,
As the sweet lips, so blushing red.

Trembled denial that the eyes foreswore.

" Ah, yes" — still pleading — " see, we are alone ;
'Tis Love's good-night."

The crested head reared proudly now,
And flashed the eye like diamond light ;

And the white face was purest snow,

And the red lips they pouted so.

As the fair lady swept beyond my sight.

An owl — a philosophic owl he proved to be.
That saw the whole occurrence from his tree —
Blinked once, blinked twice, then flapped a lazy

wing.
And cracked his bill, and gave one claw a fling :
" Young silly" — here he paused to stretch his head
And plume his owlship's gravity, ere he said —
" To plead for what is yours — if you but make it!
To give she could not, but wotdd let you take it ! "

— Acta.

SPENSER.

Rare old Geoffrey Chaucer was dead and

buried and turned to dust, if we can place

any reliance in the workings of Nature, ere

England found his successor ; and through all

this lapse of time our poor, half-formed En-
glish tongue was stumbling along between life
and death. It cannot be denied, never was
otherwise stated, I think, that the time be-
tween Chaucer and Spenser, produced poets.
They were abundant, — mere names of men
who lived and died and in the meantime
rhymed and rhymed.

We cannot imagine it otherwise. There
was and is too much music in Nature for men
to see it in silence. The rhyme of the sea-
sons was then as now, and they could not help
but try to tell in verse the touches with which
Dame Nature paints the rainbow, and the
rhythmic music which she ever puts into her
great unceasing anthem of Spring, Summer,
Autumn, Winter.

And so they lived and died, and sung and
were forgotten, until the master hand came —
the true King of Poesy — and took up the fal-
tering song.

Into this indifferent world of thought and
diction, then, was Spenser born, but during
his early life, initil he himself wrote, a great
and powerful change was breaking in upon
English customs and English letters. The
language was becoming less colloquial through
the influence of continental poets, and at the
same time freer, more elastic, and more melo-
dious. The growing sense of the country de-
manded a literature, while it knew absolutel}''
nothing concerning one. The increase of in-
tellect demanded poetry, while the dying chiv-
alry decried it as weak and eifeminate. To a
task like this came Edmund Spenser, bringing
with him his flowing verse, his graceful poeti-
cal images, and introducing his countrymen
into the society of their chosen heroes of fact,
fancy, and fame ; in short into the very dream-
land of the age. We need not delay upon his
earlier poems — upon the " Shepherd's Calen-
dar," and the rest ; they all are characteristic.
The monument of Spenser is the " Faery
Queen," and it was this production that he
sent forth upon such a community.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

We can easily conceive of the influence of
such a writing a^ the " Faery Queen," per-
haps not critically, but to a certain degree
imagine the influence of this writing in an
age whe;i new worlds of fabulous wealth and
adventures were being discovered, and when
Prince Arthurs might ride for aught they
knew on every wintry eve all over the rougii,
dreary face of Old England.

As a poem, " Faery Queen " will not bear
description. A labor of love from the writer,
— "the land of Faery was to him an unreal
world of picture and illusion, 'the world's sweet
inn from pain and wearisome turmoil' " — it is
to a certain extent incapable of being criti-
cised. We recognize the purity of fancy and
feel at the same time the unreal, vague sense
of not understanding. The characters are not
permanent. One looks to see each character
fade into the cloud of darkness and reappear
only when forgotten. The story of the poem
is apparent enough, such as it is. As a mere
narrative, according to the best critics, " Faery
Queen" has every fault. Plot, it has none,
and as an allegory is far inferior to "Pil-
grim's Progress." It is not in this way tliat
Spenser excels. They, his readers, were chil-
dren of literature — readers of the first lisping
lines of poetry's great volume, lookers on in
the ruder pictures of allegory. The poetry
the masses were incapable of understanding,
but the allegory they must understand. To
pander to such taste.s as tliese, and to create
finally newer and better ones, Edmund Spen-
ser was sent. As to whether he fulfilled his
mission, read " Faery Queen." See the true
thought, spiritual beauty, and true poesy that
sparkles in every verse and Hne ; witness the
allegory and story, the myths and satyrs,
princes and princesses, and notice above all
that Spenser's verse is true, earnest poetry,
and you will see that his mission will never
be fulfilled. He sings for every people im-
mortally. He sings for poets, as Browning
does, and show how liis genius was irrepressi-

ble. Read him as you may, if you read him
thoughtfully, you will think perchance of how
Spenser found the English verse and how he
left it, and in listening to his music will rise
refreshed.

Whoever likes ease and quiet, whoever
likes to pass beyond himself and live in fanci-
ful lands, whoever admires the music of morn-
ing, the rhyme and rhythm of poetry, and the
touches of beauty in Nature, may read " Faerj'
Queen " and find them ; and he will no longer
doubt that Spenser accomplished his mission.
Though the tale of a rude age, it lives to-day
and can give any one, who will, an easy en-
trance into his "own realms in land of Faery."

BOWDOIN STORIES.

Recent articles in the Orient on Bow-
doin scenes and incidents have been read by
me with peculiar interest, awakening recol-
lections of my college days and memories of
similar escapades in which I, it must be con-
fessed on more than one occasion, bore a
prominent part. One or two in particular I
recall with especial interest, both of which
seem to me to illustrate peculiar phases of
student nature. The first of these, at the
time of its occurrence, excited no little atten-
tion throughout the State, and was severely
condemned as an outrage, etc. The circum-
stances, which I distinctly recollect, were as
follows :

We at that time were subjected to annual
examinations, and it is needless to say that
the occasion of these examinations were
dreaded by the majority of the students.
During my Sophomore year, on the examining
committee was one old fellow in particular,
who, by the peculiar delight he apparently
took in propounding questions, obviously in-
tended to disconcert the student, had earned
our heartiest dislike, and accordingly it was
resolved, if possible, to be repaid for the
many painfid hours caused by his instrumen-

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

tality. The day appointed for the annual
examination was the time selected. The ex-
aminations were held in Massachusetts Hall,
and through the ceiling directly above the
chair usually occupied by the object of our
regard, a hole was bored, over which was sus-
pended a jug of molasses highly scented. A
string suitably attached was in easy reach of
the one elected to work the apparatus.
With the examination day came the commit-
tee, and with them our friend gorgeously
arrayed in long linen coat, stock, high collar,
and frilled shirt of those days. Many friends
were in, for the examinations were made
much of. Scarcely had the old gentleman
commenced his work, and the peculiar twinkle
of his eye proclaimed the bent of his mind,
when the string was loosened. A solid col-
umn of molasses descended upon the victim's
head, completely saturating his clothes and
knocking from his hand the snuff-box which
generally was present in his inquisitions.
Astonishment, fear, disgust, and rage spread
over the old gentleman's face, and amid yells
of laughter, excited by the ludicrous specta-
cle,— laughter, joined in by all present, and
need I say with the heartiest good-will by
those who had experienced the working of
his mind, — the old gentleman made his exit.
We were never again troubled at examina-
tions by his presence. The perpetrators of
the joke, I have reason to know, escaped
punishment.

Among the students was one in particular,
who, by his recklessness and utter disregard
for college laws and regulations, had more
than once incurred the displeasure of the
Faculty, and whose many promises of reforma-
tion apparently produced no good result. Re-
peated warnings and admonitions not having
the desired effect, at length pater familias
was summoned from home, and came in hot
haste. Our Sophomore, now in the gieatest
trepidation, endeavored to find a way from
his difficulties. An interview with the col-

lege authorities meant a recapitulation of
offenses hitherto carefully concealed from
paternal knowledge, and as a consequence
more than a dim prospect of removal from
college. In this emergency his natural wit
came to his assistance. Leading his father
to the room of a Senior, bearded and digni-
fied, the latter was introduced as Professor
So-and-so. It is needless to say that the
father of our hero received from the pseudo
Professor a satisfactory account of his son's
standing and actions, and went off by the
earliest train to which he was eagerly led by
the rejoicing student. What made the affair
more amusing was the fact that the Senior
was in ignorance of the deception, and had
answered the inquiries of the anxious parent
in a manner to quiet his solicitude, and with
a desire to serve a fellow-student. The orig-
inator of the trick received by these means a
new lease of freedom, but did not, I think,
graduate receiving permission from the Fac-
ulty to withdraw at the end of his Sophomore
year.

Such are two of the many incidents Avhich
I recall, disclosing perhaps, to those not be-
hind the scenes, traits not to be admired.
Yet they serve to illustrate peculiar shades of
college happiness. To a graduate the men-
tioning of familiar incidents or scenes serves
to bring up a host of memories. A word
leads to dreams of love for the institution, and
imagination pictures pleasant scenes and hours
spent under the walls of old Bowdoin and
within hearing of the murmurs of her softly
sighing pines.

THE SOLDIER.

Arrayed in martial uniform,
With bayonet and gun,

He stood before tlie looking-glass
To view the patriot son.

The admiration filled his soul
He would that slie could see ;

And even sighed in under tone,
" How proud would Edith be !'

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

He thought of heroes old in song, —

Atreides, Odysseus,
Of Menalaus, Ajax too.

And bold Idomeneus.

He longed to see the enemy.
To show what he would do ;

A perfect Hercules, — his weight.
One hundred twenty-two.

At eve with martial step he goes

To make a part}' call.
Armed to the teeth with bowie-knife.

Revolver, toothpicks, all.

Returning later, quite alone.
He hears footsteps behind.

All thouglit of pistols, bowie-knives.
And lieroes flee his mind.

He nms for life, each hair erect.
His brow is drenched with sweat ;

The country's safe with such as ho,
'Twas Bowdoin's brave cadet.

COMMUHICATIOHS.

MAGAZINES, ETC.

Editors of Orient :

There is a matter which, although perhaps
a rather small point for censure, yet is the
source of no little inconvenience, and the
cause of considerable complaint among the
students : this is the removal of the maga-
zines from the reading-room. This change
was made, doubtless, with a laudable end in
view, and with the belief that such a change
would be an improvement upon the former
system. Inasmuch as it protects the maga-
zines from the rather harsh usage to which
they were formerly subjected, and obviates
the difficulty sometimes experienced in caus-
ing them to remain in the place of deposit,
the library arrangement is, undoubtedly, an
improvement. Furllier than this a claim for
sujjerior merits would meet with but little
success.

Aside fi'om the matter of protecting tlie
property, the question of personal conven-
ience should have been taken into account.
As at present conducted, an easy access at all

times to these books is impossible. The
library, being opened only at stated hours,
and then, too, at times when the student is
generally obliged to be engaged in his studies,
practically debars one from the free consulta-
tion, such as is desirable.

The arrangements, or rather lack of ar-
rangements, made for the accommodations of
the reader are certainly noticeable. Accom-
modations, at least as good as those in the
old quarters, should be made and some at-
tempt to consult the convenience of those
compelled to resort to a place in every respect
unsuited for such purposes. How nicely our
peculiar system of lighting this room conduces
to an easy and enjoyable hour of pleasant
reading, none need be reminded. Good light
is not of course necessar}' to a retention of
good eyesight, but, nevertheless, some of us
are unreasonable enough to mildlj^ insist upon
such a provision.

These are some of the eminent advan-
tages of the present arrangement, such as
most strongly present themselves, and most
urgently appeal to our senses. Is a change
advisable? V.

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW.

Editors of Orient :

Where all of Bowdoin's poets have fled
to? Five dollars will be paid to any one dis-
covering one, and producing him.

Wliat has become of '82's foot-ball eleven,

and why Capt. P don't drag them out on

the delta and train them ?

Why the inhabitants of the south end of
Winthrop don't draw up a statement assert-
ing tiiat tiie best place to practice violin-
playing is not anywhere in the town pf Bruns-
wick, but that the Topsliam sliore of Cow
Island would serve admirably ?

What is to prevent the Freshmen Greek
from producing Gi;di[>us Tyrannus, or at least
sometliing funny ?

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

What is to prevent Bowdoin from getting
up a religious canvass? Trained manipula-
tors can be obtained from Harvard.

Why the Faculty don't invent an accepta-
ble excuse, good for any emergency and
capable of elasticity, and present such excuse
to each undergraduate?

Who it was that basely stated that the
last meeting of '81 was to agitate the ques-
tion of clean shaves ?

What kind of spiritual food the base-ball
men propose to take with them, i. e., for read-
ing matter ?

Why some one don't produce an enter-
tamment for Thursdaj' evening, June 2d,
when everything will be tranquil ; and why
the Bowdoin Band, witia the addition of one
and only one tune to its Repertoire, could not
give a band concert on that evening ?

The above questions are of interest to the
undersigned. Pj'izes for correct answers to
the whole list will be given by them, as
received.

W. AND T., Maine Hall.

COLLEGE ITEMS.

The Elder has a new hat.

" Spring suits." Does it ?

The assistant organist has returned.

The next project is to paint the boat-house.

Waterman, '83, has left college for this term.

Carpenter is the Sunday man of the Juniors.

During vacation ten boys remained in college.

'84 is evidently preparing to meet '85 on the Delta.

Base-ball men were out on the Delta very promptly.

The Seniors say they are having an easy time now.
Shot

High drill official: "The hind rank will now
fall in."

"E. U." intends to go to Oxford when he leaves
Bowdoin.

The plan of all working together in the Gym. is
well liked.

Mason is to teach the spring term of Bowdoinham
High School.

Chapel music on Easter morning was not relished
by empty stomachs.

Mason of '81 has been in town, and will join '82
next September.

Colby has had a cane rush. Most time for our
Freshmen to brace.

First crew on the river, '83. First crew in the
river — two of '81's men.

An apparatus which will be of interest to all can
be seen at No. 6 W. H.

History recitations to President Chamberlain were
to begin Tuesday, April 26.

For one whole week the glass in the college build-
ings has remained unbroken.

" Bring out your canes," says an Ex. But we are
not Abel to sport Eve'n Adam one.

The new class in Chemistry Arid the laboratory
has been arranged very commodiously.

The Seniors began Art and Science of War on
Friday last, reciting to Lieut. Crawford.

Fisher has been elected captain of '81 crew. He
has behind him Mauson, Gray, and Larrabee.

Cutler, First Lieutenant Company A, has resigned,
and his place is to be filled by competitive drill.

Inquisitive Soph (who is just beginning the drill)
— " What does he mean by ' Company hurch'?"

Work begun on Memorial Hall, Wednesday, April
13. Four sticks of timber hauled on the ground.

Sojjhomore (reading Tacitus) — " Both of his un"
cles were procreators of the Cassars." Applause.

Our nine this year is to be Snow, Wilson, Staples,
Rogers, Haggerty, Wright, Knapp, Smith, and Gard-
ner.

Some fine plaster casts of ancient statuary have
been received from Boston, and are placed in the
north wing.

Some one thought the "Jollities" to be the doll-
darndest show they'd ever been to. This is Twitt-
ing on facts.

The class in Italian is growing small. They prob-
ably prefer the '■'■Dolce far niente^'' to the labor of
translating it.

If any one doubts that this college is to become
co-educational, let them examine the photographs at
No. 2.5 W. H.

The Juniors are divided in their elective studies
as follows ; In Physics five. Botany eight, and Science
of Language eleven.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

A youthful chemist, after completing his "re-
searches," blew out his gas, and then wondered what
made these chemicals smell so.

The drill is now in a prosperous condition. Only
one man, so far, has become tired of it. He needs,
he says, more time for his Greelc.

President Chamberlain has signified his approval
of the proposed Orient office. If the students do the
same the project will be carried out.

The nine will play with Harvard next Monday,
Brown on Tuesday, and Williams on Wednesday,
unless some unforeseen change is made this week.

A certain Bath girl was overheard to say Fast Day
that she " could always tell a college student by the
peculiar odor of his breath." Cardamon seeds, prob-
ably.

Mr. Johnson has been showing some engravings
representing the development of the German alpha-
bet, and illustrating various inscriptions on stones,
hells, etc.

The Senior and Junior exhibition at the end of the
last term passed off satisfactorily, and is the only oc-
casion of the kind for some time past from which no
one of the speakers was absent or excused.

Many of the Seniors are extremely dissatisfied
with the result of their Saturday's meeting. The
principal dissatisfaction is among non-society men,
who, as they themselves say, have been surely and
decidedly " sat on."

At a meeting of the Athletic Association the fol-
ing officers were elected : President, McCarthy ; "Vice
President,Gannett ; Secretary and Treasurer, Packard,
'83 ; Master of Ceremonies, Bates ; Executive Com-
mittee, Reed, '82, Austin and Waterman, '8i.

The Seniors held a class meeting April 23. The
result of the meeting was the presentation of a new
ticket for class officers. The principal change was
the removal of Donovan from liis appointment to de-
liver the parting address, and substitution of Rogers.

Two students bold, who ply the oar

Upon the Senior crew,
Set out the other afternoon

To paddle their own canoe.

But judging the results thereof,
They lacked the Indian's skill,

For while avoiding Scylla's crags
Charybdis caused a si)ill.

A cold day 'twas indeed for them,

But fortune lent her hand,
And from the frigid IIjO

Assistance brought to land.

Tlic Sopliomores liave in their boat, Chase, Gan-
nett, Wint(u-, and llnlden, witli (ioodwin, coxswain.
The Freshmen iiavc liad their outriggers lengthened

during vacation, and have sent for new oars. This
crew will probably be Brown, Sweetser, Adams, and
Child, or Torrey, with Waterman coxswain.

At a meeting of the students of the Maine Medical
School the following resolutions were passed :

2?eso?!;ed, Whereas, in Divine Providence, our beloved
friend and companion in study, Walter Scott Sheldon, has
been removed from our number by death, we, his fellow-
students, as we bow in reverent submission and in common
sorrow, extend to the bereaved family our most sincere and
heartfelt sympathy in this sad hour of affliction.

Resolved, That a copy of the above be priuted in the
Narragansett Times, the Brunswick Telegraph, and the
BowDoiN Orient.

D. A. KOBINSON,

E. A. MCCOLLISTER,

G. W. Way,
Committee of the School.

PERSOKAL.

[We earnestly solicit commuuicatious to this column
from any who may have an interest in the Alumni.]

'23.— W. G. Crosby, LL.D., died in Belfast, March
21st.

'24. — William Mason, M.D.,died in Charlestown,
Mass., March 18.

'30. — Darius Adams, Esq., died in Rockton, 111.,
Nov. 5th, 1880.

'34:. — Rev. Dr. Cyrus Hamlin, who left the Bangor
Theological School to assume the presidency of Mid-
dlebury College, Vt., is to be inaugurated July 7th,
as permanent president of tliat institution.

'30.— Died March 15th, I. PI. Woodman of New
Gloucester.

'52. — Walter Wells is lying at the point of death,
of consumption, at his home in Portland. In 1807 he
acted as Secretarj' of the Board of Commissioners ap-
pointed by the Legislature for exploring tlie water
jjower of the State. He was afterwards appointed
Superintendent to have charge of tlie matter collected
by tlie Board, and wrote a compreliensive report en-
titled "The Water Power of Maine."

'01. — Edward Stanward, Esq., of the Boston Ad-
vertiser, is secretary of the class of '01, who celebrate
the twentieth anniversaiy of their graduation by a
reunion and dinner during Commencement week of
1881. The dinner is to bo served at thd Falmouth
Hotel in Portland, Wednesday evening, July 13th.

'73. — Dr. Horace B. Hill of Lewiston has been
elected by the trustees of tlie State Insane Hospital,
to tlie ))osition of second assistant superintendent.
He is a graduate of the Long Island Medical College
Hospital.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

75. — C. L. Clarke has the superintendence of in-
troducing Edison's electric light, in New York City.

75. — Frank R. Upton is superintendent of Edi-
son's works at Menlo Park, N". J.

'76. — Rev. George Pratt of Bangor has accepted a
call from Grace Church Society in Bath. He will lo-
cate, there in June.

/■^ '.??■• — R. G. Stanwood, who will be remembered
as disappearing so mysteriously last summer, while
here at home in Brunswick on a vacation, has recently
been heard from through a friend of his. He is in
Brunswick, Georgia, and is slowly recovering from a
brain fever. The particulars of his case have not
been learned, except that he has not been conscious
of his whereabouts since his disappearance, until
within a few days before his friends heard from him.
His wife has gone to his assistance.

'77. — C. W. Morrill has lately been admitted to
the Sagadahoc Bar as an attorney at law. He has
been studying in the office of Hon. M. P. Frank of
Portland. He will practice in that city. He has been
filling the position of teacher of Mathematics in tlie
Bath High School.

'78. — Felch is express messenger on the Fitchburg
branch of the Old Colony R. R.

'80. — Bartlett and Edwards are in Louisville, Ky.,
writing Kentucky county histories. Address, 168
Fifth Street.

'82. — Lane is in business in Boston.

'82. — W. W. Curtis was married Saturday, the
16th. He has gone to Machias as principal of the
High School. The class extend congratulations, and
wish him success.

COLLEGE WORLD.

Washington University, St. Louis, has 1367 stu-
dents.

Columbia has 1494 students, the largest number
in any American college.

It costs Harvard $200,000 a year to maintain its
library.

Oxford caps have been adopted at Columbia.
The Seniors are to be distinguished by a button of
purple, Juniors by dark blue. Sophomores by cardi-
nal, and Freshmen by dark green.

President Eliot, of Harvard College, says that
there are now but 4,512 students in the ten colleges
of the New England Association, against 4,544 in
1875-6. The only college showing an increase is
Williams,

Five hundred thousand dollars has been given by
Amasa Stone for the erection of a new college in
Cleveland. It is to be called Adelbert College.

Amherst has concluded its students are men, as
they average twenty-two years of age. They are
responsible to the authorities for their work, but not
for personal conduct, unless interrupting their duties.

The exhibitions of the Greek play CEdipus
Tyrannus, by the Harvard students, are to take place
on the 17th, 18th, and 19th of May. As there was
no limitation to the number of tickets sold to a single
person, they were all bought by speculation as soon
as the sale begun.

The Sophomores at Syracuse University abdutced
a Freshman, Tipple by name, carried him in a car-
riage five miles from town, shaved his head, tied
him to a tree and left him to get out of his fix as best
he could. He caused the arrest of his tormentors,
and created a great excitement, but the jury, after less
than an hour's deliberation, acquitted the prisoners.

The students at Harvard are greatly interested in
the filling of the position of Preacher to the Univer-
sity which Dr. Peabody is soon to vacate. It is the
universal desire that Rev. Phillips Brooks accept the
position. He has been invited by the President and
Fellows of the College, and the largest meeting of
students ever held in the college has joined in urging
his acceptance. We are sorry to have to add that Dr.
Brooks has declined the position.

oLippmos.

" Her lips were like the leaves," he said,
" By autumn's crimson tinted; "
" Some people autumn leaves preserve
By pressing them," she hinted. — Ex.

"Do you sjieak German?" "No; but I have a
brother Herman who speaks German, and I'm
lernin'." — Lampoon.

Prof, in Moral Philosophy — "Mr. K., vvhat end
has a mother in view when she punishes her child .f "
Mr. K. blushes and sits down. — Vidette.

Student — "Professor, what's the best thing to do
if you get concentrated nitric acid in your eye ? "
Prof, (laconically) — " Buy a glass one."

Prof, (to a student who writes, not for the masses,
but for the educated few)— " You should write so
that the most ignorant of your audience can under-
stand all you say." Student (puzzled) — " What part
of my production is not clear to you, sir ? " — Berke-
ley an.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Professor — "Why are you not taking notes, sir?"
Scholus — "I cannot; the sun shines directly upon
my paper." Professor — " True, true. Write on the
other side." — Free Press.

Tutor (dictating Greelc prose composition) —
"Tell me, slave, where is thy horse ? " Startled Soph-
omore— "It is under my chair, sir; I wasn't using
it ! " — Ada Columbiana.

First Member (feeling a twinge of conscience) —
" I say, Tom, what a lot of time a man does waste
during the term, playing poker." Second Ditto (not
catching the point) — Yes, especially while shufiling.''
— Spectator.

EDITORS' TABLE.

As we look over the pile of exchanges which, in a
short time after assuming our editorial duties, litters
our table (we do not keep them on a table, but dare
not interfere with the traditions of our predecessors),
we are surprised at the number of them. And their
variety is as remarkable ; thei'e are dailies, with their
telegraphic news and theatrical announcements,
weeklies and bi-weeklies, telling in various ways the
story of college life, and monthly magazines of dif-
ferent and sometimes of indifferent value.

There are said to be a hundred and fifty college
papers in the United States, and these by exchanging
with each other are united together into a great
whole, a republic of journalism in which each occu-
pies a position according to its own value. But do
not think that all is peace and quiet within this circle ;
it is too distinctively American for that. There is
much healthy emulation and too much fierce rivalry.
The competition between different colleges is re-
flected and magnified by their respective college
papers.

It is with considerable timidity that we enter the
arena to criticise any of our "esteemed contempora-
ries." We fear the yoke of the clown and the whip
of the ring-master. But if we turn out as the luckless
countryman who tried to ride the trick nnile we shall
not be sorry at our attempt, and if we do anything to
merit applause wo doubt not we shall get what is our
due.

Among our exchanges we are particularly inter-
ested in some of the literary magazines. Foremost
among them Is the Yale Lit. Magazine ; the variety
and value of its contents fully merit the permanent
form In which they nre placed, 'i'lio first article is
" The Vision of the Dance of Death," said dance being
the ordinary college Hie of Yale students. The piece

is vivid and dramatic, but far too severe. "Brush
and Pen," besides being carefully written, is in
thought far beyond ordinary college essays on such
subjects. The most pleasing thing is No. VII. of the
"Papers of the Teetotum Club," a rambling discus-
sion by a number of students on various subjects.
The following are the closing sentences of it: "A
somewhat sleepy pause followed this quotation, for it
was growing late, when Perkins said with a yawn,
'Well, if variety is the spice of life, I'm sure we must
breathe an aromatic atmosphere to-night. Just think
of it, from utilitarianism to co-education, from man-
ners to matrimony, from man's true end in life to
woman's — namely, flirtation. It is high time we put
a stop to such desultory conversation by going to
bed.' And as the rest folded their tents like the
Arabs and departed — for it was Perkins' room — the
recorder has to relate that as Perkins stood alone gaz-
ing into the ashes, he was heard to say slowly to him-
self, with a dreamy inflection, 'Rum critters is wim-
men — Dickens.' "

The Nassati Lit. Magazine is also very interesting,
but the literary articles are rather dry, and it contains
no poetry. The editorial and local departments are
the best.

The Hamilton Lit., although perhaps not quite so
ambitious as the magazines previously mentioned, is
fully as worthy of notice. The article on "The
Heroism of Paul" is, from its name, rather repelling,
but contains more original thought than could be ex-
pected. " The Gentleman as Portraj^ed in English
Literature" would be interesting if one had not read
"Taine's English Literature." Indeed, after a long
description which must be recognized as second-hand
by every reader of Taine, he virtually proves to whom
he is indebted for his idea bj' making a short quota-
tion from him as if to atone for his extensive pilfer-
ings. The paragraphs on the Alumni are the most
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O l)iif;lit (liiys of tli(! olden
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Willyonr lieauly return never, ,

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Trilling iiiitos of Joy and love.
Why does not my hcaii, n'sponil'lo your gay songs as of yore f
O ye l)i'ool<s that l)al>l>ling run
Onward, laugliing in llie .sun.
Why does all your sweet, wild music thrill my being nevei^
more?

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Vol. XI.

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, MAY 11, 1881.

No. 2.

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BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is given to all
who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remains as here-
tofore, and facilities are offered for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical instruction are ample, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in the immediate vicinity of
many important public works, aflbrds excellent
opportunities lor the study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many favors from the United
States Coast Survey OflSce. The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
be taken, if desired, in the place of Latin.

Those who complete satisfactorily the four years'
course in engineering will receive the Degree of Sc.
B. Those who complete a two years' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical Engineer. Students not candidates for
a degree will be received at any stage for which an
examination shall show them to be fitted, and may
remain for any desired time. Further iufoimatioii
will be furnished on application to Professor G. L.
Vose.

Terms of Admission to the Academic Course.

Applicants for admission will be examined in tlie

following subjects :

Latin. — Latin Grammar, including Prosody; Writ-
ing Latin (IW Lessons in Allen's Ijatin Composi-
tion are reciinuuended as indicating the amount
rcciuired for (!.\aiuiiiation) ; Virgil, the Bucolics,
Georgics, and six books of the ilOneid ; Cicero,
seven Orations ; Sallust.

Gkekk. — Hadloy's Greek Grannnar; Xonophon's
Anabasis, four books, and Homer's Iliad, two
books; Jones's Greek Prose Composition.

Ancient Geogkaimiy.

Mathematics. — Arithmetic, including Common

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Root

and the Metric System ; Algebra, through Equa-
tions of the Second Degree ; Geometry, Books

I. and III. of Loomis's Geometry.

Latin, eight terms.

Greek, eight terms.

Mathematics, eight terras.

German, four and a half terms.

English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
Literature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.

Italian, one term.

Spanish, one term.

Rhetoric (formal), one term. Rhetorical and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
half terms.

Natural History studies, five and a half terms.

Physics and Astronomy, four terms.

Chemistry, four terms.

History, Ancient and Modern, two terms.

Political Economy, one and a half terms.

Public Law, two terms.

Mental and Moral Philosophy, including Logic,
four terms.

Christian Evidences, one term.

Expenses.

The annual expenses are as follows : Tuition, $75.
Room rent (half), average, $2"). Incidentals, $]0.
Total regular College charges, $110. ,

Board is obtained in town at $3 to $4 a week.
Other necessary expenses will probably amount to
$40 a year. Students can, however, by forming
clubs under good management, very materially
lessen the cost of living.

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dent.

Vol. XI.

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, MAY 11, 1881.

No. 2.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

PUBLISHED EVERT ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE
COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '82, OF

BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

EDITORIAL BOARD.

Arthur G. Staples, Managing Editor.

Charles H. Gilman, Business Editor.

Melvin S. Holwat, Eugene T. McCarthy,

William A. Moody, "Warren 0. Plimpton,

George G. "Weeks.

Terms — $2.00 a year in advance ; single copies, 15 cents.

Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communications
in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor.

Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute
articles, personals, and items. ContributioDS must be accompanied by the
writer's real name.

Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mall matter.

COlfTENTS.
Tol. XI., N"o. 2.— May U, 1881.

Editorial Notes 13

Literary:

Anna (poem) 16

Thoreau 17

The Trip of the Base-Ball Nine 18

Communication 20

College Items 20

Personal 22

College World 22

Clippings 23

Editors' Table 23

EDITORIAL HOTES.

Once again we greet you, but not with a
salutatory. We feel that we are here with
the intention of remaining, and upon our own
resources, and things accordingly assume a
business-like aspect. We, therefore, are not
in a salutatory mood and have only a few
words to say, and those, mostly, to extend
our earnest thanks to every one, friends and
students, for the kind expressions of good
will towards the present board. They are
very encouraging and make us feel better,

but we wish to mildly suggest to the stu-
dents that there are, perhaps, other and better
ways to aid a college paper than by patting
its editors on the back and cordially admon-
ishing them to keep their lamps trimmed and
burning. We never realized it so acutely as
we do now, and never imagined that subscrip-
tions and contributions were half so neces-
sary. We don't intend, at this early hour, to
complain of hard work, because it isn't work
to write the Orient. It is only fun, and
takes only two or three minutes ; but we are
modest and would really like to make the
Okient more of a college paper. So, then,
if you haven't anything better for us, why,
then pat us ; but if you liave anything better,
in the shape of contributions, subscriptions, or
other evidences of interest, send them right
along, and we shall feel that our desires and
designs are being in a great measure gratified
and accomplished.

High over minor questions, rising impor-
tant and dignified, comes the question of the
introduction of mortar-boards. The college
world is intensely agitated with this moment-
ous question. Various colleges have the dis-
ease, and among those first afflicted are Cor-
nell, Columbia, and Amherst. The Trinity
Tablet gives its columns to an extremely in-
teresting discussion of the mortar-board, in
which the Tablet discovers that Trinity is the
Oxford of America, — a hitherto undiscovered
fact, which Trinity deserves great credit for
settling. At Cornell the caps are distinc-
tively colored, according to class. Take the
movement all in all, it deserves especial com-
ment, and we shall take the opportunity of
studiously observing the onward progress of

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

a mighty reform and the pleasure of again
referring to its advancement, in our columns.

One of the noticeable changes during the
past week, is the return of magazines to
their old places in the reading-room. This is
agreeable to the majority of the students. It
is difficult to conceive the deeply-hidden
reason which actuated the Faculty to the
change in the first place, but inasmuch as
they were changed and are now returned,
their re-appearance is doubly pleasant. They
give a natural, home-like appearance to the
reading-room, which has for some time really
looked vacation-like, with the desk bare and
unattractive. This early compliance of the
Faculty with the desires of tlie students, as
expressed in tiie communication in our last
issue, is especially gratifying and suggestive.

It has been suggested to us at least a
dozen times, during the past fortnight, that
the boat-house should b§ painted. It would
seem that if the money is in any way to be
obtained, it should be applied as soon as pos-
sible toward making this needed improve-
ment. The boat-house needs it. Its preser-
vation and better appearance would counte-
nance a considerable sacrifice in favor of this
improvement, and the sooner the better.
The coming boat race will, of course, bring
the boat-house into prominence, and this is
the thought that has probably caused so many
remarks.

For our part, we would like to see at
least three coats of paint applied and the
building appropriately labelled, but this is
merely a fancy. It is evident to every one that
the boat-iiouse needs paint.

Work in the gymnasium is becoming excit-
ing. It is even amusing sometimes, as now
and then a brick or window-piece drops to tlie
floor. It would be a good place for the cadets
to drill in, since they can experience the dan-

gers of battle without the consequent confu-
sion, but it don't quite suit as a gymnasium.
We fear that some one will soon be hurt,
which would be a serious matter ; but even if
not, the continual presence of floating lime
dust, the extremely and extraordinary low
temperature of the atmosphere, are produc-
tive of more harm than good. We submit
that it would be better to allow the students
to spend their time for exercise out of doors
in the pure air, where every one now spends
his leisure hours, than to keep them swing-
ing clubs and pulling weights in such an un-
ventilated old refrigerator as the gymnasium
now is.

The officers of the Athletic Association
have finally been elected, and if this is what
every one has been waiting for there is now
no reason for further delay. The charge of
laziness and lack of spirit in sport has often
been made with regard to members of this
college, in respect to our annual Field Daj'.
Take the institution at its best it is somewhat
ailing, has not been with us long, and unless
active measures are taken will not much
longer lemain, and it behooves every one
who is able to do anything, or who even
thinks he can do anytiiing, to present himself
before the directors of the affair and enter
his name as a participant. It cannot be de-
nied that the results of the athletic exercises
on Field Day go farther and speak more em-
phatically concerning our college sports, than
almost any other of our institutions. And
the better record that is made the better, as
is evident, is tiie report concerning the col-
lege sports. It has been reju-esented to us
that the officers make an attempt to intro-
duce more novel features. It hasi been re-
marked tiiat Field Day to the spectators on
even the front seats of the grand stand, is
just a trifle tiresome ; that although our vis-
itors and spectators have been true to their
trust in the past, and have remained upon the

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

field until every athlete has departed, yet we
cannot always expect the same courtesy.
And a certain college undergraduate remarked
that, given his choice between Field Day and
a recitation in Christian Ethics, he should
prefer the latter for excitement. We think
him somewhat biased, but should be very
pleased to see something new introduced ;
and if not that, then true work on the part
of every student to make Field Day some-
thing to be proud of. To this end every man
who weighs a hundred, or can lift fifty
pounds, should carefully select his prize and
go in and win. And if this be done we shall
have a more interesting Field Day, more
records worthy of young, healthy, active men,
and much better enjoyment of our Ivj' Holi-
days. These remarks are not unnecessary, we
think. If any one is of the opinion that they
are, we invite him to examine and compare the
record of last year with the record of other
New England colleges, and draw the obvious
conclusion.

The Nassau Lit. is bestowing its pity upon
our college, and remarks that the military
drill is creating excitement at Bowdoin. This
is news. We have for some time felt ex-
cited but never before appreciated the cause,
and we immediately, on the first occasion,
started out to hunt for the excitement. We
invite the Lit. to come right along and find it for
us. The aspect of our military was calm and
peaceful. Not a shade of care or sorrow
rufiled the countenances of officers or men, as
with martial air and gleaming bayonets they
meandered over the campus. We confess
that for an instant we did feel excited, but it
wore off as we beheld an officer urge on a
weak Freshman with the point of his sword,
and saw a crowd of students calmly, unex-
citedly, viewing the parade. So we are com-
pelled to believe that the Lit. was mistaken.
We had much rather not believe it. We
rather have the excitement, but we didn't

find it, and so feel in duty bound to inform
the Lit. that, although the drill is well and
healthy, although fairly patrouized, and prob-
ably productive of much good, yet it isn't
creating the slightest excitement, not even its
share. And we are also compelled to add
that Bowdoin is not "one of those unfortu-
nate colleges whose students are compelled to
march around with muskets."

The world has always liked old songs,
and the world likes no class of old songs bet-
ter than it likes the rhyme and music of the
old college melodies. There is a certain sen-
timent to college songs that you find else-
where with difficulty. There is the feeling
that the love and loyalty and unity of count-
less men, — some alive, some dead, and some
immortal, have so many times been sung in
this self-same way, that the very words have
become pregnant with melody. There is
the feeling of unity, of brotherhood, and of
loyalty, in song ; and every one must feel, as
he hears a body of college men carol out their
college song, that the truest love and strong-
est faith are being thus expressed. Every-
where, all over the wide world, college men
are believers and participants in this custom.
The English students, beneath the ivied walls
of their own institutions, sing out in their
sturdy, English voices, their own time-honored
songs, full of love and of devotion ; and
out on the waters of the Seine the songs of
the University of Paris float at eventide
and die, mingling with the music of its
waters. It is thus everywhere. The German
student trolls his drinking song; the Spanish
student sings his tales of love ; and up over
the cliffs and craggy nooks of Scotland the
sound of the sturdy student song is heard.
Yale sings. Harvard sings, Columbia sings,
and we sing not at all. Has Bowdoin no
songs ? Has none of our bards or poets left
the slightest remnant behind, dedicated to the
college? Do our gray-haired graduates, as

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they collect the remnants of the class, sing
no songs which reunite them in the feelings
of former days ? If there is such a thing as
a song distinctive of Bowdoin, we believe
that we express the wish of many in saying
that it would be well if we could hear it.
There are many songs, we believe, in which
all could unite, and on pleasant evenings the
sound of " Fair Bowdoin " should lead back
the college to its former days. Such a prac-
tice has often been urged unsuccessfully, and
perhaps always will be, but it can do no harm
to show wherein Bowdoin falls behind her
sister colleges in the expression of loyalty to
Alma Mater,

The story of the trip of the base-ball nine
will be seen in another column. As affecting
the college and the condition of sports, the
trip is worthy of consideration. The fact
that for the first time, almost, Bowdoin has
gone out from her own domains and endeav-
ored to play the national game, is enough to
mark the trip as successful, if nothing else
would ; but the general result is good even
beyond expectation, and will most assuredly
work only good to Bowdoin and her institu-
tions. There are many things to be consid-
ered apart from two overwhelming defeats,
chief and primary of which is the fact that
we have thus shown ourselves alive as a col-
lege, and second of which is the fact that
Bowdoin beat Williams.

We believe that we express the general
opinion of the college when we say that the
nine deserves praise for starting ; that the
students deserve praise for sending them ;
and that thedirector deserves praise for bring-
ing them safely home. The nine will un-
doubtedly experience tlie effects of the trip
in a steadier metliod of play, in a better bear-
ing up under unfavorable conditions of the
game, and in a more confident game in gen-
eral. If this proves true the desired result of
the trip will be assured. We sincerely Iiope

that this may be the case, and that this trip
may not be the last that Bowdoin is destined
to make. Taking it all in all the results of
the excursion are very gratifying, and the
nine deserves credit for the record that they
have made.

a:nna.

Along the path beneath the pines
I wandered in an evening fair,
And near tlie way I saw a pair
Of lovely creatures making signs

To me that I should follow them.
Quick as thought that wings its flight
From finite to the infinite,
I turned to trace their steps ; and when

I gazed upon their wonderous form.
Their sprightly tread, their lovely grace.
And marked the sadness of the face
Of one, who turned to beck me on,

I thought them spirits freed from clay ;
I questioned, then, my mortal view;
I thought that they would lead me to
The mystic shores and fade away.

But no ; beneath the lofty shade.
To where the tombstones grimlj' shine
Witliin the shadows of the pine.
To where our sacred dead are laid,

They led me. Then the moonlight fell
In checkered shimmers o'er the mounds
Of dust that once had been the bounds
Within which animations dwell ;

And then the moon withdrew its light,
The shadows, sprinkled here and tliere,
Grew darker in the heavy air
And seemed a covering unto night.

The sad-eyed maid was now alone, —
The other form had disappeared, —
And, as she closer to me neared,
I saw a lighter shadow dawn.

Beside a granite slab siie knelt.
And touclied her cheek as if to sleep.
Iter eyes looked tears — she could not weep
A sorrow that was not unfeit.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

"Oh! bcautious maid, by sorrow kissed,
What trouble heaves thy breast?" I cried,
"Why are thou not deified
As she who faded into mist ? "

"A solemn rite remains unsaid,
And, ere I cross the Stygian brink.
The sacred earth must ope and drink
The dust from whence my soul has fled."

"Kind Junior, but a grain of earth
Is all my spirit craves from thee ;
I am your Anna ; give to me
The power to gain a higher birth."

THOREAU.

The world faded away from Thoreau on a
beautiful spring morning in May, 1862, nearly
twenty years ago, and yet the world of Amer-
ican literature discusses his merits to-day even
more keenly perhaps than when he muttered
his last broken sentences, turned his face to
the wall, and closed his blue eyes forever. It
has ever been a feature of Thoreau as of Poe,
that his biographers are either earnest, zeal-
ous friends, or bitter, contemptuous enemies.
Perhaps it is so with all marked men, assur-
edly so with Thoreau, and as we search the
list of his contemporaries and biographers we
find only words of rhapsody on one hand, and
on the other marks of deep and utter disdain.

Thoreau was a man of a character too
eccentric and decided to allow of passive
criticism. His idiosyncrasies have marked out
a line and you must either go across to
Thoreau, or remain, if you know him, with
yourself an enemy. A consideration of his
life, a glimpse at the method of his living and
writing will reveal the character of the man
superficially, but the true character is what
able men and women have been discussing
for twenty years, and have not yet exhausted.
His life is an existence merely, — a thoughtful
existence, however. There is in it, in a
worldly sense, no excitement, no romance, no
love. As Emerson says : " He was bred t

no profession ; he never was married ; he
never went to church ; he refused to pay a
tax to the State ; he ate no flesh, drank no
wine, never knew the use of tobacco, and,
though a naturalist, used neither trap nor
gun." It is a character like this, eccentric to
this degree and yet truly poetical, sometimes
in prose, sometimes in rhyme, that every one
has so considered. A character which, not-
withstanding its eccentricity, yet had that
within itself which could produce within the
confines of a little hut on Walden Pond, and
put forth upon the world a style of writing
which has never been duplicated. An Emer-
sonian style transferred to the woods. A
style which though confined for subjects to
the squirrel and the chipmunk and the heifer,
to the changes of the seasons, to the rippling
and laughing of the brook, and in short to
the very life and breath of Nature, is yet full
of thought and romance. It is such a char-
acter that the world has quite constantly been
considering, and which it is quite as much
considering to-day.

It was on July 12, 1817 that Henry David
Thoreau was born. The scene of his birth was
Concord, Mass., and it was here in one of the
easternmost rooms of an old New England
dwelling that the poet naturalist first saw the
light of day. His boyhood was boyhood in
general, and the first break in a peaceful life
was his entrance into Harvard in 1833. His
college life was a life of earnest work, and
characterized by the dawning, or better the
strengthening of that love of nature which
finally absorbed his very existence. Gradu-
ating from college, he took the most impor-
tant trip of his life to the White Mountains
and came home to Concord. It was in 1845
that he removed to the shores of Walden
Pond. In his book, entitled " Walden," he
tells the story of the construction of a build-
ing at a cost of less than thirty dollars, and
of a first year's existence therein, at an ex-
pense of about sixty dollars, — and here all

1§

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

alone, with none of the luxuriances or con-
veniences of modern life, in this hut, on the
shores of the pond, with no curtain to the
window, and no lock to the door, that
Thoreau, the poet and naturalist, spent some
of the most fruitful years of his life. Here
he lived and wrote, and this is his life story.
Do not imagine him a disappointed, disen-
chanted man. He was as fresh a boy when
he died, even, as when in boyhood he drove
the cows to pasture, or when he left the walls
of Harvard. Far from being a disappointed
man, — he was a man of love, of thought, of
iire, and of energy, a tutored Indian, a
learned, gentle savage.

Thoreau's writings are peculiar, and show
first of all how acute an observer he was.
He loved and saw everything of nature from
the tiniest bug that crawls to the " great soar-
ing eagle " which he so often describes. He
loved nature in her very storms. " We are
rained on and snowed on with gems. What
a world we live in, where, in the jeweler's shops,
there is nothing handsomer than a snow-flake
or dew-drop." His descriptive powers are of
the highest order, and his sentences are as
clearly cut as gems.

Read him and you will breathe the very
air of the woods, will smell the fern's sweet
odor, and will almost tread the mossy carpet
of the forest. His writings show that he knew
every shred of Indian forest lore. He knew
every bird by note, and knew the age of every
one of his neighbors, the oaks and maples.
He tells of spring and autumn until you see
the very traits of nature. He discourses on
berries and tells that never a huchleherry came
to him who plucked it not, but that what he
ate was mere provender. He names the
flowers and says that it is the " Three o'clock
of the year when the Water-Marigold ap-
pears." He loved thus, and described thus,
everything except the great moving world.
He looked upon tlic world at large and through
his books as only a nature on a larger scale,

and the world's emotions and loves were to
him no more than the birth, pairing, and flight
of tlie robins whose nests were at his side.

His life and writings show, finally, his
character to be a strange compound of selfish-
ness and tenderness, with the best of both.
Judging his life from the world's standpoint,
it is to be condemned perhaps. You will
argue, and argue rightly, that no man has a
right to withdraw himself from the world he
owes his powers and abilities. He was, as
Lowell says, a " Diogenes in his tub,'" " and
committed in his life the sin of artificial civi-
lization,"— but apart from this his life was
blameless. He harmed no living being, not
even a bird, and has left us whatever this
philosophy of life may have been, — a legacy
of delightful books which have furnished en-
joyment and food for many. The moral of
this life is evident. Inasmuch as Thoreau
was a recluse he erred, but this aside, his life,
which was what his Creator made it, was
spent in loving the best in nature, and wor-
shiping the highest in God. His best recom-
mendation was his true Christianity, which
worshiped God in the whispering groves, and
all who read his books will believe with me
that Thoreau's life does not deserve entire
condemnation. It was in 1860 tliat he took
cold while counting tlie rings upon a tree, and
the cold developed into consumption. It was
on a beautiful spring morning. May 6, 1862,
that Thoreau lay dying. His last words
were " Moose " and " Indians," and then the
" shadow deepened " and the world closed in
upon liim and shut liim out forever.

THE TRIP OF THE BASE-BALL NINE.

The Bowdoins arrived in Boston Monday
morning after a wearisome journey of about
six hours, and altliough tlie game in the after-
noon was not called till four o'clock, few
made up for the sleep that was lost on the

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

rail. Arriving at Cambridge, some little time
was given the nine for practice, and some
good work done, although a little nervous-
ness was visible.

The game opened with the Harvards at
the bat, and as they were retired iu one, two,
three order, Bowdoin stock rose a trifle.
The Bowdoins were blanked in the first two
innings but scored five runs in the third and
fifth innings, on safe hits by Smith, Wriglit,
and Haggerty, assisted by the errors of their
opponents. The Harvards began their run
getting in the second innings on safe hits,
making three scores in the third, on errors
making six, and nine more during the rest of
the game.

For the fielding, Snow's work behind the
bat was excellent, while Haggerty carried off
the honors in center field hj capturing a very
difficult fly after a hard run. The Bowdoins'
errors were unfortunately costly, while, from
the newness of the situation, they were at
the first of the game a little nervous. The
umpiring throughout was good.

The next morning the start was made for
Williamstown, and tlie place reached at one
o'clock. The grounds were not the best,
having a little incline from the field to the
home plate, and the outfielders were obliged
to stand on the side of a hill near by.

Our men, however, played a beautiful
game from first to last, the only questionable
fielding being in the second innings, when the
Williams scored one run on errors. After
that the fielding was perfect, the Williams'
strikers, for the most part, going out in one,
two, three order. The catching of Knapp,
the first-base play of Staples, and the in-field
work of Wright as pitcher, are worthy of
special mention. The game was played in
the remarkable time of one hour and twenty
minutes, — in fact the stop at Williamstown
was so l)rief that no time was given to view-
ing the grounds and buildings.

Returning to Boston on the same evening,
at eleven on Wednesday our men left for
Providence. Unfortunately the men were
obliged to walk from the hotel to the grounds,
and as it was no little distance and up a steep
hill at that, they were somewhat fatigued
when tlie end was reached. The Browns
have as fine grounds as were seen on the trip.
As the diamond was turf our men labored
under that disadvantage. The reasons for
the results may be summed, up in the facts
that our men had traveled over three hun-
dred miles the day before, and ever since
leaving Brunswick had not been able to ob-
tain their full amount of rest and sleep.
Thus they went into the field somewhat worn
out. They were unable to bat Greene at all,
finding him the most difficult man to hit they
had ever seen. The Browns played a good
fielding game, and showed the results of good
coaching and practice.

Throughout the entire trip our men were
received by the different collegians with the
greatest kindness and attention. In every
place they were invited to remain longer and
see the town and college, but under existing
circumstances, it was found impossible to ac-
cept. The nine have the most pleasing re-
membrances of the trip, and sincerely hope
that the several colleges whom they have met
may return the visit at an early day. Ap-
pended are the scores :

Wilson, p . . .
Rogers, 2b... 4
Gardner, 3b.. 4
Staples, lb... 4

Snow, c 4

Wright, 8. S..4
Knapp, r. f...3
Haggerty, c. f.3
Smith,!, f.... 3

4 0 0 0 2 5 0

0 0 0 12 2

0 0 0 4 3 4

0 0 0 9 0 0

0 0 0 4 1 I

11113 2

10 0 10 0

2 112 0 1

12 2 3 0 1

HARVARDS.

AB R iB TB PO A

Coolidge, 2b.. 6

Totals ...33 5 4 4 27 14 11

Cutts, lb.
Nichols, c. ('. .6

Baker, s.s 6

Olmstead, 1, f.6
Kdwards, r. f.6
Folsom, p. . . .5

HaU,c.; 5

Snow, 2b 5

3 3 4 9 0 2

1110 0 0

3 3 3 3 10

4 4 4 10 1
2 2 2 0 0 0
4 4 7 0 6 4
1 1 1 10 0 1
0 0 0 0 0 1

Totals ...51 18 18 22 27 11 9

Umpire — T. Donovan, Boston. Earned runs— Harvards, 9 ; Bowdoins,
3. Strikes called— o£F Folsom, 12 ; off Wilson, 16. Balls called— on Fol-
som, 40 ; on Wilson, 62. Struck oat— Hall, Staples (2), Snow, and Smith.
Flies caught— Harvards, 7 -, Bowdoins, 10 ; Wild pitches— Folsom, 2.
Passed balls— Hall, 1 ; Snow, 1. Fouls struck — Harvards, 36; Bowdoins,
23. Fouls caught — Harvards, 6 ; Bowdoins, 4. Left on bases— Harvards,
6 ; Bowdoins, 1. Double play— Baker and Cutta. Time of game— 1 hour
45 minutes.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

BOWD0IN3.

R IB

WILLIAMS.

R iB '

Wilson, I. f... 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 Davis, c 5 0 118 12

Rogers, s. s..5 0 0 0 0 4 0 Yates, p 6 0 1 1 4 6 0

GarJner,3b..5 0 113 3 1 Perrv, 3b. ...4 0 112 3 2

Staples, lb... 5 0 1 1 12 0 0 Johnston, r. f.4 0 2 2 0 0 0

Snow, r. f....4 12 2 111 Fox", lb i 0 12 6 0 0

Wright, p 4 2 2 2 16 0 Crowell, 2b. . .4 10 0 3 0 1

Knapp, c 4 1116 0 0 Hague, 1. f. ..4 0 0 0 3 0 0

Haggcrty, c. f 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 Ponsland,s.s.4 0 0 0 112

Smith, 2b 4 0 0 0 0 3 4 Hubbard, c. f.4 0 110 0 2

Totals... 40 4 7 7 27 17 6 Totals... 38 1 7 8 27 11 9

Two-base hit— Fox. Struck out -Bowdoins, 2 ; Williams, 1. Balls

called— Wright, 32 ; Yates, 36. Strikes called— Wright, 18 ; Yates, 17.

Double play — Gardner to Knapp. Passed balls, Knapp, 1 } Davis, 3.

Time of game, 1 hour 20 minutes. Umpire — W. B. Milick, Williams, *81.

BOWDOINS.

BROWNS.

iB PO A L- AB R 1b PO A E

Gardner, 3b 4 0 0 0 2 2 Dillz, 8. s 6 3 3 1 2 0

Rogers, s. 8 4 0 0 15 3 S. Greene, c 6 1 1 12 3 4

Staples, lb 4 0 0 9 0 1 Ladd, 3b 6 10 3 2 2

Snow, r. f 2 0 0 2 12 Rose, 1. f. 5 2 3 0 0 0

Haggerty, c.f...4 0 0 0 0 1 Taylor, c. f 5 0 10 11

Wright,p 3 0 0 0 7 2 J. Greene, p 5 0 2 0 11 11

Knapp. c 3 0 17 2 0 Barker, 2b 5 1113 3

SteUon, 2b 2 0 1 6 3 2 | Gladding, lb 5 1 1 10 1 1

Smith, l.f. 3 0 0 2 0 2 Doran, r. f 3 10 0 11

Totals 29 0 2 27 20 15 , Totals 46 1112 27 24 11

Umpire, J. L. Martin, Pawtncket. Passed balls — S. Greene, 2 ; Knapp,
3. Bases on called balls— Browns, 2 j Bowdoins, 3 ; struck out — Browns,
4; Bowdoins, 13. Strikes called— ott Greene, 16 ; off Wright, 19. Balls
called — on Greene, 89 ; Wright, 93. Time of game— 2 hours.

COMMUNICATION.

Editors of Orient :

Seeing, in the last number of the Orient,
a description of the casts from the antique
which the college has recently received, I
immediately felt an interest in the endeavors
to form a beautiful and valuable collection,
and in order to encourage this movement I
desire to make this offer: I have a very fine
cast of a bust of Byron as he appeared in
early life when possessing that Apollo-like
beauty for which lie was famed. The origi-
nal marble bust was by an eminent English
sculptor whose name I do not now recall.
The cast in question has, doubtless, been
noticed by all, in my shop window. But as
its dangers from fire or accident are necessarily
great, I desire to entrust it to the more safe
keeping of a college so zealous for arts as
Bowdoin has always shown itself.

Objectors may say it is improper to intro-
duce a bust of Byron among statues of Jupiter
and Venus. But Byron could hardly be in

more congenial company than that of Venus,
and if, in your picture gallery, you bring to-
gether the classical creations of Titiens and
Rul)ens and paintings of the Bowdoin familj-
and O. O. Howard, you are not consistent in re-
fusing admittance to such a genius as Byron.
Some one also, with no aesthetic taste, may
object because this buist bears on its pedestal
the inscription " Celluloid eye-glass," and cus-
tomarily wears a pair of those really very useful
articles. But the first difficulty may be obvi-
ated by smoothing over the lettering, and if
the expression of Lord Byron's countenance
is more natural with spectacles, I should be
very happy to provide a pair. Hoping that
you may appreciate the importance of your
collection, and may be encouraged to enlarge
it, I am

Very Truly Yours,

Jeweler.

COLLEGE ITEMS.

Old Phi Chi is a rarity.

"Phaedos" have been in demand.

Have you seen the pipe Parnell smoked ?

Gannett, '83, has joined the Psi Upsilon society.

Fires on the plains have been attracting notice.

'84 has been blowing horns. 0 temporal 0 mores!

The Judge is revising the Felasgiaus for the '68
prize.

A variety iu aprons can be seen at the analytical
laboratory.

The straw litit appeareth, but the time of the linen
duster is not yet.

Tlie Freshmen crew pull to the foot of the island
in eiglit minutes.

Even the best crews can't do much when tlie shell
sinks beneath them.

You are nowhere with the Brunswick girls unless
you go May-flowering.

Several canes have been made from the oar broken
at the scrub race last fall.

Tiio river has l)een unusually high the past two
weeks, and the swi It current lias given considerable
trouble to ambitious oarsmen.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Skillings, the base-ballist, has left Bates and is
willing to join Bowdoin, '82.

Auburn has declined representation among the
officers of the Athletic Association.

The Juniors had their first examination in Psy-
chology, May 3d, and still survive.

Those who visited the Art Loan Exhibition, May
5th, were well repaid for their pains.

The Seniors are having their pictures taken, and
are well satisfied with Mr. Reed's work.

A Junior botanist has been investigating the pecu-
liar properties of the Symplocarpus fmditus.

The Freshmen held a class meeting last Tuesday,
to arrange a game of ball with '84 of Bates.

Lieut. L. B. Lane far surpassed all other competi-
tors for the military position which he now liolds.

Question by Professor in Psychology — "What is
the critical stage ? " Answer {sub voce) — "Forty-five
marks."

A prominent feature of the entertainment, -'Kit,''
was the distribution of temperance tracts to the col-
lege boys.

During Stetson's absence with the ball nine as
tenth man, Pearson takes his place at the Topsham
Family School.

The Sophomores have caught the spirit of im-
provement in boating matters, and are fitting their
boat with new oars and rowlocks.

The first hand-organ man of the season was mis-
taken by some one at a distance for the college band
celebrating the victory at Brown.

April 30th Professor Vose, with the Senior en-
gineers, went to Orr's Island to complete surveys for
the proposed bridge at that place.

On the non-appearance of books the stationer com-
plains of being assailed with questions by a grumb-
ling Faculty and a rejoicing class.

Tuesday of last week the musical association had
a formidable rival in the crowd that turned out to
celebrate the good news from Williamstown.

Nobody but a Freshman would start before break-
fast and a rain storm on a May-flowering expedition,
and bring the meager results thereof into chapel.

A large piece of quartz, very thickly studded with
garnets, was recently found by a teamster at the
Brunswick quarries and offered for sale about college.

To replace a freight car on the rails it takes the
combined strength of one engine and a dozen train
hands, supplemented by the calm superintendence of
a crowd of students and half-a-dozen Medics.

Prof. Chapman has given the Sophomores an ex-
amination upon his lectures on Rhetoric and Logic,
and last Wednesday began a similar course with tlie
Juniors.

The following Seniors have been appointed to
speak for the '68 prize : C. F. Baxter, W. I. Cole, C.
H. Cutler, T. B. Lane, D. J. McGillicuddy, and J.
O. P. Wheelwright.

The College Glee Club is receiving a special drill
under Mr. Kotzschmar, and it is their present inten-
tion to give a concert in a few weeks, at Music Hall,
Lewiston, in connection with the Bates Glee Club.

The Sophomore engineers are making drawings
of the chapel front. If one or two students making
a spurt during the last alarm could be drawn in free
hand, it would add to the naturalness of the work.

The chapel choir and several others interested in
musical matters met at the house of President Cham-
berlain on Wednesday evening last, to select the
books of music that are to be purchased with the
concert money of last winter.

One of our professors discovers that his watch
varies about five minutes per day when compared
with the college bell. Many students have also had
the same trouble with their watches. This fact may
account for frequent tardinesses.

The only daughter of President Chamberlain was
married April 27th at the Congregational Church, to
Mr. H. G. Allen of Boston. Professor Packard per-
formed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. Mr. Fisher.
Personal friends in college received formal invita-
tions, and a large number of students showed their
respect for the President's family by their presence.

Tlie order of exercises for Field Day has been
posted in the gymnasium, and is as given below.
Very little has been done, as yet, in the way of train-
ing, beyond a few helter skelter races and a little
desultory leaping and jumping. Field Day will
arrive in three weeks.

ORDER OF EXERCISES.

1. Mile Run.

2. St.inding High Jump.

3. Running High Jump.

4. Putting Shot.

5. 100-Yards Dash.

6. Running Broad Jump.

7. Hop, Skip, and Jump.

8. Mile Walk.

9. 220-Yards Dash.

10. Throwing Base-Ball.

11. Standing Broad Jump.

12. Three Standing Bro.id Jumps.

13. Half-Mile Run.

14. Throwing Hammer.

15. Hurdle Race.

16. Three-Legged Race.

17. lOO-Yards Dash Backwards.

18. Tug of War.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Our ball nine left Brunswick according to their
ari'angements, on the midnight train, Monday morn-
ing. May 2d. It was like the eve of Waterloo, and
the boys departed with our highest hopes and best
wishes. By Monday night, however, when the ex-
citenient had abated, the general feeling pervaded
the anxious crowd at the telegraph oflice that our
victory would be measured only by the narrowness of
Harvard's success. After the news of Harvard's pic-
nic did come, there was nothing to be done but to
receive it philosophically, and pay our bets. Tues-
day evening the first news many heard from Williams
was the joyful tones of the chapel bell accomiianied
by a horn obligato. In the evening the college band
roused itself from a six months' oblivion, and about
a hundred students showed a proper spirit by march-
ing to Old Phi Chi, etc., about the campus and
through the streets. Wednesday morning a meeting
of the students voted to give the nine a reception on
their return. This measure was taken not merely on
account of the slight victory, but because after the
nine's first meeting with other college nines, the
students wished to show their appreciation of what
our boys tried to do, even if without success, and to
make amends for their negligence in the past. The
news of the defeat at Brown was not much worse
than was expected, and excited no' particular feelings
of joy or sorrow. The boys were expected on the
midnight train of the 5th, and in anticipation the col-
lege band held a rehearsal under the old oak. Late
at night the Great Panjandrum himself turned out,
and there was no occasion for complaint that the re-
ception lacked enthusiasm. At the depot a welcome
to the nine was indica,ted by toast(s) to order, and
the extensive consumption of beer and soup slightly
indicitive of the presence of an oyster. On the suc-
cessful conclusion of the affair the town's people
were doubtless glad the wanderers had returned,
hojiing they would remain here in piece for all
parties. We leave the account of the nine's own ex-
perience to one of the party.

PERSONAL.

[Wo earnestly solicit cimunuiiicationa t(i this column
from uny wlio iiiuy Imvo iiu interest in the Ahiiiuii.]

'45. — Kev. J. P. Skeele died in East Bloomfield,
N. Y., April 2Iid, aged 59 years. He was born in
Kennebunkport ; graduated from Bangor Theological
Seminary in 1850, and was pastor of the Congrega-
tional Churcli in Hallowell, from that date to 1857.
For seven years from 1858 he was pastor at Wilbra

ham, Mass. ; District Secretary of the American
Board C. A. M., residing at Hartford, Conn., from
1864 to 1870; was then pastor at Hatfield, Mass.,
for three years ; and since has been acting pastor at
East Bloomfield to the time of his death.

'52. — Walter Wells, whom we spoke of in our last
number as lying at the point of death, died at his
home in Portland, on the 21st inst., aged 51 years.
He has been suffering from consumiDtion for several
years.

'75. — R. G. Stanwood was a member of this class
instead of '77, as it appeared in the last issue.

'75. — Dr. Dudley A. Sargent was married, in
Brooklyn, N. Y., April 17th, to Miss EllaF. Ledj-ard.
He occupies the position of Professor of Hygiene at
Harvard University.

'76. — Mr. Frank Wright has been in town for a
few days, on a visit. He is practicing law in Boston.

'79. — H. A. Huston is in Lafayette, Ind., teaching
in the High School.

'80.— Mr. Albert Holmes, of Bridgton, was married
to Miss Lida W. Stone, in St. Paul's Episcopal
church, in Brunswick, Wednesday, May 4th. Rev.
H. P. Nichols officiated. Messrs. H. B. Hathaway,
'81, J. M. Curtis, '82, and C. A. Gibson, '83, acted as
ushers. The newly wedded couple left on the noon
train for Washington.

'80. — R. C. Gilbert is teaching the Grammar
School in Kennebunk.

'82. — Mr. A. H. Perry, formerly a member of this
class, who has been spending the winter in Florida,
has lately returned home to Brunswick.

'83. — J. F. Waterman is teaching in the Grammar
School in Tnomaston.

'84.— P. W. Charles is teaching the High School
at Dennysville.

COLLEGE WORLD.

Harvaku :

The Harvard and Yale boat race will be rowed at
New London. Harvard is to have better quarters
than last year.

The Advocate recommends Dr. Storrs, of Brook-
lyn, as college pastor, and gives as a qualification
that he belongs to a different denomination than Dr.
Peabody.

Seventeen Yale editors have started out in pursuit
of " Smintheus." New York beer-saloons anticipate
a lively trade. It is rumored that President P-rt-r
has offered them their degrees outright, if the}' will
not return to Now Haven. — Crimson.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Brown:

The game with our nine was the first college
game of the season for the Browns.

Brown also is complaining on account of the slow
progress made in finishing her memorial hall.

Obeklin : .

The Amherst Glee Club in its western trip visited
Oberlin, and the Review speaks very highly of their
musical talent and gentlemanly conduct.

The Januaiy number of the Fonetic Teacher con- i
tains an article called " Everi man in hiz own tung,"
written by Prof. Ballantine, which is admirable in
every respect but the spelling. — Review.

Yaxe:

A fund of fifty thousand dollars has been given
for a laboratory.

The Record complains of the fielding and base
running of their nine.

The Sophomores are to exhibit the "Media" of
Emihuler. It will doubtless be a success.

It is said that Phillips Exeter and Phillips Andover
are each to send thirteen men to '85, here. — Record.

The Yale Lit. proposes that the bi-weeklies, the
Courant and Record, be consolidated, as four college
journals are too many, but the Record does not care
for fusion.

Miscellany :

Dartmouth will not become a co-education college.

Princeton is to have a new $80,000 chapel. — Ex.

The Chronicle says it has a thousand and twenty-
nine subscribers.

The Trustees of Cornell have voted $100,000 to be
spent in improvements. — Ex.

Harvard, Yale, and Washington College (Pa.)
are represented in the new Cabinet. Mr. Lincoln,
Secretary of War, graduated from Harvard in 186i.
Mr. Wayne McVeagh, Attorney General, graduated
from Yale in the famous class of 18.53. Secretary of
State, Mr. Blaine, graduated from Washington Col-
lege in 1847. — Harvard Echo.

Colby has had a cane rush. About a dozen Fresh-
men marched round town with canes. The Sopho-
mores tackled them and after a fight were victorious.
That night the Sophomores, not wishing to keep up
the contest, posted bills giving the Freshmen per-
mission to carry theni as much as they wished, but
they, still more angry, attempted to tear them down,
and another battle insued. The Sophomores were
again successful and the Freshmen had to succumb to
superior power.

CLIPPIHGS.

He was a rough, unkempt scholar;

While she was fastidious quite ;
He spolie all tongues — but his collar

Was— well— hardly the whitest of white.

" I soon go to Mycenje and Assos,"

Said he, with exuberance of joy.
Said she, on your way down to Assos,

Pray, leave, sir, your linen at Troy."

— Crimson.

Professor (looking at his watch) — "As we have a
few minutes, I should like to have any one ask ques-
tions, if so disposed." Student — " What time is it,
please ? " — Ex.

At the close of the sermon the minister became
impressive. Raising his voice, he said, " Judgment !
judgment ! " and a small boy in the vestibule shouted,
"Out on first! " — Ex.

Scene : Astronomy class. Professor to Junior —
" What time does Mars gel full?" Junior — " Don't
know, sir; never associate- with such company."
Decided applause. — Ex.

"My son," said a tutor of doubtful morality but
severe aspect, putting his hand on the boy's shoulder,
"I believe Satan has got a hold on you." " I believe
so, too," replied the boy.

Prof, in Psychology — " Can we conceive any-
thing as being out of time and still occupying
spac'e?" Musical Student (thoughtfully) — "Yes,
sir; a poor singer in a chorus."

Soph — " I say, Tom, what's the difference be-
tween Harvard and Vassar ? " Fresh — " (Jive it up."
Soph — " Why, Harvard is tht liome of ' culchaw,'
wliile Vassar is the home of ' gumchaw.' " — Acta.

Lecture on the rhinoceros: Prof. — "I must beg
you to give me your undivided attention. It is abso-
lutely impossible for you to form an idea of this hid-
eous animal unless you keep your eyes fixed on me."
— Ilobart Herald.

Logic class room: Prof. — "All men have life;
all vegetables have life; all men are vegetables?
Where is the fallacy?" Mr. B.—" There is no fal-
lacy." Prof — "Oh! then you think all men are veg-
etables?" Mr. B.—" I do. The Bible says, 'All
flesh is grass.' " Applause.

EDITORS' TABLE.

The Yale bi-weeklies are the Record and the
Courant. They both have editors from the three
upper classes, — three from '82, two from '83, and one
from '84, also a financial editor from '81. We have
always believed this a good practice, and especially
since we have tried editorial work ourselves. The
giving of the subordinate positions to members of
the lower classes could not but prove advantageous,
as they would serve an apprenticeship which would

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be of great value when their own class should take
charge. Both papers are among the leading college
journals. The editorials of the last Record are of
interest. In its literary department is "Failed to
Connect," a sketch purporting to have been found in
the library, in which the writer, a college student, is
haunted by the spirit of his room mate who had re-
cently died of brain fever, brought on by too great
excitement over spiritualism. The specter visits
him at night and foretells his death at one o'clock the
next day. It vanishes and he awakes as may be sup-
posed in great agitation and paces the floor the rest
of the night. His neighbors aroused, rush in and,
witnessing his excitement, fear that the same disease
which caused the death of his chum liad attacked
him. But gradually he became resigned and de-
termined to await the fatal moment with an appear-
ance of fortitude. The remainder shall be given in
his own words :

"When I entered the dining-room of our club
most of the fellows were already there. I looked at
the clock which stood in the room, and saw that it
lacked but three minutes of the fatal hour. As I sat
down I felt my strength giving way, and conscious-
ness actually began to desert me. My will was pow-
erless. I had no ability to overcome the influences
in which my senses were steeped. At this moment
one of the fellows remarked to the waiter: 'I wish
you would set that clock forward ; it has been late
now for two or three days.' I took out my watch
and looked at it. The hands marked seveu minutes
after one. From that moment until the present day
the spirits have never molested me."
" In the Year 721 B. C." is a gorgeous and ornate
production, after the style of Elijah Kellogg. The
plot also is deep and the climax in the great base-
ball game between the Roman and Capuan nines is
thrilling. The following graphic description must,
we think, have been taken from life :

" All was still and quiet, when we see riding
from behind the c.apitol a solitary horseman. Both
rider and beast were well worthy of close study. He
was tall, bold-looking, with an eagle eye that would
cause the stoutest subscription man to quail and be
contented with a 1. His ponderous feet were well
matched bj' the rest of his cadaver ; legs full three
feet in girth; a body suggestive of an intimate ac-
quaintance with the city beer vaults, while his noble
head of red hair was worthy of any son of Erin.
His costume was botli rich and picturesque. Feet
encased in gyuuiasiuni slippers of deliciously doubt-
ful hue, the outlines of his muscular legs dwindled
gradually away beneath the edge of liis canvas
jacket, while a hammock hat, jauntily topping ofl"
his curls, gave him a decidedly rakish appearance."
The Vourani seems to give more attention to base-
ball and athletics, but its literary' dej)artuient is much
weaker. " The Fall of Julius I'ringle" is wretched
in plot but bettor in description. The Couranl says

that most Yale men are dissatisfied with their nine
this year and give a criticism of the playing of each
member. The locals are very interesting.

The Columbia Spectator is the most assthetic of
college papers, — its thick tinted paper, blue and
white cover, and beautiful typography show it. It
is also illustrated by sketches on society fancies and
follies. There were four illustrations in the last
number and they were very good. If one wanted to
be critical he could say that the sketches are a feeble
imitation of Du Manieer, and the jokes which they
illustrate are rather stale and common place. But
they are very lair, considering. The Spectator gives
little space to college afi'airs but is very literary.
"Wilbur of Williams" is a serial novel of great
interest, with natural pictures of college life. As the
writer feels confined by the limited space available
in a college paper, the work is to be issued in book
form. It ought to have a large sale. There are
three short poems, all by the same author, in this
number, and all are good.

The Acta Columbiana is also very nicely gotten up.
Its pages show a high order of talent. Its editorials
are short and to the point. It originates some of the
best of the witty sayings that go the rounds of the
college papers. Its poetry is the daintiest and most
charming of all college poetry. But there is one
blot upon its escutcheon ; on its editorial bo.ard is the
unowned Smintheus, the enemy of Yale, and some
articles which have recently emanated from his
rather too flowing pen have stirred up ill-feeling in
other colleges, and have sullied the Ada's fair pages.
Yet we would not wholly condemn Smintheus. His
writings show an originality that is equaled by few of
his opponents, but he errs iu thinking slang to be
wit, and indecent personalities, originality. We
have no doubt but that Smintheus could win an envi-
able reputation if he would devote himself to a more
suitable topic than " A Visit to New Haven."

The Illustrated Scientijic News for May is before
us, looking handsomer, if possible, than the preced-
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an exhaustive article on asphaltum and its use in
streets and pavements ; a new and ingenious hand-
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in shallow rivers ; the new Jobert telescope, and an
interesting paper on physics without apparatus, also
fully illustrated. Every number contains thirty-two
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the useful arts. To be liad of all news dealers, or
by mail of the publishers, Munn & Co., 37 Park Row,
New York, at $1.50 per annum; single copies 15
cents.

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No. 3.

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BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

A reorganization of tlie Conrse of Instruction
has recently been made, in which the distinction be-
tween Classical and Scientific Courses is not main-
tained, but all academic undergraduates are placed
on one footing, with the opportunity of following, to
a considerable extent, such lines of study as they
prefer.

All students entering the College proper, are ex-
amined on the same course of preparatory studies.
After the second year a liberal range of electives is
ofifered, within which a student may follow his choice
to the extent of one-quarter of the whole amount
pursued.

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is given to all
who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remains as here-
tofore, and facilities are offered for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical instruction are ample, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in the immediate vicinity of
many important public works, affords excellent
opportunities for the study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many favors from the United
States Coast Survey Office. The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
bo taken, if desired, in the place of Latin.

Those who complete satisfactorily the four years'
course in engineering will receive the Degree of Sc.
B. Those who complete a two years' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical Engineer. Students not candidates for
a degree will be received at any stage for which an
examination shall show them to be fitted, and may
remain for any desired time. Further information
■will be furnished on application to Professor G. L.
Vose.

Terms of Admission to the Academic Course.

Applicants for admission will be examined in the

following subjects:

Latin. — Latin Grannnar, including Prosody ; Writ-
ing Latin (35 Lessons in Allen's Latin Composi-
tion are recommended as indicating the amount
required for examination) ; Virgil, the Bucolics,
Georgics, and six books of the ^noid ; Cicero,
seven Orations ; Sallust.

Grkkic. — Hadley's Greek Grammar; Xonophon's
Anabasis, four books, and Homer's Iliad, two
books; Jones's Greek Prose Composition.

Ancient GKO(j]i.\pnY.

Mathematics. — Arithmetic, including Common

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Root

and the Metric System ; Algebra, through Equa-
tions of the Second Degree ; Geometry, Books

I. and III. of Loomis's Geometry.

Real equivalents for any of the foregoing require-
ments will be accepted. All applicants for admission
will be required to produce testimonials of good
moral character. The time for examination is the
Friday after Commencement and the first Thursday
of the first term. In exceptional cases applicants
may he examined at other times. Candidates for
admission to advanced classes will be examined in
the studies which such classes have accomplished.

The amount of instruction now ofifered and pos-
sible to be taken in the several principal lines of
study is exhibited comparatively, or reduced to one
scale in the following manner. This is, however,
only approximate, as the terms are of unequal
length :

Latin, eight terms.

Greek, eight terms.

Mathematics, eight terras.

German, four and a half terms.

English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
Literature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.

Italian, one term.

Spanish, one term.

Rhetoric (formal), one term. Rhetorical and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
half terms.

Natural History studies, five and a half terms.

Physics and Astronomy, four terms.

Chemistry, four terms.

History, Ancient and Modern, two terras.

Political Economy, one and a half terms.

Public Law, two terms.

Mental and Moral Philosophy, including Logic,
four terms.

Christian Evidences, one term.

Expenses.

The annual expenses are as follows : Tuition, $75.
Room rent (half), average, $25. Incidentals, $10.
Total regular College charges, $110.

Further information on application to the Presi-
deut.

wi#in

Vol. XI.

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, MAY 25, 1881.

No. 3.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

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EDITORIAL BOARD.

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Charles H. Gilman, Business Editor.

Melvin S. Holwat, Eugene T. McCarthy,

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George G. "Weeks.

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Remittances should be made to the Easiness Editor. Communications
in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor.

Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute
articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the
writer's real name.

Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter.

CONTENTS.
Yol. XI., No. 3.— May 25, 1881.

Editorial Notes 25

Literary :

Auf "Wiedersehen (poem) 28

Extracts from our Exchanges 28

Awakening Life (poem) 30

Communications 30

Table of Averages 31

College Items 32

Personal 34

College World 34

Clippings 35

Editors' Table 35

EDITORIAL KOTES.

The next number of the Orient will be
the Ivy Number. It may be delayed some-
what in order to better prepare the account
of Ivy Day and the sports. There will be,
however, no delay if it can be prevented.
Extra numbers can be obtained of the busi-
ness editor.

It is requested that we announce that the
reunion of the class of 1861 will take place
at the coming Commencement. Thirty-two
out of the forty-one living members have

signified their intention of attending. A
class dinner will be held at Portland, July
13th, and the next day the class will attend
Commencement Exercises. We publish else-
where a list of its members.

A new departure is breaking in upon us.
The Faculty, thinking, perhaps, that their
supply of marks v/ns greater than that of
almost any other commodity, has generously
granted the chapel choir the privilege of one
cut per week. The plan will, undoubtedl}'-,
■work well. There will never be a lack of
singers. We forsee a rush for positions, since
forty marks in a term of thirteen weeks is
well nigh Utopia. The Orient editors,
upon consultation, find themselves possessed
of six marks, and in the spirit of the Faculty
offer them as rewards for contributions. If
our suppl}- were larger we should bid for the
chapel choir to sing in our new Orient office,
but since we have no more we must forego.

The treasurer of the Base-Ball Associa-
tion comes with grievous complaint concern-
ing unpaid subscriptions. We won't stop to
remark that every one who has agreed to pay
should pay, since the remark is unnecessary.
It is quite needless to urge that honesty and
manhood and kindred reasons demand a ful-
filment of promises. It appears oftentimes
as though a few students delighted in large
subscriptions on the subscription paper, and
small ones, extremely small, in the necessary
collateral. The treasurer is perfectly willing
to be paid. He is longing to be paid, and all
those who have delayed till now, would do
well to call upon him at the earliest opportu-
nity and convenience and deposit with him

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

the amount which at present is outstanding
against their names. The nine is in urgent
need of every cent that can be collected.

For the remainder of the term gymnasiam
exercises will be conducted elsewhere than in
Memorial Hall. The work upon the building
and the rapid strides towards its completion
necessitate the discontinuance of work within
doors, and the old gymnasium, which for so
many years has developed the muscle and
laziness of Bowdoin boys, is soon to be a
thing of the past. In the meantime, until a
new and better gymnasium is built, work, if
there be an}^ must be couducted out of doors.
The change will be beneficial, and we doubt
not but that interesting exercises can be sub-
stituted for the former exercises within the
gymnasium. Remarks of eulogy upon the
gymnasium are in order, and we hope that a
few mourners at least, out of respect to what
the gymnasium has been, will gather at its
funeral and speak as cheering words as possible
to all who are grieving at its timely demise.

Pressing invitations are pouring in upon
us from every side, to publish in our columns
an editorial condemning the present brick
edifice that nestles remotely among the pines.
The subject is a delicate one. We prefer to
make no comments, and only suggest to the
Faculty that an inspection of this building
will reveal the causes of coinplaint and the
necessity of action in regard to it. We are
certain that the Faculty are ignorant of the
condition of the interior of the building.
We remember the advice of our instructor in
Psychology concerning Dr. Wilder's "Health
Notes" and the following out of his advice
in every particular. We would truly like to
liave Dr. Wilder's opinion concerning the ac-
tion of the Faculty in regard to a certain
section of his book as illustrated by the afore-
said building. As it is now, the general
opinion of tiic studc^nts could bo condensed

into one universal growl of dissatisfaction,
and this is, we think, the onl}' existing cause
of discontent now extant in college.

The Orient steps to the front again in
announcing that spring has come. We are
somewhat late, but come to the task, like
the man who has almost missed the last train,
with a determination unconquerable and a
smiling countenance. Every college journal
throughout the length and breadth of this
fair land has made the thrilling statement.
We have waited, lingering in doubt until we
saw proofs, until we saw the ash-cart pro-
duced from the depths of mystery, and saw
the delightfully suggestive work upon the
campus walks. It is impossible to doubt that
spring has come, as one beholds the spring-
like demeanor of our agricultural professor,
as with the touch of a master who delights
to linger, he lovingly applies his rake to the
ash heap, and with foresight and prudence
engineers the approach and departure of the
Roman-chariot of an ash-cart.

The campus everj'where gives evidence
of coming summer. The swallows circling
and twittering above Cleaveland, the sweet,
sad strains of the seraphic hand-organ, as
they come tiipping gail}'^ along upon the
balmy breezes, the evidences of house clean-
ing in professor's rooms, are all witnesses to
the fact, and from these we drew the above
conclusion. We are truly happy. As ease-
loving Juniors, we have nothing better to do
than to placidly keep the sunshine from the
grass and loaf away the leisure hours beneath
the trees.

Every one has a pleasant outlook for the
remainder of this term. The Sojihomore
shakos hands with his classmate as he sees in
the near future visions of caucuses and excui^-
sions, of victories in the lists of love upon the
tented field, and in numerous opportunities
in the coming summer evenings for his large

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abilities to display themselves in his chosen
occupation. The Freshman relaxes his feat-
ures as he remembers that time is soon to
give liim an elevation and secure him a front
seat in the great list of untamed Sophomores.
Take it all in all there are abundant causes
for self-congratulation, and we are certain
that these remarks are not amiss if they but
call every reader's attention to the fact that
there is a pleasant outlook before us in sum-
mer days and evenings.

The regatta will occur at five o'clock P.M.,
Thursday, June 2d. It is so near at hand that
it demands, perhaps, a few words of comment.
The race promises to be not in the least unin-
teresting, although, for the most part, there
is little excitement throughout the col-
lege concerning it. The past unfavorable
weather and the unceasing rain have been very
disheartening, and this, connected with the
state of the course, will be very prejudicial
to fast time. The Androscoggin is very high.
Higher we tliink than ever before during our
remembrance, at the time of a race ; and
added to this is an extremely rapid current.
The current is ruinous to fast time, since it
is much stronger on the left than on the right
side of the island, and will, therefore, aid
less going than it will hinder coming, and
the course back must be pulled in a current
so strong that the floats can hardly be kept
at anchor. The condition of the crews is
well known throughout the college. The
Freshmen are pulling extremely well, though
somewhat young in the Ijusiness. They work
untiringly. The Sophomores and Seniors
both have two new men in their boat. The
former have been much delayed in procuring
oar-locks and oars, and the rain has seriously
interfered with their practice. The Seniors
deserve, and we think receive, the unstinted
praise of the college for their work towards
the success of next Thursday's race. They
could have refused to pull without discredit.

but as it is they have brought forth a crew
and will make a determined struggle for the
cup which they held for the first two years of
their college course. '82 has the same crew
and is pulling well. The race is at present
anybody's race, and promises to be interest-
ing if no accidents occur.

The microcosm of theatre goers and the
intelligent thinking world in general have
been intensely interested in the recent repre-
sentation upon the boards of Sanders Theatre,
at Cambridge, of the Greek Play of ffidipus
Tj'rannus. No event of so great interest to
the educated world, and no idea of such
striking originality of thought, carrying with
it at the same time the idea of extended
and pains-taking labor, has ever been placed
before the American public.

As college students, the representation at
Harvard, on May 17th, of Qildipus Tyrannus
demands more than passing recognition. It
bore with it a lesson to college students and
educators, and it is this that interests us. It
is the ardent wish of many that this represen-
tation may usher in the glad morning of a
higher type of rivalry' between colleges, and
a more extended plan of education. The
time may come, and the sooner the better,
when the Greek Drama well performed will
be worth more practically than a victory on
the base-ball field. If this be the case then
CEdipus Tyrannus, to which the most edu-
cated and refined audience that has for years
assembled gave unceasing applause, and which
has, during the past fortnight, been the theme
of ruling praise, is the forerunner of a higher
type of education. The times of Greece, to
the majority of college students, are times of
mythical, fabulous life. Hellenic customs are
only vague, uncertain, ill-formed notions in
the mind of tiie average student, and the
play presented is the one means of surely
and imperceptibly picking up the scattered
notions gained by years perhaps of study. It
cannot be otherwise. The play as presented

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

at Cambridge, is not an ill-conceived, ill-con-
ducted affair. Every method known to the
broadest scholarship and pvofoundest erudition
has been applied to make this representation
accurate, faithful, just. No detail of dress,
armor, architecture, religious rites has been
left, and in cases where conjecture had to be
employed the best means of conjecture have
been used, and the most satisfactory results
obtained. Scholarship has gone hand in hand
with labor, and when such a play is presented
in such a manner before the public and indi-
rectly before the intelligent world, it de-
mands, as we said before, more than ordinary
attention.

The success of (Edipus was decided. The
press have scattered encomiums Avith a lavish
hand, and Harvard must smile with content.
It is not our object to remark concerning these
comments further than it interests college
life." There can be no doubt but that Har-
vard has by this drama eclipsed her rival uni-
versities, and there can be no doubt but that
this undertaking has opened a possible method
of education. The old obstacle of cost and
time is insurmountable, and we can never ex-
pect to behold the classics taught from the
stage perhaps, but the idea is intact, and it is
none the less true that this object metliod of
imparting knowledge is as true of history and
ethics as it is of fundamental studies. Moral
problems have for ages thus been taught, why
not iiistorical and classical ?

The other view of OEdipus is its moral
status as a play. Of this we feel ourselves
incapable of judgment. It demands a pres-
ence at the presentation to decide. To the
class to whom it was presented, a class of
scholars, there is little danger. Tlie story,
the plot is immoral, but clothed in the sur-
rounding web of life, custom, and religion.
As produced in the very judgment hall of
the gods the play would, we think, bear onl}'
the lesson of unerring and certain punish-
ment. Revolting ciime and its punishment

restrains, not engenders, vice. We would like
to remark farther. The amount of credit
due Harvard for this achievement, in some
respects gigantic, is great, and the only un-
happy feature is that it cannot be more widely
witnessed by college men. We cannot soon
expect to see it imitated, and it is to be feared
that some time will elapse before other uni-
versities follow Harvard's lead.

AUF WIEDERSEHEN.

IX MEMOKY OF J. T. F.

Until we meet again ! That is the meaning
Of the familiar words, that men repeat

At parting in the street.
Ah yes, till then ! but when death intervening
Rends hs asunder, with what eeaseless pain

We wait for the Again !

The friends who leave us do not feel the sorrow
Of parting, as we feel it, who must stay

Lamenting daj' by day,
And knowing, when we wake upon the morrow,
We shall not find in its accustomed place

Tiie one beloved face.

It were a double grief, if the departed.
Being released from earth, should still retain

A sense of earthly pain ;
It were a double grief, if the true-hearted.
Who loved us here, should on the farther shore

Remember us no more.

Believing, in the midst of our alllietions.
That death is a beginning, not an end,

We cry to them, and send
Farewells, that better might be called predictions,
Being foreshadowings of the future, thrown

Into the vast Unknown.

Faith overlea])s tlie confines of our reason,
And if by faith, as in old times was said,

Women received their dead
Raised up to life, then only for a season
Our partings are, nor shall we wait in vain

Until we meet again !

— Atlantic for Jtme.

EXTRACTS FROM EXCHANGES.

Owing to the fact that the members of
tlie college are debarred from a consultation
of our exchanges, and as a consequence are,
in a great degree, ignorant of the questions
which are agitating the college world, we

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

consider it a duty owed to our readers to
remedy this defect, so far as we are able.
With tliis end in view, we quote from some
of our exchanges on subjects which cannot
fail to be interesting, interspersing our own
comments.

The statement recently going the rounds of the
college press, purporting to be a quotation from this
paper representing us as saying that Princeton would
not engage in foot-ball matches away from this city,
we characterize as purely and maliciously false.
What we did say, and we are willing to stand by the
statement, was, that Princeton possesses rare advan-
tages for this sport, such as are enjoyed by no other
college. Owing to our peculiar sanitary arrange-
ments there are always open and ready for use
freshly dug graves which could be utilized during
and after the game, thus avoiding many of the ex-
penses now incurred. — Princetonian.

A reference to our exchange file bears out
the Princeton man in his statements.

Subscription papers are now in circulation for
the purpose of obtaining an amount of money neces-
sary to defray expenses in turning the Charles River
from its course and forming a pond which shall be
used for our annual inter-collegiate race. The emi-
nent advantages of such a course must present them-
selves to every Harvard man. To be sure the ad-
vantages would be all on our side, but this would be
only fair, inasmuch as Yale's oarsmen are larger than
we and possessed of considerable skill and pluck.
We hope by holding the race here to develop, through
home associations and nearness to maternal influ-
ence, suflicient powers to offset the superiority of our
opponents. We trust that the undertaking may meet
with earnest co-operation and that the course may be
in readiness when the time stipulated for holding
races at New London shall have expired. — Harvard
Echo.

We sincerely hope, dear Echo, that you
may not be disappointed in your wishes.

All decent men must rejoice at the news which
we present them to-day. Smintheus is dead! Ay,
dead ; and his death is a peculiar manifestation of
Divine power, which, while suffering the full enjoy-
ment of powers exercised, it may be, for evil alone,
in time renders their productions the means of the
destruction of the originator. Know that Smintheus
died a fitting death, and in that death, which we
were instrumental in bringing about, we glory in

having rid the woi'ld of a miscreant in comparison
with whom Ingersoll is speechless and Kearney
sinks into insignificance. — Yale Record Extra.

We await with much interest the effect on
Columbia of the murder of their champion.
The following is from the New Haven Register:

Probably the full particulars of the murder of
Smintheus will never be learned, as they are
known only to the participants in that remarkable
affair. Plowever, of the closing moments of the vic-
tim's life, we have the following from an eye-witness :
"Smintheus, notwithstanding the terrible torture to
which he was subjected, died game. The dying un-
known lay in the arms of the Lit. editors, held as in a
vise; about him danced the editors of the Record
shrieking in his ears selections from his own produc-
tions, the only instrument of torture used ; while on the
floor, overcome by their exertions, with idiotic smiles
wreathing their faces, betokening incipient insanity,
lay another group. In the midst of such a scene,
Smintheus patiently breathed his life away. A fit
ending to an inglorious career."

In the same paper occurs the following:

"The saloon keepers of this city yesterday
adopted the following :

Whereas, In the death of Smintheus the trade
recognizes the working of a wisely shaping hand, in
thus delivering our business from the stagnation into
which it had fallen through him, and

Whereas, This happy state of affairs has been
compassed through the efforts of the editors of the
Yale papers,

Resolved, That in recognition of these services,
in the future the trade will make a reduction to these
gentlemen of fifty per cent, on the current price of
beer per 'schooner.'"

We regret to say that the gentlemen will
be unable for some time to come, to enjoy
their unexpected good fortune, as they have
succumbed to the extraordinary exertions
undergone by them in gratifying their hatred.

It is our sad duty to announce the prospective
failure of the peanut crop for the season. The news
must cause a pang in the breast of every loyal Bates
man, inasmuch as we arc now deprived of our favor-
ite and only means of celebrating our victories.
The announcement must carry with it one consola-
tion, at least, in that the pernicious practice of bet-
ting, which some of the scholars have contracted,
will in a measure be done away with. — Bates Student.

After the present edition, the local department

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

will cease to exist. We have been driven to this
step by the departure from college of " Skill," who
furnished the subject for all of our best jokes and
witty sayings, and whose place we are unable to fill.
— Bates Student.

We read this announcement with deep
regret, as we have enjoyed many a hearty
laugh over these jokes (?).

AWAKENING LIFE.

On the topmost twig of the budding tree.
The bluebird hails the coming day,
And the robin in his merry glee
With joy salutes the welcome May.

The fields again are clad in green.

The brooks are loosed from Winter's chain

And flow along to meet the sea.

All bubbling forth their sweet refrain.

The gentle rains of spring descend
To moisten the awaiting fields ;
All Nature wakes, as from a sleep,
And to her Maker tribute vields.

COMMUNICATIONS.

Editors of Orient :

Our reading-room has been the subject of
many an editorial and communication in the
Orient, but still there seems to be ample op-
portunity to again bring this subject before
the students.

Let us examine the reading-room as it is
to-day. We open the door. What a sight
meets our gaze, and what an odor imposes on
our sense of smell ! We see a floor covered
with filth ; papers, ragged and clijjped, scat-
tered about in promiscuous confusion ; a stove,
dirty and rusty; lamp chimneys of every sliadc
of blackness for want of proper care, and an
enormous cuspadore exhaling ils foul odors.
Two rickety settees, a few broken cliairs,
several students occupying tliem, some en-
gaged in animated discussions, regardless of
the fact that the reading-room is not tlic place
for them to display their powers of oratory ;
and otliers filling tlie atmosphere witli smoke

from their foul pipes or disgusting cigarettes,
complete the picture.

Can we wonder that complaints are fre-
quent concerning the management of this
department of our college ? But who are we
to blame for this state of affairs ? Certainly
it is the duty of the manager of the reading-
room to see that it is kept in a respectable
condition, but can we expect him to do tiiis
when the body of the students conspire
against him ?

Although we acknowledge that the man-
ager has much to contend with, j'et we must
confess that we think that during the past
year the management of the reading-room
has been, to say the least, a little lax. Too
often is it the case that the papers are left
around loose until they are unfit for use, and
it must be acknowledged by all that very
little care is taken in regard to the cleanli-
ness of the room. When the manager is ap-
pointed he is expected to take proper care of
the room, and because the students are slov-
enly in their habits there is no reason that he
should leave his work half done.

We all take pride in our librar}-, our art
gallery, and our cabinet, but how much
pleasure would it afford us to show our
friends about these institutions were the
books, pictures, and specimens scattered
around regardless of order, and tiie rooms
filthy and disgusting for want of proper care.
We are dependent on the reading-room for
our information respecting tlie daily actions
of the world, and it is as much our duty to
keep this in a respectable condition as i\ny
other part of tiie college. Many papers and
magazines tire phiced at our disposal, aiul we
ought, at letist, to show that \ve appreciate
this by treating them, and the room in wliich
they are kept decently. We may complain
about the maiiiigement, but unless we are will-
ing to exercise a little care ourselves, wc can
expect no better condition of affairs. It re-
quires very little I'ffort to hang the papers up

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

when we are through with them, and to re-
frain from clipping them. We acknowl-
edge that it would be very difficult for some
to refrain from using the room like a common
bar-room. If there are any who are too lazy
to properly dispose of the papers after they
are done with them, let some of us kindly
volunteer to assist them, and let those gentle-
men (?) who have no respect for themselves
or anybody else, be supplied with a place
better suited to their nature and hoggisli dis-
position.

By all means let us have the room kept
in a condition suitable to occupy. *^*

Malden, Mass., May 17, 1881.
Editors of Orient :

The following anecdote is entirely authen-
tic, and was given to me by my father, a
member of the class of '31. You can rely
upon its authenticity as regards Bowdoin.

About the year 1830, two sportive Bowdoin stu-
dents removed a sign from the store of a tradesman
in the town. Taking it to their room, they i-educed
it to liindling wood and were proceeding to burn the
fragments, when the well-known step of the re-
spected president was heard in the hall. A rule of
the institution at that period was that no college offi-
cer could enter a student's room while the latter was
performing his devotions. One of the graceless
purloiners accordingly placed his chair against the
door, and engaged in pious (?) exercises, frequently
quoting from Scripture as follows: "A wicked and
adulterous generation seeketh after a sign, but no
sign shall be given to this generation." When the
last splinter of the sign had been consumed, the
counterfeit supplication ceased, the door was opened,
and the president entered, accompanied by the irate
shop-keeper. After a fruitless search of the prem-
ises, the visitors retired, commenting upon the smoky
atmosphere of the apartment.

Yours Truly,

A. B. W.

TABLE OF AVERAGES.

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the interest and instruction of our zealous athletes.
The matter of accuracy and honesty in measurement
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urged. We are indebted to the Crimson also for the
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BOWDOIN ORIENT.

COLLEGE ITEMS.

Rubber boots again.

Horn concert, May 10th.

Adjourns have been abundant.

Crosby, they say, is spoken for.

Are you taking Dutch tliis term ?

Work in the gymnasium ended the 13th.

Junior physicists have been testing alcohol.

The naughty Sophs, have been getting marks.

The largest clinic for years was held the 14th.

Prof. X. — " Ah ! Phinney, can't you finish it ? "

C. and M., '82, the last charge in the Aroostook
War.

Second examination in Psychology for the Juniors
the 25th.

The old colony of swallows has returned to its
chimney in Cleaveland.

Und king ihm endlich, has been translated, "And
they hung him endwise.''^

One of the choir uses his extra two marks to cut
Sunday evening prayers.

The practising of the Ivy Ode was thought to be
the Freshmen learning Phi Chi.

There is suspended in a certain room a half-burned
cigar, — reminder of a broken pledge.

"Thus science conquers superstition," the Medic
said as he smashed the yaggers' jack o' lantern.

Ottie's remarks on the English Judiciary were
only interrupted when the President came to his relief.

Our chapel choir at the close of this terra will
start for Europe in the private steam yacht of E. It. J.

As Billy gets up to recite, the Prof, remarks :
" You will observe, gentlemen, the gas is now turned
on."

The latest development of cussedness is the steal-
ing of an Instructor's oil can and refilling it with
water.

This shows the advantages of a classical educa-
tion, as the student said when he began knowledge
with gn.

The college has received a gift of $1,000, to be
used as deemed best. Why not give a sui)pcr to the
Okif.nt Board?

A Freshman has been visiting the French grave-
yard and wants to know when those old Knglisk sot-
tiers were buried there.

The otBcers of the cadets arc anxious to have a
parade on Memorial Day, but privates seem to view
the matter in another lij'ht.

Among other proposals handed in for painting
the boat-house is that of Blondel and Mansur, of '82.

Student in Science of War (describing equipments
of soldiers) — " Some carry knapsacks and some hav-
ersacks, when they have a sack."

'83 has shown too much haste in getting out of
chapel. The upper-classmen, you know, don't like
to be crowded bj' last-year's-Freshmen.

There is the usual complaint of bad water this
spring. Even the wells on the west side of the build-
ings, it is said, are not in good condition.

Doc and Plimp will, during the present week,
give the last (positively) exhibition of their famous
collar and elbow contest. Tickets free.

Instructor in Latin — "What is the literal mean-
ing of inane?" Mr B. (dreamilj') — "It's where
they used to hire women to mourn at his funeral."

In the annual convention of the Alpha Delta Phi
Fraternity, held at Brown University, W. I. Cole, '81,
and W. C. Merryman, '82, represent the Bowdoin
Chapter.

Senior (translating from German Bible) — "Re-
turn, O Lord," — slight pause — " how long! " Other
Senior (who is listening) — ''About ton lines further,
I guess."

A bicycle race will be anew feature on Field Day,
and a tub r;ice on the river, before the usual regatta,
will keep the spectators amused on the afternoon of
June 2d.

Prof. L.'s anecdotes of the Rocky Jlountain sheep
and the sagacious rat, are equal* to tliat of E. U.'s
man with three rows of teeth, as related in the Phy-
siology class last winter.

By the munificence of Mr. E. R. Jewett, the
Boating Association is to receive a large ensign
for the boat-house, bearing an anchor and the word
Bowdoin in blue and goki.

Those who recite directly after prayers favor the
idea of singing in chapel ; those, however, who have
the next hour for study think the morning exercises
are ordinarily none too short.

One of the engineers thinks that his department
is not of so mucli importance but that it gives lone to
the college. Surveying the matter on this level is
due to a transitory chain of thought.

The poem, " Anna," in our last number calls to
mind the announcement that the Sophomores were
anticipating the celebration of this anniversary. The
ancient ceremony has been repeated annually until
last year when it was annulled for an obvious reason.
It is to bo hoped that '83's " Anna" will not liave any
cause for annoyance from her unburied ashes.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

The base-ball game in the south end of W. H., the
other day, resulted, 108 to 79, in favor of the " Smash-
everything " against the " Smash-pretty-near-every-
thing"nine. Umpire, H. Johnson.

The lyy Invitations have arrived and are for sale
at No. 6 W. H. '81's invitations were gold finished
cards. '82's are double sheets with the class mono-
gram at the top in crimson and gold.

The Juniors have held a class meeting for election
of Ivy Honors. The results will appear June 3d. By
the same class, those contesting at the prize declama-
tions were voted for last Wednesday.

So much of the golden ore is taken out of the
Seniors' pockets to keep their crew supplied with
cypress wood, that it would be better to suppress the
latter's destructive propensity or give up the boating
business.

The grammatical question has been discussed by
a number of students of late, whether it is correct to
say " What am I? " or " What are I ? " It is need-
less to say that the majority have decided on the
former, somewhat to their chagrin.

One Sophomore, " after taking a bird's-ej'e view
of the class," votes for himself as among the twelve
best speakers. The result shows that a majority of
the class don't look at his ability with the bird's-eye
view, and he is elected to sit among the audience.

It was expected that our nine would play with the
Bates at Lewiston last Saturday, and many intended
to see their first trial of strength with a nine of our
own State. The weather was not suitable, however,
and at the time no definite arrangement was made.

The squirrel usually goes after the acorn, but one
of the noble Seniors has recently reversed the natural
order by spending his valuable time and still more
valuable cartridges in destroying one poor squirrel.
This may be an amusing business but it is a small
one.

The Sophomores voted some time ago for those
taking part in the usual prize declamations, and last
week it was announced that the following were
elected: Allen, Austin, Bascom, Cole, Fling, Gibson,
Kendall, Perkins, Pcttengill, Stetson, Swan, and
Washburn.

The new chapel song books show a very judicious
selection on the part of the committee, both in re-
spect to the larger ones exclusively for the choire
and those for general use in the^j'^. The books were
first tried last Sunday morning a:nd "Old Coronation"
sounded as though the boys enjoyed the novelty of
the new exercise. The singing of the double quar-
tette on Sunday evening was also very fine.

Mauy have been wondering what the Juniors are
singing so much of late. We endeavor to gratify
their curiosity by the following :

" The hickory berry vine entwines

The brown nuts of the turnip tree.

The cashmere heifer skips and plays

To the tuneful bleat of the feathery bee.

On the tall boughs 'mid tlie buckwheat buds,

We hear the low of the finny plover.

While the bay bull hitched to the rumbling scythe

Husks out the golden clover."
The class odist has in this production closely imitated
the Bucolics of Virgil.

The game of ball intended for Wednesday last
was postponed till Saturday on account of the storm
and subsequent condition of the grounds. The late
heavy rains also caused a serious set back in
the preparation for all our spring sports, and even
after it was possible to get out of doors the ground
was soft for walking and running, and the river so
high and swift as to make boating disagreeable not
to say dangerous. If tlie records do not come up to
their usual standard it may be partially attributed to
the loss of nearlv a week's time in the midst of train-

The boat crews show, on the whole, the results of
last winter's work in the gymnasium, and with good
training are in excellent condition despite the un-
favorable circumstances which have opposed them.

The Senior crew has undergone several changes
which interfere with their progress toward perfec-
tion. They have been fortunate in having Pettengill,
their former stroke, as a coach, and Fisher, in his
change from No. 3 to stroke, has been doing all that
could be asked. Now that there is a i^rospect of
losing Larrabee from the bow, Pettengill and Fisher
are to take once more their old places, and the new
men in the waist will be obliged to change again,
Manson to No. 2, and Gray to bow. Whatever the
arrangement, they form a strong crevy and a hard one
to beat, as they are likely to exceed their record of
last year. The class of '81 deserves credit for main-
taining their boating interests under adverse circum-
stances and during the last term of their college
course.

The Juniors have the same crew in the same
places as last year and thus have some advantage
over the others. Aside from this, though the heavi-
est crew on the river, they have not made propor-
tionally so much improvement. The time they are
making, estimated by different persons from diverse
places (under the bridge, behind the boat-house, etc.),
varies from 22-30 to 19-10. IMoney is not put up
so freely against this crew as it was last year, but it
should be remembered that because a crew wins one
year it is not sure to do the same the next.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

The Sophomores began work in good earnest at
the beginning of the terra, but on account of delays
in repairing their boat, lost much valuable time. At
present, with their new rigging, they are making up
for this lost time, and though having two new men,
they show improvement in stroke and general form,
promising with ayear's experience to prove as formid-
able rival as '80 found them in their first race.

It is not ordinarily expected that the Freslimen,
with only one season of training, should come up
with those of longer experience, and although we
cannot predict the highest honors for '8-1, yet they are
doing some hard pulling and show fair form and
style. It is the general opinion that, in some re-
spects, a better selection could be made from the
men of their class, but as it is late now for a change
they await the events of next week with high hopes
(and not without some foundation), that they may
surpass the record of previous Freshmen classes.

PERSONAL.

[We earnestly solicit ciimniuuications to this eoluiiui
from any who may have an interest in the Alumni.]

'18. — Moses Emery, the oldest member of the
York County Bar, died at his home in Saco, a few
days since, aged 86 years. He was born in Minot,
July 16, 1796. He studied law with Judge Jeremiah
Bailey, of Wiseasset, being admitted to the Bar in
1821. He remained with the Judge until 1825, when
he removed to Saco, and has since continued to do
business in the same oiBce where he first located.
He was on the Board of School Committee of Saco
for many years, and has ever been an ardent poli-
tician, being a member of tlie State Legislature in
1836 and 1837. Mr. Emery was one of the promo-
ters of the building of the Portland, Saco & Ports-
mouth Railroad, and also a memberof the Maine His-
torical Society.

'36. — George F. Emery has resigned as manager
and treasurer of the Boston Post, but continues as
writer of the political editorials.

'62. — Hev. J. T. Mugrath, Episcopal minister at
Battle Creek, Michigan, has removed to Forrisdale,
Pennsylvania.

'64. — Kev. Webster Woodbury, Congregational
minister at Skowhegan, lias resigned and will supply
the church in Gardiner during the absence of Kev.
A. L. Park, who is to be away for a few months.

'65. — Jose])!) E. Moore has been elected as a mem-
ber of the llosloH I'osL I'ublisliing Company.

'71. — Wallace R. White has been appointed
United States District Attorney for Washington Ter-
ritory.

'72. — H. M. Heath, County Attorney of Kennebec
County, has lately been admitted to practice in the
United States Circuit and District Courts.

'75. — E. H. Hall is instructor of Physics at Har-
vard.

'79. — H. D. Bowker is teaching in the State Re-
form School at Westhoro, Mass.

79. — J. C. Tarbox was in town a few days ago.
He has been stopping in Washington, D. C, during
the past winter.

'80. — F. O. Purington is principal of the Topsham
High School.

COLLEGE WORLD.

Harvard :

The Harvard Bicycle Club is said to contain one
hundred and thirty members. We should like to
know the average number laid up by accidents dur-
ing the season.

The adaptation of the Greek choruses to modern
music will necessitate an intermission in the middle
of the play, in order that the stringed instruments
may be tuned. This is, of course, a departure from
the ancient custom, but is unavoidable. — Advocai^.
Yale:

The cost of supporting the Yale Navy last yea''
was $5,300.

The Glee Club made three dollars iu Philadel-
phia.— Record.

The Couranl is looking up the religious belief at
Yale, but finds it slow work to determine it.

Undismayed by the thunders of the college press,
the dread spectre of " Annuals " is rapidly approach-
ing. Would that some Luther would arise to free us
fi'om this inquisition of the nineteenth cciiturj'. —
liecord.
Coi.UJlBlA :

The college has just obtained a large globe four
feet iu diameter, with the surface in relief to show
land and water. It came from Berlin, and is one of
the eleven largest ever made.

The ylcte complains that Columbia has, no base-
ball nine and tries to arouse its students to efforts in
this direction, by the honors won by Harvard in this
field.

UNIYKSRITY ok MiCIlIliAN:

There are 37,000 books and 10,000 pamphlets in
tli(^ uiiivcrsily libraries.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

The abolition of chapel exercises altogether,
althouojh they are now voluntary, is being agitated.

A professor, after listening to an unusual number
of Monday flunlis, called attention to the fact by say-
ing : " This class is to be congratulated on one thing,
it is very evident that the members do not study on
Sunday." — Chronicle.
Syeacuse :

The Syracusan predicts a large Freshman class next
fall as aresult of the free advertising given on account
of the recent hazing scrape. After the acquittal of
the alleged hazers of Tipple the college held a great
glorificalion, but their rejoicing was quickly stopped
as the Faculty indefinitely suspended the four charged
with the act.
Miscellany :

Amherst has a Bicj'cle Club of twenty members.

"Josh Billings " is a graduate of Hamilton, class
of '37.

The Cornell Four left New York for England by
the National Line, May 21st.

Trinity devotes itself to Cricket to support its
claim as " The Oxford of America."

The Princeton Glee Club cleared over $600 at
their concert in Cincinnati, during the spring recess.

The average age at which students enter Amer-
ican colleges is seventeen ; a century ago it was
fourteen.

The numerous Oxford caps worn by the students
give Williamstown quite the air of a university
town ; the numerous plugs give it the asjaect of a
fashionable resort; while the bats and rackets and
LaCrosse sticks add a sporting air to the quiet little
place. Don't let us lose hope. In another thousand
years it may be quite a respectable town. — Atheiiaeum.

CLIPPIKGS.

She was declaiming "The Launching of the
Ship," and as with a tender voice she exclaimed :
" How beautiful she is! how fair
She lies within those arms that press
Her form with many a soft caress
Of tenderness and watchful care!"
the professor rolled his eyes in eostacy and whispered,
" Beautiful, beautiful figure !" and the boys held each
other down in their place, and smacked their Juicy
lips. Such, alas, are the temptations of co-education.

A tom-cat sits upon a shed.
And warbles sweetly to its mate;
"Oh, when the world has gone to bed,
I love to sit and mew till late."

But while the tom-cat sits and sings,
Up springs the student, mad with hate;
He shoots that cat to fiddle-strings —
He also loves to mu-til-ate !

Scene at the college : Prep, (to servant at the

door) — " Miss ." Servant — " She's engaged."

Prep. — "I know it. I'm him what she's engaged
to." — Kx.

A Freshman, slipping on a banana skin as he
strolled along the broad, icy asphalt walk, exclaimed :
"Thank Heaven I don't live in the tropics, where the
ice would be covered with banana skins."

Harvard is the Fifth Avenue of American colleges.
Yale the Broadway. — Ex. And Vassar the Maiden
Lane. — Miscellany. And Princeton the Rotten Row.
— Ada. And Wellesley the Threadneedle Street.

"I am translating you from the German," said a
Senior to the fair one by his side, as they rolled
away from the dance, the other evening. "Not
without a horse," she murmured, and quietly fainted.

A young lady was caressing a pretty spaniel and
murmuring, " I do love a nice dog! " " Ah," sighed
a dandy standing near, "I would I were a dog."
" Never mind," retorled the lady, " you'll grow. — Ex.
Prof, (in Literature class) — "Can any of you tell
me the true difference between high and low Ger-
man?" Smart Soph, (eagerly) — " High German's
German, and low German's Dutch." He has been
sent to West Point.

How did she know it? They were returning from
a yachting party in the fog. lie (trying to keep up
a conversation) — "How wet this fog makes my
moustache!" She — "Yes, so it does." Utter collapse
of further conversation. — Ex.

It was their first night aboard the steamer. " At
last," he said tenderly, "we are alone, out upon the
deep waters of the dark blue sea, and your heart will
always beat for me, as it has beat in the past!"
" My heart's all right," she answered, languidly, but
my stomach feels awful."

EDITORS' TABLE.

The Harvard Crimson is almost the only college
paper which has approved of the assault of Smin-
theus on tlie Yale journals. It has constantly en-
couraged his abusive attacks, has copied largely
from them and sprinkled its pages with such obser-
vations as, " It is rumored that the Record has offered
Smintheus a position on its editorial board, in the
vain hope of making that paper readable," and "The
belligerant Courant copies poetry from the Advocate
now that it no longer exchanges with the Ada. Grand
old Yale ! " Now, envious of the Ada's notoriety, it
enters the same field as a rival mudslinger. It stirs up
a quarrel with its elder brother, the staid and dignified
Advocale. We are sorry to see such exhibitions on
the part of the Crimson, as it has too good a reputa-
tion to need to indulge in such attempts at wit in
order to win recognition. The last Advocale calls
the Crimson the brightest and freshest of its ex-

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

changes, and by a courteous explanation of its state-
ments, laj's open the way to a reconciliation, instead
of taliing up the gauntlet the Crimson has thrown
down. It is to be hoped that peace may be declared
and both parties turn themselves to more legitimate
literary efforts.

We acknowledge the receipt of an invitation to
the annual meeting of the Inter-State Collegiate
Oratorical Association, held with Illinois College
eai'ly in May. The program was a confused medley
of base-ball games, banquets, receptions, and ora-
torical contests, planned more after the Olympic
games than anything else we ever heard of, although
owing to the state of the weather, the out-door part of
the exercises had to be omitted, — a hindrance more
likely to be met with in America than in Greece. In
the grand, oratorical contest six orators took part, —
one each from the States of Minnesota, Iowa, Indi-
ana, Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The orator from
Indiana obtained the first prize. The subject, of his
oration was, "The Philosophy of Skepticism."
Minnesota obtained the second. The contestant from
Iowa was a young lady. Her article on "Ilypatia"
was very finely written, but rather too dramatic and
not thoughtful enough. As a whole the meeting was
a great success. Such associations would be of great
advantage to any group of colleges. We should like
to see a movement made towards forming such an
organization among our Maine colleges.

We have often ^vondered what becomes of the
college jokes which go the rounds of all the papers,
are misquoted, mutilated, or burdened with addi-
tional remarks by would-be-funny men. They cer-
tainly deserve some asylum where, as a recompense
for their past usefulness, they may be honorably pre-
served ; and we have found where they go. The
Philosophian Review, a review published every six
weeks somewhere in New Jersey, is their final
resting-place. Its last number contains over four
pages of clippings which were never of much value,
which have been worn thread-bare in the service,
and every one of which an exchange editor could
easily recite from memory so often has he met them.
College jokes are queer things any way. No one
knows where most of them come from. Thoy appear
labelled "Ex.," and are copied from one paper to an-
other. It is our opinion that the originators of many
of them are so ashamed of their productions that
they will not designate them as their own, Init intro-
duce them surreptitiously to the world througli the
medium of their clippings column.

Experience will establish as a general law, that
the largest colleges have the best college publicaf

tions. This is strikingly verified in the case of the
Chronicle of the University of Michigan. Its last
number contains sixteen pages crammed full of in-
teresting matter. Although not pretending to be
much of a literary paper, it has carefully written
articles on interesting subjects. As a college paper,
a reflection of college doings and interests, we do
not hesitate to give it the highest place. Its edito-
rials ai'e on matters of the highest importance, its
locals are spicy, its personals are particularly com-
plete. It deserves the large circulation it has.

The Allanlic for June is before us. The follow-
ing are its varied and valuable contents: " Over on
the T'other Mounting;" "The Indoor Pauper;" "A
Spring Opening;" "Bergen Days;" " Felicissiraa ;"
" Who lost Waterloo ? " " The Portrait of a Lady ;"
"Chance;" "French Tragedy;" "Friends — A
Duet ;" " A Taste of Maine Birch ;" " Whittier's Kings
Missive, and Other Recent Poetry;" "Five Ameri-
can Novels;" Carlyle's Reminiscences;" "The Re-
naissance of France;" "The Contributors Club;"
"Books of the Month;" " Auf Wiedersehen." In
the first article are some very picturesque descrip-
tions of mountain scenery. The poem, "Auf Wieder-
sehen," refers to the well-known incident shortly be-
fore the death of James T. Fields, "To whose tact
and ability the magazine is greatly indebted for the
place it occupies in American periodical literature."
Scribncr for June is a remarkably interesting and
timely number. Its contents are: "The Farragut
Monument;" "Along the North Shore of Long
Island;" "Sic Semper Liberatoribus ! " "The Sani-
tary Condition of New York, II.;" "Madame Del-
phine, II.;" "An August Morning with Farragut;"
"The Lobster at Home;" "Latitude Unknown;"
"Practical Floriculture;" " Bastien Lepage;"
"Poems from a Scrap-Book;" "The AVestminstor
Play;" " A Rainy Day with Uncle Remus;" "Peter
the Great as Ruler and Reformer, VIII. ;" "Kecnan's
Charge;" "Fritz;" "P'arragut;" "Lord Beacons-
field;" "Some Now Berries;" "The Largest Ex-
tinct Volcano ;" "A Fearful Responsibility, I. ; " " The
Revised New Testament;" "Topics of the Time;"
"Communications;" "Home and Society;" "Cult-
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Brac." We clip the following delightfully uncertain
little explanation from Bric-;\-Brac :
" IIci- lips were so near
Thiit— whiit else ooukl I do?
You'll be liiigry, 1 fear,
But lier lips were so near-
Well, I eau't make it clettr.
Or explain it to you,
But— lier lips were so near
TImt— whftf else could I do? "

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BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

A reorganization of tlie Course of Instruction
has recently been made, in whicb tbe distinction be-
tween Classical and Scientific Courses is not main-
tained, but all academic undergraduates are placed
on one footing, witb the opportunity of following, to
a considerable extent, such lines of study as they
prefer.

All students entering the College proper, are ex-
amined on tbe same course of preparatory studies.
After the second year a liberal range of electives is
offered, within which a student may follow his choice
to the extent of one-quarter of the whole amount
pursued.

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is given to all
who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remains as b'ere-
tofore, and facilities are offered for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical instruction are ample, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in tbe immediate vicinity of
many important public works, affords excellent
opportunities for the study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many favors from the United
States Coast Survey'OfiQce." The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
be taken, if desired, in the place of Latin.

Those who complete satisfactorily the four years'
course in engineering will receive the Degree of Sc.
B. Those who complete a two years' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical Engineer. Students not candidates for
a degree will be received at any stage for which an
examination shall show them to be fitted, and may
remain for any desired time. Further information
will be furnished on application to Professor G. L.
Vose.

Terms of Admission to the Academic Course.

Apiilicants for admission will be examined in tbe

following subjects :

Latin.— Latin Grammar, including Prosody; Writ-
ing Latin (3.5 Lessons in Allen's Latin Composi-
tion iirc rcconiinendcd as indicating the amount
rf(niirf(l for examination) ; Virgil, the Bucolics,
GeorgicK, and six bnf)ks of the /Eneid ; Cicero,
seven Orations : Sallust.

Gkkkk. — Hadlcy's Greek Grammar; Xcnojihon's
Anabasis, four books, and Homer's Iliad, two
books; Jones's Greek Prose Composition.

Anciknt GEoiiitAi'iiy.

Matiiumatics. — Arithmetic, including Coimnon

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Root

and the Metric System ; Algebra, through Equa-
tions of the Second Degree ; Geometry, Books

I. and III. of Loomis's Geometry.

Real equivalents for any of the foregoing require-
ments will be accepted. All applicants for admission
will be required to produce testimonials of good
moral character. The time for examination is the
Friday after Commencement and the Friday before
the opening of the first term. In exceptional cases
applicants maybe examined at other times. Candi-
dates for admission to advanced classes will be ex-
amined in th(! studies which such classes have
accomplished.

The amount of instruction now offered and pos-
sible to be taken in the several principal lines of
study is exhibited comparatively, as reduced to one
scale, in the following manner. This is, however,
only approximate, as the terms are of unequal
length :

Latin, eight terms.

Greek, eight terms.

Mathematics, eight terms.

German, four and a half terms.

English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
"Literature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.

Italian, one term.

Spanish, one term.

Rhetoric (formal), one term. Rhetorical and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
half terms.

Natural History studies, five and a half terms.

Physics and Astronomy, four terms.

Chemistry, four terms.

History, Ancient and Modern, two terms.

Political Economy, one and a half terms.

Public Law, two terras.

Mental and Moral Philosophy, including Logic,
four terms.

Christian Evidences, one term.

Expenses.

The annual exiienises are as follows : Tuition, S75.
Room rent (half), average, $2'->. Incidentals, $10.
Total regular College charges, ,f 110.

Board is obtained in town at $3 to $i a week.
Other necessary oxi)onses will probably amount to
$4(> a year. Students can, however, by forming
clubs inider good management, very materially
lessen the cost of living.

Finthcr information on application to the Presi-
dent.

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No. 4.

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EDITORIAL BOARD.

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Charles H. Gilman, Business Editor.

Melvin S. Holway, Eugene T. McCarthy,

"William A. Moody, "Warren 0. Plimpton,

George G. "Weeks.

Terms — $2.00 a year in advance ; single copies, 15 cents.

Remittances should be made to the Business Editor, Communications
in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor.

Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute
articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the
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CONTENTS.
Tol. XI., No. 4.— June 8, 1881.

Editorial Notes 37

Literary :

Ivy Poem 40

Psi Upsilon Convention 4J

Alpha Delta Phi Convention 42

Miss Vesta (poem) 42

Ivy Leavings 43

Ivy Day Exercises 44

Boat Race 45

Field Day 46

Base-Bal I 47

Personal 48

College World 49

Clippings 49

Editors' Table 49

Keviews 50

EDITORIAL HOTES.

We are somewhat late, and come before
our I'eaders with our fii'st excuse. We don't
know just how to express it, and would like
to mix in a touch of pathos concerning the
distracting tendencies of Ivj^ Day, and how the
music of the orchestra mingled with visions
of fair forms and faces, and unfitted us for
work with a touch of the true reason, viz.,
that we were obliged to wait until Ivy Day

had passed, and that then the regular time
of issuing the Orient having gone by, the
date of this issue was at the printer's con-
venience. We trust, whatever our excuse,
that you will pardon our delay and will be-
lieve us when we promise our best endeavors
to prevent its recurrence.

We feel justified in offering a few un-
sought woi'ds of praise towards Andre-ws' Or-
chestra for its fine music and gentlemanly
bearing on Ivy Daj- and Evening. The or-
chestra was entirely satisfactory and would,
we think, piove a successful competitor to
Chandler but for the distance from which it
must come, and the consequent increase in
cost. It is pleasant to be able to make terms
with more than one management in the hiring
of music, and the recent satisfactoiy engage-
ment of the above orchestra has proved con-
clusively that the college is not necessarily
confined to Portland for its music.

We never saw a game of La Crosse played
upon the campus or elsewhere by the stu-
dents, and yet we are assured that formerly
the game was very popular and extremely
well played by members of the Bowdoin La
Crosse Association. Only a few weeks since
the secretary of the Bowdoin La Crosse Asso-
ciation (which ofiicial is entirely a new crea-
tion) received a letter from Hai'vard desiring
a game, and offering very generous terms, and
the new made Secretary answered as tenderly
for the defunct La Crosse Association as he
could, and assured the writer that the above
mentioned La Crosse Association couldn't send
a team just now, but that the matter would
be agitated. This is why we agitate it. We

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fear that La Crosse is dead, painfully defunct,
and that its remains can only be discovered
by the few remaining ornaments which for-
merly were used in the noble red man's sport.
If there is anything of interest to the students
in the game it should be pursued, and the
few interested ones who are left over from
base-ball and boating might profitably form a
new La Crosse Association, and elect a legiti-
mate secretary. We need at least the luxury
of a secretary ; we can but feel that as a col-
lege we are defrauded in not having a secre-
tary, and the sooner the La Crosse sticks are
produced the better for his election.

Our Ivy Day has come and gone and left
only a throng of pleasant memories. We
have often been met with the question as to
what is an Ivy Day, and have often wondered
what the name could suggest to the unini-
tiated. We plant an ivy, we hold appropriate
exercises, and we take up the duties of work
again feeling that we are more closely united
as a class, and assured that whatever be our
fortune we shall always have this bright spot
in our college life to remember with pleasure.
As we learn from a previous number of the
Orient, Ivy Day took its beginning in Octo-
ber, 1865, was held again in 1874, and since
then uninterruptedly until it has become
firmly implanted. It is needless to offer sen-
timent or attempt to expand upon its virtues
as a college custom. It is also impossible,
perhaps, to tell the person unacquainted with
the exercises what our Ivy Day consists in,
but for our part we are assured that it is a
custom becoming more deeply rooted with
every class, and believe that we can safely
prophecy that this custom of planting an ivy
in this month of June will never die out from
among tlie students of this college. The past
holidays have been very pleasant and satis-
factory to the college, and especially to the
Junior class, and we believe tiiat we can
safely say that '82's brightest and best memo-

ries of college life and Junior year will clus-
ter around her Ivy Day.

The action of the boating meeting of Mon-
day, June 6, was quite decisive, and resulted
in the selection of the Junior crew as the
crew which is to participate, if any, in the
proposed race at Lake George. The general
opinion of the meeting was that it is both
practicable and advisable to send a represen-
tative Bowdoin crew to some intei'-collegiate
regatta. Generous terms have been offered
by the secretary of Lake George Association,
and the only matters of consideration are
finances and the procuring of a boat. Both
these matters are in the hands of committees,
and we trust that every one who is able will
encourage the committee on the score of
financial ability. We have no fear but that if
other colleges can be induced to enter we
shall be able to be represented, and it is a
matter of some moment and worthy of pro-
found consideration among the students. We
shall refer to this again.

Like the celebrated cathedral at Cologne,
Memorial Hall is moving on to its comple-
tion. Now and then during the past few
weeks a workman has appeared at the pump,
and occasionally we hear them building a
staging. By untiring toil they have moved
the staging from the north to the soutli end
of the building, and they have by unremitted
exertions almost "pointed up" one side of the
building. The rain has greatl}^ interfered ; if
it hadn't we are quite sure that they would
have entirely finished the east side. There
is food for sentiment in the contemplation of
this building, and we often picture how pleas-
ant it will be in after years to come back and
shake hands with these same stone masons,
and recall the pleasant summer term when
they first began work on the building. At
the present rate of operations we prophecy
Christmas, 1900, for its dedication, and in

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the meantime suggest that it would be well,
perhaps, to put the building on ice to prevent
its destruction by too rapid manipulation.

In our columus elsewhere will be found
an account of the race. Our spring regatta,
being our only regatta, is worthy of atten-
tion. The race on Friday morning, pulled as
it was under unfavorable circumstances, in
rough water, and at the unheard-of hour of
6.30 in the morning, was yet a well-rowed
race. The Juniors are well satisfied, and they
have every reason to be when they consider
the conditions and the time in which the race
was pulled. The Freshmen, we are sorry to
say, are not contented. There is a lingering
belief that they can beat their time, and per-
haps the Sophomores. The reasons for this
discontent are good ones, and are that they
had only a few days previous pulled over the
course in less time than their time in the race,
and that the crew through misunderstanding
had not eaten breakfast. These reasons ren-
dered them somewhat dissatisfied, but we
would suggest that they have no reasons
whatever for discontent, since their time was
as good as that of any Freshman crew except
'81, and that there is a difference between
pulling in rough and in smooth water. Their
race as pulled on Friday morning was plucky
and well contested, and only proved the ad-
vantages of a crew trained by previous races
over one that has never pulled a race. The
Sophomores surprised themselves, we vent-
ure. The last week of their training devel-
oped more than was expected, and their time
of 19.57 made both crew and class satisfied.
The Seniors, finding themselves entirely un-
fitted to row through unlooked-for obstacles,
withdrew nearly a fortnight previous to the
race. Their attempt to enter did much
towards assuring a race, and by their with-
drawal much of the interest departed. As
usual the thanks of the college are due Mr.
Robinson for the aid which he has given. We

refer you to the account of the boat race else-
where.

The time and occasion demand a few
words of notice and comment concerning the
nine and its management. The first and most
evident fact that can be noticed, notwith-
standing all remarks to the contrary, is that
neither the nine nor the director have shunned
a single game in any way whatever, but on
the contrary that every endeavor has been
made, and considerable money expended, to
make games with other college nines. The
reason then, why, at the time of present writ-
ing we have been able to witness but one
game within the limits of the State, is due to
entirely other causes than eitlier unwilling-
ness of the nine or mismanagement of the
director; and the source of this stagnation is
foinid entirely in the unwillingness of our
neighboring nines, and in the unfavorable dis-
position of the weather. We fear that we
have lost entire confidence in Bates College
as a college devoted to base-ball, and can only
say that we are very pained at the continual
illness of her men and at her evident unwill-
ingness to play. The game in Portland on
Memorial Day was a disappointment. At-
tended by a good audience and well played
by our nine, the game resulted in a heavy
shower and thus ended the Harvard-Bowdoin
game. With Colby we have witnessed one
game in Brunswick, and tliis, with the ex-
ception of the games played upon the trip, is
the only exploit of our base-ball nine. It is
needless to urge any mismanagement or lack
of energy in any direction either, as we said
before, upon the nine or director, but to
calmly wait until the weather god becomes
propitious and until our nearest neighbor
shall have recovered.

It is with great pleasure that the Obient
notes the increasing desire of the college to
spread its influence more widely, and to make

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

for itself a more stirring name throughout
the college world. The results of our base-
ball trip are just apparent. Numerous col-
leges and college publications that formerly
had believed Bowdoin somewhat inanimate
have awakened thereby to an interest in our
college, and to an evident knowledge of its
existence. We labor under the disadvantage
of isolation, but conscious of this there can
be no reason why every possible means shall
not be taken to lessen it.

The boat crew desire to be represented in
a regatta. It is the duty of the college fac-
ulty and alumni to aid in the fulfillment of
this desire, not because it will be a pleasant
excursion, nor because the crew are certain
to win laurels on the course, but because the
world demands evidences of life before it
acknowledges life, and because this is an ex-
cellent means of displaying activity. Sports
are the door by which the student world
steps out before the world in general, and
while the college may be conscientious in its
labor, may teach ably, rear well, and send
forth able scholars, we believe that that col-
lege will fail in its highest aims, will be defi-
cient in students which makes no endeavors in
the world of college sports. We do not pre-
tend to ascribe the sum total of college pop-
ularity to the prominence of sports, but do
assert that a large part of it comes indirectly
through the successes of the students in this
direction. For this reason we are glad to see
Bowdoin's activity on the increase. We may
not win a game or a lace, but in every at-
tempt we acquire confidence, and as we step
before the world gain no enemies and per-
haps gain friends.

Entirely to plead for more frequent inter-
course with live colleges are these remarks
made, not to vindicate sporting matters, and
in view of our boating interest to represent
the advisability of being represented. Let
us not become fossilized this siinnner at least,
however much Brunswick may tend to this

result. On the contrarj' let us be alive and
active, and when opportunitj' comes let us
seize it to create more widely the healthy
good opinion of our college.

IVY POEM.

W. O. PLIMPTON.

A motto, once it was my lot to hear.

And thus it read, " Stick to j'our sphere."

The question which we all would wish to know, —

How far the limits of our sphere should go, —

Can fain be answered by one mortal man,

Or any dozen since the world began.

The fact is. He who ruleth all things well.

Has given each, a mind, his mind his to tell.

So where you find two on one point agree,

A discord next you will be sure to see.

Let each one feel his individual task.

To study self, and find where he may ask,

Admission in the many walks of life.

Beset alike b^' toil and rugged strife.

But lest my friends, I'd seem to have known.

That I would make the poet's sphere my own,

I'll tell you frankly such is not ni}' aim.

For on the poet's honors I've no claim.

"Then why," you ask, "attempt to play the part,

When you, and all confess your lack of art."

The explanation in these words are found.

That after they had scanned the class all round,

And none would take the honor for the pains.

They said, " let contidence supply for brains."

Such doubtful compliment must needs prevail,

For, added they, " pray tvy, you can but fail."

Persuaded thus, subservient to their will.

Conceit had thought to wield the poet's quill.

But practice and the theory face about,

And hence, I saw for me but one way out.

So, as the student, when with Greek perplexed.

Looks round for aid, and scanns his Harper's text,

Or he who would his tired brain relieve.

Tucks up the well wrought fakir in his sleeve,

I sought by telephone the Muse to reach :

" O Muse, divine ! Thy aid I would beseech,"

And quick as telephone dispatch can Uy,

The lovely fair haired Goddess made reply.

"Your just petition I must now refuse,

But lest you'd tliink I willingly would abuse

The prayers which mortals make, I will explain,

Tliat you may know of whom you should complain.

I think, if observation serves you well.

There is perhaps no need for me to tell

How Cupid, with his well-directed darts,)

Has sought of lalo so many human hearts.

Not only mortals lias he put in love,

But even Gods and Goddesses above.

Such aim here on the hill he needs must take,

Olympus, by the way, lest you mistake,

That I'm engaged ; and that's the reason why,

With your request I dare not yet coniply ;

For Goddesses engaged, should then bo true,

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With students never flirt, as mortals do."
" 0 Muse ! no flirt am I, besides its clear,
Apollo having seen me would not fear."
She angered that I thus should press my cause,
So dignified, made answer with a pause :
" With his consent, I will assist this once,
But never dare to ask again, you dunce."
I promised her commands I would obey,
So this is what she gave me for to-day :

* * * * n^ *

A LEGEND.

Somewhere afar, beyond the sea, —

Imagination roving free, —

There stands a castle, in whose mein

An ancient grandeur may be seen.

Its lofty turrets, towers tall,

Its courts, its battlements and wall,

In stern defiance upward rise.

High towards the blue ethereal skies.

The ground, with terrace, hedge, and lawn.

Though much of former beauty gone.

With gentle slope extends to meet

The river gliding at its feet.

Which bends its course, as if in fear

Of trespassing, perchance, too near,

And circling round in silent flow.

Soon hides itself in woodlands low.

Historic fancy paints to you

The palmier days these scenes once knew :

And where, within these vacant halls

Now oft-repeated echo calls.

Once kings in royal splendor dwelt.

Before whose thrones proud courtiers knelt.

From here brave knights, in armor strong,

Went forth to meet the hostile throng.

Here once the merry laugh was heard.

The festal song, the joyous word.

But now, in place of such glad sound,

A solemn stillness hovers rouud.

And slow decay has ruin cast

Upon the crumbling walls at last;

Yet beauty clothes the ruined scene.

By spreading o'er a mantle green

Of ancient ivy, sturdy grown.

From tempests round the castle moan.

Wherever Time, its havoc brings,

The ivy tendril closer clings.

Its history I'd have you know.

And how it happened here to grow.

Turn back your thoughts to years gone by,

'Tis twilight's hour, and shadows lie

O'erspreading castle, field, and glade.

With here and there a deeper shade.

And all is tinged with mellow light,

While fading day foretells the night.

Within, you merry voices hear.

And soon a youth and maid appear;

Such grace and loveliness combined,

You'll scarce its rival ever find.

A lovely maiden princes, she,

A handsome, brave young knight was he.

They slowly forth together walk,

And both engage in merry talk.

While walking in an ivy dell,

Her wand'ring eyes, unconscious, fell

Upon a branch, torn from its place,

Which she broke with thoughtless grace.

They wandered on, as you have guessed,

And then returning, sought to rest

Tliemselves upon a rustic seat

Near castle wall, a glad retreat.

There, flourishing the branch a while.

She would his pensiveness beguile :

With all the carelessness of mirth.

She placed the ivy twig in earth.

And then, with girlish sort of whim

She turned her musing to him.

And asked him if he thought 'twould grow.

He said, with calm indiff'rence, "No."

Nor even thought ambitious pride

Was in that ivy typified.

Just then appeared, above the trees,

The moon, and with it sprang a breeze;

Then starting up they went within,

And day was done, the night set in.

*****
Years passed away, the brave young knight
In other lands, with valiant might.
Sought glory in a victor's name ;
Nor cared he for aught else but fame.
But while he climbed Fame's ladder tall.
The ivy climbed the castle wall.
The maiden princess older grown.
Now queenly law gave from ber throne,
While all her subjects loved her well,
And of her goodness loved to tell.
The knight returned, his battles through,
And to the queen would homage do.
So, as he knelt in meekness there.
The queen recalled both when and where,
And what they said long yeais ago.
And how the ivy clianced to grow.
She then, with favor bending o'er.
Her blessings on his head to pour.
Bestowed on him — his brow beneath —
The garland of an ivy wreath.

******
We plant our Ivy here to-day.
Not in the circumstantial way
The maiden did upon that eve.
But kindly feelings, we believe.
Towards classmates and the college, too,
Inspire us now this act to do.
And dearer still will be these scenes,
When we recall, than were the queen's.
Dear classmates, seek no knightly fame,
Nor any got through deeds of shame.
May all our deeds and thoughts as well,
With noble aspirations swell.
And higher fix a purpose true.
As grows the vine of Eighly-two.

PSI UPSILON CONVENTION.

The 48th annual convention of the Psi
Upsilon Fraternity met at Chicago, May 18
and 19, with the Omega Chapter. The con-
vention was called to order on the morning of

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the 18th, at the Palmer House, the large club
room and several rooms on the grand parlor
floor being utilized for the session.

The convention proceedings occupied both
morning and afternoon of both days. The
public exercises were held on the evening of
the 18th, at Central Music Hall, in the pres-
ence of a large and distinguished assembly of
ladies and gentlemen. An excellent or-
chestra rendered some fine musical selections.
Prof. Edward Olson, president of the North-
western Association of Alumni gave the ad-
dress, and Hon. Albion H. Tourgee, the poet
of the occasion, gave a fine poem on " Yes-
terday's Dream and Yesterday's Fact."

After the exercises, Hon. and Mrs. Perry
H. Smith extended to the delegates, and other
members of the Fraternity, a reception at
their residence, one of the handsomest man-
sions in the city. A large number of young
ladies graced the occasion withtlieir presence,
and dancing was indulged in until a late
hour. Everything was conducted in an in-
formal manner as possible, and a thoroughly
good time was enjoyed by all present. The
convention proceedings occupied both morn-
ing and afternoon of the next day. In the
evening the banquet took place in the ele-
gant and spacious dining hall of the Palmer
House. The delegates will, in justice to
Chicago, be likely to linger lovingly over the
remembrance of the banquet which closed
the session of this convention. The hall was
adorned with floral favors, conspicuous among
which was a splendid piece of workmanship
bearing the badge of Psi U. It is unneces-
sary to remark upon the banquet. Suffice it
to say it was in keeping with that magnifi-
cent style which characterizes the Palmer
House. Fine music was dispersed by an ex-
cellent orcliestra in attendance, and the fres-
coed ceilings rang witli the songs of Psi. In
short, the affair was a successful, happy, and
creditable finale to tlie forty-eighth convention
of Psi Upsilon.

ALPHA DELTA PHI.

The 49th annual convention of this fra-
ternity met with the Brown University Chap-
ter, Providence, R. I., Tuesday and Wednes-
day, May 24th and 25th. About 150 brethren
were present, representing ever}' chapter.

Tuesda}' morning was devoted to a pre-
liminary business meeting. In the afternoon
the visiting members, as guests of the Bru-
nonian Chapter, proceeded down the bay by
steamer to Silver Spring, where they partook
of a genuine Rhode Island clara-bake.

A prolonged business session occupied
Wednesday morning. The public exercises
of the convention were held in the evening,
in the Providence Opera House, before a large
and brilliant audience. The stage and pro-
scenium were handsomely decorated in Iionor
of the occasion. In the absence, on account
of sickness, of Hon. John Jay, the president
of the fraternity, Hon Chas. S. Bradley pre-
sided. The speakers were : Pres. Thos. Chase,
LL.D. ; Rev. Edward H. HaU ; Hon. Wm. W.
Crapo, M.C. ; and Edward Everett Hale, D.D.
Reeves' Orchestra furnished music for the
evening.

After the " Symposium " the fraternitj'
and invited guests marched to Hotel Narra-
gansett, where a sumptuous banquet was
served. After the banquet,toasts and speeches
were in order, and it was well into the morn-
ing before the brethren finally adjourned.

Letters of regret were read from Hon.
John Jay and George William Curtis.

Next year the semi-centennial of the fra-
ternity will be duly observed in New York
City.

MISS VESTA.

While pretty Miss Vesta

Enjoys a siesta,

Up foiul Charlie slips

Ami kisses her lips.

But wluni she awakes

Ami limls it no dream,

Confession slie makes

She wished it had been. H.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

lYY LEAYIKGS.

Junior ease.

The white-wash brush is now active.

The boating men can now smile again.

Class Day invitations are for sale at 20 A. H.

Seniors are practicing for their " last chapel."

Only four men appeared in Dutch, after Ivy Day.

Quite a number of the '80 men were in town last
week.

Many students are having their rooms photo-
graphed.

We can no longer give all the credit of midnight
carousals to the Medics.

The pictures of '82's crew have been taken and
can be obtained at Reed's.

June 4th, Professor Robinson gave an interesting
lecture to the Juniors on the Histoi-y of Chemistry.

The next reform movement should be the addition
to the students' galleries of hymn books and — spit-
toons.

Singing on the campus has been revived to a
small extent and sounds very pleasantly during the
evening.

The boating association, by means of the late
races, has the acquisition of several half-hogshead
tubs to its_^ee<.

There has been a special attraction on Wednesday
and Saturday afternoons at the laboratory in the
shape of a "coed."

Wednesday, June 1st, Professor Ladd gave an
address at the graduating exercises of the Bangor
Theological Seminary.

The ivy slip came near being planted too deeply
by the feet of the large company of friends gathered
to witness the ceremony.

At the Chemistry examination some of the Juniors
succeeded in finding, in pure sodium, quite a portion
of all the known elements.

Lost — a comprehensive/rtfciron the next Psychol-
ogy examination. A liberal reward is offered for
its return to the proper owner.

The rustic seat at North Winthrop has been re-
stored to a suitable condition to accommodate the
chronic lassitude of that end.

Those appointed for the Junior Prize Declama-
tion are as follows : Bates, Belcher, Carpenter, Gil-
man, Goodwin, Holway, Jordan, McCarthy, Moody,
Pierce, Plimpton, and Stinchfield.

'84 has been developing its proficiency in base-
ball by several games with a crack yagger nine, and
has met with remarkable success.

Student (not posted in the classics) to another —
" Say let's get up a Greek play for Lcmont Hall.
I'll be Eddyphus and you be Tirranous."

At the closing exercises of the Medical School
twenty-nine students received diplomas. In the ab-
sence of the President the usual address was not
given.

The book on " What I Know About Rowing,"
that was to have been published by members of the
Freshman class, has been postponed since the race
until the beginning of another season.

The Freshmen have paid over fifty dollars towards
their boat, and expect to collect the remainder this
term. The Sophomores have still a balance of ten
dollars standing against them on this account.

The "conundrum" propounded some time since
on the bulletin-board in relation to base-ball games
was possibly unjust to the nine, but is one neverthe-
less that we should like to see satisfactorily an-
swered.

Our boat-house with its coat of paint and new
flag and pole can no longer be mistaken, as it has
been, for an ice house. It must be acknowledged by
all to be a nice building for the purpose as we
could wish.

It is desired that attention be called to the fact
that recently one of the painted windows in the
chapel south wing has been broken by a ball thrown
through it. It scarcely need be said that such care-
lessness should be avoided in the future.

The recently discovered shell deposits at Goose
Island have been visited by several members of the
Faculty and some of the students. Many interesting
specimens and old Indian relics have been discovered,
showing that the place is well worth visiting.

May 25th the yaggers held special jfeM day exer-
cises on the campus near Maine Hall, the prominent
feature of which were the go-as-you-please race and
the boxing match. In both contests the " fourteenth
amendment" was the winner and the favorite of the
crowd.

SubscriiDtion papers are now the order of the
.day, and are being well responded to. It should be
remembered, however, that the dues to the regular
associations are somewhat behindhand and ought to
be promptly settled before the end of the term.
The Boating Association is especially in need of
funds to pay for painting the boat-house.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

The bell for Saturday evening lecture was mis-
taken by some for an invitation to partake of '81's
field day cider, and several thirsty looking individu-
als might have been seen wandering thus early to-
wards Appleton. At a later hour it was decided that
'81 had lost none of its former hospitality in sharing
its good things, and the enthusiasm of the festivities
was only terminated with the speedy exhaustion of
the spirit of the occasion.

At the Ivy Hop one of the musicians glancing
into the dressing room, caught in the looking-glass
the reflection of a scene that nearly overcame him.
A beautiful young lady was seen to throw her arms
about the neck of one of tlie gentlemen present, and
implant on his lips several osculatory impressions in
a most loving manner. Names are withheld at^'res-
ent, but we would suggest that the wicked editors
sometimes enjoy good cigars.

The Glee Club gave their proposed concert at
Lewiston, May 31st. The entertainment vras suc-
cessful in every respect and well appreciated by a
cultivated audience. On the following evening the
program was repeated at Lisbon, but, though up to
the mark in other respects, the latter aflair was not
a financial success. Among the other branches in
which Bowdoin is represented out of town she need
not be ashamed of her present musical talent.

The Boating Association held a meeting, June 6th,
on the receipt, bj- the commodore, of several letters
from Lake George in regard to an inter-collegiate
race. It was voted to send a crew, if possible, and
an invitation to represent the college was extended
to the present Junior crew. Committees were ap-
pointed to obtain a suitable boat and to solicit sub-
scriptions from the alumni and undergraduates.
Considerable enthusiasm was manifested, and the
success of the undertaking depends upon the prog-
ress of the work in the hands of the various com-
mittees.

IVY DAY EXERCISES.

The exercises of Friday afternoon, June 3,
were entirely successful. The al'ternoon was
all that could be asked for in the way of
weather, and for the first time for some years
the sunlight graced an Ivy Day with its pres-
ence. The sun therefore was shining brightly
and the wind just rustling the leaves about
the chapel door as tlie Junior class, with their
marshal, W. A. Mood}', marched into chapel.

The interior of the chapel presented a most
beautiful appearance. The crowds of ladies,
with their gay costumes, the assemblage of
students, friends, and alumni, tlie music of the
orchestra, and the sunlight streaming up the
aLsle from door and window, united to pro-
duce a most pleasing spectacle. The pulpit
was tastily, even beautifully arranged. The
drapery consisted of white and tlie Junior
class color, and upon the white background in
the lower left-hand corner were displayed the
figures '82 beautifully wrought in scarlet
azaleas. The programmes, which had been
already distributed, were tasty and appropri-
ate, consisting of an engraved cover tied with
the class color of ribbon to the printed pro-
gramme. Andrews' Orchestra of Bangor fur-
nished music in a most satisfactory manner.

The exercises opened with a few words
from the president, Mr. E. T. McCarth}-, and
then the class and congregation united with
the chaplain in prayer. After the selection
from the orchestra the president introduced
the orator, Mr. G. H. Pierce. • From tlie be-
ginning Mr. Pierce's manner was pleasing,
and every sentence increased the attention of
the audience. The delivery M^as of the first
order, clear, concise, eloquent. The subject
of the oration was " The Incentive of Knowl-
edge," and treated, as its name implies, the
true life work of young men. The contest of
to-dajf is not between labor and capital, but
between men struggling for power. The con-
test is now sharpness against sharpness, craft
against craft, intellect against intellect, and
the aim of the oration was to present as viv-
idly as possible how great this incentive now
is, and how great it has ever been. It showed
tlie tendencies which draw men to college, it
showed the incentives wiiich should cause
them to labor actively while in college, and
showed the demand which the world has a
right to make upon college graduates. The
oration is too lengthy to find a place in our
columns, but we felt upon its delivery, as upon

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

a more careful consideration, that it was appro-
priate, ably delivered, and indicative of
thouglit in the highest degree.

The poem, by W. O. Plimpton, has been
the subject of much praise. It had been the
general opinion that '82 was originally slighted
by the muses. Mr. Plimpton's effort proves
the contrary. That the audience were pleased
is evident from the frequent applause which
broke in upon his delivery, and throughout
the kindest feelings on the part of the audi-
ence was manifested towards the poet. We
feel like congratulating him both on the pro-
duction and on the deliver)', but are certain
that we can add nothing to the praise that has
already been bestowed upon the author, and
suggest the perusal of the poem, which is pub-
lished in another column.

With the close of the poem the class form-
ing in the aisle, passed out, according to the
custom with which the weather generally in-
terferes, and seated upon the grass, with the
wind softly somewhat coolly blowing by, and
surrounded by an admiring audience, made
the presentations. Mr. McCarthj' was ex-
tremely happy in his remarks. He quite
touchingly spoke to the recipients of their
duties in receiving these gifts, and then pre-
sented the usual class honors. The presenta-
tions were as follows :

Moustache Cup, Best Moustache G. F. Bates.

Arm Chair, Lazy Man I. Stearns.

Looking-Glass, Handsome Man E. U. Curtis.

Spade, Dig J. F. Libby.

Spurs, Ponyist E. R. Jewett.

Wooden Spoon, Popular Man W. G. Reed.

The recipients were grateful, and replied by
short speeches. Mr. Libby was somewhat
lengthy, but finally finished, and then J. W.
Crosby received the trowel, the badge of
curator. Mr. Crosby's beaming countenance
was never more wreathed in smiles. With a
lucid remark concerning latent honor in this
office of curator, he promised to faithfully keep
the trowel, and with his parting bow turned
towards the representative Ivy that was as yet

unplanted. The curator proceeded to plant
the Ivy, the class assisting in the usual way,
and then gathering around the " Ivy green "
the class sang their class ode, and as the last
notes died away tlie class of '82 separated,
conscious that their Ivy Day was numbered
with the past. Below we print the ode, com-
posed by G. G. Weeks :

Dear classmates, as we gather round

Our Ivy planted here,
O let us feel that we are bound

By ties that are most dear.

We raise our voice to this small vine,
Which leans its tender head

Against the chapel's sacred wall,
With mother earth its bed.

O, sacred walls, O, sacred soil.

With hidden life replete.
Give to each bud from out thy breast

Tlie rage of storms to meet.

And when the golden sands of Time

Shall run our numbers few.
Clothe in thy grace with silver leaves

The vine of Eighty-two. *

BOAT RACE.

Seldom has a larger or more good-natured
crowd assembled in honor of our sports, than
that which graced the banks of the Andros-
coggin on the afternoon of Thursday, June
2d, the occasion of the annual regatta of our
navy. Lowering clouds and roughened water
gave little hopes of their witnessing the race,
and after a long period of uncertainty, on the
announcement of the postponement of the
race until 6.30 on the following morning, the
crowd dispersed. Previous to this interesting
and closely contested contest, a tub race
and swimming match furnished no little
amusement. The former was won by Bas-
com, '83, the latter by Collins, '83. The
garments worn in these contests were cer-
tainly not patterned after the latest fashion,
though they may have been in a high degree
true to nature.

The water the next morning, while vastly
superior to that of the preceding evening,

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was not the most perfect racing water. The
crowd, for this early hour, was not incon-
siderable, and it was rewarded by a highly
interesting race on the part of two of the
crews at least. But little enthusiasm was
manifested, the first position being a foregone
conclusion, and, so far as the Juniors were
concerned, the race was simply an attempt to
make a record. The rivalry between the two
other crews was intense, and it was an open
question as to the winner.

The race was started precisely at 6.30, with
the Juniors on the Topsham side, while the
Sophmores held the middle. The start was
as even and as pretty as it has ever been our
good fortune to witness, '82 and '84 gaining,
perhaps, a slight advantage in this respect.
The Juniors, however, in a few strokes began
to draw away, and at the point had a per-
c^eptible lead, and when at the head of the
island had placed a boat's length between
themselves and. the rear crews.

The Sophomores soon overcame the slight
lead which the Freshmen had obtained at
starting, and for some distance the race was
rowed with no perceptible advantage to either
crew.

The Juniors tuined the island in sight in
9 minutes 10 seconds, being a much longer
time than usual, owing to the incoming tide.
The Sophomores followed 35 seconds later,
closely pressed by the Freshmen. From this
point home the race was a beautiful contest
between the two hind crews, spurt following
spurt, while the Juniors, maintaining the long
sweeping stroke which is characteristic of
them, crossed the line in 19 minutes 9 seconds,
closing with a tremendous burst of speed.
The Sophomores finished in 19 minutes 57
seconds ; the Freshmen in 20 minutes 12
seconds.

The race is noticeable for the low lecords
obtained by all the crews, and it is doubted if
any preceding race can show such an average.
The Juniors are to be congratulated on the

result, Avhich, with the single exception of the

class of '78, has never yet been beaten b}- any

class crew. Their achievement shows the

result of earnest, conscientious work, and had

the race been rowed at a more favorable time

of day, and against more evenly matched

crews, the time, doubtless, would have been

still more creditable. It is worthy of note

that the boat in which they rowed is the one

in which '78 made its famous record.

Following is the crew :

Capt. W. G. Reed, No. 2 155 lbs.

W. G. Moody, No. 3 160 lbs.

E. U. Curtis, Bow 155 lbs.

VV. O. Plimpton, Stroke 160 lbs.

A. G. Staples, Coxswain 110 lbs.

The record made by the Sophomores was
certainly remarkable under the circumstances,
and one for which they deserve no slight
praise. The manner in which the}' had been
pulling previous to the race certainly gave no
promise of such a performance. It was a
general belief that they would fall victims to
the Fresiimen, as they certainly were pulling
with much less grace and finish than the latter.
We hope this defeat will not damjien the
ardor of '84 in supporting a crew which gives
such promise of better performance in the
future.

The regatta, as a whole, must be voted a
success, although lacking in great enthusiasm,
and although materially injured by the un-
fortunate circumstances which necessitated
the absence of one of the crews.

FIELD DAY.

In spite of the uupropitious indications,
Field Day never was more agreeable in re-
spect to the weather. The large crowd
gathered early, and was in season for the first
contests, while the nuisance of several j'ears
past, caused by teams driving over the track
and cutting up the ground, was in a great
measure avoided. The present exercises were
not so tedious as the last, and seemingl}' gave

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much better satisfaction and more pleasure to
visitors.

In regard to the separate contests there
was not the desirable amount of competition,
but the records were, in the most cases, good
and compare favorably with those of last j'ear.
The introduction of bicycles was something
novel, but there was evidently no race in this
respect, and the time made should have been
much better.

If all parties entering their names on the
order of exercises would appear in the actual
contest, we should have a Field Day that would
surprise ourselves, and place our records on a
better level with other colleges. .

The money taken at the gate amounts to
something over fifty dollars, and more than
covers the cost of the various prizes.

The order of exercises, and successful
competitors, was as given below :

1. Mile-Eun,

Carpenter, '82, 5 minutes 27 seconds.

2. Standing High Jump,

Goodwin, '82, 4 feet 2 inches.

3. Eunning High Jump,

H. L. Johnson, '81, 4 feet 6 inches.

4. Putting Shot,

Walker, '81, 19 feet.

5. 100-Tards Dash,

Haggerty, '81, 10| seconds.

6. Eunning Broad Jump,

H. L. Johnson, '81, 15.4i feet.

7. Hop, Skip, and Jump,

Haggerty, '81, 35.6 feet.

8. Mile Walk,

Achorn, '81, 9 minutes 4 seconds.

9. 220- Yards Dash,

Sewall, '83, 27i seconds.

10. Throwing Base-Ball,

Kichols, '81, 311.8 feet.

11. Standing Broad Jump,

Goodwin, '82, 11 feet.

12. Half-Mile Eun,

Payson, '81, 2 minutes 18 seconds.

13. Throwing Hammer,

PUmpton, '82, 52.3 feet.

14. Hurdle Eace,

H. L. Johnson, '81, 15i seconds.

15. Three-Legged Eace,

Smith and Haggerty, 14 seconds.

16. 100-Yards Dash Backwards,

Payson, '81, 16 seconds.

17. Bicycle Eace,

Sewall, '83, 2 minutes 14 seconds.

18. Potato Eace, Chamberlin, '81.

19. Tug of War, Class of '81.

BASE-BALL.

The game in Portland, Memorial Day,
resulted in a score of 4 to 0 in favor of
Harvard, at the end of the fourth innings. It
is impossible to judge of the result of the
game by this. Our nine was playing an
excellent game notwithstanding the change in
position of the players, as is evident by Har-
vard's score, and had not the rain come as it
did we are quite certain that the result would
not have been discreditable to our nine. The
park was crowded, but the proceeds were in-
suiBcient to meet expenses.

Bowdoin 7, Colby 5.
The game with Colby was played on Wed-
nesday, June 1st, after being once or twice
postponed. The delta was quite crowded,
and the game opened at 4.45 with Bowdoin
at the bat. The first irming resulted in a
blank for Bowdoin, while Colby, by base hits
and an error of our nine, were credited with a
run. This was their only run until the sixth
inning, the men in the meantime disappearing
in order, for the most part on easy flies to the
in-field. In the sixth, by an error of ours and
sharp hits, they made one run, and in the
ninth, by a combination of lucky hits assisted
by a bad error at third, sent in three men
over the home plate, making a total of five
runs. For our side Wilson carried off the
honors in batting by his three baser to the
left field, and Stetson and Haggerty by their
singles. Knapp played an excellent game
at first, considering his lameness, and Snow's
catching was faultless. The game through-
out was under the control of our nine,
and the only slip-up was the three runs which
Colby put in in their last inning. The game
was played in the quite unusual time of one
hour and twenty-six minutes, and was most
interesting throughout. The umpiring was
entirely satisfactory. It is noteworthy as
being the first game of the season, played by
our nine within the State.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Appended is the score ;

BOWDOINS.

AB. B. iB.TB. PO.

■Wilson, p 5 2 2 4 2

Rogers, 2b.... 5 1113
Gardner, 3b... 5

Smith, l.f 4

Wright, s.s. ..4

Knapp. lb 4

Haggerty,c.f..4
Stetson, r.f....4

,5000600
10 0 2 11

0 110 3 1

1 1 1 10 2 0

2 2 2 0 0 0
0 2 2 0 0 0

COLBTtS.

AB. R. iB.TB. PO.

Worcester, lb. 6 0 2 2 8

Doe,c 6 0 117

Andrews, c.f.. 5 1112

Marshall, p...4 1 0 0 1

Wright, r.f...4 0 2 3 1

Garland, 3b... 4 0 110

Mclntire, s.s. .4 1111

Trowbridge,l.f.4 1110

Lord, 2b 4 1117

Totals. ...10 7 9 1127 15 4 Totals. ...39 6 10 1127 13 11

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, 0 0 2 10 0 13 0—7

1 0 0 0 0 10 0 3-5

Bowdoics

Colbys

Three-base hit— Wilson ; Two-base hit— Wright. First base on errors

Bowdoins, 8 ; Colbys. 4. Base on called balls— Bnwdoins, 1. Struck

out— Bowdoins, 3 ; Colbys, 2. Balls called— on Wilson, 30 ; on Marshall,
67. Strikes called— on Wilson, 4 ; on Marshall, 15. Wild pitches-
Marshall, 2. Passed balls— Snow, 0 ; Doe, 2. Time of game— 1 hour 26
minutes. Umpire — J. E. Walker, Bowdoin, '81.

Colby 15, Bowdoin 5.

The game at Waterville, Wednesday,
June 8th, resulted very discreditably to our
nine. It was a game of errors and poor bat-
ting on our side, and illustrates forcibly the
chances of base-ball. The appended score is
very suggestive :

COLBYS. I BOWDOINS.

AB. R. iB. TB. PO. A. E. AB. B. iB. TB. PO. A. E.

Worcester, lb. 6 2 2 2 14 1 2 | Wilson, p 5 0 0 0 14 3

Doc.c 5 12 2 2 0 1 , Rogers, 2b. ..4 0 0 0 110

Andrews, c. r. 5 1110 0 0 Gardner, 3b. .4 110 4 2 4

Marshall, p... 5 0 2 2 3 7 2 Snow,c,lb..4 0 0 0 6 11

Wright, r.f... 5 12 2 0 0 0 ,--mith, 1 f 4 10 0 4 13

Mclutirc, s. 8 .4 2 1113 2 Wright, s. s.. .4 0 0 0 2 2 2

Garland, 3b. ..6 12 2 4 2 0 Kiapp, lb,c.4 2 3 3 4 0 0

Lord, l.f. 5 3 2 2 10 0 HiVggirty.c. f.4 1112 0 2

Wad8worth,2b 5 4 3 3 2 12 Stetson, r. f...3 0 0 0 0 0 0

Totals.... 45 16 17 17 27 14 9| Totals. ...36 5 6 5 24 1115
123466789

Cclbys 0 5 0 3 2 0 3 2 -16

Bowdoins 0 0010110 2—5

1st base on called balls — Bowdoin, 1 ; Colby, 1 . Wild pitch —Wilson.
Struck out— Bowdoin, 2 ; Colby, 2. Balls called— on Wilson, 33 •, on
Marshall, 42. Strikes called— on Wilson, 6 ; on Marshall, 8. Passed
balls- Snow, 5 ; Doe, 4. Time of game, 1 hour 40 minutes. Umpire —
W..S. Bosworth.

Boivdom 18, Orono 5.

Rarely has a worse exhibition of base-ball
been witnessed on the college grounds than
the game of Tliursday, June 9th. The
record of the Orouos had raised expectations
of a well contested game. We were disap-
pointed, however. Tlie game was an exhibi-
tion of poor playing, with very few redeem-
ing errors. It was cliiefly interesting as the
fii'st appearance of Wright as a pitclier. The
batting of the Bowdoins was heavy, and their
fielding extremely poor. The score follows :

Wilson, p.,

Rogers, 2b 6

Gardner, 3b.. 6
Snow, c. "

Smith, 1, f 6

Wright, s.s.,p 5

Knapp, c 6

Haggerty, lb. 5
Stetson, r. f...6

3 2 2 3 3 2

1116 3 2

2 3 3 0 0 0

2 2 3 2 0 0

3 3 4 16 1
0 2 2 3 6 6
3 0 0 11 0 2
1110 0 0

Gould, c. f 6

Patterson, 3b. 5 2

Keith, 2b 5 2

Burleigh, l.f. .4 0

Berry, r. f 4 1

Snow, p 4 0

Murry, c 4 0

Moore, s.s 4 0

Howard, lb... 4 0

. IB. IB. PC. A. K.

0 0 0 0 0

114 16

115 3 2
2 2 0 0 2
0 0 10 1
10 0 7 3
0 0 4 2 7
0 0 3 3 1

49 18 16 18 27 22 15 ! 39 5 5 6 24 17 2S

123456789

Bowdoins 3 6 3 10 3 3 0 —18

Oronos 1 00102010—6

Two-base hits— Smith, 1 ; Wright. 1. 1st base on called balls— Bowdoin,
1. Wild pitches— Wright, 1 ; Snow, 2. Struck out— Bowdoin. 3 ; Orono,
1. 1st base on errors— Bowdoin, 12 ; Orono, 9. Balls called— Oa Wilson,
55 ; on Snow, 78. Strikes called— on Wilson, 10 ; on Snow, 6. Passed
balls— Knapp, 3 ; Mturay. 5. Time of game— 1 hour 50 minutes. Um-
pire—J. E. Walker.

PERSONAL.

[We earnestly solicit communications to this column
from any who may have an interest in the Alumui.]

'27.— Jolin H. Hillard died in Oldtown a few
weeks since.

'33. — President Allen, of Girard College, is one
of the Board of Visitors to the Naval Academy.

'34._The late Prof. Henry B. Smith, of New
York, was one of the Revisors of the New Testa-
ment.

'40. — Ezra Abbot, of Harvard, was also one of
the Revisors of the New Testament.

'44. — Major John W. Goodwin is prominent in
developing railroads and other improvements In
Texas.

'55. — Geu. B. B. Foster is Chairman of the Ex-
ecutive Committee of the Phi Beta Kappa Alumui
Association, New York City.

'61. — Abram Maxwell is iu the service of the
American Homo Missionary Society, at Donpe City,
Nebraska.

'(52. — Samuel P. Dame is a Druggist in Sharon,
Pa.

'63.— A. K. G. Smith, :M.D., is practicing in
WTiitofield.

'66.— Charles A. Boardman is Land Agent for a
railroad now in progress in Florida. He resides in
Palalka, Florida.

'66.— Ezekiol H. Cook is engaged iu mining at
Teucon, Arizona.

'00. — S. B. Carter is President of the Young
Men's Christian Association of Ncwhuryport, and
was delegate to the rocont National Couvontion of
Associations at Cleveland, Ohio.

'66.— II. B. Lawrence is Principid of the Apple-
ton Street School, Uolyoko, Mass.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

'69. — Thomas H. Eaton is a banker in Iowa.

'69. — H. B. Quiuby, M.D., is stationed in Mis-
souri, as Agent for the War Department, U. S.

'69. — Geo. F. Mosher, Esq., editor of the Morn-
ing Star, at Dover, N. H., has been appointed
Consul at Nice, France. He is a native of Kenne-
bec County. He leaves this country for Nice some-
time this summer to assume his duties.

'70. — D. S. Alexander, of Indiana, has been ap-
pointed Fifth Auditor of the Treasury.

'73. — George E. Hughes delivered the Memorial
Address at Bath, May 30th.

'76. — Charles Andrews recently graduated from
the San Francisco Law School.

COLLEGE WORLD.

Yale.

The "Annuals" extend from Tuesday, June 7th,
to Thursday, June 23d.

The following is from the BowDonsr Orient:
"The Tale Sophomores are to exhibit the 'Media'
of Emihuler. It will doubtless be a success." Em-
ihuler for Euripides is the most extraordinary mis-
print we have ever seen, though it is more natural
than it has the appearance of being. — Yah Record.

We think that if the editor who wrote the above
had been aware of the mental agony we suffered on
account of those errors of our printer, he would
not have resurrected them from the oblivion into
which we bad begun to hope they had fallen.

The burlesque of the Medea was a success.
The hall was filled by a very select audience. The
play, in which the hero, Jason, is a ruember of the
Yale crew on a trip to England, was full of witti-
cisms. One gentleman who played a female part,
was so fortunate as to procure a costume formerly
worn by Sarah Bernherdt. Airs from many of the
comic operas were introduced. The proceeds,
about three hundred dollars, were given to the
Athletic Association for the Athletic Grounds.
University or Michigan:

Prof Tyler has accepted a professorship in Cor-
nell, and will leave Ann Arbor at the end of this
year. He is highly esteemed and his loss will be
gi'eatly felt by every one. His reasons for leaving
are that his salary is to be increased from .f 2,200 to
$2,800, that the Cornell library offers great advant-
ages for the pursuit of the studies to which he has
devoted himself, and that he will have there more
leisure for his chosen work.

CLIPPINGS.

Scene on Washington Street : Conceited Sopho-
more sporting a cane and moustache. First Small
Boy (on opposite corner) — "What is it, Bob?"
Second Small Boy — "Give it up; gimme a stick till
I kill it."

Told by Cuckoo : Not long ago an elderly gentle-
man made an afternoon call, and kissed the daughter
of the house, a little miss of five years. " You must
not do that," said the child, struggling, "I am a re-
spectable married woman!" "What do you mean,
my dear?" asked the astonislied visitor. " Oh, that's
what mamma always says when gentlemen kiss her."

Sophomore (to a group of Freshmen)— "Did
you hear about the Senior who got shot?" Fresh-
men (all at once) — "No! Who? Where? When?"
Sophomore — "O, he got it over at the city, at ten
cents a pound ; he's going duck-shooting. — Ex.

EDITORS' TABLE.

It seems to be the favorite resort of many of the
exchange editoi'S whose papers we receive, to fill up
their space by general remarks on the worthlessness
of college papers. This shows, more than anything
else, the negligence of the editors who indulge in such
observations. Of course if an exchange editor allows
the papers to accumulate, mostly unopened, on his
table, and does not examine tliem until the night
before his paper goes to press, he cannot appreciate
the value there is in them and the real labor that has
been put upon many of them. We find the only way
to keep account of what is going on in the college
world, and in any way clearly esteem whatever of
literary merit may be offered, is to look over every
thing as soon as possible after it comes, when there
is some freshness and novelty about it. Thus we find
that what, if neglected, miglit prove a burden, be-
comes a source of profit and pleasure.

That reminder of old Revolutionary Times, the
Washington Jeffersonian, gives the Orient a very
good puflf, but complains of the lack of literary
articles. We think that our subscribers are better
satisfied with such paragraphs on college affairs as
we give, than with such articles on the "Jesuits " and
" Disraeli" as filled tlie last number of the Washing-
ion Jeffersonion. We value good literary articles as
much as any one, but never give encouragement to
the writing on what has been treated in a much better
way before. We leave such subjects to prize essay-

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

ists and the ambitious editors of the smaller western
colleges.

We are glad to welcome a new venture upon the
perilous sea of college journalism, and right heartily
reply to the jovial " Ship Ahoy" of the Argo, Vol I.,
No. 1, hailing from Williams College. This paper is
most appropriately named and shows that it has at its
helm, able and experienced hands. We were at lirst
sight struck by its resemblance to the Acta, in style
and get up, and its purpose to set forth in its
salutatory as somevvhat similar, namely, as de-
voting itself to light, readable literature to the
exclusion of the heavy articles which weigh down
so many of our exchanges. We have no doubt
but what it will succeed. In charge of the exchange
department we recognize the genial Ephraim, tlie
former exchange editor of the Athenaeum. Of course
there will be some rivalry between the Argo and the
long-established Athenaeum, but we hope that it may
be of the healthy kind which will be advantageous
to both instead of diverting them from their true
aims to unseemly quarrelings.

The last number of the Tale Lit. is good as ever.
It contains a plea.sing variety of good articles.
" Why We Fail" says it is from a lack of earnestness
and enthusiasm, and that the decrease in this is
especially evident in recent college life. "The
Capture of the Esmeralda " is a graphically written
account on an exciting naval incident in the struggle
of Chili to rid herself of the Spanish domination.
No. II., of "Yale Men of Letters," treats of Donald
G. Mitchell, the writer of tlie exquisite but dreamy
and monotonous "Reveries of a Bachelor." The
writer is no eulogist, and does not claim too high a
place in literature for this son of Yale. The other
departments are remarkably good. The Editors'
Table begins with this so egotistic a declaration that of
course it is intended to be humorous : " Our ' Table '
this month is inferior in quality to the one in the
April issue, for there we were obliged to be original,
not having purchased a pair of scissors. We are now
possessed of a good pair, to which fact this ' Table'
bears witness." Not very complimentary to the iiV.'s
exchanges altliough the hated Acta is not now among
them.

We have lately received a copy of the last Orient
which returned after long wanderings. By some
mistake it was directed to Cambridge, Miss., and
after devious roamings it came back, wrinkled,
soiled, and with torn wrapper, with "No such office
in State named," stamped upon it. We are griev-
ously tempted to compare it to the Prodigal Son, but
lest you may imagine wc are from Obcrlin we desist.

REVIEWS.

We have received a copy of the latest publication
of the Society for Political Education, " Political
Economy and Political Science," a pi'actical and
classified list of books on political, social, and eco-
nomic subjects, so arranged that the reader can at
once select the best elementary books from the more
authoritative and extended works. This list was
prepared by Prof. Sumner, of Yale College, for the
use of his classes, but h.as been enlarged to meet the
wants of the society. It is a valuable book for refer-
ence, and ought to be in the hands of every Senior.
This society was founded by the leading authorities,
on such subjects, in the nation. Its members are of
different political parties, and from all sections of the
counti-y. No one will deny that there is a great and
growing need for such instruction, and the society
will do a great service to the country if it is success-
ful in its aims. Orders for this and the other publi-
cations of the society, may be addressed to Messrs.
G. P. Putnam's Sons, 27 and 29 West 23d Street,
New York.

AVe have received specimen pages of a work
entitled "The Dictionary of Education and Instruc-
tion." This work is an abridgment of a Cyclopaedia
of Education, the principal parts of which it is to
contain in a convenient form. This smaller work
will be of essential service to teachers, both in private
and public schools, for study as well as for reference.
We would recommend it to those of our students who
intend to teach at any time during their course.
Printed and bound in superior style, it will be issued
during this month, at the low price of $1.50. E.
Steiger & Co., New York, are the publishers.

We have received from L. H. Rogers, of New
York, a " Bird's-Eye View of the English Language."
Something which will be a great labor saver for
every writer. The sheet is 22x28 inches, and con-
tains more information for those who write letters,
than we ever saw or tliought could be arranged on
one sheet. The lirst part contains rules for spelling
and punctuation, also rules for using capital letters
and letter writing. Next is a bird's-eye view of the
correct spelling of 26,000 words. Every word is
before you at a single glance, and is easily found by
a system of indexing, that is wonderfully full and
complete. There is also a bird's-eye view of 20,000
synonyms which is of great assistance to writers.
The sheet can be used to good advantage by every
one who writes the English language. Price 25 cents
each, or live for $1.00. The sheets are sent by mail,
postage prepaid, by the publisher, L. 11. Rogers, 76
Maiden Lane, New York City.

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A reorganization of the Course of Instruction
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tained, but all academic undergraduates are placed
on one footing, with the opportunity of fol!owin<r, to
a considerable extent, such lines of study as they
prefer.

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who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remains as here-
tofore, and facilities are offered for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical instruction are ample, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in the immediate vicinity of
many important public works, aflbrds excellent
opportunities for tho study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many favors from the United
States Coast Survey 'Office.' The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
bo taken, if desired, in tlie place of Latin.

Those who cnm].)lete satisfactorily the four years'
course in engineering will receive the Degree of Sc.
B. Those who complete a two years' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical Engineer. Students not candidntes for
a degree will be received at any stage for which an
examination shall show them to be fitted, and may
remain for any desired time. Further information
will be furnished on application to Professor G. L.
Vose.

Terms of Admission to the Academic Course.

Applicants for admission will be examined in the

following subjects :

Latin.— Latin Grammar, including Prosody; Writ-
ing Latin (35 Lessons in Allen's Latin Composi-
'tion are recommended as indicating the amount
required for examination) ; Virgil, the Bucolics,
Georgics, and six books of tho iEucid ; Cicero,
seven Orations ; Sallust.

Grkek. — Hadlcy's Greek Grammar; Xenophon's
Anabasis, four books, and Homer's Iliad, two
books; Jones's Greek Prose Composition.

Ancient GEOGUAPnT.

Mathematics. — Arithmetic, including Common

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Root
and the Metric System ; Algebra, through Equa-
tions of the Second Degree ; Geometry, Books
I. and III. of Loomis's Geometry.
Real equivalents for any of the foregoing require-
ments will be accepted. All applicants for admission
will be required to produce testimonials of good
moral character. The time for examination is the
Friday after Commencement and the Friday before
the opening of the first term. In exceptional cases
applicants maybe examined at other times. Candi-
dates for admission to advanced classes will be ex-
amined in the studies which such classes have
accomplished.

The amount of instruction now offered and jios-
sible to be taken in the several principal linos of
study is exhibited comparatively, as reduced to one
scale, in the following uiannei-. This is, however,
only approximate, as the terms are of unequal
length :

Latin, eight terms.

Greek, eight terms.

IMathematics, eight terms.

German, four and a half terms.

English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
Litei-ature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.

Italian, one tei'm.

Spanish, one term.

Rbetoric (formal), one term. Khetoriral and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
half terms.

Natural History studies, five and a half terms.

Physics and Astronomy, four terms.

Chemistry, four terms.

History, Ancient and Modern, two terms.

Politic'al Economy, one and a half terms.

Public Law, two terms.

Mental and Moral Philosophy, including Logic,
four terms.

Christian Evidences, one term.

Expenses.

The annual expenses arc as follows : Tuition, $75.
Room rent (half), average, S25. Incidentals, $10.
Total regular College charges, $110.

Boai-d is obtained in town at $:? to $4 a week.
Other necessary expenses will probably amount to
$40 a year. Students can, however, by forming
clubs under good management, very materially
lo.ssen tho cost of living.

Further information on application to the Presi-
dent.

Vol. XI.

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, JUNE 22, 1881.

No. 5.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

PtTBLTSHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAT, DURING THE
COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '82, OF

BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

EDITORIAL BOARD.

Arthur G. Staples, Managing Eclitor.

Charles H. Gilman, Business Editor.

Melvin S. Holway, Eugene T. McCarthy,

"William A. Moody, "Warren 0. Plimpton,

George G. Weeks.

Terms — $2.00 a year xn advance ; single copies, 15 cents.

Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communications
in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor.

Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute
articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompaoied by the
writer's real name.

Entered at the Post OiBce at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter.

CONTENTS.
Tol. Xr., No. 5.— June 22, ]881.

Editorial Notes 51

Literary:

Evening Prayers in the Chapel (poem) 53

"Walt Whitman 54

Intemperance; Its Causes and Effects 55

My Messenger (poem) 56

College Items 56

Personal 58

College World 60

Clippings 61

Editors' Table 61

EDITORIAL NOTES.

The next number "will be delayed till after
Commencement, in order to give a reasonably
full account of Commencement exercises.
Those desiring Commencement numbers
mailed should leave their addresses with the
business editor.

We publish elsewhere lists of the classes
of '76 and '77. We are indebted for them
to the kindness of two of our alumni. If the
alumni would better appreciate the aid they
could give the paper, and the interest they

could awaken in the personal column by
sending in items, we are certain that more
contributions of this nature would be made.

If there is any one thing that this college
needs more than others it is a gymnasium.
The coming Commencement will undoubt-
edlj see measures taken towards the erection
of such a building. The proverbial slowness
in the completion of college buildings, makes
us doubtful of ever beholding it, but we
fondly hope that tliismay pi'ove an exception.
It is absurd to think of conducting exercises
out of doors after cold weather sets in in the
fall, or in fact at any time, and a college with-
out a gymnasium is lacking in an essential
qualit3^ We hope that a much better gym-
nasium than Bowdoin ever knew will step in
during vacation to fill the wants of the stu-
dents.

The last notes from the field of battle as
we go to i^ress, are the warlike accents of a
crowd of Physics-hating Juniors assembled to
repel the march of the invader. A notice
has been posted requiring the above class to
review Physics — a hitherto unknown require-
ment. At the present time the class are feel-
ing bad. We hope a compromise of advan-
tage to both parties may be made.

Our musical ability, recognizing the great
dearth of musical noises in and about college,
has organized itself into a band. We heard
it the other noon at its first rehearsal and
came away awe struck. We would encourage
such an earnest organization. We truly hope,
as one of its members said, that " It is a thing
that will live." We believe him. It really
appears healthy. It will never die of lack of

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

breath, and with such determination and wind,
will, we doubt not, win a high niche in the
temple of fame. We need a band, and, since
they are provided with instruments, see no
prospect but that we shall have one. There is
only one dark side to the picture, and that is
that this organization must rehearse, and we
know what it does when it rehearses. Offer-
ing every encouragement, hoping that in time
they may succeed in wafting translucent
strains of heavenly symphony on every even-
ing breeze, we humbly suggest that they
build a band hall on the road to Harpswell,
and almost down to Harpswell.

Columbia has had a slight trouble because
a member of the choir sung out of tune.
Just think of it ! A member of a college
choir perhaps suspended for singing a false
note and thereby disturbing the equanimity
of the morning exercises. If any of our
readers, who listen to the oratorios which our
choir render every morning, should discover
any discrepancy we beg them to keep it dark.
Wo should soon have no choir, and the con-
fines of Lisbon alone would be broken by the
plaintive music of our college sings. A great
duty rests upon us. We must bear and for-
bear, and trust in a merciful providence that
the divine spirit of music abides forever with
our choir, or that our undergraduates may
not acquaint our Faculty with the fault of
cracked voices and faltering tunes.

At the time of tiie present writing nothing
apparently is more lifeless than base-ball. Not
a game has been played for moie than a week.
If the fault rests upon our side it should be
remedied, if it is entirely to be ascribed to
our rivals in tlic field it is without remedy.
There should not be an occasion lost which
might be used for a game. VVhy, is most ap-
jjareiit. Students like to get their money's
worth. Tiiey ougiit not to, perhaps, but it is
a fact that they do, and it is painfully evident

that sometimes even patriotism will not draw
a subscription when there is no likelihood of
obtaining amusement therefrom. The term
is slipping gradually away, and we have seen
up to the present two games.

Next 3'ear, when the subscription paper is
passed, the remark will be made in a grumb-
ling way, " I'm not going to spend moue}' and
not see any games." We hope we are mis-
taken in the general tenor of these remarks,
and are willing to believe that the nine is un-
fortunate in making matches, and, perhaps,
even before the Oeient sees you the nine will
have braced. We hope so.

Every one is desirous to know just how
our boating fares. A boating man makes the
remark that the college is inclined to growl.
Last 3"ear he says the college growled because
the Boating Association was not represented
in the Lake George Regatta this year, be-
cause there is as yet no race settled. We
think him mistaken. The college is not in-
clined to growl ; the desire of the students is
to find an occasion to express the faith which
they have in our boating material. The case
rests like this. The college has received
communications from the Lake George Asso-
ciation, to the effect that endeavors would be
made to arrange a race, and inviting Bowdoiu
to participate. In view of this the college
has made preparations, has obtained a new
shell, has put a crew into training, and has en-
deavored to obtain sufficient funds, and here
the case rests. If the Lake George Associa-
tion arranges a race, Bowdoin will enter, if
not, the crew must stay at home. It is pleas-
ant to notice that the college for once in her
life is ready, and this readiness is due to the
activity of the committees. Finances are
open to encouragement, and a stricter (raining
of the crew will undoubtedly go into opera-
tion as soon as a race is assured. Further
(ban this nothing can be done. For the col-
lege to extend challenges would be impolitic.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

since it was only bj' the desire of the Lake
George Committee that the affair was started,
and because we are not sufficiently old in the
business. The most that Ave can do is to
wait for further developments, and hope ear-
nestly that occasion maybe given our ci'ew to
try its muscle with other colleges.

The bare line of empty seats in chapel,
the absence of familiar faces, calls to mind
every morning how, on June 17, to the fa-
miliar tune of Auld Lang Syne, the Seniors
marched out the open chapel door. It was
an impressive sight and a solemn occasion,
and as they marched out for the last time we
doubt not but that many of the class regret-
ted many things, chief of which the close of
a four years' companionship. We could but
feel sad to witness '81's last chapel, for various
reasons, chief of which the departure of so
many friends. Between '81 and '82 no one
can deny but that the most pleasant feelings
exist. Three years ago, in the shadows of '82's
Freshman life, with tender, motherly hand, '81
reared them well, caring for their health, pre-
venting their too late study at night, and
ever cheering them through the shadow of
the dark valley by words of brotherly love.
To-day the Junior class, and we say it soberly,
hold the most kindly feelings towards the
departing Seniors. It should be the aim of
'82 to make as good Seniors as '81 has made,
and in stepping into her place the Junior
class must feel that it has an important place
to till. The class of '81 has the best wishes of
every one — has marked a course, loyal, de voted,
true to every college interest, not addicted
to any section of college work, it has stood
high in study and given sports a push that
^ will require determined effort on the part of
IIP the remaining classes to sustain. We are not
inclined to eulogize. '81 is bashful and mod-
est, but evident worth demands praise, and
we can say heartily for the college, that as
'81 marched out from the chapel, it was the

honest opinion of all that one of the best
classes that Bowdoin ever saw had left its
place of worship. We are in no hurry to
preach a funeral oration. We are not inclined
to bury you, gentlemen of '81, before you
cease to exist. Our desire is to bid 3'ou a
good-bye in season, and, as the Oourant touch-
ingly observes to its Seniors, express our deter-
mination " that it shall be our aim to make as
good Seniors as you have been, and that we
shall try hard to fill your shoes — no reflection
upon the relative magnitude of pedal ex-
tremities being intended," — and that finally
we wish you every success in life, smiling
homes, peace and plenty without stint, a
life as happy and fruitful as has been your col-
lege life, and a final home where you deserve.

We are glad to see so active an interest man-
ifested in preparing for the Junior and Sopho-
more Prize Declamation, by those who are to
take part. The interest is due not only to the
generous rivahy for the prizes, but also to the
fine instructions in elocution, which they are
now receiving from Prof. Bloch. The col-
lege is very fortunate in securing his services.
He is among the best in his department.
Prof. Bloch teaches not only a clear articu-
lation and good emphasis, but aims, also, to
make the student enter into the spirit of his
piece. The necessity of good instruction in
this branch is most keenly impressed upon us
when we listen to many of our clergymen
and public speakers. We are sorry that only
those who are appointed for these exhibitions
are to receive instructions. We hope in
another year a longer course may be arranged
and that all may receive its benefits.

EVENING PRAYERS IN THE CHAPEL.
June 17, 1881.

"My son, forget not" — reading thus begun
The teacher of us all, and then the prayer
He lifted, in the hushed and hallowed air,

Tor blessing on the work that had been done.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

It seemed as if he said, " Thy feet must run
Hence to the goal through gangers everywhere :
Honor and wisdom and the Tempter's "snare,

The journey's end, forget thou not, my son."

Ah ! as you watched the western splendor fall
Earthward that night, and fill the open door,

And Christ anew transfigure on the wall,

You sorrowed in your hearts, revolving o'er

So many memories ; but, most of all.

That yon should see each other's face no more.
S. V. Cole-

WALT WHITMAN.

Among the living characters of American
literature, perhaps none challenges our admi-
ration in one particular more than Walt
Whitman. He is independent. In meeting
the severe realities of life when first he
started out upon the path which he has been
slowly, yet vigorously pursuing, he became
aware that the prime requisite of success, to
one of his temperament and design, is inde-
pendence. In early manhood he laid out his
course, and in doing this it was his greatest
desire and chief aim to allow not even the
.semblance of imitation: it began from no
one's pfiint of view but his own ; it ran
through depths never trodden by man before ;
its anticipated end is that wiiich no other
author ever attempted to gain, except it be
the end of the highest human good.

Whitman is a poet, a master of poetic
thought, but not a master of rhythm and
.sj'mmetry ; yet none, however critical, and
however ragged and irregular his lines may
appear, will deny to him a prominent place
among the "makers of verse" in America..
In education he was somewhat deficient in
branches, a knowledge of wliich is demanded
of the popular poet, but popularity was un-
thought of. His training was seemingly his
own, begun and carried out according to his
own "sweet will." By dint of hard labor lie
acquired, among the hills of his nativity, such
understanding as could be gleaned from the
rude books at his command ; but during all
tiiese years, when the dream of ambition liad
faintly flitted across the quiet field of exist-

ence, now sparkling in the glowing brilliancy
of morning, nature made him her child and
communicated to him all her secrets. Fi'om
her he learned that rigid morality which has
so stamped itself upon his life ; from her was
received that striking individuality which we
find so impressed upon every line of his
poetry ; and finally from her was communi-
cated that sense of grandeur which, perhaps,
too often supplies the place of the beautiful.

The life of Walt Whitman, for the most
part, has been that of a recluse ; yet is he not
a misanthropist. Far from it, — his sympathies
for man, even in the lowest state of societ}',
are deep and far-reaching ; and it is this that
has often led him to portray, in that peculiarlj'-
irregular meter, the conditions of life in its
lowest forms; and, too, it is this that has
prompted him to deal with social questions of
a somewhat indelicate nature, calling forth
from delicately constituted critics, many ad-
verse criticisms of his subject matter. True
this adversity may be honest and well-founded,
but we must concede that the poet is honest
and his material substantial.

However, passing by all questionable
characteristics of his productions, let us con-
sider him as he appears in the work, acknowl-
edged to be his best, "Drum Taps." In this
little volume of poems, there is exhibited the
tenderest sympathy, the most pathetic touch,
and the loftiest conception of duty to man
and God. Those scenes of the battle-field,
with all its sadness and horror, of the hospital
filled with dead and dying, of the home dark-
ened by the sorrowful intelligence of a departed
hero, cannot fail to excite our inmost feelings.
Who can read the "Dirge for Two Veterans "
without feeling that there is something therein
that takes the place of rhythm and symmetry ?
Who is there that can follow the news of the
fallen son from the fierce conflict to where the
quiet family dream ever of peace to come,
without experiencing that animation which
true poetry alone can awaken '/

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

" 0 strong dead-march you please me !

0, moon immense, with your silvery face you sooth

me!
0 my soldiers twain ! 0 my veterans passing to

burial !

What I have I also give you.

" The moon gives you light
And the bugles and drums give you music :
And my heart, 0, my soldiers, my veterans,
My heart gives you love."

It is in these pictures that we see the poet
at his best, and. we observe indistinctly, but
surely, a background unsurpassed in poetic
magnificence.

INTEMPERANCE ;

Its Causes asd Effects.

[Dear Sir, — Enclosed you will find one thousand
(1000) dollars, the amount of the first prize offered
by us for the best literary production by an Ameri-
can undergraduate. Your article, entitled " In-
temperance; Its Causes and Effects," and other-
wise, mostly otherwise, we consider a model for the
romance writer, being unsurpassed for diction,
beauty of expression, and fine conception of tone.
However, in awarding you the prize, we were chiefly
influenced by the fact that the element of mysticism
Is preserved throughout, the principal fault in the
majority of novels, as you are well aware, being the
shallowness of the plot, whereby one is enabled ere
he has reached the description of the heroine's hair
or learned the size of her shoes, to foresee the out-
come. You would confer a favor by publishing
your tale. Yours, etc.

Eds. Philadelphia American.]

chapter I.
It was a beautiful morning in early June
(further date immaterial), when two young
men might have been seen wending their
weary way through the sand heaps of B.
Their appearance was striking, — of stately
mien, scholastic brow, and soiled shirt front,
whereon glistened what seemed like gleaming
diamonds, but which, on nearer approach,
proved to be but beer stains. The deep re-
verberating tone of the iron-tongued sleep dis-
peller was silent, and sweet slumber reigned

supreme in Bowdoin's classic halls. Above
the majestic Androscoggin old Sol slowly,
calmly, and steadily was lifting his glowing
phiz and wiping away the trickling river mud
from off his face. The proverbial early bird
had left the paternal nest and gone in quest
of the festive worm, which, grown world wise
from experience, slowly wriggled into its hole
and whispered defiantl}^, " I am here."
And the young men moved on.

chapter II.

It was indeed a lovely pastoral scene. A
summer evening in Topsham. Old Sol, weary
and foot sore, had laid aside his dusty shoes,
and, with a self-satisfied air, was slowly sink-
ing from view to his nightly carousals. The
barking of the house-dog, the crowing of the
cock, the lowing of the homeward driven
kine, blending with the intermittent yelling
of quarrelsome yaggers, formed a pleasing aid
to nature's beauty ; while the sizzling of fry-
ing pork, wafted along the evening air, struck
giatefully upon the nostrils of two travelers
seen in the distance. Two milkmaids, busily
plying their vocation, gaze eagerly and curi-
ously at the approaching forms, while we,
attracted by the air, an indescribable some-
thing, of the watching maids, are struck by
the conviction that they are beneath their
station, that they are of patrician blood.
Oan there he a mystery ? But we, like they,
are awakened from our enraptured gazing by
a voice within, and they disappear, their voices
dying away on the evening air, while the
neighboring hills with sad refrain re-echo,
" We are here."

And the young men moved on.

chapter III.
The court-house was filled to suffocation,
and the prophetic voice of the judge rang on
the still air filling the spectators with awe
and his vicinity with the odor of gin. '• The
dignity, glory, and majesty of our republic,
protection against Csesarism, Cromwellism,

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

and Kearneyism, depend upon a proper exe-
cution of our laws. Greece, Rome, Portland,
Bath, where are they ? Kent, Parsons, Black-
stone, heroes all, well have ye fought the
fight and given us bulwarks impenetrable, to
repulse the onset of the vicious. The law
will and must prevail. Nations ma}' perish,
but before the downfall of society must come
the destruction of tyrants; therefore, Henry
C, I sentence you to thirty days for a com-
mon drunk." And Henry answered, " Yas,
I am heah."

And the young men moved on.

CHAPTER IV.

There was sound of revelry by night,
and noise of squeaking fiddle mingled with
the sound of pattering feet rung out on the
midnight air. 'Twas a wedding, and present
were the knights of the beer-stained front,
now no longer beery. There, too, were the
milkmaids of patrician blood — blusliing brides.
Without, a harrowing scene. Two horsemen,
plying whip and spur, sunk deep in Bruns-
wick mud. They are lost. The dance
goes on, and lost in the ma — but hold,
" Whence comes that sound ? " " Banish fear,
'tis naugiit but sound of medic feet departing
with murderous sheepskin." But ajDrophetic
spirit speaks otherwise to tlie erring maids,
and sadly they whisper, "Our jig is up."
Suddenly, before their anxious gaze, the door
is driven from its liinges, and, behold, the
horsemen ! " Hevings ! are we too late ? "
"Can it be, do we see our own de-ah hus-
bands?" " Yes, we are here. Young men
move on."

And the young men moved on.

MY MESSENGER.

A bird came to my window
Hearing a messaso to mo.
From far out over the ocean,
Whoro the f^'ray ruHs Hying i'roo
Dip and dive in the ajthcr,
Came my messenger to me.

It bore no dainty missive
Penned iu thoughtful lore,
It was only a message froai Heaven
Sent on the wings of a dove.
And there iu my sea-shore home
It bore the message to me,
That have ye only patience
Te may like the birds be free.

COLLEGE ITEMS.

Our university crew, ahem !

Who stole the band instruments ?

Why doesn't '84 brace up on foot -ball f

Did you throw bouquets to the graduating B.
H. S. girls'?

George has a white hat since the old man sent
some money.

Stearns says his "Sentimental Journey" was
when he went over the door.

Four Seniors did not take advantage of their
freedom but appeared in church last Sunday.

A picked nine from college played with the town
boys last week, and won the game by 15 to 5.

The catcher on the Bates nine now knows bet-
ter than to play behind the bat without a mask.

It is rumored that a Freshman passed iu an ex-
cuse for absence from the "last chapel" exercises.

With the deep mud of spring and thick dust of
summer, Bowdoiu boys are not often complimented
for shiny boots.

Freshmen ha\'e been investing in canes and
smuggling them to their rooms in spite of threats
from angry Sophs.

'81 luade a better record than is usual in the
" Senior game," as quite a per cent, of the regular
ball players are from this class.

The Seniors have the "purohasiug power of
money " illustrated in a most forcible way as they
proceed to dispose of their old furniture.

The average Senior has been engaged in pack-
ing trunks and in looking about his neighbor's
premises to see if he can borrow a valise.

The Seniors left chapel together the last time,
on Friday. The usual ceremony passed ofi" satis-
factorily. The marching was good and the singing
excellent. Wo shall hereafter be sorry to miss the
faces of the class of '8J at our morning exercises.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

The boys shell out well witli money for the new
boat, yet it is the real spec (c that is wanted and not
merely an autograph on the subscrii^tion paper.

Two students, evidently determined to learn to
"paddle their own canoe," have recently visited
Bowdoinham by way of Merrymeeting Bay and the
Cathantic.

The band booms bravely. The first rehearsal,
however, called oiit the competition of a horn con-
cert, which nearly drowned the harmonics of the
aspiring musicians.

A Freshman (describing the ancient gladiatorial
contests) says : " When a man was killed he held
up his finger, and if the spectators wished him to
live they held up their thumbs."

The Juniors made their last recitation in Psy-
chology the 15th. The examination on this third
of their term's work will come after the departure
of the Seniors. The remainder of the term will be
occupied by lectures.

The campus never looked more attractive than
at present. We can justly be proud of its beauty,
and, as numerous views have been taken, a good
opportunity is offered for preserving our remem-
brance of it at this time of year.

Keviews in all studies are well under way. It
is rumored that the Juniors are to review their last
term's German on which they have once been ex-
amined. The next move, it is expected, will be to
take up again our Freshman Mathematics.

The following are the appointments for Com-
mencement parts. The two last named were ap-
pointed for excellence in composition and speak-
ing: Baxter, Cole, Cutler (Salutatory), Fisher,
Gray, Smith, Staples, Stevens, H. W. Chamberlain,
Wheelwright.

Some one has remarked that Memorial Hall was
hkely to furnish subject matter for the next dozen
volumes of the Oeient. That's a fact. Now the
other day it was feared that the force of workmen
on this building would strike, but — they didn't ; so
our item fails.

Professor Bloch has been engaged by the col-
lege to give instruction in elocution to the gradu-
ating class and to those appointed for prize exhibi-
tions. Each speaker is to have four half-hour re-
heai-sals, and as this work has been begun much
sooner than last year, considerable individual im-
provement should be expected. The Professor
gave the first general lecture upon his subject,
Monday, June 13th.

As a Sophomore was standing under a Fresh-
man's window the other day, a pail of water came
rustling down upon his head, causing some expres-
sions that would change the opinion of one of our
worthy professors in regard to the " morals in
Bowdoiu College."

Photographer (explaining cause of delay)—
" We've been at work on the photographs of the
Faculty the past week, because we can only work
on plain pictures during such dull weather." Our
revered instructors ought to give a week extra
vacation on the strength of this.

What is to become of the ball nine after the
class of '81 has gone, is a question that should oc-
cupy the attention of all interested in this branch
of our sports. Those who expect to play next year
ought to gain all the practice possible while they
still remain together, before the long vacation.

On the two last Saturday evenings. Instructor
Cole has given lectures upon the subject "Virgil,"
and will continue the course, weekly, on this same
evening. As many students will hereafter teach
from the works of Virgil, .these lectures are inter-
esting and practical, and should be well attended
by all classes.

We were again disappointed in regard to a ball
game last Wednesday. Barnum, however, offered
some consolation to those who had the eighty-five
cents necessary to take them to Bath, and, judging
from the noisy return of some, they must have had
opportunity for "viewing a large species of pachy-
dermatous animals."

Mr. Johnson is still further utilizing the north
wing, into which have lately been moved the por-
traits of former presidents of the college and some
of the older professors, together with that recently
painted of Professor Packard. This place used to
be a terra incognita to the students but will now be
one of the most attractive parts of the chapel.

The fate of a certain collegian is as given below :
(" Poor thing.")

" Early on the ' Day of Ivy,'
Seated by the sweet Belle's side
With that hired horse and bngiry,
H sought pleasure iu a ride.

"Ah ! how soon such dreams are shaded,
For starred ev'ning'.s eyes frimi o'er
Saw her liiss the other fellow,
Soft, behiud her Pa's front door.

" Now the irate stable keeper
Clamors loud for promised pay;

And when H may chance to meet her

She walks by with naught to say."

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

The '68 Prize Exhibition was held at Lemont
Hall, Tuesday, June 21st. The titles of the ora-
tions and names of the speakers are as follows :

Lord Be.iconsfield. Leiaiul B. Lane.

Corruption in Our Body Politic. Clinton L. Baxter.

Socrates. William I. Cole.

Kussian Nihilism. John O. P. Wheelwright.

The "Spirit of C^sar" in Republican France.

Cliarlps H. Cutler.
Louis Kossuth. Daniel J. McGillicuddy.

The new shell arrived in good order from Port-
land, Saturday, June 11th, and gives satisfaction in
ever respect. The crew are practicing twice a day
and, though the craft acted very uneasily at first,
they are making improvement and hope soon to
show some speed. Mr. Robinson is coaching them
and training at the same time in a single scull. If
all the intended arrangements are perfected he will
go as fifth man to Lake George, and be ready to
take any place in case of emergency. When the
crews are out on the river the large flag now floats
from the boat-house, while small flags have been
placed at each end of the mile and a half course
as laid out by the engineers.

The concert given by the Brunswick and Tops-
ham Musical Association, on Thursday evening, the
16th, was a success in every particular. The
choruses were all finely rendered, <ind especially
pleasing were the opening chorus by Mozart and
the hymn by Sullivan. The solos were well received
by the audience and noticeable among these was
the " Ave Maria," sung in a most pleasing manner
by Mrs. Lee, and especially deserving the encore.
which was loudly called for, but for some reason
not responded to. The piano playing of Miss Morse
was a pleasing featin'e of the concert, and the au-
dience showed by its hearty applause how well it
appreciated her endeavors. The college glee club
on its appearance was greeted with applause, and
its members proved themselves wortliy of the
praise which was lavished upon them. The gentle-
men of this clul) deserve nuich credit for their ef-
forts to raise the standard of .singing in college, and
should have the hearty aid of all students. Ihitcli-
iiis won tlic favoi- of the audience liy his clarinet
playing and in answer to the hearty applause
favored them with an encore.

Bowdoins 8, Bates li.

At last, after several weeks of correspondence, a

game was arranged with the Hales, and on the lltli

our nine made preijarations for a departure. The

weather was anvtliing but favorable, the heavens

being overcast and a drizzling rain falling at
intervals. The nine, determined to play, rain
or shine, set out in the face of the inclement
weather. Arriving at Lewiston, there were signs
of clearing, and in half an hour it seemed probable
that the heavens would allow us time to accom-
plish our purpose. The ground at Bates has been
graded within the last year and was found other-
wise greatly improved. The grass having suffi-
ciently dried the game opened with the Bates at
the bat. They were retired in one, two, three
order, while the Bowdoins scored one. After this
the game proved intensely interesting, the score
for the greater part of the game being even at the
end of each inning. In the eighth, with the score
in favor of our opponents, when two men had
reached third and second successively. Snow
stepped up to bat and sent a beautiful hit to right
field, sending in two men, and as afterward proved
winning the game. In the fourth inniug Wilbur
was struck by a foul tip from Kogers' bat, an acci-
dent which disabled him from finishing the game.
Miuuahan, a player from the city, was procured
and played the position very acceptably.

Wilson, p 5 1

Rogers, 2b 5 1

Gardner, 3b. . .5 2

Sucw, c 5 1

Smith, l.f 5 0

Wright, s. s ..5 0

Knapp, lb 4 0

Haggerty, c.f..4 0

Stetson, r. f. . .4 3

Foss, 2b 4 1

Parsons, p.. . .4 0

2 2 2 2 1

0 0 3 11 0

0 0 0 0 2 1

0 0 7 0 0
0 0 2 0 1

Wilbur, c 2

Sanborn, lb ..4
Norcross, c. f. .4
Tinlihttm, l.f...4
Hatch, r.f.....4
Merrill, s.s 4 0

0 0 10 0
110 0 2
0 0 0 11

2 0

Roberts, 3b... 4 0 11112

Total 42 899 27 13 71

Total 36 6 8 8 24 19 13

struck out— Bowdcins, 7; Bates, 3. Balls called— On Wilson, 27; on
P.arsons, 5G. Strikes called — on Wilson, 7 ; on Parsons, 9. Passed balls
— Snow, 4 \ Wilbur, 2 , Minnalian, 3. Left on bases — Bowdoins, 9;
Bates, 2. Double play — Rogers. Time of game, 2 hours 6 miuutes.
Umpire— M. A. Pingree, of LewistOD.

PERSONAL.

[Wb enniestly solicit oouimtinications to thi.s column
from any who niiij- have an interest in the .\lumiii.]

Class of '/C.

Aldeii, physician, (iiiO I'ongress Street, Portland,
Maine.

Anilii'ws, ('. S., lawyer, 417 ICearney Street, Sau
Francisco, C'al.

Atwood, lawyer, linn Mitchell cV; Atwood, Au-
burn, Maine.

Hates, editor of the Boston Courier, 2!)1) Wash-
ington Street, IJostou, Mass.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Brookhouse, business, Fitzroy, Victoria, Austra-
lia. Address, 38 Brunswicli Street.

Burnham, Congregational minister, So. Freeport,
Maine.

Clark, law student, oflSce W. L. Putnam (Bowd.
'55), 30 Exchange Street, Portland, Maine.

Evans, teaching, Atlantic City, N. J.

Hall, lawyer, Damarisootta, Maine.

Hawes, student, Bangor Theological Seminary,
Bangor, Maine.

Hemmenway,

Hill, teaching, Principal High School, Dexter,
Maine.

Jameson, civil engineer, Mexican Central Rail-
road. Address, City of Mexico, Mex.

Kimhall, E. H., lawyer, Bath, Maine.

Kimhall, F. E., business, Bowdoin Building, 31
Milk Street, room 10, Boston, Mass.

Knight, lawyer, Wisoasset, Maine.

Leavitt, business, Gorbam, Maine.

Libby, teaching. Address, Wells, Maine.

Marrett, business. Address, Brunswick, Maine.

McNulty, Kansas City, Kan.

Merrill, civil and mechanical engineer. Water-
bury, Conn.

Millay, lawyer, Richmond, Maine.

Morrill, lawyer, firm N. & J. A. Morrill, Auburn,
Maine.

Newcomb, mechanical engineer, Cumberland
Mills, Maine.

Parker, business, Bowdoin Building, 31 Milk
Street, room 10, Boston, Mass.

Parsons, business, 39 Pine Street, New York
City. Address, Box 79.

Payne, physician. Hotel Eliot, Bartlett Street,
Koxbury, Mass.

Payson, lawyer, with Snow, 73, 38 Exchange
Street, Portland, Maine.

Perry, Congregational minister, Windham, Vt.

Pratt, Episcopal minister, Bath, Maine.

Prince, civil engineer on the Toledo, Delphos &
Burlington Railroad, at Frankfort, Ind.

Robinson, teaching, Washington Academy, East
Machias, Maine.

Rogers, Professor of Modern Languages, Maine
State College, Orono, Maine.

Rowe, physician. Cape Elizabeth Depot, Maine.

Sabin, Professor of Chemistry and Physics, Uni-
versity of Vermont, Burlington, Vt.

Sanford, lawyer, 17 Doane Sti-eet, Boston, Mass.

Sargent, lawyer, Machias, Maine.

Sewall, H. B., chief operator of the Commercial
Telephone Company, 551 Broadway, Albany, N. Y.

Sewall, J. E., mariner, captain of ship Oriental
of Bath, Maine.

Somes, teaching. Principal High School, Salmon
Falls, N. H.

Souther, business, Fryeburg, Maine.

Stevens, lawyer, 53 Devonshire Street, Boston,
Mass.

Stimson, agent I. & C. Elevator of the C. I. St.
L. & C. R. R., Smith Street, Cincinnati, 0.

Sturgis, business, Augusta, Maine.

Taylor, teaching, Goshen, Elkhart County, Ind.

Waitt, lawyer, 28 School Street, room 42, Bos-
ton, Mass.

Wheeler, literary work, Winchendon, Mass.

Whitcomb, lawyer, 95 Milk Street, Boston, Mass.

White, teaching. Address, Lisbon Falls, Maine.

Whittemore, business, .36 West Bridge Street,
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Wilson, lawyer, firm Heath (72) & Wilson, Au-
gusta, Maine.

Wright, lawyer. Address, either Salem, Mass.,
or 37 Equitable Building, Boston, Mass.

Yates, teaching, Saco, Maine.
Secretary's address, 17 South Market Street, Bos-
ton, Mass.

Class of 77.

William G. Beale is studying in the office of
Williams & Thompson, attorneys at law, 97 Clark
Street, Chicago, 111.

Alvan J. Bolster has formed a partnership with
Albion Thorne, one of the pioneer settlers of Da-
kota, for the practice of law under the firm name of
Thorne & Bolster. Address, Dell Rapids, Dakota
Territory.

Osgar Brinkerhofif is teaching and studying law
in Atlanta, Logan County, 111.

Phihp G. Brown was admitted Jan. 11th, 1881,
to the firm of J. B. Brown & Sons, bankers, 218
Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

William T. Cobb was admitted to the Knox
County Bar in December, 1880; did not practice
but at once entered the partnership of Cobb, Wight
& Co., wholesale and retail grocers and ship chand-
lers, 246 Main Street, Rockland, Maine.

Frank H. Crocker has studied in the Maine Med-
ical School the past term.

Rev. Edgai- M. Cousins was married June 10th,
1881, to Miss Ella N. Burnham of Cherryfield, Me.

Dr. Fred H. Dillingham is now house physician
at the St. Francis Hospital, and also has a private
office at 118 East 17th Street, New York City.

Charles T. Evans is engaged in a general insur-
ance business and is also special agent of the New

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

York Life Insurauce Company at 532 Walnut Street,
Pbiladelpliia, Pa. He was married in October last
to Miss Susie S. Greene of Philadelphia.

David B. Fuller has resigned his position as
Principal of the Greeley Institute, Cumberland Cen-
tre, and is now studying law in the office of E. F.
Webb, Esq., Waterville, Maine.

William A. Golden has opened an office with
George H. Marquis, for the practice of law, in the
Centennial Block, Exchange St., Portland, Maine.

Seropfe A. Gurdjian for the present may be ad-
dressed at 20 Rue Chonhazi Han, Grand Bazar,
Constantinople, Turkey.

Rev. George A. Holbrook was on Tuesday, May
24th, 1881, advanced to the priesthood by the Rt.
Rev. G. T. Seymour, Bishop of Springfield, in Trin-
ity Memorial Church, Warren, Pa. His address i.s
124 East 5th Street, Erie, Pa.

Dr. PhineasH. Ingalls, since April l.st, 1881, has
been chief house surgeon and has had full charge
of the Woman's Hospital, corner 49th Street and
4th Avenue, New York City.

Charles E. Knight was married June 10th, 1880,
to Miss Carrie B. Dodge of Wiscasset, Maine.

Samuel A. Melcher is teaching the High School
at Oxford, Mass.

Frank A. Mitchell is now engaged in business in
Glens Falls, N. Y. He was married Jan. 19th, 1881,
to Miss Annie L. Flint of Bellows Falls, Vt.

Carroll W. Morrill was admitted to the Sagada-
hoc Bar in April, 1881, but has continued in charge
of the mathematical department of the Bath High
School up to the close of the present school year.

Charles L. Nickerson is instructor in Mathe-
matics and Natural Sciences at the Hallowell Clas-
sical School, Hallowell, Maine.

Dr. Edwin J. Pratt was graduated from the New
York Homojopathic Medical College in March last,
and on the 1st of April was appointed resident phy-
sician at the Brooklyn Maternity and New York
School for Training Nurses, 44, 4G, and 48 Concord
Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.

John A. Roberts is practicing law in Norway,
Maine.

James W. Sewall during the past spring had
charge of the drainage survey of Norfolk, Va. Ho
is now in Nashua, N. II., but will probably go South
again in the fail. Address care of Col. George E.
Waring, Jr., Newport, R. I.

Rev. Addison M. Sherman is assistant minister
at St. Bartholomew's Church, Madison Avenue and
44th Street, New York. Address 432 West 20th
Street, New York City.

Dr. William Stephenson is practicing medicine,
with an office at 622 Congress St., Portland, Maine.

George W. Tillson last fall planned and since
April 1st has been constructing a system of sewer-
age for the city of Kalamazoo, Mich.

COLLEGE WORLD.

HaBTAED :

There is some talk of giving a Latin play next
year. — Crimson.

President Eliot of Harvard, ilary L. Booth of
Harpefs Bazar, and the cook of Parker's restaur-
ant, Boston, receive the same salary, $4,000.

In the Harvard class races the Juniors won in
11m. 18s., the Seniors second. Sophomores third,
and the Freshmen a bad fourth. The course was
not quite two miles. — Ex.

Harvard has recently received a gift of $115,000
for the erection of a physical laboratory, provided
a fund of $75,000 be raised to defray the running
expenses. As in the case of tlie Law School, the
name of the benefactor is not to be made public.

Univeesity of Michigan:

The Monthly Bulletin claims to have made a
canvass of the faculty and students, of all the
departments, to find out what proportion are pro-
fessing Christians. Of the faculty sixty-one per
cent., and of the students thirty per cent., are
foimd to profess Christianity. — Chronicle.

The catalogue of class hats to date is as follows :
Seniors, maroon fez cap with old gold tassel ; Jun-
iors, white plug ; Sophomores, white Derby; Fresh-
men, black mortar board with cardinal tassel ; Sen-
ior Medics, black silk plug ; Junior Jledics, straw
Derby with the band of class colors, blue and maize ;
Pharmics, low mackinaw straw with the band of
class colors, old gold and cardinal. — Chronicle.

Miscellany :

In the Yale class races only '82 and '83 took
part. '83 came in ahead. There seems to be a
lack of interest in these sports.

Bowdoin fielder — as he turns a back somer-
sault up hill after a fly. "What in is this

place anyhow If " — Argo.

England has four universities ; France, fifteou ;
and Germany, twenty-two. Ohio, with that sim-
plicity which is characteristic of the West, contents
itself with ihirtv-soven. — Ex.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Oxford caps laave been adopted at Columbia.
The Seniors are to be distinguished by a button of
purple, Juniors by dark blue, Sophomores by car-
dinal, and Freshmen by dark green.

The editors of the Brunonian have offered a
prize bat to the man having the best batting record
at the end of the next inter-collegiate contest.

It has been agreed to row the Yale-Harvard
race on the New London course for the five coming
years. In consequence of this arrangement, Har-
vard will have a new boat-house, costing $2,.500.
$2,000 of this sum has been already pledged. — Ex.

Mr. Thomas A. Scott has endowed the Chair of
Mathematics in the University of Pennsylvania
with a gift of .$.iO,000. He has also given $50,000
to the Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia,
$30,000 to the Orthopa?dic Hospital, Philadelphia,
and $20,000 to the Children's Department of the
Episcopal Hospital of Philadelphia.

CLIPPIHGS.

Himdle her gently,

Lilt her with care,
She .swallowed a hair pin

While banging her hair,
The curling iron slipped,

And burned her fair brow,
She uttered a shriek,

But weeps no more now.

—Ex.

" D'you take me for a fool ? " " Oh, no ! not in
the least ! I never judge by appearances." — Specta-
tor.

The Sauveur method in the Sophomore French

division: Prof. — "Monsieur , why is this

word in the imparfait 'i^ " Student — "Parceque
Taction is represented as habituelle."

'•Isn't your hu.sband a httle bald?" asked one
lady of another, recently. "There isn't a bald
hair on his head," was the somewhat hasty reply.

He asked a Cincinnati belle if there was much
refinement and cidture in that city, and she replied,
" You just hot your boots we're a culchahed crowd."
—Ex.

Professor, in calling the Senior roll, runs by
mistake into the Junior class. Senior (correcting) —
" You are not calling our roll now. Professor."
Prof, (absently-mindedly) — " Oh, yes ! this will be
yours next year."

Horace recitation : Freshman — " And if you
praise him at the wrong time he kicks back."
Tutor — " Where does that simile come from f "
Fresh. — "From the horse." Tutor looks as if he
though so, and the class applauds. — Courant.

Law Prof. — ^"What constitutes bin-glaryf"
Student — "There must be breaking." Prof. —
"Then, if a man enters your door and takes five
dollars from your vest pocket in the hall, would
that be burglary?" Student — "Yes, sir, because
that would break me."

Scene upon the street : Senior (speaking of his
lady love's mother) — " I tell you, boys, she just
treated me boss; she took me in and showed me
the new carpets." Cad (innocently) — " They must
consider you one of the family." "Senior (rever-
ently)— " I hope to be." — College Olio.

EDITORS' TABLE.

" It will be utterly impossible for us to do justice
to our exchanges this week, as we have not the
time and spirit necessary for a careful consideration
of their merits and demerits." So we were saying
to ourselves late one evening only a short time be-
fore our "copy" must be "sent up." The time
demanded by Psychology and the mental exhaus-
tion consequent upon long study had so wearied us
that our tired brain refused to be spurred on to
fresh efforts, and our strained eyes could only
wander meaninglessly over the appalling pile. In
this predicament, kind sleep, " Sleep that knits up
the raveled sleave of care," came upon us and pro-
vided, for a time, freedom from all vexations. But
even sleep would not afford a refuge, and phantasy
freed from all restraint brought up quick flitting,
troubled images of what had occupied our waking
hours, and out of their sum we are able to recall a
series which, from their vividness and startling
nature, strongly impressed themselves on our mem-
ory. We will preface them by calling attention to
the psychological consistency in them as dependent
on what knowledge we at the time possessed. It
seemed that an Inter-Collegiate Press Association
had been formed, comprising the leading college
journals of the country, and for the purpose of
holding an annual meeting, it was to be enter-
tained by the editors of the Orient. At the hour
on which its members were expected to arrive we
were collected at the station prepared to receive
them cordially. When the train came roaring in,
our expectations were great and our inward tremb-
ling was not small as we comi^rehended that we
were to entertain such distinguished guests. The
train arrived. We anxiously looked about to dis-
tinguish the representatives of our esteemed con-
temporaries. First, as soon as the train had slack-
ened up before it had come to a full stop, a yoimg

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

fellow, travel-stained, in a linen duster and slouch
hat, leaped from the front end of the smoking car
and had got into the eating saloon heforc we could
intercept him, for we knew by his general air that
he must be a journalist. We could, however, par-
don his haste and welcome him right gladly when
we found him to be the representative of the Berle-
leyan, who had crossed the continent to become
acquainted with his journalistic friends nearer the
Atlantic. Soon other of our guests came pouring
forth in abundance. Among the first we saw two
whom we knew must be from " fair Harvard." The
representative of the Crimson was a tony looking
fellow with a quiclc eye and a literary air, — not a
solemn massive-brained embryo Macaulay but some-
what of a Bohemian in style. The delegate from
the Advocate was more sedate looking, and the
Crimson man seemed to take the lead and guide
his elder companion. Our Crimson man saluted us
with a graceful and easy air, while the Ach-ocate's
representative was more stiff and ceremonious.
Next came a bustling wide-awake fellow in a Tale
straw hat, a strong healthy sample of a college
student who was to present the claims of the Yale
Neivs as the leading college daily. The Record had
also sent a delegate to petition for the death of
Smintheus. A long-haired youth, with a portfolio
under his arm and an nesthetic costume, came slowly
from the car, and after making himself known took
his way to the ladies' room, stationed himself at the
door, and began to make sketches of its occupants.
The editor of the Bates Student, a serious and not
remarkable looking youth, with a well -brushed
dress coat of no particular style and a ministerial
white necktie, got off the rear car, for he very rarely
ventures from home, and has heard that the rear
car is the safest to ride in, and stiffly introduced
himself to us. He carried a package of Students
under his arm and distributed them to whomsoever
he met in the depot. The YaJe Lit. man was just
what wo should expect him to be from reading the
elegant and tasty literature with which the Lit. is
always filled. Accompanying him was one the
sight of whom inade us nmster up all our politeness
and receive in our most gi-accful manner. It was
an editor of the Vassar Miscellairi/. Sho wore
glasses and pci-haps was not as vivacious as
is entirely pleasing, but was completely self-pos-
sessed and independent. An elegantly dressed
youth, witli a decidedly English air introduced him-
self as from " Trinity at 'artford, the Hoxford of
Hamerica you know," He came from the Pullman

palace car and had a servant to attend to his lug-
gage. The representatives of the Brunoniaii,
Princetonian, Amherst Student, Williams Athe-
nceum, Nassau Lit., Dartmouth, Si/racusan, and
others were good representative college men. Of
course we knew at first sight Capt. Ephraim, skip-
per of the Argo, for in his trim sailor suit he was a
prominent figure, but his clothes did not appear to
fit him perfectly and he seemed somewhat awk-
ward in them. A man with a wild countenance and
a fierce eye we thought must be the editor of the
Niagara Index, until we saw that he had on a strait-
jacket and was guarded by attendants who were
conducting him to the insane asylum. We after-
wards made the acquaintance of the Index man, and
found him far more agreeable in conversation than
in his paper. We did not expect to see any editor
of the Colby Echo, as we understood that their Fac-
ulty feared that their morals might be contaminated
by association with unregencrate Bowdoin stu-
dents, and had forbidden their coming, but one
came, and we found him a smart fellow. A solemn
looking youth with a tall beaver, and carrying a re-
vised New Testament in his hand, was of the Oberlin
Beview. The Chronicle man was a contrast to him
in every respect, not at all literary, but a thorough
Journalist. All these, and more too, had collected on
the platform, when it begun to be noticed that one
anxiously looked for by all was absent, and a cry
for Smintheus went up, and soon that renowned in-
dividual issued from the palace car, and with a
proud, disdainful glance of the eye for those around
and a curling of the lip as he caught sight of a Yale
editor, stalked towards us, the rest shrinking back.
We ottered him our editorial hand, but he hesitat-
ing said: "Has the fiend, who vents his spleen
through the Wrechvrd, touched with his polluting
paw that outstretched handf " "He hast." "Then
will not Smintlicus disgrace his fair fame by grasp-
ing the hand of one who has welcomed his bitterest
enemy." At this there was a rush and a cry lor the
blood of Smintheus, and he was knockeil down,
kicked about, the Crimson's man who tried to aid
him received the same treatment, and a general
quarrel begun, all seeking revenge for the severity
of past criticisms of dillercnt editors. A burly
member from some western college ai)proached and
aimed at us a leriilic blow. We Jumped ([uickly
aside to avoid it, and awoke to lind our lamp l)urned
out and hear the whistling of the miihiight train.
We sat down to write our experience, and what wo
have written wo have written.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

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The so-called scientific studies, formerly treated
as a distinct course, are still, for the mn.st part, re-
tained either in the required or elective lists. More
place is also given to the Modern Languages than
they have hitherto had.

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is given to all
who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remains as here-
tofore, and facilities are offered for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical instruction are ample, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in the immediate vicinity of
many important public works, affords excellent
opportunities for the study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many favors from the United
States Coast Survey Office. The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
be taken, if desired, in the place of Latin.

Those who complete satisfactorily the four years'
course in engineering will receive the Degree of Sc.
B. Tho.se who complete a two years' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical JEngineer. Students not candidates for
a degree will be received at any stage ftu- which an
examination shall show them to be fitted, and may
remain for any desired time. Further information
will be furnished on application to Professor G. L.
Vose.

Terms of Admission to the Academic Course.

Applicants for admission will bo examined in the

following subjects :

Latin. — Latin Grammar, including Prosody ; Writ-
ing Ivatin (3.5 Lessons in Allen's Latin Composi-
tion are recommended as indicating the amount
required for examination) ; Virgil, the Bucolics,
Goorgics, and six books of the /Eneid ; Cicero,
.seven Orations ; Sallust.

Gkkkk. — lladloy'B Greek Grammar; Xonophon's
Anabasis, four books, and Ilomor's Iliad, two
books; Jones's Greek Prose (^imposition.

Ancient Geoc.hai'iiy.

Mathematics. — Arithmetic, including Common

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Root

and the Metric System ; Algebra, through Equa-
tions of the Second Degree ; Geometry, Books

I. and III. of Loomis's Geometry.

Real equivalents for any of the foregoing require-
ments will be accepted. All applicants for admission
will be required to produce testimonials of good
moral character. The time for examination is the
Friday after Commencement and the Friday before
the opening of the first term. In exceptional cases
applicants maybe examined at other times. Candi-
dates for admission to advanced classes will be ex-
amined in the studies which such classes have
accomplished.

The amount of instruction now offered and pos-
sible to be taken in the several principal lines of
study is exhibited comparatively, as reduced to cue
scale, in the following manner. This is, however,
only approximate, as the terms are of unequal
length ;

Latin, eight terms.

Greek, eight terms.

MatheiBatics, eight terms.

German, four and a half terms.

English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
Literature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.

Italian, one term.

Spanish, one term.

Rhetoiic (formal), one term. Rhetorical and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
half terms.

Natural History studies, five and a half terms.

Physics and Astronomy, four terms.

Chemistry, four terms.

History, Ancient and Modern, two terms.

Political ICconomy, one and a half terms.

Public Law, two terms.

Mciitnl and Moral Philosophy, including Logic,
four terms.

Christian Evidences, one terra.

Expenses.

The annual expenses are as follows : Tuition, $75.
Room rent (half), average, $2'y. Incidentals, $10.
Total regular College charges, $110.

Board is obtained in town at $3 to $4 a week.
Other necessary expenses will probably amount to
$40 a year. Stuilents can, however, by forming
clubs under good inanagoraont, very materially
lessen the cost of living.

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Vol. XI.

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, JULY 16, 1881.

No. 6.

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PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE AFEDNESDAY, DURING THE
COLLEGIATE TEAR, BT THE CLASS OF '82, OP

BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

EDITORIAL BOARD.

Arthur G. Staples, Managing Editor.

Charles H. Oilman, Busines.s Erlitur.

Melvin S. Holway, Eugene T. McCarthy,

William A. Moody, "Warren 0. Plimpton,

George G. Weeks.

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RemittaDces should be made to the Business Editor. Communications
in regard to all other matters should be dinjcted to the Managing Editor.

Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute
articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the
writer's real name.

Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter.

CONTENTS.
Tol. Xr., No. 6.-JULY 16, ]881.

Editorial Notes 63

Literary:

Class Day Poem 66

The Influence of Anglo-Saxon Cliaracter ou Amer-
ica 1 68

Sunday Exercises 71

Eiphty-One's Class Day 71

The Seventj'-Niuth Commencement 73

College Items 75

Personal 77

Necrolofry, 1880-81 77

In Memoriam 78

Clippings 78

EDITORIAL HOTES.

To you who are distant tlie Oeient comes,
we hope, laden with lemembrances. Com-
mencement has come and gone, and while our
readers have put away all college thoughts,
have packed and departed, we have been dili-
gently laboring to present you a record of
'81's Commencement. It might not be un-
meet to express to our departed Seniors our
renewed hope that we may have the pleasure
of always greeting them through these same
columns, and that they will still continue to
find in the columns of the Okient pleasant

tidings of Bowdoin's welfare. To every one,
friends, faculty, students, we bid a hearty
greeting, and send a cordial wish for a happy
sojourn and a season of pleasant, profitable
vacation.

And so Commencement is over. The
alumni, some gray haired with care and years,
have come and renewed their youth in the
genial atmosphere of old-time days, and de-
parted. The music has ceased, and nought
but the clatter of workmen in Memorial Hall
reminds one that there is life upon the cam-
pus.

What kind of a Commencement was it?
Was it worthy the class and worthy the col-
lege ? The verdict of every one is decidedly
in the affirmative. '81 has received a glori-
ous send-off, and the year adds new laurels to
the college. The number of alumni that
came to renew their acquaintance has not
been greater for years, the actions of the
Boards were never characterized by greater
liberality, and the graduating classes never
showed to greater advantage than did the
class of '81. The class reunions, especially
of '61, have been unusually large, and every
reunion was enthusiastic. We trust that Bow-
doin may know many such Commencements,
and that she may continue to be ever an ob-
ject of interest among the alumni; but in all
the circle of years we believe that the college
will never see a better Commencement, or one
tliat will redound more to her interest, than
the Commencement of 1881.

We follow the lead of our predecessors in
printing the class day poem and oration.
Some one remarks that they are dull reading.

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Perhaps they are, but we hasten to remark
that the Commencement number hopes rather
to be acceptable as a true record of Com-
mencement Week than as light and interest-
ing reading.

The promenade concert was much better
than the usual Commencement Concert. It
afforded pleasure to a greater number, and
was quite as cheap for the graduating class.
It was a good idea, and deserves to be imi-
tated.

Last week '82 assumed the dignity of
Seniors, and the world still moves on regard-
less. Next terra we come back with the lau-
rels of three years' honorable labor resting
jauntily upon our brows, and take yet once
again the old work and promise ourselves not
to faint or falter till the year rolls round and
until the cycle of our college life is done.
What, witli our numbers and cordial love and
friendship for each other, cannot be done is
little, and the class in Senior life must keep
on in the beaten track of woik for college in-
terests and not idle in well doing.

to overcome anything disagreeable by any-
thing criminal, and the individual who, in the
stillness of night, illumined the campus with
the bonfire of this building committed an act
that if he has any conscience he will be
ashamed of always. The best instincts of the
students condemn it, and the deed was neither
righteous or sensible because it was criminal,
and because it will be barren in the desired
results. We are pleased to learn the action
of the Faculty and hope, as we said before,
that it was not the act of a student. If it was
we trust that he perished in the flames.

The little building that nestled among the
pines has ceased to nestle, as it were. Tiie
hand of the incendiary has been abroad and
the glaring flames shot across the sky and dis-
turbed the repose of the sleepers, and sent
the ruddy sparks soaring away through the
branches of the pines. Was it a chemical
phenomenon, and did the building lire of life
and seek an early grave in spontaneous com-
bustion, or was it " sot"? We incline to the
latter for various reasons. We feel assured
that there has been a growing ditilike to this
building for some time, and that some one,
stirred up by his own fancied wrongs, rashly
invested in kerosene and applied the torch.
We earnestly hope that it was not a student.
It isn't a gentlemanly. Christian way of over-
coming an evil. It is never just or expedient

At this year's meeting of the Boards sev-
eial important changes were made, some of
which will materially alter the appearance of
things about college next year. Prominent
among them is the retirement of Prof. Pack-
ard from all college duties. In the chapel
and library, where he has so long presided, he
will long be missed. That it is not through
faihng health, but rather that he may be pre-
served in an honorable old age for a long time
to come, is much to be rejoiced. His salary
remains the same as before. It is to be hoped
that he will continue to frequent the places
with which he has so long been familiar, and
whenever convenient take part in the chapel
exercises which he has so long conducted.
Tiie promotion of our popular young instruct-
ors, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Lee, to tlie incifes-
sorships respectively of Modern Languages
and of Geology and Biology, will he parlicu-
larly pleasing to the students, as it is particu-
larly deserved. Prof. Juhnson is also to be
librarian.

The appropriation for addilional iiistrnc-
tinn in Oratory is needed. There is no act
more manifestly proper than the, change in
the [jrofessorships in the Physical Sciences, by
which Prof. Robinson becomes Professor of
Chemistry and Mineralogy, and Prof. Car-
michael of Astronomy and Physics. The in-
struction in Chemistry by Prof. Robinson next

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term will be very pleasing to the class who
began the work last term, and will make the
course much more complete. With Prof.
Carmichael as teacher the instruction in As-
tronomy cannot but be thorough and satis-
factory. The impoitant position of Latin
professor has been offered to Prof. Geo. H.
Wheeler, Ph.D., of Harvard.

Base-ball and boating are laid away
for the present not to be taken up in
earnest until the spring of 1882. The past
season's work is satisfactory enough. We are
unable to criticise base-ball because we have
seen but two games, but we have heard that
the nine was an excellent one. We have
heard that they played with admirable skill
and coolness, and that they have met very
excellent success wherever they have been.
Boating has been thoroughly alive. Fate
was unkind and permitted our sturdy crew
no opportnnitj' of going abroad ; but, in class
races we all know the interest and thorough
activity. We do not hesitate to say that no
college in the country has better or more in-
teresting class races, and that none has better
appliances and facilities for boating than
Bowdoin. Oar boat-house is a fine one. It
is painted and has a flag-staff, two requisites,
and is the most convenient and roomiest that
we ever saw. With regard to foot-ball. '82
formed a foot-ball team. Into oblivion straight-
way went this foot-ball team upon its forma-
tion. It has remained in oblivion ever since.
We don't believe that the team ever knew
each other. Its captain has forgotten his
men and the class the child of its adoption,
and so our foot-ball team rests unwept, un-
honored, and unsung. Sports in general
have been, however, as we said above, inter-
esting and lively, and we see no cause for
anything but congratulation on the past; as
for the future we are willing to wait. That
base-ball is to experience another ciitical
period, by the withdrawal of '81, is evident.

We hope, however, that the college may not
seriously suffer.

Prof. Ladd has been elected to the Chair
of Mental and Moral Philosophy in Yale Col-
lege, and will leave for his new duties before
the beginning of our Fall Term. It is ex-
pected that he will relieve President Porter
of most of his class-room work. While we
are glad that this exceedingly honorable posi-
tion has been given him in which perhaps his
sphere of usefulness will be largei', we ex-
press the heartfelt sentiment of the college
and all its friends in saying that Prof. Ladd's
departure will be a very great loss. As a
cordial gentleman he has endeared himself to
all with whom he has been brought in con-
tact ; as a Christian minister he has won a
lasting reputation ; and as a professor has
taught his branches with remarkable earnest-
ness and vigor. We can safely say that no
class has had more regard for Piof. Ladd,
and taken more interest in the studies to him,
although so brief, than the class of '82. The
regret that the admirable course laid out for
next year cannot be conducted by Prof. Ladd,
is universal. Prof. Newman Smytlie, of
Quincy, 111., has been elected to fill the va-
cancy. His election is to some degree a
guarantee of merit, and it is hoped that the'
difficult position will be satisfactorily filled.
Eighty-two will look forward with much in-
terest to meeting the gentleman who will
guide so large and important a part of the
studies of the class next year.

The recent awards by the Faculty and
awaiding committees have been frnitful of
many remarks and we fear some dissatisfac-
tion. The method of the action of awarding
committees is, we presume, simple, and con-
sists in an unbiased vote upon the merit of
speaking or composition. This is what it
should consist in. We think ourselves justi-
fied in asserting that the preacher, who

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may be upon the committee, has no light
to reject the claims of him whom he may
term "stump speaker," because he did not
assume a tone similar to his own. Such
an action would not be unbiased or unparti-
san. We have been assured tliat certain
committees for the awarding of Sophomore
and Junior Declamation Prizes have taken
the first vote upon the question of admitting
what they termed dramatic pieces to any pos-
sibility of award. This is too absurd to
argue. If the possibility of making such
assertions continue, the prize declamations
will end in dissatisfaction. As it is, the bet-
ter after-thought has come to aid in showing
the justness of the awards, but the possibility
still remains. There is but one way, and that
is to allow the speakers the choice of their
committee. This the Juniors did and were
entirely satisfied. With regard to the ap-
portionment of Commencement Parts we have
nothing to say. Commencement Parts are
beyond finding out in their apportionment, and
we are willing to believe justly given. It is
evident that in such a matter, the result of
four years' earnest work, every one should
receive as he deserves and no more.

The present vacation ought assuredly to
see the erection of a new gymnasium. Tliis
is a matter that we have often spoken of
before, but the necessity remains the same.
Very many students will expect to see one
upon their return ; some will not. It is need-
less to enter into argument concerning tiie
necessity of one. The Faculty recognizes it
as well as we, and will as soon as possible
make the provision. We must wait.

It is to the regret of all that Processor Ladd leaves
this colle<;e to relieve President Porter, at Yale, of
some of his dutii^s. I'rol'essor Ladd has been re-
speeted by all, and those who were to have his
instruetion next )'ear had been lookin<j forward with
considerable int(!rest to that time. Now, of course,
there is to be a change, and the question arises, who
is the coming man for tliis department.

* CLASS DAY POEM.

BY FRED. L. JOHNSON.

From spired cities, busy driving towns,
Rural hamlets, and quiet country downs
Eighty-one was called, and marching four years
Down the path of time, we've shared our hopes and

fears.
" Long j'ears ? " Well, yes; they seemed so then,

but now,
Just passed, they've gone so quick we wonder how.
Or, mayhap, looking back, one sees and grieves
" How little hoped-for knowledge one receives!"
Not disappointed, dissatistied with naught
Save wasted time, which foolishl}' he'd thought
Only his books should help him while away ;
Now night comes down and drives away the day.

But as we in the evening twilight stand.

Of these four years whose close is now at hand,

What multitudes of pleasant times one sees

Dart up ! as numerous as swarming bees.

Of just such pleasures, in themselves so small,

Is life made up, and as we them recall

New pleasure is derived.

We've run the race ;
Each, standing as a victor with flushed face.
Is to receive his due reward. " Of what?
Gold?" No ; the store of knowledge he has got,
However small, will be his crown. 'Tis well
'Tis so ; each gets what he deserves ; works tell.
Years hence diplomas of to-day will be
Of no avail, and merely one's A.B.
No "stall" of life" will bring. " What can he do?"
Each one will ask of us — will ask of you!

Like one who in twilight, at close of the day,
Sitting at the piano, may not care to pl.iy.
But engrossed in deep thought, gazing vacant in air.
Scarce aware what he does, strikes a note here and

there ;
So would I, not attempting a masterpiece, give
A few notes of the life which, at Bowdoin, we live.

There's a charm about college we nowhere shall find
Outside of these walls; when we leave them behind.
And go out in the world, we shall miss the gay

throng.
Jolly bojs, full of fun, free from care, the glad song,
Which none, like a college boy ever does sing —
It may be the same words but they leave out the ring —
We shall miss the warm greeting, the games, and

all
The fond associations that cling round each hall.
Ah, these associations! Who has stopped to once

think
What a powerful factor in life? how they link
Us to some seuled course? Like the rock on the hill,
Which turns from its course the brook or the rill.
And thus makes it flow here, when it would flow

down there.
To a valley more rich, or a plain dry and bare.
Or makes two streams unite that would else flow

apart, —
So the friendships we form may influence the heart

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

And turn it from good or from evil. Alas,
That so few can the Rubicon see ere they pass !

Though each heart be impatient to take part in the

strife.
Though it burn to deal blows in the battle of life,
Though it long to win fame, or power, or gold.
Though brave it may be as Achilles of old
There's a twinge of regret that connection must cease
With Old Bowdoin, and forth from this haven of peace
He must go to sail over life's st'.'rmy sea.
There's anxiety doubt with us all. What will be
The result? Oh! that sea! With a horrible grin
It will draw him beneath, if he ftil ; if he win,
It will bear him aloft with a gentle caress, —
For hovp true it is " Nothing succeeds like success"
"To him that hath shall be given and from him that

hath not
Shall be taken away even that he hath got."

Of cadueious companions we've slight cause to com-
plain,
Most of those who first entered now with us remain.
But of course there were some who thought they

were secure.
So because of their tricks had a somewhat premature
Graduation. Some left, and went in pursuit of great

wealth.
And a few took occasion'l vacations — for health.
There were two whom the hand of grim Death took

away
Requiescant in pace ! In the morn of their day
They turned out from the caravans' well beaten

grooves
And entered that tent whose dark "curtain ne'er

moves
Outward", — into that still quiet spirit-land
They have gone, into th' strange and unknown on

whose strand
Lie the wrecks of so many a dream. In that dim
Mist which hides all from us, we entrust them to

Him
Who is willing, and anxious, and mighty to save.
But we seek not to peer through the mists of the

grave.

" 'Tis a -way that we have at Old Bowdoin " : when

first
The Sub-Freshmau is seized with a wild parching

thirst
For collegiate life, and comes here t' attempt
Th' entrance examination, he is not exempt
From th' attacks always made on the credulous. Now
He is shown the bare panels in Chapel, told how
Angry Sophomores scraped off the paintings, and so
Those four panels are bare. And again if they know
He is wont to be bold, on himself to presume,
They show him where a bonfire did slowly consume,
A few evenings before, two Freshmen, — that's why
The bell tolls, ev'ry day, before prayers. By and by
He grows wiser when some rainy day he is told
He must leave his umbrella outside, and a bold
Burly Sophomore takes it away — by mistake!
The poor Freshman, however, would most gladly

break

That Sophomore's neck, t' keep himself from the

rain.
'Tis too late, his thoughts and his wishes are vain.
So he swears to himself with a terrible oath —
By all the Gods, and Goddesses, both.
And the shade of immortal Horatius himself —
Whose translation he has secretly placed on his shelf^ —
That he never again will a notice obey
Which is signed in the Sophomores' usual way
Of "Per Order." He learns thus, gradatim, toward
The end of the year, that the bulletin-board
Is no guide.

But the great event comes when he hath,
As is custom, a Freshman Class Supper at Bath.
With convivial speech, Bacchanalian song.
Pretty toasts to the ladies and friends, they prolong
The festivities, bury their grief in the bowl —
Of their pipes. Feast of reason and flow of the soul !

He may have a good time, but he afterwards feels
The post prandial pains that result from late meals.
Like the sword of old Damocles, hangs o'er his head
All the terror of nightmare, a dream's nameless
dread.

As the tadpole his caudal appendage doth shed
And become a great frog, so the Freshman, 'tis said,
Drops that garlj of simplicity, which makes him an

ape,
And becomes a bold Sophomore, from whom to

escape
The next Freshmen must try. 'Tis a cycle, you know,
Where each class settles scores with the class that's

below.

As time passes on other changes appear;
From the boist'rous abuses of Sophomore year.
He emerges, becomes a spruce Junior, and then
A calm dignified Senior, whose knowledge of men
And of things is supposed to be simply unbounded —
But the same, I am sorry to say, is unfounded —
Then he goes, an alumnus, out into the world,
To be tossed about here and there, beaten, and

whirled
By the storm-winds of life.

How many now see.
Plainly marked, what their pathway in life is to beP
Some are waiting in doubt, some hope to know soon,
Some have no more idea than tlie man in the moon I
Eager longings surge up, like "the unresting dream
Of father Oeeanus", — surge up and so seem
To impel him, as eager as love, hot as hate.
Both to be and to do, that it's irksome to wait.

We now close our apprenticeship, and forth we must

go
To hew out our own fortunes, the best that we know.
Our terms will be long, and vacations be few,
And our tasks will be hard and complex in this new
School of life : to be free from its duties or shirk
Is impossible; th' world will expect us to work,
Though we're homesick and heart-sick, discouraged

and tired —
For to whom much is given, of him much is required —

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On account of these o^rand opportunities. Grand,
For they 2:ive possibilities, which to command
Many men would now sacrifice uncounted gold.
All we've learned will be useful before wo are old.

In the years soon to come, as our ways draw apart.

May the bonds of true friendship bind closer the heart

Of each one to the forty-five others ; may 't take

A deep interest in the advance that they make !

Whatever successes lor you now remain,

May you all an abundant entrance gain

To the kingdom of God. May your lives have that

pure.
Full, and rounded completeness and strength which

endure.
May future years ever find us united as one.
The forty-six jolly boys of our dear Eighty-One !
You'll be glad, for right here ray loquacity ends ;
Many thanks for your kindness, my classmates and

friends.

THE INFLUENCE OF ANGLO-SAXON
CHARACTER ON AMERICA.

CLASS DAY ORATION, BY JOHN W. MANSON.

The fatherland of America's political, so-
cial, and religious character was the land of
the Anglo-Saxons, a people who inhabited
that part of North-western Europe, now
known as Sleswick, during the first few cen-
turies of the Christian Era. A people whom
Csesar, in his almost universal Eiuopean con-
quest must have overlooked, and whom Taci-
tus, the world's historian, forgets to mention.
The descendants of this rude and piratic
tribe, now form the liberal and progressive
element of England, and the most important
element of the American people. In the
fifth century, after the birth of Christ, they
conquered and almost completely displaced
the Britons. In the eighteenth, their Puritan
descendants were most instrumental in estab-
lishing the government we now enjoy. The
first home they established was conquered
and I'uled over by the Norman invaders, but
their ideas, though checked and held down,
were not to be crushed out. Tlio Normans
conquered, but did not seltlo to any extent
in the adopted land of the Saxons. Tiiey

formed the aristocratic and lordly class, which
century after century has steadily lost
power, until at the present time the Com-
mons control and guide the affairs of govern-
ment almost without an opposition. The
crown is but a figure-head, the House of
Lords but a cheek upon the action of others.

Impatient for a more open spliere in which
to exercise their thought, and a more fertile
soil in which to plant the seeds of their
ideas, the}' sought the uninviting and almost
unknown shores of New England. The suc-
cess of the Puritans is too well known to
need narration. What were the elements of
tlieir success, is the theme which the present
age demands. It is fitting to pause and look
back in the rapid development of our exist-
ence, in hopes to scan the future by a glance
at the past, for all true prophecy must be
looked at in the mirror of past experience.
What has characterized the English-speaking
people in their unparalleled progress, and
what has given our nation a position so su-
perior, in many respects, to her sister nations ?

This pre-eminence we assign to their mor-
ality, their untiring energy, their love of jus-
tice and liberty, and especiall}' to their ideas
of popular government. To speak of the
marked moralit}' of this people from tlie first,
must seem paradoxical as thej' were known
to their neighbors. A fierce and hardy band
of pirates, to whom the man-hunt was the
most ennobling and gratifying, lovers of the
sea, and scorners of danger, fear to them was
a thing unknown. Thus ran their rude song :
" Tlie blast of the tempest aids our oars, the
bellowing of heaven, the iiowling of the
thunder, hurt us not ; the hurricane is our
servant and drives us whither we wish to go."
Their disposition excited them to fury and
destruction ; they were brave and obstinate,
addicted to brutal drunkenness, and of raven-
ous appetites. Tlieir religion pictured to
them a future land for the brave warrior,
where the day siiould be spent in fearful con-

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

test, the nitrht consumed in drinking strong
wine from the skulls of tlieir dead enemies,
and feasting uiion the ever replenished food
of the wild boar. .....

Under tlie cloak of brutality were con-
cealed the elements of a more perfect man-
hood than the Roman world had ever looked
upon. The same disposition wliicli made
them cruel, made them brave and energetic.
They were men in limb and feature, heart
and mind. Proud they were of their large
white bodies, proud also of their purity and
independence. .....

The religious character of this people has
ever been theistic. Their mode of living, the
country which they inhabited, their broad
and active intellect, caused them to grasp al-
most unconsciously the ideas of the Christian
teachings of Augustine, and the voice of
Luther did not sound in vain the call of the
Protestant Reformation. Here Celt and
Saxon separated ; the one has since remained
a Catholic, the other a Protestant.

The political and social ideas of the early
Anglo-Saxons stand out pre-eminently as char-
acteristic of their success. A sturdy and
self-reliant race, they have shown the love
of justice, of liberty, and popular sover-
eignty in the nature of their customs and in-
stitutions. In their township, named from
the "tun" or rough hedge which surrounded
it, was to be found the early democracy of
our modern village. Here, to be sure, was a
classification of rank, and the lower looked
up to the higher with respect. But all claim
to superiority was worthless unless sanctioned
by the free recognition of the fellow villager.
He was the basis of society. One man was
the peer of another in times of peace. " He
was the .fiee-necked man, whose long hair
floated over a neck which had never yet
bowed to a lord." " He was the weaponed
man who alone bore sword and spear, and
preserved the right of self-redress." When
history first records the knowledge of Saxon

customs and institutions, the right of private
revenge was already superseded by the estab-
lishment of the "blood wite," a money com-
pensation. In their idea of justice, too, was
recognized the necessity of man's dependence
upon man for the preservation of any regu-
lated form of society, and the sacredness of
family influence was called in as an element
of restraint. Not the wrong doer, alone, but
the family of him that did the wrong, must
answer for the crime to the family of the suf-
ferer.

In the village moat, where the Saxons met
for the administration of government and the
distribution of justice, was the beginning of
an institution which, in more recent times,
has developed into one of the grandest prin-
ciples of English and American law. Each
man was guaranteed a trial before his equals.
Their verdict was the verdict upon which
alone his guilt or innocence was established.
Here representatives were chosen to attend
the kindred court, the court of village ap-
peal, the arbiter of despute between town
and town. In their Witenagemote, or the
council of village leaders, is recognized the
germ of another custom, which is now the
fundamental principle of our political organi-
zation. The custom of representation. The
four who followed the village reeve to these
councils, were held to represent the village
from which they came ; their voice, their ac-
tion, and their pledges, were the reflected
sentiments of their constituents. But yet
higher and more authoritative was the folk
moot, the supreme appeal of the land. This
was the gathering of the war host, when the
entire convention of freemen foretold the
future of a government of the people, whose
will should be law, and the individual the
unit of a popular sovereignty. Add to these
characteristics that of energy, and we have
formed an adequate conception of the people
who have had so vast an influence upon the
history of our government. Tliis energy had

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caused them to conquer and settle Britain,
bringing with them their laws, customs, and
manners of living. The Normans came under
"William the Conqueror to rule, not to re-
model the government. The Saxons contin-
ued to form under tliem the great industrial
mass of the people, the backbone of the
nation. .....

The Puritans, whom we boast as our an-
cestors, were the direct descendants of a
Saxon people, who, in the pride of their line-
age, had preserved its purity with the utmost
caution, and Bancroft estimates that of the
entire population of the United States, one-
third, at least, were descendants of the Puii-
tans. Thus the strength and influence of the
Anglo-Saxon element of our State, must be a
topic of ever widening interest to the patri-
otic student of Ethnology. The race charac-
teristics which we have inherited from our
English fathers, have converged toward a
common center to form the national character
of our government. These hereditary ideas
are like the elements which unite in chemical
affinity to form the most stable compounds,
in that however widely thej' may differ bj'
nature, there is a common tendency to unite
at a given ratio to form a new substance, or a
new and grand central idea. It is this nu-
cleus around which national character is
formed, a national character which is distinct-
ive, and which carries with it a positive con-
ception of the people it represents.

The history of American literature, sci-
ence, and art, is young; it is yet in the
" morning twilight" of its existence, but the
elements which iiave united to give it birth,
have predicted its character. A character
which other and older nations have looked
down upon in silent scorn, if not in open
derision. We are called a nation of utilita-
rians. Our nature has made us practical, neces-
sity has kept us so. Whether to our credit f)r
discredit, tlie results of our existence upon the
civilization of the world, within and without,

must decide. The War of the Revolution was
the renewal and re-assertion of old Saxon char-
acter, the second infancy of ideas, which, trans-
planted from the corrupt soil of Gieat Britain,
were about to take root and germinate in the
virgin soil of New England. One by one
they sprang up anew, and were given form by
the exigencies of the times. What wonder
that as they became embodied in our literature,
they assumed a garb less soft and beautiful,
than strong and manly. What wonder that
the pamphlets of Thomas Paine, the satires of
John Trumbull, the allegories of Francis
Hopkinson, the verses of Philip Ferman,
all eminently practical in intent and effect,
are suited to move the sensibilities of rough
but warm-hearted men, to kindle their sym-
pathy, to give impetus to their action !
What wonder that such simple but effectual
literature should be the first to give character
to American writings. In science, the old
Saxon love of the good and the useful, has
not been lost, but takes pride in the names of
such practical investigators as Franklin, and
Bowditch, of whom it was said, that " even
La Place came mended from his hands."
But in art, our architecture stands above
everything, as characteristic of our nation-
ality. Unlike the demand in Eastern cities,
the demand in our country has been, with
few exceptions, for pleasant cottages and
modest homes for the mechanic and the
farmer, a mark of a more general prosperit}',
and a nearer relation between man and man,
than where the elegance of wide spread and
unutilized grounds, the magnificence of princely
palaces is to be contrasted with the cheerless
and uninviting tenantry of the lower classes,
the aristocracy with the people.

From literature, science, and art, we
turn to consider religion and politics, upon
which, especiall)-, depends the character of a
people. With sound ide.as upon these two
main questions, all minor questions are easily
overcome and made subservient. With un

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

certain and fickle ideas, the future of the
state becomes also uncertain and fickle. Like
France, it is ever vacillating between differ-
ent forms of government, too impatient to
await fair trial, too prejudiced to give fair
judgment. Its history shows it twice an em-
pire, twice a monarchy, and thrice a republic,
within the course of a single century. In
our country, all artificial ties between chureli
and state have been severed, although the
support of both is derived from a common
source — a free and unprejudiced people. In
no other country in the world has the support
of Christianity met with such flattering re-
sults in the purity and energy of the clergy,
or the morality of the people, as in the United
States, vFhen its success has depended solely
upon the voluntary contributions and the
general good will of society. Our political
organization, so peculiar to ourselves, has
been the theme of so many eloquent speakers,
and able v/riters, that it needs no further
elaboration to portray the influence of the
early Anglo-Saxon love of liberty and popular
sovereignty upon the present. A govern-
ment established by the dangers and hard-
ships of a pioneer life, resting upon the in-
tegrity and character of its individual mem-
bers, at present its future, like its past, will
be the future of its people.

SUNDAY EXERCISES.

PRAYING CIRCLE SERMON AND BACCALAU-
REATE.
Although the excessive heat of Sunday
made sitting in a crowded church very un-
comfortable, there vv^as an unusually large at-
tendance at both exercises. The sermon
before the Praying Circle by ex-President
Harris was fully equal to what might be ex-
pected from the reputation of the man. It
was delivered extemporaneously, in an earnest
and familiar manner, and was attentively list-
ened to. The text was Isaiah xl. 2G, " He

calleth them all by names," and the speaker
dealt especially with the particularizing care
of God for individuals. Its full force could
only be appreciated by listening to it. Only
a small part of the Praying Circle were pres-
ent, as at the time many of the under-graduate
members were out of town. It might be a
good plan to change the time of the sermon,
having it possibl}' a week earlier, the last Sun-
day of the year, proper, when all could be
present.

An audience worth}' of the occasion greeted
Prof. Ladd as he stepped forward to deliver
the Baccalaureate sermon. The esteem in
which Prof. Ladd is held and the regret at
his departure were both shown in the earnest
faces of the listeners. The usual sombreness
of the old church was diversified by bright
dresses and ever-moving fans. The class of
'81 presented a good appearance as they slowly
marched in and took seats in the midst of the
congregation. Prof. Packard aided Prof.
Ladd in conducting the services, and de-
livered a touching and comprehensive prayer.
A murmur of expectation arose from the au-
dience as Prof. Ladd stepped forward. He
began his sermon in a plain, business like way,
and his hearers soon found out that their ex-
pectations would be fulfilled. The text was
Acts ii. 22, central clause, "Jesus of Naza-
reth, a man approved of God among you."
The subject was dealt with under the three
general heads of the breadth, syulmetry, and
loftiness of the character of Jesus. The ser-
mon was especially characterized by earnest-
ness and depth of thought. The parting re-
marks to the class were eloquent, practical,
and appropriate.

EIGHTY-ONE'S CLASS DAY.

With every possible adjunct necessary to

a good time, the class day of Tuesday, July

12th, was a success. The fogs and mists of

morning broke at 9 o'clock and a fresh breeze

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

and cloudless sky lent their charms to the oc-
casion. At earl}' morning the walks and
paths up and down the campus were thronged
with people. Friends and parents, sisters and
sweeiheai-ts — everywhere they walked up and
down the walks, and drove about the town.
At 10 the church transepts were filled with
the friends of the class, and the body of the
house fairly taken, and at 10.30 the class
marched up the broad aisle. Mr. F. B. Mer-
rill officiated as marshal.

The exercises of the class were presided
over very acceptably indeed by the president
of the class, Mr. H. S. Payson. The music
of Chandler was excellent — the program was
carried out as follows :

MUSIC.

Prayer A. E. Whitten.

MDSIO.

Oration J. W. Manson.

MUSIC.

Poem F. L. Johnson.

The heat of the church especially in the
transepts rendered these exercises slightl}'
tiresome. They were quite above standard
however, in delivery and general excellence,
and the fact that the audience sat, almost with-
out exception, to the end is testimony to their
unflagging interest. We would heartily com-
mend the distinct delivery of both the oration
and the poem, and remark tliat the general
excellence of these productions, which are
printed in another column, when joined to
such clear delivery could not fail to counnand
the earnest attention which was accorded to
them.

The cool, fresh breezes shook the branches
of Thorndike oak and blew the bunting in
every direction. Tiie class will not soon, we
think, forget the scene or the circumstances,
how the i)leasantest class day afternoon they
ever knew passed so smoothly into tiie
things of the past. Nearly every one was
there. The platl'oi'm was crowded with inter-
ested ones, mothers who beiield witii pride the
advent of tiieir children, and fathers wiio saw

their offspring standing where they stood
years before. The boys came on the ])latfbrm
at 3, and Pres. Payson from the stand an-
nounced the speakers and their pirts in a
most liapjjy manner. The opening address of
Rogers was suitable. We failed to hear por-
tions, but were in an unfavorable position.
In such an address the most that can be said
is but little, and this address was certainly all
that could be desired.

Mr. Wheelwright's"History" wasone of the
best productions that we ever listened to. It
was an iionest picture of '81's career, not flip-
pant, not nonsensical, but picturesque, filled
with common sense and written gracefully
and rhythmically. It failed not to do justice
to the class, and it did no more than justice. It
expressed the truest beliefs of every one, and
every one in the audience we doubt not gave
Mr. Wheelwright the credit of having pre-
sented not a farcical, foolish production, but a
carefully prepared, earnest, thoughtful history
of a class deserving such a history.

The class prophecy of Mr. E. O. Achorn
was after the manner of prophecies in general.
Perhaps prophecies are uatui'al evils and that
it is necessary for the audience to be pleased
at the expense of the class, if such is the
case, Mr. Achorn's prophecy was excellent.
He had written regardless of feelings evident-
ly, and if the class could sit uninjured they
have indeed learned a valuable lesson in their
college life. The composition was good, and
various hits were excellent ; but some were
not in good taste. The best of the prophecy
was the closing sections. The delivery was
excellent.

H. VV. Chamberlain's address was, as was
expected, approi)riate. He exhorted tlie un-
der-graduates to prove loyal, to forget enmity
and stiife, to be willing to live and work for
Alma Mater. He hopetl that '81 would ever
1)6 united, and tiuit tiieir college life, just clos-
ing, miglit be an ever strengthening bond of
love and affection.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

The class ode, sung under the oak, was
written by Mr. E. W. Larrabee, and is as fol-
lows :

Swiftly has the stream of time

Brought lis to our Journey's end,
Gracious Father: thanks to Thee

For the blessings Thou did'st send.

Four glad years have passed away

Fraught with toil with pleasure crowned,

Dear to us are they, thrice dear.

For rich treasures we have found.

Alma Mater, Mother kind !

Now tliy blessings on us shed.
Grant that we forevermore.

May in wisdom's path be led.

The good old custom of the pipe of peace
seemed as ever the fitting thing. We are
unable to describe the smoke ; it was very in-
teresting, and the meerchaum, adorned with
many yards of ribbon, passed finally into the
hands of Mr. L. B. Lane, as a slight reward
for his work on the committee of arrange-
ments.

The class, headed by the band, marched
over the campus and cheered every building
from Appleton to Memorial, and broke up in
front of Cleaveland. The following are statis-
tics of the class :

Largest number ever in the class, 49 ; number
at graduation, 46 ; average age, 22 years 5 months.
There are ten under 21. The oldest man is Whitten,
27 years 10 months 9 days. The youngest man,
J. W. Manson, 19 years 3 months 21 days. Aver-
age weight, 155 pounds. Heaviest man is Walker,
205 pounds ; lightest man, Goddard, 122 pounds.
Average height, 5 feet 9i inches. Tallest man,
Achorn, 6 feet 1 inch ; shortest man, E. H. Chamber-
lin, 5 feet 2i Inches. Occupations chosen : law, 12 ;
medicine, 10 ; undecided, 8 ; business, 4 ; ministry,
3 ; teaching, 2 ; money-seeking, 2 ; journalism, 1 ;
jack-at-all-trades, 1 ; civil engineering, 2 ; cotton
manufacturing, 1. Political preferences: Republi-
cans, 31 ; Democrats, 13 ; Greenback, 1 ; no prefer-
ences, 2. Religious preferences : Congregationalist,
18; Unitarian, 5; New Church, 4; Baptist, 2; Cath-
olic, 2 ; Universalist, 2; Episcopalian, 1 ; Methodist,
1; no preferences, 11. Favorite studies: English
Literature, 13 ; Chemistry, 13 ; Political Economy, 3 ;
Greek, 2; Mathematics, 2 ; Psychology,. 2 ; German,
1; Constitutional Law, 1; Latin, 1; History, 1;

Human Nature, 2 ; Moral Philosophy, 1 ; no prefer-
ences, 4.

The evening was one of the loveliest of the
season. The atmosphere was warm and
plea.santly tempered. Themoon cast its light
everywhere and made the campus splen-
dent with beauty, and crowds of people
thronged the grounds, filling the campus with
life and motion. The dance opened at 9.
Chandler furnished the music. The committee
had spared no pains in the way of decorations
and the result was charming. The floor for
dancing was excellent, and the light very bril-
liant. The dancing lasted until 2 a.m., and
at this hour the dancers departed and left
only the deserted campus, and few romantic
couples strolling up and down the college
walks.

THE SEVENTY-NINTH COMMENCE-
MENT.

Thursday, 81's Commencement day dawned
clearly and a cool breeze tempering the heat
rendered this one of the pleasautest and most
enjoyable days of Commencement week. Ow-
ing to the important business before the
Boards the formation of the procession was
delayed for some time awaiting their adjourn-
ment, and it was past noon when the proces-
sion started with Hon. C. J. Oilman, of Bruns-
wick, as marshal. In the procession, heading
the alumni, were his Excellency, Gov. Plais-
ted and his full staff. An unusually large
assemblage awaited the opening of the exer-
cises in the church.

The productions were, without exception,
highly creditable and iieldthe close attention
of the audience. They were especially notice-
able for the clearness and distinctness of
utterance in the various speakers, and it is
doubtful if in these respects have been ex-
celled for years, if ever.

Owing to the absence of Mr. Burton the
valedictory address was omitted. The pro-
gram was as follows :

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Exercises for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts and
Bachelor of Science.

Salutatory, in Latin.

Charles Herrick Cutler, Farmington.
Creative Men. Albion Dwight Gray, Dover.

Can Science Dispense with Faith ?

Freileric Albion Fisher, Westford, Mass.
Russian Nihilism.

John Oliver Patten Wheelwright, Deering.
Ethics of the American Constitution.

Frederic Clement Stevens, Veazie.
Socrates. William Isaac Cole, Brunswicli:.

Popular Government.

Henry Loring Staples, Parsonsfield.
The Problem of Civilization.

Harold Wyllys Chamberlain, Brunswick.
Influence of Modern Inventions.

Frank Eugene Smith, Augusta.
Corruption in Our Body Politic.

Clinton Lewis Baxter, Portland.

Exercises for the Degree of Master of Arts and Mas-
ter of Science.

The Golden Age. Mr. Barrett Potter, Brunswick.
Valedictory Oration.

Mr. Alfred Edgar Burton, Washington, D. C.

CONFERRING OF DEGREES.

PRAYER.

BENEDICTION.

It was past four when the compan}', tax-
ing the large tent to its fullest capacity, were
seated for dining. Pres. Chamberlain, Gov.
Plaisted, ex-Pres. Harris, Mr. Blodget, and
Prof. Packard occupying seats on the raised
platform.

After the banquet, which was an unusu-
ally fine one, the time was spent in listening
to speeches from the alumni, all the speakers
meeting with the closest attention, and being
rewarded at the finish by liberal and hearty
applause.

The opening words of President Cham-
berlain were warml}^ applauded and especially
that part wherein he declared Bowdoin not a
creature of the constitution, but a part of
the constitution itself, and whose privileges in
the constitution are among those wiiich are
not sul)ject to amendment.

Gov. Plaisted, in response to a call from
the President, emphasized tlie remarks of
President Cliamberlain, and spoke with vim
and entliusiasra of old Bowdoin, "a name sig-

nifying,'' as he said, "in itself, wealth in hon-
or, glory and intellectual performances."

The remarks of ex-Piesident Harris over-
flowed with love and regard for the institu-
tion, the good deeds done by iier in the past,
and siucerest wishes for the continuation of
a work, which the President in introducing
the speaker had remarked to have been begun
and set in progress by Dr. Harris. In reply
to this, the latter, while claiming some credit,
declared " that whatever had been done by
me, had now so far progressed that I would
never have recognized my handiwork."

Dr. Blodget, who had recently returned
from China, gave an interesting account of
literature and methods of examination in that
country.

Mr. Thomas, of the class of '31, although
deaf and blind, amused the audience b}^ the
wittiest speech of the day, a speech sparkling
with brilliant gems of wit, and bright sayings,
delivered in such a manner as attested the
powers of the speaker as an orator in days
past.

Mr. Thatcher, of the same class, followed
this gentleman with an interesting speech.

In response to a call for the representa-
tive of '61, Mr. Emery arose, and although,
if the gentleman himself is to be believed, he
is a model of modesty, and of an exceedingly
retiring nature, yet the audience manifested
their appreciation of such modesty in the
close attention they paid to his remarks,
which consisted chiefly of a review of the do-
ings of '61 since graduation, and of these he
made an exceedingly creditable showing, not-
withstanding, as he confessed witli some mis-
giving, at least six of them were lawyers.
The gentleman seemed to take the greatest
pride in the fact that of those now living,
twenty-five had wives and were the fathers of
eighty-five children.

President Chamberlain alluded feelingly
to the new departure of Prof. Ladd, and re-
quested the Professor to come forward. The

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

hearty applause Avliich greeted Prof. Ladd
more especially from the graduating class, at-
tested the warm esteem in which the gentle-
man was held. Prof. Ladd was evidently af-
fected by the situation in which he found
himself, and his remarks were of such a nat-
ure as tended to strengthen the good feeling
toward him, and to cause all to regret the
more that a separation was thought necessary.

Prof. Egbert Smythe, of Andover, as a
representative of the newly elected profes-
sor in the ethical branches, spoke a few words
highly commendatory of the exercises he had
witnessed, and in praise of the graduating
class.

Mr. Palmer and Mr. Howard responded in
behalf of the class of '56, and the meeting
was fittingly brought to a close with the re-
marks of Prof. Packard — long continued and
hearty applause greeting the grand old pro-
fessor, as indeed every mention of his name
had caused during the da}'.

With the conclusion of Prof. Packard's
remarks, the audience adjourned, highly
pleased with the college and the Commence-
ment, and with that peculiarly kindly feeling
towards themselves and others which a boun-
teous and well enjoyed dinner produces.

In the evening a reception was given by
the President to the members of the gradua-
ting class and their friends. Many of the
alumni and friends of the college were pres-
ent, the large attendance of ladies being
especially noticeable. The occasion was,
even more than usual, an enjoyable one, and
a fit ending to the festivities of the week.

COLLEGE ITEMS.

The Faculty hat is a light straw.

Libby, '82, is bell-ringer for next year.

Hon. W. P. Frye has been elected trustee.

" Let each new temple nobler than the last," etc.

The Sophomores, like '82, have not buried "Anna."

Some of the hay on the campus was cured by a
new process.

A second edition of the Class Day invitations had
to be printed.

'84 Man — "I never did think much of a Soph-
omore, till now."

The stage in the church wasn't large enough to
accommodate the full Governor's staff.

The paths and hedges received their annual brace
and looked very finely during Commencement.

Prof. — "What is the greatest obstacle an army
can meet on the way ? " Student. — "The enemy."

C.L.Baxter, '81, and Anson Morrill Goddard, '82,
have been awarded Brown Memorial SchoLarships.

Commencement Dinner, held under a tent, assumes
the aspect of a lively circus when the grand rush for
seats is made.

The Examining Committee were informed by one
of our Instructors that only one kind of horse was
known in his recitation.

Some of the Seniors returned looking as though
their hands had met a pitchfork handle, and their
faces the heat of the hay field.

The town fathers are taking measures to suppress
"Vandalism." It is high time they understood that
all mischief cannot be laid to the students.

The Freshmen have been praised for passing
their annual examinations so satisfactorily. The
Sophomores, it is said, did not do so well as last
year.

The Greek Prize was awarded to E. A. Packard,
with honorable mention of Holden. The papers pre-
sented were very even and the award difiicult to
make.

The most ardent cadet cannot complain that the
military department lacks support. If money can
bring about the desired end, the drill ought to be
most popular.

It cost the Seniors about one hundred dollars to
present the band concert for the people's amusement.
Isn't the town of Brunswick somewhat indebted to
the college for its amusement?

The prizes for target shooting were awarded as
follows : The best team shooting, that of Company C.
Best individual shot, H. P. Kendall, '83. The prize
for best drill was given to H. L. Johnson, '81, the
others being dropped from the ranks for what seemed
to the spectators a stupid blunder on their part.

BOWDOm ORIENT.

Psychology examination. First Ques. — "What
is the derivation of Psychology?" Sec. Ques. —
"Give the derivation of anthropology? " Voice in the
rear — "This isn't a Greek recitation."

The newly fledged Sophomores, while celebrat-
ing their freedom, were stopped by a member of the
Faculty. They fail, with others, to see where they
were in the wrong, or where was the harm of the
demonstration.

Freshman — "What if the committee ask for my
cribbed book?" Soph. — "Say you borrowed it of
the Prof." The exegency actually occurs, the advice
is followed, and the committee return the book with
thanks to the Professor.

'85 makes its bow from the stage of college life,
at the entrance examination ; its record, as a class, is
yet to be made, and we wait with curiosity the devel-
opments of next term. The class promises to consist
of more than forty men.

"Now is the time for disappearing." The young
alumnus departs with his filter-paper, seemingly,
forever; but at his triennial, we shall see him "bob
up serenely" and partake in an old-time Bowdoin
celebration, as if no interim had occurred.

It is to the regret of all that the prospect of being
represented in a college regatta had to be given up.
There is the consolation that it was not Bowdoin's
fault this time, though it seems hard that when we
were best prepared there should be no race.

The last vistage of the old gymnasium was re-
moved, with the two shells which were placed in the
grass, near Cleaveland. The six-oar has been taken
to the boat-house, and the skift', the first boat in Bow-
doin's navy, has been otherwise disposed of.

At the annual meeting of the Phi Beta Ka))pa So-
ciety, held Wednesday A.M., the following were
elected ofiicers for the ensuing year: Hon. Josiah
Crosby of Dexter, Pres. ; Hon. Joseph VV. Symonds,
Porthind, Vice-Pres. ; Prof. F. C. Robinson, See. and
Treas.

'84 made a departure from the usual routine, in
holding their class supper at Augusta instead ol at
Bath. They feel fully satisfied with the eliange
themselves, and certainly obtained a very excellent
bill of fare at reasonable rates. The increase of dis-
tance to be traveled was the only objection to be
tliought of. The literary exercises were performed
with credit to the speakers, and received with ajipre-
eiation by the class. They were as follows:
Oration. A. II. Brown

riiiin. C. W. Lonjircn

lli:<lory. H. C. I'hiniiey

Prophecy. O. W. Means

It is reported that Prof. Carmichael has tendered
his resignation as a member of the Faculty. We hope
such may not be the case. Prof. Vose is to remain in
his old position at an advanced salary. One student
in '85 is in his department.

W. A. Perkins, of '83, has taken the Smyth Math-
ematical Prize. Pettingill and Stetson, honorably
mentioned. Considerable credit is due to the success-
ful competitor in this class, as the number electing
Mathematics has been large, and all have seemed to
do unusually well in this department.

Literary Committee : Prof. H. L. Chapman, Bruns-
wick ; Prof. J. B. Sewall, Braintree, Mass. ; Hon. W.
S. Putnam, Portland ; Rev. Edward N. Packard,
Dorchester, Mass. ; D. C. Linscott, Esq., Boston,
Mass. The following men, from the graduating
class, were elected members : C. H. Cutler, F. A.
Fisher, A. D. Gray, H. L. Staples, F. E. Smith, W.
I. Cole, C. L. Baxter, F. C. Stevens, C. E. Harding,
W. A. Gardner, and John J. Herrick of Chicago,
class of '76.

The Sophomore Prize Dec

at the church, on Wednesd;iy,

'83 contains some fine speaker

spoken of as a verj' fine one.

awarded to C. H. Stetson, the

The program was as given :

The Assault on Charlps Sumner.
Speerli ol' I{in!;li:iM Galhaize.
Speeeli of Vindicalion.
Mi'xiean .\nni'x:iliim.
William IJovd Garrison.
.Mirahaiii Linc.ilu.
jlrrvos ol I 111- LaiiilolPonn.
■rill" DviiiL' .\li-hriiii>r.
Rarhai'ilv of N'ntioiial Hatreds.
How IIc"Savi'(l .SI. Micliael's.
Viclorv ill Draih.
Ue^liny of America.

lamations were given
July 6. The class of
3, and the exhibition is
The first prize was
second to H. L. Allen.

II. E. Cole

C. n. Stetson

G. B. Swan

N. B. K. IVItinsill

II. I>. KeiKlill

H. L. AH.n

n. A. Ha-eom

R. C. Wa-lit.iirn

W. A. IVrkius

F. .M. I''lins

A. C. (iil)-.)U

A. K. Austin

One by one old landmarks are constantly disap-
pearing; places fresh in our memories are changed
and gradually fade away. Weexpeiience loss, figu-
ratively speaking, by fire, swoid, and famine.
Our Professors receive louder calls, from richer
colleges; the hand of the artisan tnuiaforms the
crumbling walls into a thing of architectural beauty,
but no longer fimiliar to student mind or muscle;
and finally, to consummate the radical spirit of the
times, the mischievous torch of the incendiary is ap-
plied to one of our most time-honored edifices, with
a view of bligliting iho beautiful surroundings of this
institution. Nothing extra has been chiirgod upon
our term bills. It has been decided to be the work
of yaggers. The little brick building is rising,
sphinx like, from its ashes,

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

The Junior Prize Exhibition was given Monday
evening, July 11. The church was crowded with a
most cultivated audience, and the exhibition was con-
sidered one of the best. The committee, after long
deliberation, gave the first prize equally to E. T.
McCarthy and C. H. Gilmau ; and the second to W.
0. Plimpton. The speakers and the selections wore :

The Pilot's Story.
On the Irish Famine.
The Diver.
Charles Sumner.
Pericles to the People.
The Drama of History.
Death of Benedict Arnold.
Our Soldier Dead.
Galileo Galilei.
Abolition of War.
Trial of Warren Hastings.
Toussaint I'Ouverture.

M. H. (ioodwin

M. S. Holway

C. H. Oilman

W. A. Moody

Howard Carpenter

C. E. Stinchfield

J. R. Jordan

A. F. Belcher

W. O. Plimpton

G. F. Bates

G. H. Pierce

E. T. McCarthy

The following is a summary of the base-ball
nine's work since the opening of the season. Upon
examination, it will be seen that Staples leads in
fielding, with five games played, while Knapp stands
first on seven games. For the batting Stetson is at
the head.

Wilson, p., l.f 6I29|

Eiigers, 2d h, s.s 7J33

Gardner, 3(1 b 7|3:3|

Staples, Istb SilSJ

Snow, c, r.f 7:301

Wrifrht. ".s., p 7'29'

Knapp, 1st b., e.,r.f....l 7 27

Stetson, v.f., 2d b ; 5 18

Hajigertv, c.f, lb ■ I 7 28

Smith, l.f 1 7 29

7 11

6 14
4 23
1 30

7 24

8 .-;

8 38
61 8
4 19
.5 14

23 9
21 10'
14 16i

0! ll

.776
.698
.963
-659
.791
.810
.786
.731
613

Tlie above charges the pitchers and catchers with
wild pitches and passed balls as errors.

The followini
opponents.

is a comparative summary with

A.B.

iB.

T.B.

P.O.

Bowdolns .

.269

186

109

Oppouents.

.29<i

183

106

PERSONAL.

[We earnestly solicit communications to this column
from any who may have au interest in the Alumni.]

'48.— A recent number of the Journal of Educa-
tion contained a sketch of Dexter A. Hawkins, Esq.,
of New York City.

'54. — Joseph Emerson Smith died suddenly in
Chicago, Illinois, June 16th. The burial was at his
old home, Wiscasset.

'57.— The Rev. H. R. Howard, S.T.D., has re-
signed the rectorship of the Episcopal Church, in
Pottsdam, N. Y., on account of ill health.

'60.— Capt. Frederick A. Kendall, U. S. A., has
been ordei-ed to join his company in Dakota.

'66. — Rev. George W. Kelley preached the ser-
mon at the recent meeting of the Washington County
Conference of Congregationalists.

'74. — Elbridge Gerry, formerly of Portland, has
been appointed a member of the Elevated Railroad
Commission of New York City, by Mayor Grace. Mr.
Gerry was a member of the Cumberland Bar before
his removal to New York, and is now a member of
the law firm of Voorhees, Morrison & Gerry.

'76. — Rev. George F. Pratt has entered upon his
duties as Rector of Grace Church, Bath.

'79. — M. K. Page lately graduated from the Law
School of Columbian University, Washington, D. C.

'80. — H. A. Wing is on the editorial board of the
Lewislon Journal.

NECROLOGY, 1880-81.

'18.— Moses Emery ; b Poland, July 16, 1794; d
Saco, May 12, 1881 ; age 87.

'19. — James Stackpole ; b Waterville, Nov. 8,
1798; d Waterville, July 18, 1881; age 82.

'23. — William George Crosby; b Belfast, Sept.
10, 1805; d Belfast, March 21, 1881; age 75.

'24:._William Mason ; b Castine, May 8, 1805; d
Charlestown, Mass., March 18, 1881; age 76.

'27.— John Heddle IliUiarJ; b Gorham, Jan. 13,
1808; d Oldtown, Nov. 30, 1880; age 73.

'30.— Darius Adams; b Gilead, April 1, 1805; d
Rockton, 111., Nov. 5, 1880; age 76.

'32. — Charles Edwards Abbott; b Brunswick,
Dec. 24, 1811; d Hartford, Ct., July 25, 1880; age
69.

'36. — Jabez Howard Woodman; b New Glouces-
ter, April 10, 1815; d Boston, March 15, 18S1 ; age
66.

'38.— Stephen Mounffort Vail ; b Union Vale, N.
Y., Jan., 1818 ; d Staten Island, N. Y., March, 1881 ;
age 63.

'42.— Charles Packard; b Minot, Oct. 14, 1818;
d Windham, N. H., Feb. 20, 1881 ; age 62.

'43. — Francis Loring Talbot; b Machias, Feb. 29,
1824 ; d Machias, Nov. 10, 1880 ; age 57.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

145. — John Parker Skeele ; bKeunebunkport, Oct.
11, 1821; dEast Bloomfield, N. Y., April 28, 1881;
age 69.

'46. — Charles Stetson Crosby; b Hampden, Oct.
2, 1824; d Manchester, Iowa, Jan. 23, 1881 ; age 57.

'52. — Dana Boardman Putnam; b Rumford, Sept.
19th, 1826 ; d Boston, Mass., Feb. 11, 1881 ; age 55.

'53. — Joseph McKeen ; b Brunswick, Oct. 15, 1832 ;
d Topsham, Jan. 15, 1881 ; age 48.

'54. — Harrison Gray ; b Danvers, Mass., Oct. 18,
1827 ; d Danvers, Mass., Feb. 13, 1878 ; age 50.

'54. — Joseph Emerson Smith ; b Wiscasset, Mar.
13, 1835 ; d Chicago, June 16, 1881 ; age 46.

'55. — Charles Edwin Shaw; b Portland, Sept. 5,
1835 ; d Austin, Tex., Mar. 3, 1876 ; age 41.

'60.— Chas. Wm. Gardiner; b Hallowell, May 19,
1841; d Cedar Rapids, Mich., April, 1880; age 39.

'63. — Charles Burnham Shackford ; b Conway, N.
H., Dee, 28, 1840; d Conway, Jan. 1, 1881; age 40.

'73.— Reuben Baston ; b Bridgton, Feb. 18, 1850;
d Cape Elizabeth, Sept. 28, 1880; age 31.

'7a. — Frank Josselyn Lynde; b Bangor, Oct. 2,
'1855 ; d Oct. 14, 1880 ; age 25.

IN MEMORIAM.

Whereas, By the s.ad and untimely death of Frank
Josselyn Lynde, the class of '77, Bowdoin College,
has been deprived of a much esteemed member,
therefore be it

Resolved, That while we recognize in this sad
event the hand of Inlinite Wisdom, yet we can but
deplore the loss of our classmate.

Resolved, That we would express our high appre-
ciation of his ability and general worth as a student,
and of his generous disposition and sterling qualities
as a man.

Resolved, That with a feeling of the deepest sin-
cerity, we would tender our profound and heartfelt
sympathy to the relatives and friends of our late
brother, who have realized with sorrow, the sudden
breaking asunder of the chain that linked their hearts
in cordial love and trusting friendship.

Resolved, That a coi)y of the foregoing resolutions
be sent thH bereaved family and to each member of
the class and be published in the BoWDOlN OlilENT
and in the daily papers of Porthind and Bangor.
ClIAS. E. COBB, ■)
F. II. 11AR(;RAVES, S committee.
J. E. CHAPMAN, )
Brunswick, July 14, 1881.

An Irishman having heard that a certain astron-
omer had discovered an asteroid, remarked: " Bo-
dad, he may have his asteroid, but for meself, oi
I)refer a hor.so tcr imiV—Yalc News.

CLIPPINGS.

"Hello, thiir!
Going far?"
"No; not far."
"How far?"
"To the bar."
"Tm thar."

"Say, Doc, what is good for sore lips?" Oh, I
don't know, Vassar-line is pretty fair."

"However great my fall my spirit is unbroken,"
remarked the overturned bicyclist, feeling in his coat-
tail pocket. — Ex.

John — "I can marry any girl I please." Tom —
"Because you can't please any." Joe — "He had bet-
ter get a little gal-an-try." — Ex.

Schoolmistress — "What is the dative of Donum?"
What? Well? Next? Next? Dunce— "Do'no."
S. M. — "Correct; go to the head." — Lampoon.

A teacher in a public school gave a sentence to be
written and properly punctuated. A boy gave" the
following as a result of his effort: The quality of
mercy says, "Shakespeare is not strained."

A bridal couple from Lost Cove, at bre.akfast in
Monteagle Hotel, conversed as follows: He —
"Shall I skin you a pertater, honey ? " She — "No,
thank you, deary, I have one already skun."

Prof, (viiomentarily abstracted)— "JNIy mind re-
verts to a little piece of paper I once saw in — ."
Soph, (utilizing the time by consulting his crib,
muses) — "Great minds run in the same channel!"
University Herald.

Gilbert Stuart once met a lady in Boston who said
to him : "I have just seen your likeness, Mr. Stuart,
and kissed it, because it w:is so much like you." "And
did it kiss you in return?" said he. "No," replied
the lady. "Then," said the gallant painter, "it was
not like me."

Our exchange editor, after looking in vain through
the encyclopedia, asks: "Does any one know where
the Neva?" Printer's devil innocently: "What
Neva?" And his little brother w:intod to know
why they put Eddie into that box with briiss but-
tons all over it. — Ex.

The feeling of utter loneliness experienced by a
certain Junior at the late preliminary examination,
on feeling for his faithful pony only to produce a
wash-bill from his washerwoman — consequent on a
change of raiment — was only equalled by the smile
that encircled his facial area as the professor, who had
been slyly watching him, gobbled it in. — University.

BOWDOiN ORIENT.

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Papers; Circulating Library, 1600 Volumes;
Fancy Goods and Toys in great variety ; Pocket
Cutlery; Canes; Bird Cages; Base-Ball and La
Crosse ; Pictures and Picture Frames ; Frames
Made to Order at Short Notice. Agency for
Brunswick Laundry.

C. IE. 'TO"^7^3SrSE2^ID,

CHOICE GROcTrTeS. CANNED GOODS,

Fruits, Confectionery, Tobacco & Cigars,

Cor. Main and Cleaveland Streets, Brunswick.
N". B. — Special Rates to Students.

J. W. CURTIS, D.M.D.,
Dentist,

O'Brien Block, BRUNSWICK, MAINE.

M. S. GIBSON, Proprietor.

This house has teen thoronyhhj refitted with every re-
gard to comfort, and the aim is to make it first-class in all
its appointments.

Maine Central Dining Rooms,

BRUNSWICK, ME.
W. R. FIELD, Proprietor.

De^\^ITT HOUSE,

QUIMBY & BIURCH, Proprietors,

Royal Quimby.

Eben Muuch.

^. O. REED,

Special Rates to Classes I Students

Interior Views Made to Order.

A Good Assortment of Bruns-nrick and Topsham
Stereoscopic Views ; also College Vie^ws.

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BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

A renrfjanizntion of the Course of Instruction
has recently been made, in wliich the distinction be-
tween Classical and Scientific Courses is not main-
tained, but all academic undci'sraduates are placed
on one footinij, with the opportunity of followinix, to
a considerable extent, such liues of study as they
prefer.

All students entering the Colleff? proper, are ex-
amined on the same course of preparatory studies.
After tlie second year a liberal ran^-e of electives is
offered, within which a student may follow his choice
to the extent of one-quarter of the whole amount
pursued.

The so-called scientific studies, formerly treated
as a distinct course, are still, for the most part, re-
tained cilhcr in the required or elective lists. More
place is also given to the Modern Languages than
they have hitherto had.

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is given to all
who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remains as here-
tofore, and facilities arc oflerc<l for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical instruction are am|>le, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in the immediate vicinity of
many important jniblic works, aftbrds excellent
opportunities for the study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many favors from the United
States Coast Sui-vey Office. The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
be taken, if desired, in the jilacc of Latin.

Tho.so who complete satisfactorily the four years'
course in engineering will receive the Degree of Sc.
B. Those who conqilete a two yoai's' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical Engineer. Students nut candidates for
a degi'co will be i-cceived at any stage for which an
examination shall show them to lie fitted, and may
remain f(ir any desired time. Further information
will be furni.shcd on application to Professor G. L.
Vose.

Terms of Admission to tiie Academic Course.

Applicants for admission will be examined in the

following subject.s :

Latin.— Latin Grammar, including I'rnscidy; ^^'rit-
ing Lathi (:5.) Lcs.scms in Allcu'.s Ijatiii Coiii|msi-
tion are recominciiileil as indicating the amonnt
required for cxaniiiiation) ; \'irgil, the Bucolics,
Georgics, and ,six books ol' the A^iieid; Cicero,
seven Orations ; Sallust.

£)REEK. — Iladlcy's Greek Grammar; Xonophon's
Anabasis, four books, and Homer's Iliad, two
books; Jones's Greek i'roso Composition.

AKCIENT GEOGUArHY.

Mathematics. — Arithmetic, including Common

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Roo^

and the Metric System ; Algebra, through Equa"

tioiis of the Second Degree ; Geometry, Books

I. and III. of Loomis's Geometry.

Real equivalents for any of the foregoing require-
ments will be accepted. All applicants for admission
will be required to produce testimonials of good
moral character. The time for examination is the
Friday after Commencement and the Friday before
the opening of the first term. In exceptiinial cases
applicants maybe examined at other times. Candi-
dates for admission to advanced classes will be ex-
amined in the studies which such classes have
accomplished.

The Faculty are also ready to make arrange-
ments with the Principals of schools and academies
having a regular course preparatory fur college of at
least three years' duratinn, whereby theii' pupils
may be examined for admission to cullege at their
respective schools, in connection with their own
final examinations.

The amount of instruction now oflCered and yios-
sible to be taken in the several iirincipal lines of
study is exhibited comparatively, as rciluced to one
scale, in the following manner. This is, however,
only approximate, as the terms are of unequal
length :

I^atin, eight terms.

Greek, eight terms.

^lathematics, eight terms.

German, four and a half terms.

English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
Literature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.

Italian, one term.

Spanish, one term.

Rbeiiiric (tbrmal), one term. Rhetorical and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
hair terms.

Natural lli.stnry studies, five and a half terms.

l^liNsies and .Astronomy, foui' terms.

Cheinistiy, four terms.

llisioiy, Ancient and Modern, two terms.

Political Economy, one and a half terms.

Public. Law, two terin.s.

Menial and ^h)ral Philosophy, including Logic,
four terms.

C:hristian Evidences, one tei'in.

Expenses.

The annual expenses arc as follows: Tuition, .fs/.'i.
Uooin rent (half), average, S'.i.>. Incidentals, IJSIO.
Total regular College charges, !?1 10.

Board is obtained in town at .*:! to $4 a week.
Otlier necessar.N' e.xpen.scs will probably amount to
,'i!4(' a year. Students can, however, liy forming
clubs under good management, very materially
lessen the cost of livinsr.

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Vol XL

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, OCTOBER 19, 1881.

No. 7.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

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EDITORIAL BOARD.

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Charles H. Gilman, Business Editur.

Melvin S. Holway, Eugene T. McCarthy,

William A. Moody, Warren 0. Plimpton,

George G. Weeks.

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CONTENTS.
Tol. Xr., No. 7.-0CT. 19, 1881.

Editorial Notes 79

Literary:

Golden Rod (poem) 81

TliB Clioiee of au Ocoupatiou 81

cojimunication 83

College Items 8.3

Personal 87

College World 88

Clippings 81)

Editors' Table 90

EDITORIAL HOTES.

It i.s a niiitter of regret, perliaps, tliat our
college term begins so late as it does, and tlie
Orient i.-^suing from its long vacation feels
sadly lonesome. Its fir.st duty, and its pleas-
ante.st, is to welcome all its readers, and give
all its best wisiies for a luijipy college year.
It lias its usual quota of offered advice, its
usual lack of hearty support, its usual diffi-
ciilty in picking up tiie scattered train of
tlionglit wliere Commencement left it, but
ajiart from these it is really glad to look
abroad once more over its limited domain.
To every student the opening of the college

year is a fruitful period for moralizing. If
the moralizing results in increased work and
better attention, then it is profitable ; if not, it
is a waste of brain power, and better not in-
dulged in. The Orient has but little advice
to give to Fi'eshmen because they will learn,
and they will really be well advised hj their
instiuctors. The best advice tiiat we could
give would be : subscribe for the Orient —
but desist. The lingering dreams of vacation
rambles, the sweet recollections of summer
days and nights, and girlish faces, the fond
remembrances of sad and tearful partings, if
not quite frozen out can not survive October,
and we will not advise a S3^stematic uprooting.
Suffice to say that the Orient comes out
with its heartiest greeting, claims the support
of every Bowdoin man, and hopes, as ever,
to be their property as tiie students' institu-
tion. It remembers with pleasure our re-
spected Seniors of last year, and re-echoes its
best wishes for their welfare. It extends
especiiilly its welcome to '85, and remarks
that it is a fine looking class. And with these
preliminary words tiie Orient glides forth
into the wide, wide world, tlie last of the
college journals since vacation.

Tills number of the Orient is sent to
every member of '85, and will continue to be
sent unless otherwise ordered. Tiie earnest
support of the Freshman class is especially
necessary to us at this juncture, and we trust
tiiat tlie class will appreciate that it owes its
allegiance to the Orient as an institution of
the college, and that it will respond as heart-
ily as the preceding classes have done.

Complaints come to us from the Bugle ed-

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

itors, that money is yet due them. A slight
appreciation of the position of the editors
would suggest the payment of these bills,
and some attempt to lighten tlie difficulties
of a position by no means an enviable one even
at the best; nevertheless it is a lamentable fact
that a certain class has not, as yet, paid for its
cuts. Due regard for the honor and good name
of the class would enjoin upon its members tire
necessity of a prompt attention to this matter.

It is, perhaps quite unnecessary to make
the old statement that the columns of the
Orient are open to contributions from the
students, but we make it once more for fear
that the students have forgotten it. There
seems to be an entire literary stagnation in
college. We have felt it our duty to assert
this for some time, 'but have waited in hopes
that the long vacation might have offered op-
portunities which were precluded by college
work.

being done in boating, without any possible
chance to do anything at base-ball until sum-
mer, must relapse soon into complete indo-
lence unless some sport is introduced. As
an initiative step the Seniors hoped to intro-
duce foot-ball, but the attempt seems to have
fallen still-born ; and as we said before, with
the exception of a little desultory' kicking
there has been no activity. The cause has to
be sought, perhaps, no further than in the
lateness with which the term begins, but there
is no reason why, in the montli which remains
before snow flies, the matter should not be
agitated and many bona fide games plaj-ed.
Tlie Orient has a valuable legacy to leave
to its successors in the protest against this
lagging in the beginning of the term, but
there is no reason why some of its inconven-
iences should not be abated.

The question of what is to be the type of
fall athletics is the prominent one. There
has been in man}' colleges, to a certain extent,
a revival of cricket, if it can be said that
cricket was not always prominent. We can
never remember when this sport was at all
prominent in Bowdoin, and the thought is
suggested that there is no valid reason why
the students should not introduce cricket as a
sport in lieu of base-ball. The appearance of
knots of students indulging in desultory foot-
ball kicking is very well as far as it goes.
The usual Sophomore-Freshmau game has
been played it is true, but how played ? We
will warrant that not a man was aware of tiie
rules governing foot-ball, and as an inevitable
consequence the game presented none of the
aspects of foot-ball. As we witnessed it, it was
an exhibition of the superior slugging pow-
ers of the Sopliomores and the timidity of
the Freshmen. Now a college without a
gymnasium, without a possibility of anytliing

Our experienced advice to the Freshmen
is, form a class organization. Don't be hasty,
butyou must make the choice soon. It serves
as a strengthening of class ties, and sets each
member in a common-sense light before his
classmates, and insures that the class has been
drawn into line and is now marching on with
moie in common. It matters little whom you
make Vice President, because his office is a sin-
ecure, and his only dut}^ is to represent the
dignity and grace of an offijce-holder. It is not
absolutelj' necessary that the President wear
ej'eglasses, because he seldom appears in pub-
lic in his official capacity. Don't neglect to
take measures to resist aggressions from
upper classmen, and don't neglect to draw up
a code of morals for your future guidance.
Your Treasurer must be honest, and possessed
of securities tor cash placed in liis possession,
and must be of a pleasing, beneficent cast of
countenance in order tinit his a[)pearance may
be always welcome. Don't neglect to take
abundant measures to insure activity in col-
lege sports and enterprises. Buy a boat,
elect a foot-ball captain, put in a petition

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

to the Faculty for a new gymnasium (you
will be sure to get it), and keep a bold, aggres-
sive front until you don the laurels of next
year.

The greatest necessity which we now ex-
perience for the first time is a gymnasium.
Bowdoin is, we surmise, the only college
without some appliances for exercise. Owing
to the destruction of the gj^mnasium, some
seventy-five men have taken the drill, but the
drill is not well adapted to the wants of
boating men or base-ball men. As we have
said some dozen times previous, it is as well
known to the Faculty as to ourselves. Some
one said that why they were throwing biicks
into the back window of the chemical build-
ing was to build a gymnasium. Some one
else proposes that the boys be set to work
cleaning the college walks for exercise during
the coming winter. This involves a good idea
and would develop muscle, but we should miss
those delightfully crooked paths that we pos-
sess after the snow-plow has been around in
winter. The general opinion is that we shall
be obliged to do without a gymnasium during
the coming winter. The boating men might
help themselves some by fitting up rowing-
apparatus at the boat-house, or in some room
in college. We fear, however, and say it
sadlj^ that many will grin with delight as the
Senior year passes rapidly away without the
inconvenience of having anything to do.

There Is no matter more pregnant with
thought than the attitude which our instruct-
ors assume towards us in regard to excuses.
In the main, we are only too happy to echo tlie
opinion of the college that the attitude of
the most of our class officers is kind, agree-
able, and gentlemanly. To this we will make,
perhaps, not the slightest exception, but there
are cases, isolated it is true, in which students
who have passed the years of minority have
been treated like children. This is a condi-

tion of things not conducive to respect either
for the system of excuses or that of class
officers. No system has ever been more
bravely fought on the part of the student
body than the system of excuses, and it is
marked that the more advanced colleges are
abolishing it, but we believe that it is a salutary
law when well administered. It is the duty
evidently of every class officer to place trust
in a student as a gentleman. It is poor rec-
ommendation for the teaching of this col-
lege when a student, who has passed a length
of time under its Christian guidance, is not
believed and trusted. Of course the college
student is capable of being insulted, and there
is no easier method known than to question
the truth of an excuse. As was said above,
the most successful growing colleges are abol-
ishing the system. Amherst College pro-
poses to go a step farther, and admit represen-
tative students from the various classes to the
consideration of certain questions intimately
concerning them. But these facts apart, we
have no idea of attacking a system for which
we have an inherent respect. Our wish is
only to express a hope that our class officers
will endeavor to make it as pleasant as possi-
ble, that thej'' will place a belief in the state-
ment of the student who offers an excuse,
and that they will remember that the students
have rights which they are bound to respect.

GOLDEN ROD.

T'm sure I cannot tell you what the feeling is
That's in ray life, which was not known before,
But when we stood upon the dusty road that led
Homeward, from out the depths of woodland deep.
And thou did'st swing athwart the glowing air,
A rod so tipped with golden fire, that e'en
The sunlight seemed a moment dimmed, I felt
A feeling I had never felt before, which grew
Upon me as we walked, and all around the air
Was shrill with many voiced insect life. Perchance
It was the joy that beats in Summer's mighty heart,

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Increased by sunlit hills and verduous woods and

groves.
That would have died with Summer's self, but this

remains
With thee as its companion thought, — the two are

joined.
Sept. 13th, 1881.

THE CHOICE OF AN OCCUPATION.

What has this to do with us now, as stu-
dents, or with our future? In what way can
it affect us, or why do we need to make such a
choice ? Our tliouglits and actions depend,
to quite an extent, upon what our occupation
in life is to be. If we are to liave a position
to fill, our natural desire is to be qualified
to fill that position. We stop ofttimes for
fear we may not be worthj^ of the charge to
be entrusted to us. We have need then to
make a choice, that we may have something
by wliich to tone our lives and mould our
characters, something to restrain our headlong
movements and lasii projects. This choice of
an occupation tends, then, to regulate our
lives and characters.

We also need it to bring our powers to a
focus. Tlie rays of the sun, wliich fall upon
us, do not singly afford heat enougli to set
objects on fire. But where a number are
brought to a focus by means of the sun-glass,
their heat becomes so intense that it readily
kindles a flame. So witii us, our ideas and
efforts may go this way and that, prtmipted
by various im[)ulses, without any appaient
effect. We appear lo possess genius enough,
but it seems to avail nothing. We ought
tlierefore to settle upon sometiiing definite,
and make a ciioice, to concentrate our ideas.
Then we shall bo al)le to accomplish some-
tiling, and our abilities will not have been
wasted.

But wlien shnll wc clioosc? Shall our
clioice be made early, or shall we wait unlil
we get older? Some will tellj'du that it is not
best to decide too soon. Tiie times may

change. Also positions may open to you,
which you would gladly accept if 3-ou had
not prepa.red your.self for something else.
Others will tell you that you are not so well
prepared to judge when young, as when j'our
mind has in a measure matured \iy the expe-
rience of years. This last, may perhaps be
given as one of the strongest reasons why
we should not decide too early in life. The
3'outhful imagination is likely to see prospects
which appear to glow with a brilliancy that
greatly surpasses their real hue. As years
add to the store of experience, these pros-
pects gradually assume their real color. Our
minds are mature, our ideas enlarged, and we
stand upon reality, and not a flash of youtii-
ful imagination. We are prepared then to
reason candidly, and to fathom the prospects
and the times, and look upon life as a reality,
and meet its requirements as such.

But let us loijk at the other side. We all
agree that an education is highly important,
whatever our pursuit in life may be. Also
that it should be acquired in youth. When
our minds are developing, we can most easily
attain to some degree of excellence. Now if
we choose early in life, we can take such a
course of study as will fit us for that posi-
tion. We shall then rise above the ordinar}-
level of people, who have entered upon the
same occupation as oin-selves, without the
proper preparation.

Again, the habits whicii we form in earl}'
life will follow us. If we have no true ideas
of what we are living for, we are likely to
fall into a state of indifference to the duties
of life. Because of this, we are given a
looseness of character which will seriously
mdit us for the responsibilities entrusted to
us. Heedless of the power with, which cus-
tom fastens uijon us, we acquire a habit of
iudcci.-ion, and drift about from one thing to
another. We sic sonic people who iiave
never •^eltlcil diiiuiicly upon anything, but
have dragged out tiie allotted time of their

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

lives in di'eaming of llie future. So tliey
dream on until they w<ake up at death's door,
and declare that life is a farce and only a
state of existence.

But I hear you say how shall we. choose?
First we should consider our natural inclina-
tions. We are endowed witii different talents.
Some of us excel in one thing, otiiers in
anotiier. One may have a taste for mechanics,
and would excel in that branch, while it
would be imjjossible for him to make a suc-
cessful lawyer. Another may have an incli-
nation for being an artist, and at the same
time lie could not succeed as a physician.
The thing which we are inclined towards,
and whiuh we can enter into with our whole
soul, and which affords us the most pleasure
as an occupation, is likely to be the one in
which we will be most successful. Tiie
parent too often makes a mistake in choosing
for his son. He would have him a profes-
sional man, when, if he but studied his
natural tendencies, he would find he would
make a much better farmer. In most cases,
if the ideas of the son are aspiring, it is bet-
ter to let him choose for himself.

The time of life is to be considered. A
man arrives at the age of thirty. Circum-
stances have prevented him up to this time
from deciding upon an occupation. What is
he to do? Shall he commence and take a
college course? Shall he choose an occupa-
tion which will take him several years to get
a thorough understanding of ? No. Inmost
cases it would be im[iraclicable. In veiy
many instances it would be impossible for a
man iiaving ariived at that age, to pursue a
course of study successfully. His brain is so
matured at lliat time of life, that it Avould be
difficult for him to gnisp those briinches.
which he might had lie begun young and
gradually exjianded his mind. In the m;ijor-
ily of cases, it would Jifudly be worth the
while, either to lake a course of study, or to
choose a pursuit, which would take some

years to get a thorough knowledge of. He
would better choose something which he
may enter upon at once. Something that
would be adapted to his liking, and benefi-
cient to his pecuniary interests.

Next we should choose with deliberation.
The old proverb that "haste makes waste"
should be heeded. But we should be care-
ful that our deliberation does not lengthen
into delay. We should consider our situation,
and also our opportunities. We should study
our own abilities as well as the prospects of
the age in which we live. We should take
into account our financial outlook.

Having considered the various conditions
of this choice, we come now to the key of
success, determination. Having balanced
your situation and opportunities with your
abilit3', say "I will," with determiuation.
Although clouds of discouragement assail you,
determination will penetrate tliem, and bring
back the glorious sun of pi'ospect. In this
one word you find your expectations realized,
and upon this j'ou must found your choice.

COMMUHICATION.

Editors of Orient :

There is a matter which has for some time
furnished opportunity for agitation within the
college world, and which has, in a mild way,
been discussed by ourselves. We refer to the
subject of compulsory attendance at the le-
ligious exercises of tiie college. Undoubtedly,
it will at no distmit da}', receive the earnest at-
tention of our authorities, and in the uieanlime
we submit tliat criticism and objections are
entirely in order. Tiie authorities of several
institutions, with a proper sense of tlie fitness
of tilings, and recognizing the force of ptiblic
opinion, as expressed by the student body,
have made attendance optional, and this is as
it should be.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Time was when questions of religion were
made a matter foi- governmental supervision,
and appeared in that union of church and
state, which is so at variance with our repub-
lican institutions, and which has long since
met with condemnation. The time has ceased,
however, when men acknowledge or submit
to such arbitrary'' and ill-advised intervention,
and in matters of conscience in this country,
at least, man acknowledges no superior. This
change of thought has been accompanied by
corre.'iponding statutory modifications. Oc-
casionally, however, some old forgotten law,
mouldy, and so far as it concerns any good
purpose, useless, is dragged from its obscurity
to prove a source of mortification to the in-
nocent transgressor, and a cause for merri-
ment and surprise that men could be so blind
and intolerant. As relics of these past ages
and intolerant customs, none are more worthy
of attention than our present objectionable
college laws. It may be thought to be a
mark of conservatism, — for be it known we
pride ourselves that conservatism is distinct-
ively a characteristic of this institution — this
being loth to change our customs; but it
should be remembered that conservatism,
while implying a cautiousness more than ordi-
nary, does not necessarily compel one to be
blind to one's interests, to progress, and to the
freest and noblest sentiments, regard for re-
ligious and civil liberty. Sucii a condition of
things would result rather from a blind policj',
and from a spirit of old fogyism.

Such regulations at any time could not
fail of being obnoxious ; but there are times
when circumstances lend to them a peculiar
strength. Enforced in an institution osten-
sibly established for the purpose of drawing
from young men all that is best, and teaching
the highest and broadest development, neces-
sitating a mutual feeling of trust and appre-
ciation of responsibility, they are certainly a
curious commentary upon such professions.
Our authorities can have but a poor idea of

student nature and student moialit}'. To
these latter religious feeling and regard for
religious institutions must indeed be at a mini-
mum. Or perhaps it may be students are
unable as j'et to distinguish the good from the
evil, or, granted this capability, they willfully
choose the latter ; and 3'et such is the only
conclusion we are able to draw from the fact
that religious exercises are compulsor}-. But
aside from these objections, which ma\' per-
haps partake of the abstract in their nature,
there are sound sanitary reasons why there
should be a change. The temperature of the
chapel, from its peculiar heating system, is
rarely oppressive, and that it is the source of
numerous colds and no little sickness, there
can be no good reason for doubt. Of his fit-
ness, physically, to attend these exei'cises the
student himself is the best judge, and surely
the present system takes no account of this.

Far be it from our purpose to criticise any
well meant, even though ill-directed, religious
effoits ; but we submit there is abundant
room for improvement in this connection.
Trust less to arbitrary rules and appeal rather
to the manliness and comiuon sense of the
students. To be sure this would seem to be
a radical change — a dejjarture from our con-
servative policy ; but that is not necessarily
injurious, which, recognizing anything good,
gladly embraces it. We believe that no
marked deterioration would be observed, and
perhaps there may be an improvement. At
any rate the experiment is worthy a trial.
Religious principles were never instilled
through coujpulsion ; nor is sjiiritual grace an
offspring of obedience to statutory laws.
Treat the students more like men, gentlemen,
and less like irresponsible individuals.

When lie returned to his scat in the tliealre, and
said lie had jiisl stepped out to see some one, she
gravel}- responilcd, "It must have been the Evil
One." And when the j'oung man asked "If she saw
the cloven foot," she turned up her pretty nose and
said. " No, but I smell the clove in breatli."

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

COLLEGE ITEMS.

'Rah, '85 !

The drill booms.

Senior-es last week.

McCarthy, '82, is bell-ringer.

Freshmen all take the Orient.

Hutchins, '83, has charge of the cabinet.

Geological plum pudding is a new delicacy.

Professor Vose has been in town for a few days.

"Village improvement" is slowly climbing the
hill.

A graduate translates vale et semper, " Alwa3'S
the same."

One of the Seniors was lately asked if he be-
longed to '85.

W. W. Curtis, '82, has rejoined his class and is
living in town.

Two novi homines got lost the other night in the
campus woods.

The monitors at present are Stearns, Russell,
Hall, and Gould.

Has '81 degenerated? We hear Cole has been in
town with a circus.

Some students in Physics are having trouble with
" virluoiis velocity."

Why do the Freshmen alwaj's sit down after the
first prayer in church ?

The former engineering room is used for Greek
and Latin recitations.

Juniors are taking their dose of Physics with the
usual bitter complaint.

Much sought and long desired — a good crossing
at the noi'tli campus gate.

The class officers for this term are Professors Leo,
Robinson, Avery, and Smith.

Quite a number of the younger alumni were In
town at the first of the term.

The country will be startled to learn that J.
Qould has entered this college.

Prof. Campbell arrived last week and began reci-
tations in Psychology on Monday.

Lennan and Crowley of Bates, and Wheeler of
Dartmouth, are the new men in '83.

In Physics: Prof.— " Mr. L., give an example
of inertia." Mr. L. — " Wood, sir."

The Delta Kappa Epsilon and Theta Delta Chi
Clubs have removed to Cleaveland Street.

A geologist was recently unable to explain the
formation and location of bars in this vicinity.

A number of students of this college acted as
waiters at the Glen House last summer.

Professor Robinson has been teaching Chemistrj'
at the Harvard Summer School during vacation.

There are forty-five nam'es on the Freshman
monitor's list, and forty-three men have been in
chapel.

Prof. Robinson last week gave the Seniors a few
exercises in Mineralogy, and with them visited the
cabinet.

Prof. Chapman now has his study in North W. H.
Fisher and Johnson have the instructors' room in
North Appleton.

Professor Smith still retains the Freshmen in
Geometry, while Mr. Fisher hears the class in Alge-
bra during the afternoon.

The library is now open daily from 11.30 a.m. to
12.30 P.M., and from 1 to 3 p.m. ; on Wednesday and
Saturday from 3 to 4 p.m.

Prof. Lee has called the attention of the Geology
class to the distinct stratification seen in the sand pit
in front of Memorial Hall.

A crowd warming themselves by the reading-
room stove were much surprised when some one
noticed that there was no Are in it.

There is a larger number of students rooming
alone this fall, than usual, so that the rooms in the
college buildings are nearly all occitpied.

With Prof. Vose's departure comes the suspen-
sion of the engineering denartraent. Students in this
course of study will finish with the regular classical
division.

'84: as yet has had only a few mild cases of nec-
essary discipline over its jorotegcs, and, on the whole,
the relations of the two under classes are most
friendly.

Back number wanted. — Any one having No. 1,
Vol. IV., of the Orient, and desiring to dispose of
the same, will confer a favor by addressing the busi-
ness editor.

The attempt of a few Freshmen to hold a peanut
drunk, on the 14th, was interrupted by the Sopho-
mores, who proceeded to confiscate the usual mate-
rial of this festivity.

A Freshman was recently visited at night by
members of his own class, "taken out" into an ad-
joining room and put through the usual routine be-
fore he discovered the deception.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

The Seninrs li.ivo purchased ;i foot-ball, and :ire
relieving the'r oppressive dignity liy some livel}'
matches. It is expected that a cliallenge will be
given to other classes.

'85 has done nothing definitely in regard to boat-
ing. A orew should be put on the river before
colder weather, if possible, as there is no place in
which to train during the winter.

The Juniors will not pursue exactly the same
order of study as last year. Analytical Chemistry,
at ])resent, comes in the Fall Terra, while Astronomy
will be taken up during Senior year.

The first two weeks of the term were just suited
to the majority of Seniors in regard to the amount of
work to be done, but meanwhile the class have been
whistling "The Campbells are coming."

The boat-house was twice broken into during va-
cation, and all the locks on the dressing-room closets
were forced open. Nothing of importance was
missed and none of the boats were injured.

In '83, Corliss, Day, and Hutchins have elected
Mathematics; Snow, Woodbury, Wheeler, and Lin-
scott, Greek; none have yet chosen Latin, and the
majority of the class are in the Zoology division.

The drill now numbers seventy-five men. J. W.
Crosby, Capt. ; E. R. Jewett, 1st Lieut. ; W. E.
Mason, 2d Lieut. Attendance on this exercise is
optional, and as there is now no gymnasium it
promises to be well supported.

'8-t, as Freshmen, drew the present Juniors over
the line at rope-pull, but have been paid in their own
coin by '85. The Sophomores pulled their best but
were fairly beaten by the force of numbers, and '85
begins her college course with the rope-pull as her
first class victory.

The offices of Senior and Junior Librarians no
longer exist. In their place Prof. Johnson is to have
one permanent assistant, Longren, '84. The reasons
of this change i'rom the old custom are obvious, and
the advimtageous results are the facilities for work
in the library and the increase of the hours of access.

The address of President Chamberlain at the
chapel, Sunday, the 9th, on the death of Pi-esident
Garfield and the loss to ihn college by the di'cease of
Dr. Greene, was received by all present with inicrest
and attenlion. It was much legretletl that (lie dark-
ness |)revented completion of the discourse at that
time.

'81 did not present their boat to the association,
but void! to ofier it for sale, intending to devote the
proceeds to the purchase of some presentation for the

library. The boat rests in its old place at the boat-
house, and terms can be obtained of the class
committee, John Dike, Brunswick, and H. S. Payson,
Portland.

Arrangements were made for tlie usual scrub
race, to be held last Saturday. Some of the crews,
however, were broken up by the absence of several
boating men, and unfavorable weather caused the
final postponement. Under these circumstances
there will probably be no more rowing until next
spring.

A life-size poi-traitof John A. Andrew, by Alfred
Ordway, after Wm. M. Hunt, has been given to the
college. The name of the donor is not now made
public, but the thanks of all are none the less due.
The painting is intended for the main room in Memo-
rial Hall, but is placed, for the prese'it, in the north
wing. In the library is an interesting memoir of
Governor Andrew which the students ma}' desire to
read in this connection.

The Boating Association has elected the following
officers: W. O. Plimpton, Commodore; A. E. Aus-
tin, Vice Commodore; H. E. Cole, Treasurer; J. A.
Waterman, Secretary; E. U. Curtis, E. A. Packard,
A. H. Brown, Directors. The Treasurer reported
$9.61 in the treasury, §10 due on the Junior's boat,
and $6 on that of the Sophomores. A vote of thanks
was extended to Mr. E. R. Jewett for the presenta-
tion of the flag to the boat-bouse during the Summer
Term.

A base-ball meeting was held October 8lh, at
which the following officers were elected : President,
II. Carpenter ; Vice President, E. A. Packard ; Sec-
retary, Phinney, '84 ; Treasurer, Jackson, '83 ; Assist-
ant Treasurer, Clark, '84; Directors, Bates and Jor-
dan, '82, Wright, '83. The Treasurer then reported
$15.45 in the treasury. The Directors have since
chosen the first five men of the nine for the coming
year, viz., Wright, Knapp, Packard, Stetscui, and
Waterman.

The difl'erent societies have pledged the follow-
ing men: Theta Delta Chi: Alexander, Brown, But-
ler, Chase, Cook, Davis, Dunham, Fiilsom, Harding,
Kendall, Lunt, Libby, Powers, Wardwell, of '85,
and Barton, of '84; Delta K;ippa ICpsilon: Bartlett,
Cutler, Eaines, (ioddard, Ilodgkins, Rlauson, Mc-
Domiald, Peters, Philips, Stronl, of '85, and F. II.
Eaines, '82; Psi Upsilon : Allen, Ford, Freeman,
Gould, Howard, Lee, Mooers, Thornlon, Webb, of
'85, and Wheeler, '83; Alpha Delta Phi: French,
Goodenow, Dyer, Nesilley, Thomas, of '85; Zelu
P,-.i ; Leiman and Crowley, of '83.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

We liave not yet learned ihe conditiun of the
fund to furnish a niemoriul of Dr. Greene. The
movement is one of the best for nianj' reasons, for of
all the teachers that Bovvdoin ever possessed, we are
certain that none was ever better fitted for this posi"
tion and none has left deeper feelings of admiration
in his students than he. The general call for support
towards the movement has been widely circulated
throughout the State and New England, and is, we
hope, favorably progressing.

A fine album, containing photographs of the entire
class of '81, has been presented to the college by the
class, and is placed in the library. The pictures are
arranged in alphabetical order, and on the first page
is a list giving the full name of each member. All
the likenesses are well executed and form a pleasing
memento of the late Seniors. The gift establishes a
precedent fur succeeding classes to follow, and it is
suggested that as Mr. Reed, the photographer, retains
many negatives it would be easy to make similar
collections of former graduates, and that the older
alumni may possess sets of class pictures which they
would be willing to ofler as permanent loans to the
college.

The first of the annual Sopho-Fresh ball games
was played on Saturday, October 8th. These games
may not be of so much professional importance upon
our college record, but certainly seem to excite as
much interest among the students as the more
weighty inter-collegiate contests. Without this op-
portunity to exercise our wit at the Freshmen's e.x-
pense, the opening of the year would be dull indeed.
Of the game little can be said, except that it was a
"walkover" for '84. The Sophomores treated the
Freshmen at the bat and in the field with the usual
amount of chin, but did not seem to over-terrify
them. Five innings, occupying one hour and fort)'-
five minutes, brought out the most brilliant points of
'8o's nine. Their best talent was illustrateil by the
rapid delivery of the pitcher, the frills behind the
bat and the home-run on a foul ball. The Sopho-
mores were all right, as usual, in their pitching, and
were easily able to cook that of the Freshmen. The
few really good plays on both sides were warmly
applauded, and at the close of the game considerable
heartfelt sympathy was manifested lor the benighted
and crest-fallen Freshies. The score 21 to 1.

The annual game of foot-ball between the Sopho-
mores and Freshmen was played on the campus, in
front of Appleton Hall, Friday p.m., October 7lh.
It was by far the most interesting and hotly-contested
game since thai belweeti '8L1 and '81. The Freshmen

outnumbered the Sophomores nearly two to one ;
but when the blood-thirsty Sophs, marched out from
South Appleton, in pugilistic costumes of varicjus
descriptions, singing that soul-stirring melody, '-Old
Phi Chi," the heart of the Freshman sank within him.
In the first rush the Freshmen gained an advantao-e;
but this only raised the Sophomoric wrath, and hurl-
ing a volley of strong langu.age at the Freshmen, the
Sophomores, with a desperate effort, maintained their
ground in the second rush. Then fed lowed a series
of rushes in which the Sophs, slowly gained ground,
although the Freshmen stood them good play, despite
timidity. After the game had lasted about forty
minutes, the Sophs, came oft' victorious. Wright
ended the game by kicking the ball over the line in
the eleventh rush, and was borne oft' on the shoulders
of his jubilant classmates. The Sophs, evidently
struck out from the shoulder in good earnest, with-
out respect for eyes and noses, judging from the
looks of some of the Freshmen after the game. E.
U. Curtis, '82, acted as referee. Swan '83, was
judge for the Freshmen, and Collins, '83, acted as
judge for the Sophomores.

PERSONAL.

[We earnestly .solicit CdUimunications to this column
from any who may have au interest in the Alumni.]

'44. — Louis A. Estes took his degree last Com-
mencement.

'47.— Geo. S. Peters died last week at Ellsworth.

'48. — Dexter A. Hawkins who presented the col-
lege, last summer, with a fine painting, was in town
last vacation.

'57. — Rev. Albert H. Cilrrier, Congregationalist
minister in Lynn, Mass., has accepted the chair of
Sacred Rhetoric and Theology at Oberlin College.

'59. — Horatio 0. Ladd is President of the Univer-
sity of New Mexico, Santa Fe, N. M.

'65. — Charles Fish, formerly the successful princi-
pal of the Oldtown High School, is now principal of
the Brunswick High School.

'G6. — John P. Gross died at Plainfield, N. J.,
Sept. 30th. He was Superintendent of Schools at
that place.

'68.— Robert L. Packard, a son of Prof. Packard,
is now at homo visiting his friends. He is connected
with tlie Ethnological Survey under Major Powell.

'78. — G. C. Piirington, the former principal of the
High School here in Brunswick, is now principal of
the Auburn High School.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

'82. — C. E. Stinchfield is teaching at West Auburn.
'83. — C. H. Stetson is teaching at New Harbor.
'84. — S. R. Chikls is teaching at North Turner.

Class op 1881.

Achorn, principal of High School at South Abing-
ton, Mass.

Baxter, in business with Portland Packing Co.,
Portland, Me.

Briry, at home, Bath, Me.

Brown, civil engineer at Bangor, Me.

Chamberlin, E. H., at home in Westford, Mass.

Chamberlain, H. W., is taking an advanced coarse
in Constitutional Law at the college.

Cobb, reading law in his father's office, 31i Ex-
change Street, Portland, Me.

Cole, teaching in Tabor Academy, Marion, Mass.

Cutler, studying at Cambridge, Mass. He has
been appointed Tutor under Prof. Chapman, at the
college.

Dike, editor of Brunswick Herald, Brunswick,
Me.

Donovan, teaching High School at Bristol, Me.

Fisher, Tutor of Matlaeraatics at the college.

Gardner, at Bryant & Stratton's Commercial
School, Boston, Mass. Address, 20 Milford St.

Goddard, assisting the Commissioner in the re-
vision of the statutes of Maine.

Gray, teaching the South Grammar School at
Bath, Me.

Greene, at work in Cabot Co.'s Mills, Brunswick,
Me.

Ilaggerty, studying medicine at home in Webster,
Mass.

Harding, at home in Hallowell, Me.

Hathaway, at home in Hallowell, Me.

Hitchcock, studying medicine at home. Strong, Me.

John.son, F. L., has been appointed to the U. S.
Signal Service, and will be at Fort Myer for six
months from the first of January.

Johnson, H. L., assistant of Prof. Carmichael at
the college.

Joyce, at home in Brunswick, Me.

King, studying book-keeping with Capt. Bates at
the college.

Lane, teacher of the Grammar and Higli School
at Canton, Me.

Larrabee, clerk in P. O. at Gardiner, Me.

Little, in bnsincss with Dana & Co., Porlhmd, Me.

Manson, (J. F., has just returned from his Euro-
pean tour and is now studying medicine under Dr.
Packard, Bath, Me.

Manson, J. W., at Eastman's Business College,
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Address, 70 Garden St.

McGillicuddy, reading law in office of Frye, Cot-
ton & White, Lewiston, Me.

Merrill is civil engineer for the pulp mill at Yar-
mouth, Me.

Nichols, at home in Farmington, Me.

Payson, I'eading law in office of W. L. Putnam,
38 Exchange St., Portland, Me.

Pettingill, Principal of Academy, Blue Hill. Me.

Rogers, at home, Pembroke, Me.

Sawyer ?

Shaw, reading law in the office of Hon. Stillman
B. Allen, o Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

Smith, at Bryant & Strattan's Commercial .School,
Boston, Mass. Address, 20 Milford St.

Snow, at home in Brewer, Jle.

Staples, in business with^his father at Parsons-
field, Me.

Stevens, reading law in the office of A. W.
Paine, Bangor, Me.

Towle, reading law in the office of Hastings &
Son, Fryeburg, Me.

Walker, studying medicine, Thomaston, Me.

Wheelwright, reading law in the office of Drum-
mond & Druinmond, 93 Exchange St., Portland, Me.

Whitten, Principal of Mattauawcook Academy,
Lincoln, Me.

Wilson, bookkeeper for Wheeler & Swift, Port-
land. Me. Address, 3i2 Spring St.

COLLEGE WORLD.

Columbia :

Prof. H. H. Boyesen is to fill the position as In-
structor in the Department of JModern Languages.

It is rumored that H. T. Peck (Smintheus), '81, is
to receive the appointment of Tutor in the Latin
Department. — SjKclator.
Hakvaud :

The Freshman list numbers 210.

The interest in foot-ball is increasing and a meet-
ing has been held in which an association was
formed.

Fifteen thousand "blue books" are consumed in
"annuals" at Harvard, the students paying about
$600 for them.

Mr. Moses King, former editor and publisher of
the llnrvard Hcyisler, lias started a i)ublishing house
in Cambridge.

Mr. Ritldle has resigned his position at Harvard,
and is to play lEdipus in the Greek with an English-
speaking support.

BOWDOm ORIENT.

There are to be no class races this fall.

The last Advocate relates the sudden death of Mr.
Arthur Orcutt Jameson, who graduated at the head
of the class of '81.

Princeton :

Last year's boat club receipts amounted to $4,611.

The Princetonian enumerates a total of 177
Freshmen.

Yale:

About 170 Freshmen.

The oldest existing literary society in the U. S. is
at Yale. It was organized in 1768.

Yale is to have fine new athletic grounds. $20,-
000 has been subscribed towards them.

The Record announces that ils Board is hereafter
to devote more attention to the literary and other
departments and curtail its number of editorials.

At Yale this year the valedictorian was a Hebrew,
the salutatorian a German, and the prize declaimer a
Chinaman ; but the pitcher of the base-ball club was
an American. — Ex.

Dr. Porter, of New York, has given §160,000 to
Yale College, Hon. Lafayette S. Foster $40,000 to the
Law School, and the late Professor Smith §60,000 to
the Medical School, all within the past year. The
last is contingent.

Elsewhere :

The Senior clas.s at Cornell numbers 87, of whom
74 are men and 13 women.

Williams has 84 Freshmen.

The Bncnonian says : " '85 numbers about 85."

Harvard College was named after John Harvard,
who, in 1638, left to the college £779 and a library
of 300 books ; Williams College was named after
C^ol. Ephraim Williams, a soldier of the old French
war; Dartmouth College was named after l^ord
Dartmouth, who subscribed a large amount, and was
President of the first Board of Trustees ; Brown Uni-
versity received its name from Hon. Nicholas Brown,
who was a graduate and endowed the college very
largely ; Columbia College was called Kinss College
till the close of the War for Independence, when it
was named Columbia; Bowdoin was named after
Governor Bowdoin of Maine ; Yale College was
named after Elihu Yale; Dickinson College was
named after Hon. John Dickinson, who made a very
liberal donation to the college and was President of
the Board of Trustees for a number of years ; Cor-
nell University was named after Ezra Cornell, its
founder.

If you doubt whether you should kiss a girl, give
her the benefit of the doubt. — Ex.

CLIPPINGS.

Oh pulehra puella,

Do look on a fellah.

Qui canit under your winder.

Clara luna lucit,

Dulce amor ilucit.

For what the deuce is to hinder. — Ex.

Fresh. — "May I have the pleasure." Miss Soci-
ety— "Oui." Fresh.— "What does 'we' mean?"
MissS.— "O, Uandl!"

A student objects to another's wearing a plug hat,
because, he says " It looks so much like a church
with a grog shop in the basement." — Ex.

Joe — "Jim, you look twice as well since you
shaved off your siders." "Jim (blushing) — "Don't
pay compliments to my face, Joe." — Tablet.

Prof to Soph, (pointing to a prodigious expecto-
ration on the class-room floor) — " Quid est hoc ? ''
Soph, (in quivering accents) — " Hoc est quid." — Ex.

Professor — "Mr. M., I suppose you have often
hung around the gate bidding your girl good-night."
Mr. M. — "Oh, no. Professor, I always hang around
the girl."

Boy (to lady visitor)— "Teacher, there's a gal
over there a-winking at me." Teacher — " Well then,
don't look at her." Boy — " But if I don't look at her
she will wink at somebody else." — Oraphic.

" Mr. Boatman," said a timid woman to the ferry-
man who was rowing her across the river, " are peo-
ple ever lost in this river ? " " Oh, no, ma'am ? " he
replied, " we always find "em again within a day or
two." — Ex.

A ladj' with a fatal squint came once to a fashion-
able artist for her portrait. He looked at her and she
looked at him, and both were embarrassed. He
spoke first: — "Would your ladyship permit me," he
said, "to take the profile? there is a certain shyness
about your ladyship's eyes which is as difficult in art
as it is fascinating in nature." — Ex.

AN OLD RONDO.

Her scuttle halt ys wondrous wyde,

All furry, too, on every .xyde,
Soe out she trippesh daintylye,
To lett ye youth full well to see.

How fayre ye mayde ys for ye bryde.

A lyttle puffed, may be, bye pryde,
She yet soe lovelye ys that I'd
A shyllynge gyve to tye, perdie,
Her scuttle halt.

Ye coales into yet scuttle slyde,

Soe yn her halt wolde I, and hyde

' To stele some kysses — two or three ;

But synce she never asketh me,
Ye scornful cynic doth deryde
Her scuttle hattl
—Frank D. Sherman (E-editor of Acta) in Scribner.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

EDITORS' TABLE.

The Orient is somewhat late in greeting its ex-
changes, owing to the lateness with which our term
begins. Most of our exchanges show signs of im-
provement after a summer's recreation. The memory
of breezes from sea or mountain breathes through
them, and invigorates them. A disposition is shown
to take hold of all college work in dead earnest. No
lack of interest in college sports appears, notwith-
standing past defeats. An unusual attention to ques-
tions of importance in college life and discipline is
manifested, and everj' one seems wide awake and
confident of success in the future. There have been
many losses to college journalism, but this leaves
places to be tilled and offers a chance to rising ambi-
tion. Much of the literary matter shows in it the re-
sult of vacation experiences. The light, airy sketches
which were so successful in some of mir Eastern
papers last year (for the West rarely |>roduces any-
thing light) are, apparently, very popular this year.
A few are good, but most are very commonplace.
Some very pleasing little bits of poetry im more or
less sentimenfal subjects, have been put foilli. Edi-
tors seem to have had a dislike of solid, literary
work during vacation, if we ma}- judge by the lack
of critical or historical essays. The death of Pres.
Garfield has given an opportunity for a wearisome
outpouring of mediocrity, which can only be toler-
ated on account of its sincerity. As a general thin"
the shortest notices have been the best.

The dailies, the Harvard Echo and Yale ^Jetos,
reaches us regularly and both show an improvement.
We endorse the general verdict of the college press
that the Yale ^'cws is the leading college daily.

Of course a portion of the space in all college
papers, has been allotted to the Freshmen. Advice,
admonition, and ridicule have been showered upon
them. The Ada contains a few words, sensible as
well as witty, which will apply to colleges nearer
home than Columbia :

"To the I'l-cslinien we give a word of advice.
Do not be i]| too nmcli of a hurry to elect class
otBcers. Do not elect a man president oC ytun- class
because he is six feet tail and has an incipient mons-
taclie. Do not elect a man vice pi-o.--ideMl because he
is a • ba-ad man.' Uo not elect a man secretary liu-
cause he w.-is cnndilinncd in Uli<;|(irie. Ami, ii'ljove
all, do not elect a nimi treasurer ol' your class bc-
cau-e he has an alligatoi- skin pocket-book and his
brother is a cashier in a bank."

The Spcctalur begins its ninth voUune with a
very lively number. Its sketches are better than
usual. The coUeciiou of "'Puck'-ery Poems" is

the worst abuse of English we ever came across.
We give one of the best or rather the worst :

" There was a vouns ni;iii in a brousliam.

Wliosc f^u'O ill-l)i.'t<.Ueiii-d ilio gluii^liam
Thiit lie s.iuiht to iisNouuli:iin.
Wlien 111' CMlli-a U> his !.'r.iii.^'li:Mn.
Jutiii, ihivc to the fuinily tnugliam."

Two numbers of the Argo have reached us. Our
new friend promises to take a high position. It is at
present regaling its readers with continued Indian
stories. A long article on the " Poetry of Tobacco "
shows curious investigation, and is a novelty.
"Moonshine," by William White, of course a parody
on "Sunrise," is utterly devoid of point and ought
not to have appeared in a paper like the Argo.

The Chronicle, a paper which certainlj' shows as
\nuch solid ability as any college journal, appears
decked out in a new and becoming dress, with very
pretty and ajipropriate engraved headings to the
dilierent departments. " Co-eds " are on the increase,
and the Chronicle looks forward to the time when the
university will become a female seminary.

The Occident, a new paper, a rival of the Berkeleyan.
is a cheap-looking afiair. The University of Cali-
fornia ought to publish one good paper instead of
two such ones as they do.

The last Crimson has the following:

"WHO IS TEDDY?"

" Who is TetMv ?'• U'liv. ;i curly,

Sli.'ig,<v puiidi,'. wilh Ills hiiir
Biin^cd iiilislic.illv l>v n;itiii-e.

OviM-cvcs til,' liliicW piiir;
Anil a rililimi r,f likp color

1)11 lli~ lillle llcc-ii lie W(:iiv,
And hr's lull of will's ;iiid wilcliinss.

Full ol diiiuiy d.ig^-y airs.

"Friends Inis Teddy?" Wliv, 'innst pvory

One will) ~i"i"- liiiii i-rii's, •• How sweet!
Just loo iiwliillv I'lit.h I'uiiiiin^!

Sec ilio~c Kdlinu' liitli' Irci ! "
"Do I lilcc liiin.aiul. :is oilicrs.

Dote ii|ioii liis pi'ctiv wiivs;'''
Liiilc wi'ctcli! r.l like loHioke him,

Ur ill some w;iy end his diiys.

Asl< von wlmrcforc? I will tell voii,

LillU' .Jcssii'. swci'l mid cov,
Isllic iiilMrcssol ihis Tcldv;

Ami ii do'li Miv heart iiiuiov.
When >he lliesiV..in iiiv .elvn'iiccs

l.llllL'hillg l'M\ :it IIIV dUlress.

And llieii c'lU'liiii;; up Ihis poodle.
Fondles him with MdleMies,s.

"Iliive I told her?" Oft I've told her

''l'vv;is it cryinj; sin to wmsIc
On 1111 iiiia;-ihelic piipjiy.

1.,'ivi' Willi so miicli lic.iiity graced.
" l'l':iv l:d<e me, ii tiller oliieel."

1? I ihi-. Willi iiien\ •:lic.

Oir.-he -Kips Mild I'e.l.U Willi her,

Leiiviiig hut cliayriii wiili me.

Does it Iticn so strinifre ii)>nciir
That 1 hiile Ihia " Teddy Dear"?

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N. B.— Speeiitl Rates to Students.

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POft.TI^.A.NI3, JVLA-INE.

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its appointments.

Maine Central Dining Rooms,

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Corner Piue and Park Streets, LEWISTOiN, IE.

KOYAL QUIMBY. EUEX MUliCII.

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Interior Views Made to Order.

A Good Assortment of Bruns-nrick and Topsham
Stereoscopic Vieurs ; also College Views.

ALL KINDS OF

For Schools and Colleges,

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fl®=-Telephone coDnection with Coal Yard.
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AdiI Dealer in Sheet Music, Music Books, Musical Instruments, and Musi-
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156 Exchange Street, Portland.

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Vol. XI.

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, NOVEMBER 2, 1881.

No. 8..

i +

A CLEAR, STEADY LIGHT the STUDENT'S
COMFORT AND NECESSITY.

The "Argand Library,"

AND THE ADJUSTABLE HANGING
SATISFY ALL DEMANDS.

Try the new "Oxford" and "Moehring" Burners

m PLACE OF THE OLD KDfDS.

ROOM FITTINGS IN VARIETY FOR SALE.

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53 Exchange Street, PORTLAND, ME.

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HOSIERY, COLLARS, CUFFS, Sec, &c.,
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FALL AND WINTER OVERCOATS AND SUITS,

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Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Slippers

Corner of Main and Mason Streets

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BOWDOIN ORIENT.

BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is given to all
who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remains as here-
tofore, and fiicilities are offered for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical instruction are ample, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in the immediate vicinity of
many important public works, affords excellent
opportunities for the study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many fovors from the United
States Coast Survey' Office." The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
be taken, if desired, in the place of Latin.

Those who complete satisfactorily the four years'
course in engineering will receive tl'ie Degree of So.
B. Those who complete a two years' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical Engineer. Students not candidates for
a degree will be received at any stage for which an
examination shall show them to be fitted, and may
remain for any desired time. Further inlbrmalion
will be furnished on application to Professor G. L.
Vose.

Terms of Admission to the Academic Course.

Applicants for admission will be examined in the

following subjects:

Latin.— Latin Grammar, including Prosody ; Writ-
ing Latin (35 Lessons in Allen's Ijatin Composi-
tion are recommended as indicating the amount
required for examination) ; Virgil, the Bucolics,
Georgics, and six books of the .ilinoid ; Cicero,
seven Orations ; Sallust.

^KEEK. — Hadloy's Greek Grammar; Xeuophon's
Anabasis, four books, and Homer's Iliad, two
books ; Jones's Greek Prose Composition.

Ancient GEOGKAPny.

Mathematics. — Arithmetic, including Common

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Root

and the Metric System ; Algebra, through Equa-
tions of the Second Degree ; Geometry, Books

I. and III. of Loomis's Geometry.

Real equivalents for any of the foregoing require-
ments will be accepted. All applicants for admission
will be required to produce testimonials of good
moral character. The time for examination is the
Friday after Commencement and the Friday before
the opening of the first term. In exceptional cases
applicants maybe examined at other times. Candi-
dates for admission to advanced classes will be ex-
amined in the studies which such classes have
accomplished.

The amount of instruction now offered and iios-
sible to be taken in the several principal lines of
study is exhibited comparatively, as reduced to one
scale, in the following manner. This is. however,
only approximate, as the terms are of unequal
length :

Latin, eight terms.

Greek, eight terms.

ISrathematics, eight terms.

German, four and a half terms.

English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
Literature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.

Italian, one term.

Spanish, one term.

Rhetoric (formal), one term. Rhetorical and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
half terms.

Natural History studies, five anil a half terms.

Physics and Astronomy, four terms.

Chemistry, four terms.

History, Ancient and Modern, two terms.

Political Economy, one and a half terms.

Public Law, two terms.

Mental and Moral Philosophy, including Logic,
four terms.

Christian Evidences, one term.

Expenses.

The annual expenses are as follows : Tuition, $75.
Room rent (half), average, $^5. Incidentals, $10.
Total regular College charges, $110. .

Board is obtained in town at $H to $4 a week.
Other necessary expenses will probably amount to
$40 a year. Students can, however, by forming
clubs under good management, very materially
lesson the cost of living.

Further information on application to the Presi-
dent.

Vol. XI.

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, NOVEMBER 2, 1881.

No. 8.

J30\VD0IN ORIENT.

PtJBLlSHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, D0RING THE
COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '82, OF

BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

EDITORIAL BOARD.

Arthur G. Staples, Managing' Editdr.

Charles H. Gilman, Business Editor.

Melvin S. Holway, Eugene T. McCarthy,

William A. Moody, Warren 0. Plimpton,

George G. Weeks.

Terms— S2.00 a year in advasce ; sini;le copies, 16 cents.
^ Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communications
m regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor

Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute
articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied bv the
writer's real name.

Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter.

CONTElSrTS.
Vol. XT., So. 8.— Nov. 2, 1881.

Editorial Notes 91

Literary :

Poem 93

A Romance "' 94

Delta Kappa Epsilou Convention '" 95

Communications ]' gg

College Items ] \ 9g

Personal _'_'] jqq

College World .".V.".". j 00

Clippings ^^q.

Editors' Table ! .' .' ] 0 j

EDITORIAL KOTES.

While the month of October has been
tripping along on its life-journey, the green
of the campus trees has been steadily keeping
it company, and to-day both are gone together.
Beg pardon for remarking, but the weather
has been despicably cold during the past few
weeks, and it gives one sucli a feeling of sad-
ness to plough his way along the paths through
the dry and shriveled leaves, while the west-
wind is singing a lullaby in the tree tops, that
we stop in our business to remark. We have
had little of the ordinary beauty of the cam-

pus this fall, none of the delicate colors in
autumn leaves, none of the luxuriant, hazy
autumn days which we usually expect on our
return to Brunswick, for all of which we are
truly sorry. Perhaps it is just as well, but
we often contrast the pleasure which Yale
Seniors enjoy in their mineralogical expedi-
tions with Professor Dana, underthe mild New
Haven method of conducting the weather
with the hilarity we should find in following
Professor Lee on similar trips in overcoats and
mittens.

We should suggest to the different socie-
ties that it is time for the various, editors of
the Bugle to be appointed. The Orient of
November 10th, 1880, remarks that the JBuc/le
editors have been around soliciting subscrip-
tions. Although the term is late this year, we
should think that this week would not be too
soon. There is no reason why the Bugle
should not pay, at least, we can see none.
We hope that the editors will put in an ap-
pearance soon, and give our best wishes that
they may be capable, all of them in love with
their work, and none of them lazy. The col-
lege will support a first-class Bugle, as it has
always done.

The Harvard Advocate refreshingly re-
marks: "It is very interesting to a Harvard
man who has never seen what is termed hazing,
to read in college papers, articles which lead
him to believe that at most colleges a Fresh-
man's life for the first d'dya or weeks is misery
itself." The writer adds, " The man who hazes
disgraces himself and his college and should
be suppressed." This is the common voice of
the college press and we quote it only to show

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tlie tendency which the modem college sys-
tem is taking. That the tendenc}' is towards
the dawn of a better college life, none will
attempt to deny. We have no desire to
pursue a distasteful subject. Hazing with
us is not a debatable subject, and this the
events of the past few weeks should show."
It is impossible to confine it within limits,
and Bowdoin lias been the sufferer many
long years through ignorance of this fact.
We are not alone in being inmates of a
college in which this half dead element
has recently arisen. We have reason to
believe from the Princetonian that hazing
has appeared at Princeton, and the Princeton-
ian takes occasion to hope that it will cease
in the future, and remarks that Princeton,
with her record in the past, cannot afford to
injure the good name she is gaining. We
venture the statement that hazing here is con-
fined within such limits that the perpetrators
of every act are known to the majority of the
students, and that they are considered respon-
sible for the unenviable name which our col-
lege is again gaining throughout the State.
The sentiment of the college is not in favor
of throwing bricks or injuring Freshmen, but
in favor of peaceful, every-day, common-sense
behavior. Hazing is formidable in the degree
to which it is carried, and, although the per-
petrators have been unlucky this year, yet we
can find no excuse in this fact, but are only so
much the more prejudiced against such dan-
gerous pastime. If those concerned would
remember that it is not so funny as it used to
be, not so much in vogue in the college com-
munity as formerly, they might be constrained
to stop if college autiiority found no means
of prevention. We greatly deplore the un-
happy beginning of '84's Sopiiomore career,
and wisli them a better record in the future.

There are quite a number of plans of the
Boat Course at Appleton. Any wisliing to
purchase these as articles of curiosity or

through desire to aid the boating association,
can do so by calling at 28 Appleton. It is
desired that we call attention to the fact that
relics of the engineering department are
scarce, and that this is the last opportunity of
purchasing.

The past week has developed the need of
new crossings at the north entrances to the
campus, and we have reason to believe that
we shall often experience their need before
winter is through. We don't know that it
comes within the province of the college to
disturb public waj^s by the la3ang of cross-
ings, but presume that the town would not
object if they were placed there, and we would
really like to have them. In summer and
winter the street is being continually crossed,
and is just as continuallj^ dusty or muddy.
Last week, sand and water were mingled six
inches deep, and nothing availed but rubber
boots. We presume a petition to the town of
Brunswick would do the business, but as it is
we fear that we must stand and wait, or jump.
If the town were thoughtful it would object
to this undignified expedient, especial!}^ for
Seniors, and if this were a co-educational in-
stitution, regard for the girls' feelings in
muddy weather would demand a dr^- crossing,
either of which suppositions are highly improb-
able. Perhaps the surest way to get a cross-
ing, however, would bo to petition for co-ed-
ucation.

A statement from the manager to the ef-
fect that the band is actually an existing real-
ity, surprises us into a few remarks. We wish
to encourage tlie movement. Tlie other day
a musician begged us not to remark until the
band got running, as if romarics of ours
would prove detrimental. We beg pardon ;
our chief desire is to aid the movement in
every possible way. A real live college band
is a luxury, one possessed by few colleges and
in every way a pleasant thing to iiave in the

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vicinity. Our active leader deserves praise
for his efforts. The organization already
numbers nineteen miisicians, with every like-
lihood of more. The Freshmen are an
important factor, numbering more than a
proportionate part. Time was when the col-
lege band was a famous institution. From
the days when it discoursed under Thorndike
Oak up to the eve when it gaily piped the
patriotic tunes of "John Brown" and "Yankee
Doodle " in honor of the newly-elected presi-
dent, it has been existing more or less ani-
matedlj- ; sometimes practically defimct, some-
times defiantly active, until to-day it rises
from the tradition of the past, prepared to do
duty or die. Every good wish for the insti-
tution which Bowdoin claims as distinctive,
and may it so progress that when the balmy
zephyrs of the spring-time blow, the band may
assemble in its old-time place and make the
evening air swell with harmony.

The communication in this issue signed
"N. G." contains an item of advice verj'^ ac-
ceptable, no doubt, to the majority of base-
ball lovers, and shows a possible means of
preventing a recurrence of the condition of
affairs in which the college nines of the State
found themselves at the close of last season.
The writer points out a very feasible method of
attaining this end, and it is with pleasure
that every student will welcome any plan by
which more games may be played in Bruns-
wick. We would venture to supplement the
article with the wish that the college will not
rest content with the simple championship of
the State. It would be most pleasing to all,
no doubt, if Bowdoin could extend the circle
of her base-ball acquaintances, and we con-
sider that last season's work on the diamond
was the most successful that Bowdoin ever
knew, simply because the nine learned some-
thing, and because the college lifted its voice
from out the silent circle of its Maine envi-
ronage. We didn't carry off the somewhat

abstract championship of the State, but we
did have a good nine for a nine that had never
before, in its capacity, mingled in better com-
pany. Williams College has lately decided
to apply to the league for admission, and this
fact will build up a nine and do the college
no harm assuredly.

There is only one thing that would pre-
vent us from following, in application at least.
It is not lack of time, money, or interest, but
simply distance — a barrier practically insur-
mountable. What we are coming to is this.
Let us repeat the expedition of last 3"ear, and
on a larger scale if possible, and then time
will remain to play the State colleges. We
would, therefore, commend the communication
and its suggestion as far as it goes, but pro-
pose that we do not follow in the old and con-
servative method pursued since Bowdoin's
base-ball was born. We really do hope that,
although we have able antagonists within the
State, the college will once again send their
representative nine abroad, and inform the
New England colleges that it is distance
alone that prevents Bowdoin from learning
to play modern base-ball from accomplished
teachers. We urge, then, that the directors
have constantly in view this end, and that
the nine, if there be one, make arrangements
for the winter's work.

POEM.

Two students chanced to stroll one day
Among the woodland bowers,

Each with a maiden by his side
To cheer the iieeting hours.

They wandered through the shady dells
And talked of Nature's beauties,

And cooed, as turtle doves oft coo.
Performing Love's sweet duties.

A swollen brooklet crossed their path.
Which stopped their pleasant musing.

For, while the youths could cross with ease,
Yet stayed the maids, refusing.

Then pride inspired the brave young men,
All thought of self forgetting,

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They quoth, " We'll play the part of bridge
And save your feet a wetting."

" So be it," cried the maidens fair,

"We'll seek no other passes,
For, like Pythagoras of old.

You build a bridge of ««ses."

A ROMANCE.

"Yes, George, it was a sad experience;
and how the falling rain, the soughing pines,
and general gloom, suggestive of broken vows
and shattered hopes, recall those old forgotten
hours. And yet it was not long ago, but one
short year, and on such a night as this, too, — a
night fit to be the anniversary of that event-
ful eve."

My chum's words set me musing, and an
uncontrollable spirit seized me to give away
an incident unknown and unsuspected; an act
in a fitful drama of love. It was indeed such
a night as this which brought a climax to my
chum's delirium of love's young dream. The
pouring rain, driven by the wind, rattled
against the windows, the coals glowed red,
casting fantastic shadows upon the wall, form-
ing a pleasant contrast to the darkness and
gloom without. Shivering, I drew my chair
to the fire, inwardly pitying my chum exposed
to such a night, for he was absent. I felt a
premonition of impending evil as I meditated
upon the surprising change brought to my
chum in so short a period.

A moral, modest, studious youth, festive,
fun-loving, and withal independent, possess-
ing sometliing above us ordinary mortals, I
more than respected him. A lofty scorner of
woman's powers and liater of her wiles, he
saw more joy about the hearth and table, in
discussions upon the comparative merits of
Porter on the intellect and Porter on the stom-
ach, and at times content to wile away tlie
time at draw ; and 'twas thus he lived.

A change came o'er the spirit of his
dreams, and anxiously I watched its progress,

for, be it known, I had been there. It is an
old story. The}^ met at a church sociable —
he a sturdy youth, a humble, Christian maiden
she. Yet, strange to say, 'tis such, the strong-
est charms possess, and my chum yielded.
Her home was in Topsham, and oft, on starry
eves, my chum wended his devious waj^ re-
turning home, not too early to disturb me,
and generally in time for morning prayers,
to weary me with liis ravings. I compassion-
ately bore with him and mused much on what
he said of the old gentleman, the prospective
father-in-law, for I, in my capacity, a purchaser
of field-day cider, had met with, and, be the
truth told, imbibed with him, a jovial, genial,
bucolic Topshamite, whose rosy visage and
rubicund nose proclaimed his fondness for
the cup that cheers and inebriates.

To a person of my chum's refined sensi-
bilities associating with such an old toper, for
such indeed he was, could not but prove dis-
agreeable, for my chum was an ardent sup-
porter and advocate of temperance — in others,
and especially in old persons.

Then the symptoms daily grew in strength,
and vows, personal deprivations multiplied
untU at last even the strong love for his pipe
succumbed, and my chum swore off from this,
rejecting scornfully my proposition that he
await New Year's, when such vows could
be made with safety. He no longer contented
himself with escorting her home, but deemed
it incumbent upon himself to await the re-
tirement of the old folks, wliicli early took
place, with the slight reservation that the old
man retired to tiie back kileiien, and solaced
his loneliness with the ardent.

It was upon such an errand tliat he was
absent upon the night in question, promising an
early return. At twelve I retired, not satisfied.
My sleep was fitful, and more than once I
was awakened by the violence of the storm,
and occasionally going to tlic window, tried to
pierce the darkness witliout. Returning I
stirred the fire in tlie grate until it glowed

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again, muttering words by no means com-
plimentary to my absent chum. At last I
was roused by strange and startling noises
upon the stairs without, evidently caused
by a cripple or an intoxicated person.
My experience furnished no precedent for
the former supposition, hence the natural
inference. It was true, and the cause of the
uproar was my own chum, my immaculate
chum. But alas, not the sprightly, natty
youth of but a few short hours before.

With the stony, semi-intelligent, semi-idi-
otic gaze, and foolish smile, my chum began
a peculiar and ludicrous narrative. His words
were somewhat unintelligible, through an un-
accountable thickness in his voice, caused, he
said, by the fog with which his mouth was
filled. He stopped now and then to straighten
his back,and on hands and knees to press down
the floor, which, he said, "kept rising up."

It was late when he started for home, as
he had given the old man, his prospective
father-in-law, a lecture on temperance. On his
way, startled by groans, he turned aside, and —
"never sh'd blieved it" — had found a drunken
man sunk to his neck in the mud on Main St.

Having spent the night in vain attempts
to obtain aid, he had at last brought the un-
fortunate man with him, and left him at the
door below. "Am tired out." With these
words he sank in a heap, with an idiotic
smile wreathing his countenance.

The storm had ceased ; day was breaking
as, more than half doubting his words, I went
below. It was true; there lay his companion,
and the condition of his clothes justified my
chum's story. But, beneath the mud and rags,
I recognized an old friend — there, calmly
sleeping, lay the bucolic Topshamite — the
father of my chum's intended. I laughed.

Need I say my chum no longer crossed
the river? The incident was kept a secret,
and thereafter, instead of taking a hand on
the front door-step, he preferred a hand about
the festive board at No. .

DELTA KAPPA EPSILON CONVEN-
TION.

Delegates from twenty-six chapters of the
Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity met in con-
vention at Masonic Hall, Utica, N. Y., Wed-
nesday and Thursday, October 19th and 20th,
with the Tau Chapter of Hamilton College.
Business sessions of the convention were held
on the morning, afternoon, and evening of
Wednesday, and on the morning and after-
noon of Thursday.

Tliursday evening at half-past seven the
delegates assembled at the Butterfield House,
and at eight o'clock marched in a body to
the City Opera House where the public ex-
ercises were held. Upon the stage, which
was elegantly decorated with hot-house plants
and floral tributes to d. K. £., were the Pres-
ident, Professor A. P. Kelsey, '56 ; the Chap-
lain, Rev. B. P. Willoughby, '56 ; the Orator,
Professor John J. Lewis, '60 ; the Poet, Pro-
fessor Willis J. Beecher, '58; Hon. M. A.
McKee, '62 ; and A. Norton Brockway, '56, —
all graduates of Hamilton College. After a
song by the brethren and prayer by the chap-
lain, the oration, on "The Coming Man," a
model of excellence and worth, was listened
to by an appreciative audience. The poem,
entitled " Procrustes," by Professor W. J.
Beecher, was also well received. The Utica
Philharmonic Orchestra furnished music for
the occasion.

At the close of the public exercises the
delegates, together with other members of
the fraternity, formed in column of fours
and marched with a band at the head to the
Baggs' Hotel, where a sumptuous banquet
awaited them. The banquet having received
proper attention, toasts, songs, and speeches
furnished amusements till the clock struck
the hour for retiring.

Friday morning, by invitation of the rep-
resentatives from Cornell University, several
of the delegates took the train for Ithaca,
where they were received in a most hospitable

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manner by the Delta Chi Chapter. Friday
evening a reception to the visitors was given
at the Delta Chi Chapter House. Saturday
morning and afternoon were devoted to
"doing" the University and the beautiful
little city of Ithaca. Cornell, with its broad
campus, not unadorned by Nature, is situated
in one of the loveliest spots in New York State,
and loth were the visitors to leave for scenes
less inviting. In connection with the thirty-
fifth annual convention of J. I(. £., will al-
ways be remembered the pleasant hours spent
with Delta Chi.

COMMUKICATIOMS.

Editors of Orient :

It is well known that no little dissatisfac-
tion arose during the last base-ball season,
over the arrangement, or rather the fulfill-
ment, of the season's work; and, although
there ma}' have been just cause for complaint,
at whose door it should be placed, no one pre-
tends to answer. Notwithstanding as man}'
games as usual were played, it so happened
that the college was deprived from witnessing
them, and quite naturally, on this account,
felt disappointed.

It is also a well-known fact tliat for a
number of seasons the base-ball championship
of the State has yearly been left in a very
unsettled condition. In truth, it has not been
decided at all. Although many .substantial
claims may have been presented by tlie sev-
eral colleges, it can be fairly said that no su-
periority has been attained among the Maine
colleges that has been satisfactory to all, and
obtained in a manner that should leave doubt
out of the question.

In order that this unsettled condition of
affairs may be overcome, and that 1 he feel-
ings of discontent so prevalent during the
last season may have no cause for re-aijpear.

ance, it is advisable that earlj- in the season
the necessary arrangements should be made.
Let the several managers of the base-ball as-
sociations in our colleges meet and draw up a
perfect schedule, with games assigned for
dates as early in the season as practicable.
By this means ample time will be given for
the playing of any games that may be post-
poned on account of unpropitious weather,
and, in case it should so happen that two
clubs stand equal on the number of games
won and lost, for a final and deciding contest.
The full number having been played, some
conclusions will be reached which render the
question of superiority definitel}' settled.

It is not until some systematic method
similar to this is adopted, that any satisfactory
end can be reached in base-ball matters. And
since such salutary financial effects followed
the revision of the old and the adoption of
the new constitution, with a systematic method
of procedure in the arrangement and play-
ing of games in the future, our association
will be placed on a firmer foundation and the
college will be allowed much additional pleas-
ure. N. G.

Editors of Orient :

I have read with interest the couuuunica-
tion signed " V.," in your last numberl I
take it for granted that the writer expresses
his own honest doubts, and perhaps those of
others, as to the propriety of requiring at-
tendance at religious exercises. I therefore
wish, with your kind peiinission, to present
the following considerations in the hope of
throwing some light upon the subject.

In the first place, we must clearly recog-
nize the fact that the college avowedly under-
takes to develop, with some degree of symme-
try, all the essential powers of manhood which
can proi)erly come under its inlluence. This
is its work, rather than tliat of storing the
mind with facts for special use, as in a profes-
sional school. To this end it offers the stu-

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dent an extended programme of exercises for
intellectual drill, ranging from the Ancient
Languages and Mathematics of Freshmen to
the Metaphysics of Senior year. It provides
for his muscular development in the varied
exercises of g3minasium, drill, boating, and
ball playing. (I mention the last two because
the college does, under certain restrictions,
recognize them practically as electives alter-
nating with the first two.) In its govern-
ment, it aims to encourage manly self-reliance
by reducing specific rules of conduct to a
minimum — the formation of regular habits by
requiring punctual attendance at college ex-
ercises— and truthfulness by accepting a stu-
dent's statements on all occasions when it can
possibly do so, preferring to be sometimes de-
ceived rather than run the risk of provoking
falsehood by appearing to expect it. By its
dormitory system it makes him a member of
a compact community, and so places him
under most favorable conditions for learning
one of life's great lessons, that of bearing with
others and forbearing for the sake of others.

In all this provision for varied exercise,
leading to harmonious development of body,
mind, and character, shall the religious ele-
ment of his nature, confessedly the most im-
portant of all, be entirely ignored ? Probably
few would desire this ; but some claim that
religious exercises form a class b}'' themselves
which should be especially exempted from the
general college law of required attendance.

Let us see. A sermon which elucidates a
scripture text, showing how its teaching bears
upon life and character, is certainly as impor-
tant and useful as a lecture on an ode of Hor-
ace. Keeping in mind what the college is
avowedly trying to accomplish for the student,
is there any valid reason why attendance
should be required at one and not at the other?

Again, the observance of morning prayers
as a college institution is in perfect harmony
with the aims and professions of a Christian
college — the discontinuance of them would be

in painful contrast to those aims and profes-
sions. As related to the student's training,
they (^with the Sunday services) are the only
occasions which call for the exercise of rever-
ence— a most important and greatly needed
element of character, co-ordinate with others
which the college seeks to cultivate, such as
truthfulness, honor, and self-respect. Why
should attendance at prayers be optional so
long as attendance at other college exercises
is required?

Surely no one really believes that the col-
lege tries to compel worship, or to implant
spirituality by force. What it does, and con-
siders its duty to do, is to express its estimate
of the importance of worship as an exercise in
the development of a complete manhood, and
to bring this to the notice of all under its care
at regular and frequent intervals. This it can
do effectively only by conforming to the gen-
eral usage of the college respecting attendance
at exercises which are considered necessary
for securing the ends for which the college
exists. Either attendance at all such exer-
cises must be required, or all alike should be
made voluntary.

I think " compulsion " may excite needless
and hurtful irritation, not because of any
fault in the occasion or manner of its exer-
cise, but because of misapprehension as to its
legitimate office, and a failure to recognize the
very great and beneficent part it plays in the
formation of our characters. From childhood
to old age we are obliged to do things which
are distasteful to us, and to abstain from in-
dulgencies which suit us, and it is only when
this discipline is cheerfully submitted to that
we become desirable members of the commu-
nity. Among the most potent forces which
constrain us are family influence, the usages
of society, and public opinion. From the
pressure of these, the student is, in a large
measure released, when he exchanges home
for college life, and it is to supply the lack of
these that the college steps in with its over-

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sight and authority. In no sense does the
college compete with the State or challenge
comparison with it. Therefore, in determin-
ing the proper sphere and legitimate methods
of college requirements, we must compare
them with those of the family and society,
rather than with those of the State. Much
that is cheerfully yielded to the demands of
the former would properly be resisted as
tyrannical if claimed b}' the latter. For these
reasons, the "church and State" argument
cannot be transferred from the State to the
college.

In reply to your correspondent's closing
sentence, I wish to present what I believe to
be the correct view, namely, that existing
college requirements, including required at-
tendance at church and chapel, are not only
entirely consistent with respect for a student's
manhood, but do distinctly recognize the high-
est attributes of that manhood.

They are, in fact, most useful helps to him
in the difficult task of making the most of
himself, and this not because he is a boy, for
he may be of age, but because all of us, young
and old, need to be compelled to do much that
is for our own highest good.

C. H. S.

COLLEGE ITEMS.

Dis-band.

Sophomore supper, when ?

Harding, '81, has been in town.

Cold day, when you recite twice.

No smolving allowed in Greeli recitations.

Calico on the campus ! Turn out, all stare.

Knapp has been elected captain of the nine.

A Senior remarlvs that volcanoes are sometimes
curious craters.

'85 cannot be said to be ovcr-frenh, as tlicre is a
Tarr among its members.

The Zeta I'si Society has moved from its liall
down town and occupies that over Smith's store.

Falling leaves — so does the novice at a skating
rink.

Society goats have been rampant since our last
edition.

Freshman cider is giving the Sophs a good deal
of trouble.

"Fuck" is welcomed once more to its accustomed
file in the reading-room.

Topsham boasts of a city meat market. Here is
your chance, club stewards.

"From Greenland's icy mountains" is rather a
chilly tune for the chapel.

The management of the chapel organ has ex-
perienced a severe blow-up.

Cole, Pearson, Pettingill, Swan, and Washburn
have been elected Bugle editors.

Kev. Joseph Torrey, of Yarmouth, preached at
the Congregational Church, Sunday.

Prof. Lee lectures on Hygiene before the Fresh-
man class every Wednesday afternoon.

"In the morning by the bright light," etc., seems
to have been a popular song for the Juniors.

The Seniors begin the practical study of Parlia-
mentary Law, using "Robert's Rules of Order."

W. G. Reed and E. U. Curtis have attended the
Delta Kappa Epsilon Convention at Utica, N. Y.

The Juniors have rhetorical exercises every Wed-
nesday at 2 P.M. Sophomores the same at 3 p.m.

The Bi'unswick Herald says the Juniors are hav-
ing weekly original declamations. The class feel in-
sulted.

In English History — "Now the Peers were "

Whisper from Behind — "O! Where are the rea-
peers ! "

The large suspicious looking cask in Cleaveland
room receives many a wistful glance from thirsty
students.

Bai-barism is ever ready to encroach. As soon as
the ball players leave the delta we see it turned into
a cow pasture.

In the Sophomore and Freshman classes Prof.
Wheeler is introducing the Continental method of
pronunciation.

It is expected to have the second story of Memo-
rial Hall so far completed as to hold the winter ex-
hibition in that place.

Back number ivanted. — Any one having No. 1,
Vol. IV., of the Orient, and desiring to dispose of
the same, will confer a favor by addressing the busi-
ness editor.

BOWDOIN ORIENT,

The members of the chai^el choir are Barton,
Walker, Longren, Butler, Sewall, Torrey, Stetson,
and Pierce ; Hilton, organist.

The bequest of $5,000 from Mrs. Noah Wood is
for a memorial scholarshiiD in honor of her son, the
late William A. Blake, class of 73.

A young lady advises a member of '85 to have
his pictures taken every year so he can see the im-
provement he makes after Freshman year.

Complaint is made that those who agreed last
spring to take the drill for two years do not pretend
to be present now that the exercise is optional .

During Prof. Johnson's absence the German class
has been conducted by Prof. Campbell. The recita-
tions in French meanwhile have been discontinued.

The Bowdoin Cornet Band has the following offi-
cers : Leader, J. W. Crosby ; Deputy Leader, C. C.
Hutchins ; Executive Committee, Jewett. Fling, and
Longren.

" 1 want to be a soldier

And with the soldier.s .stand,

A pompon o'er my forehead

A musket in my hand."
Thus sighs the Freshman, and he is atonce taken into
the ranks of our country's future defenders.

"Average repairs" are to be dropped from the
term bills during this year. The students have often
complained of this item of expense, and now that it
is experimentally removed should restrain their
destructiveness as much as possible.

The singing by the chapel clioir on Sunday even-
ing was spoken of by all ;is unusually fine. The
voices of the five singers blended very harmoniously
and there seemed to be less of the disagreeable res-
onance in the chapel than usual.

It has been the intention for some time to use
steam for heating the laboratory, and pipes have been
ready for that purpose. A boiler has recently been
placed in the cellar, and on Monday, 24th, the Sen-
iors, for perhaps the first time in their course, recited
by steam.

An account of the dredging expedition of the
United States Fish Commission, which Prof. Lee
accompanied this summer, appears in the October
number of the American Journal of Science, entitled,
"Marine Fauna occupying the waters on the south-
ern coast of New England."

At Lasell the young ladies have a pleasant custom
of pasting printed transcriptions of the Lord's Prayer
upon the head of their beds. The lovely creatures

after preparing for the night's rest glance up at the
sacred petition, and exclaiming, "Them's my senti-
ments," are lost to sight in the downy dephts. Do
you ask how we know ?

Prof. — "Mention an oxide." "Student —
"Leather." Prof.— "Oxide of what?" S.— "Oxhide
of beef, sir." Prof, (looking round for the eraser to
throw at him, mutters)— "If I had you alone, you

young scion, I'd " A deep groan of horror bursts

from the class.

The old Freshman i-oom is now only used for one
recitation daily, and for the assembling of the various
college associations. The opportunity exists for
making this into a desirable place for recitations by
extending it across the hall, like the Senior and
Mathematical rooms.

On the 18th the Sophomores kindly endeavored,
by means of a horn concert, to while away the even-
ing hours for the benefit of the Freshmen. The lat-
ter reciprocally entertained their serenaders by com-
ing to the windows of their apartments and deliver-
ing choice selections of oratory and music.

At the Chemical lecture room, Tuesday, Oct. 18th,
President Chamberlain repeated the address begun
in the chapel on the 9th. In spite of the stormy
evening a good audience of students and residents in
town was present, and appreciated the privilege of
listening to this memorial under so much more favor-
able circumstances than on the former occasion.

Senior (explaining absence) — "I had to have a
tooth hauled, yesterday." Prof, (much interested in
Osteology, etc.,) — "Which tooth was it? Could I
get it for inspection?" S. (who fears he will ex-
amine his mouth next and smell his breath) — "No,
sir ; I didn't keep it. It was an eye-tooth that ached,
but the dentist pulled the wrong one." Prof. — " Oh ?
how was that?" S. — "He said it was a case of
mistaken eye-deni-ily ."

The lenses for the object glass of the proposed
telescope were completed during the summer. They
are two beautiful pieces of glass, 4i inches in diam-
eter and ground to a curvature of 28 inches radius.
Many difficulties under which the work was accom-
plished reflect credit upon the ingenuity and perse-
verance of the maker, C. C. Hutchins, '83. It will be
remembered also that the first lense, when ready for
polishing, was cracked during the laboratory fire,
thus necessitating the grinding of a new piece.

The musical talent of the college is assuming
pi'oportions that excite the apprehension of quiet-
loving students. The Bowdoin Orchestra, Band,

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Freshman Orchestra, and minor atrocities, with fre-
quent rehearsals, occupy nearly every evening of the
week. From those students who are tortured on all
sides by individual practice, also come loud com-
plaints. Musical organizations in college are de-
sirable if not necessary, but the point beyond which
they become an unmitigated nuisance is still open to
discussion.

PERSONAL.

[We earnestly solicit coinmunioatious to this column
from any who may hare an interest iu the Alumni.]

'49. — George O. Robinson is a lawyer at Bloom-
ington, 111.

'60. — W. W. Thomas has an illustrated article, en-
titled " A Week in a Dug-out," in the October num-
ber of Harper's.

'61. — Chas. O. Hunt, M.D., who lately resigned
his position as Supei'intendent of the Maine Gen-
eral Hospital, has withdrawn his resignation. He
has been elected to the chair of Materia Medica at
the Bowdoin Medical School.

'67. — Steven M. Nev^'man has lately been elected
to a Professorship at Ripon College. He still con-
tinues his duties as pastor of the church in Ripon,
where he has been preaching for some time jjast.

'69. — George W. Hale has recently sailed for Eu-
rope to spend a year.

'69. — Charles A. Stevens has recently edited a
book for boys, entitled " Knock-About Book."

'70. — A. J. Curtis is principal of the High School
at Yarmouth.

'73. — Royal A. Gould, formerly a lawyer at Bid-
deford, is now principal of a Grammar School iu
that city.

'73. — Andrew P. Wiswell was in town a few
days since.

'75. — Lincoln A. Rogers is principal of the New
Britian Seminary.

'76. — Miles Standish has just returned from Eu-
rope and intends to settle in Boston or the vicinity.

'76. — E. H. Hall h:is returned from Europe and
taken his position as Instructor in Physics at Harvard.

'76. — C. H. Clurk is First Assistant in the Bath
High School.

'76. — J. G. Libby is at Auburndale, Mass., where
he is studying medicine.

'76. — George B. Merrill was married, June 27th,
to Mrs. Vina L. Loring of Freeport, Me.

'76. — E. B. Nevvcomb, married June 30, to Miss
Nellie S. Penuell of Cumberland Mills, Me.

<rp '76. — J. H. Payne has removed his office to 680
f reraont St., Boston.

'76. — Charles G. Wheeler has recently finished the
book, -entitled " Who Wrote It ? " commenced by his
■teewier, William A. Wheeler, class of '53.

'76. — George F. Pratt was married, July 27th, to
Miss Fannie D. Harlow of Brewer, Me.

'78. — John M. Burleigh is attending lectures at the
Harvard Law School.

'82. — Sanborn has entered Dartmouth.

'83. — Gannett has gone to the School of Technol-
ogy, Boston, to obtain the benefit of Professor Vose's
instruction.

'84. — Cummings has entered Colby University.

COLLEGE WORLD.

Columbia :

After the foot-ball season is over the Hare and
Hounds Club will come to the front.

Several members of Eighty-three are soon to
appear in gowns, thus completing the idea of an
academic costume which was begun by wearing the
Oxford cap.

The Spectator says Columbia made a mistake in
rowing an eight at New London and a four at Phila-
delphia, and urges that thej' limit themselves to one
crew next season.

As no ground could be discovered on which to
build the foundation for the eastern end of Library
Hall, it has been decided to move the building twelve
feet further west. — Spectator.

Harvard :

The Harvard Legislature is dead.

One of the performers on the horizontal bar at
the Summer Circus in Paris, is a graduate of '76.

Both the Crimson and Advocate are to liavc their
papers delivered at the rooms of their student sub-
scribers hereafter.

Mr. Moses King, '81, was married to Miss Bertha
Cloyes, of Cambridge, at the First Church, Wednes-
day afternoon. — Advocate.

The Crimson regrets that Mr. Riddle has under-
taken to play (Edipus, assisted by an English com-
pany, and says that it will be little more than a trav-
esty, and will tend to detract from the success of the
representation last j'ear.

The Crimson closes an editorial on the Harvard
{/m'o»i with the following sensible words: "And if
each member will only lay aside false modesty, —
identical in this case with indolence, — aud determine

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

101

to say something at least in every debate, the pros-
perity of the society this year will be all that could
be desired."
Yale:

The late Dr. Holland's son is a member of '82.

Only four members of tlie old University crew are
left this year.

The students of the undergraduate department are
divided as follows : Seniors, 158 ; Juniors, 222 ; Soph-
omores, 167 ; Freshmen, 22-t.

Yale is afflicted with too great an abundance of
music. The Faculty allow students four hours a daj'
and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons in which to
play pianos, but complaint is made that the limita-
tions are overstepped.
In General :

Diplomas at Princeton cost $14.50.

The Freshman class at Colby is smaller than that
of last year.

Michigan University is to have a new museum
costing 160,000.

Phillips Exeter opens with 189 students, and
Andover with 202.

Cornell, by the will of the late Mrs. Fiske, of
Ithaca, receives $290,000.— Ex.

Cornell has also received $500,000 from the sale
of western lands, and has $300,000 worth left. — Sun.

The Senior Class of Williams College have
elected E. G. Benedict, of Brooklyn, poet. Is that
our genial friend Ephraim ?

CLIPPIKGS.

'• ARMA VIRUMQUE CANO."

(Modern Version.)
In the light of the moon they sat on the beach.

And what was the harm?
For perhaps he was trying that maiden to teach
All about the bright stars, and tlie names we give each;
Or perhaps he was turning his hopes into speech —

But where was his arm?
Now that maid seemed to have a rather fair form —

But what hid her waist?
Well, perhaps 'twas to shield her from some coming storm,
Or perhaps 'twas to keep that dear maiden warm,
Round the waist of that maiden's rather fair form

His arm he had placed.

Is life worth living ? That depends on the liver.

It was a Vassar girl, who, when asked if she liked
codfish balls, replied : "I really don't know, I never
attended one." — Brunonian.

"I think I was absent when that was explained,"
exclaimed the Junior who hadn't been paying atten-
tion. " Yes, absent-minded," said the tutor.

Freshman (to Senior, reverentially) — "May I pre-
sume to ask what you are reading, sir?" Senior — " I
am reading 'My Novel.' Get out!" Fresh,'(awe-
struck) — "I did not know 'you had written one." —
Trinity Tablet.

"Wouldn't you like to have a bow?" said the
bold young archer as they sauntered down the field ;
and she murmured, "Yes," and the ab.sorbed archer
said, " What kind of a bow would you prefer ? " She
quivered a little as she replied, archly, "I think I
should prefer yew," and then the young man "took it
in. — Ex.

Anxious Mamma (to impressionable Junior who
has asked her daughter to go out riding) — "Thank
you very much, Mr. X., but you know I have to be so
particular, and I make it a rule that my daughter
shall never go out with students." Impressionable
Student — "But you know that I'm not much of a
student." Tableau. (Fact.)

Visitor (observing the students as they pass) to
Professor — "I should think the young ladies of the
O. S. U. would often feel a little down at the mouth."
Professor (somewhat puzzled) — " Indeed ! I see no
reason why they should." Visitor — " Oh, 'tis nothing
only I see many of the young men are raising mous-
taches." Professor catches the idea. — Lantern.

Scene — Front door step. Dramatis personas —
Milesian maid, adventurous Soph. Soph. — "Aw!
Miss Frawnces, is she at home?" M. Maid — "No,
sur, she's out." Soph. — "Mrs. Frawnces?" M.
Maid — "No, sur, sAe's out." Soph. — "Well, then
I guess I'll just step in and sit by the fire till they re-
turn." Biddy — "Faith, sur, and that's out, too."
(Exit Soph.) — Free Press.

EDITORS' TABLE.

The subject of college laws and discipline is not
only a legitimate matter for the consideration of col-
lege journals, but is eminently practical. In many
colleges there is beginning to be a complaint of
statutes as severe and arbitrary as the famous "Blue
Laws " enacted for the government of students at a
time when customs were more strict and the average
age of students much younger than at present. To
Amherst, an institution which might be expected to
be very conservative, is due the credit of having
taken the first decisive steps in recognizing that stu-
dents are men, and should be treated accordingly.
There have been many misunderstandings and many
misrepresentations in regard to the changes made.

102

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

It has been represented that opportunities for the
wildest license are afforded, that trips to Europe or
to the Yosemite may be taken by one nominally a
student of the college, without injury to his standing,
or that if a student attends nine-tenths of the college
recitations he is under no further restrictions. Tlie
change is not a change of rules, but of the manner of
executing them. Instead of using the Faculty as a
police force to execute the laws, the students are
made to understand their force and spirit, and
promise on their honor to obey them. On entering
they sign the agreement, " I do hereby promise and
engage that I will observe and conform to all the
rules and regulations made by the government of
Amherst College for the students." The college
laws remain as before and the student is made mor-
ally i-esponsible for abiding by them. Such a liberty
is a tribute to their manhood, and tliey have shown
themselves wortliy of it. The law CDnc-eruing attend-
ance corrects a serious fault in cpUego life, by doing
away with what must at least be called the great ex-
aggeration too often practiced by tliose who are held
to a constant attendance unless actually incapacitated
for it. The admittance of students into the Faculty
meeting is now being discussed, but it is doubtful if
this will be practically a success.

At the danger of calling down upon us the wrath
of many of our exchanges, we venture to suggest
that the light-slietch mine has been worked about,
long enough. It has reached such a pitch that any-
thing that is divided into an abundance of chapters,
each with a piece of poetry at tlie liead, and is gar-
nished with long and aristocratic names, and embel-
lished with a choice variety of adjectives and slang,
is thought to be a work of genius, and is given prece-
dence of everything else in the columns of the col-
lege paper. Such emanations may be the natural
result of summer romances or readings, but it is time
that they should give phxce to something more worthy
of the college press.

If one expects to tind anything frivolous in the
Vassar Miscellany he will be happily disappointed,
for there is no college publication tliat sliows a
greater amount of solid literary work. Tlio litcraiy
department this month is occupied by two essays,
both by editors of the magazine. One is "John
lirown, the Hot- Headed Demagogue," the other
"John Brown, the Far-Sighted Patriot." Whether
one is convinced by them one way or the other de-
pends more on liis prejudices and inclinations than
on the merit of llic arguments. Holliare vivid narra-
tions of tlie life and great attempt of the most roman-
tic figure of American history.

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BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

The so-called scientific studies, formerly treated
as a distinct course, are still, for the most part, re-
tained either iu the required or elective lists. More
place is also given to the Modern Languages than
they have hitlaerto had.

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is given to all
who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remains as here-
tofore, and facilities are offered for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical instruction are ample, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in the immediate vicinity of
many important public works, affords excellent
opportunities for the study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many favors from the United
States Coast Survey Office. The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
bo taken, if desired, in the place of Latin.

Those who complete satisfactorily the four years'
course in engineering will receive the Degree of So.
B. Those who complete a two years' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical Engineer. Students not candidates for
a degree will be i-eceived at any stage for which an
examination shall show them to be fitted, and may
remain for any desired time. Further informatioii
will be furnished on application to Professor G. L.
Vose.

Terms of Admission to the Academic Course.

Applicants for admission will be examined in the

following subjects :

Latin. — Latin Grammar, including Prosody ; Writ-
ing Latin (35 Lessons in Allen's Latin Composi-
tion are recommended as indicating the amount
required for examination) ; Virgil, the Bucolics,
Goorgics, and six books of the iEneid ; Cicero,
seven Orations ; Sallust.

jgREEK. — Hadloy's Greek Grannnar ; Xonophon's
Anabasis, four books, and llomor'.s Iliad, two
books; Jones's Greek Prose Composition.

Ancient Geogkaphy.

Mathematics. — Arithmetic, including Common

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Root

and the Metric System ; Algebra, through Equa-
tions of the Second Degree ; Geometry, Books

I. and III. of Loomis's Geometry.

Real equivalents for any of the foregoing require-
ments will be accepted. All applicants for admission
will be required to produce testimonials of good
moral character. The time for examination is the
Friday after Commencement and the Friday before
the opening of the first term. In exceptional cases
applicants maybe examined at other times. Candi-
dates for admission to advanced classes will be ex-
amined in the studies which such classes have
accomplished.

The Faculty are also ready to make arrange-
ments with the Principals of schools and academies
haviug a regular course preparatory for college of at
least three years' duration, whereby their pupils
may be examined for admission to college at their
respective schools, in connection with their own
final examinatious.

Latin, eight terms.

Greek, eight terms.

Mathematics, eight terms.

German, four and a half terms.

English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
Literature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.

Italian, one term.

Spanish, one term.

Rhetoric (formal), one term. Rhetorical and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
half terras.

Natural History studies, five and a half terms.

Physics and Astronomy, four terms.

Chemistry, four terras.

History, Ancient and aFodern, two terms.

Political Economy, one and a half terms.

Public Law, two "terms.

Mental and Moral Philosophy, including Logic,
four terms.

Christian Evidences, one term.

Expenses.

The annual expenses are as follows : Tuition, $7.5.
Room rent (half), average, $2'i. Incidentals, $10.
Total regular College cbavges, $110.

Board is obtained in town at $;5 to $4 a week.
Other necessary expenses will probably amount to
$<I0 a year. Students can, however, by forming
clubs under good management, very materially
lessen the coat of living.

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CONTEIfTS.
Vol. XI., No. 9.— Nov. 16, 1881.

Editorial Notes 103

Literary :

Reading 106

Death of More 107

A Modern Rip 108

Tlaeta Delta Chi J09

Communication 110

College Items Ill

Personal 112

College World 113

Clippings 113

Editors' Table 114

EDITORIAL HOTES.

We always feel like saying good morning
as each fortnight brings us around again.
The past few weeks have been very eventful
in the history of the college, an era we
hope, and wliile we have no specifications to
make or details to present, we are sure that
none of our undergraduate readers would
wish them back. The next two weeks will
see the return of a good old New England
custom, and our hearty wish is that all our
readers may be enabled to seek the retire-

ment of home and engage in the demolition
of the festive turk around the Thanksgiving
board. We are sorry for those whom time
and distance preclude, but it is one of the
stern realities of life. To the Freshman on
his first visit home we say, be calm, don't
paralyze your parents with the tales of your
exploits, and endeavor to make the college
appear as decent a place to inhabit as you
possibly can.

The business editor requests us to an-
nounce that subscriptions are due for the
Orient. These columns are no place for
such statements, but they never fail to appear.
We hope that all who are indebted will send
in the amount of their indebtedness.

We have placed a number of our ex-
changes in the reading-room, where the stu-
dents may, if they desire, see what other col-
leges are doing in journalism. It would be
possible for us, if we had a room devoted to it,
to place exchanges on file as soon as received,
but as it is now, where the work is done at
the editor's college rooms, the exchanges are
retained for consultation. We should think
that the Orient might have editorial rooms
like every other college paper inasmuch as it
is honestly devoted, we think, to the college
and productive, we hope, of benefit to it. A
pleasant room open evenings and with a large
number of college, literary, society and news-
papers, none of which are found in the read-
ing-room, would be a pleasant innovation, and
would give the Orient a local habitation and
a name.

The method of pronouncing Latin lately

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introduced into the Sophomore and Fresh-
man classes by Prof. Wheeler, is not at all
the " Continental " method, but the method
known to recent text-books as the " Roman "
method. The Orient inadvertently stated
in its last issue that it was the former of the
two, but is pleased to make the correction. It
is needless to add, certainly, that Prof.
Wheeler is meeting with assured success in
the Latin department, which, judging from
the past, is no inconsiderable achievement.

We heralded the approach of the Bugle
editors in our last, and now, as we write, they
are on the spot and at work. " A fellow-feel-
ing makes us wondrous kind " indeed, and we
invoke the aid of all in the success of a pub-
lication, which in no inconsiderable degree
betokens the abUity of the college in its
peculiar line. In another column we print a
communication from an old Bugle editor
whose remarks we sincerely echo. Tiie Bugle
needs the support of the students so long as
they judge its publication suitable.

Some one has kindly placed boards across
the road at the northwest entrance to the cam-
pus, for which said person will please accept
thanks. The boards are good enough to float
on, although a line of ievi'y boats would have
been preferable and safer during most of the
past week. The boards look more picturesque
than a stone crossing, but ai-e not so lasting.
However we are almost satisfied. We wish
we were sure that credit belonged to the
Orient, but are somewhat afraid that we
are like the west wind that claimed the credit
of blowing out the moon. At any rate some
one was touched b}"^ our appeal and laid boards
there, proof of which can be made by witness-
ing the ends swaying in the air or by digging
for the remainder in the mud. We shall re-
mark on tliis frequently until wo get cross-
ings, and if perchance we don't get them

shall leave it as a righteous legacy to our

successors.

There has been an unprecedented amount
of sickness at college this term. Disease in
a peculiar form has been calling the students
from their avocations. It is Jiothing serious,
not in the least alarming, only perhaps sug-
gestive. The Orient has given thought to
the matter and hit upon it that it is the lack of a
gymnasium. We believe that we have spoken
of this matter before, but we see now such
an admirable text from which to preach that
we cannot forbear a little sermon. The lack
of a gymnasium would induce indisposition of
every sort, and indisposition physicallj^ pro-
duces the same trouble mentallj', hence the
aberration so apparent at psychology, and the
frequent absences in physics. We reallj^ have
cause to believe that a portion of the preva-
lent sickness is due to the insufficient exer-
cise fully as much as to the weather or kindred
reasons, and the outlook for sports is alarm-
ing. Most of those who are interested in
the sports are in need of a means of training,
and we only ask if some expedient cannot
be devised to supply this temporary need.
We are very sure that somewhere in the town
or college a room can be found suitable to
train a crew or base-ball nine, and for the ex-
ercise of those few who prefer exercise to
the prevailing form of sickness. That the
college authorities would do all in their. power
to aid, there can be no doubt, and we suggest
that the officers of the Boating and Base-
Ball Associations take action in the matter.

The coutrovei'sy in the columns of tlie
Orient concerning compulsory attendance
at the chapel, has attracted considerable at-
tention from friends of the college, inasmuch
as the controversy exists not at Bowdoin
alone.

It is reported, in connection with this
matter, that the Faculty at Harvard have

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105

expressed their approval of allowing attend-
ance at daily chapel to become voluntary,
although the overseers have not yet delib-
erated upon the matter. For our part we are
only too happy to publish the honest opinions
of all interested in the matter, and- not with
the conviction or the wish that the chapel
service will cease to be, as it is, an attendance
compulsory upon all students. It seems to
us that if there be any to whom the teach-
ings of the Christian religion are especially
repulsive, and who look upon its forced prop-
agation as an invasion of personal rights, such,
in our opinion, ought surely to demand as a
right freedom from attendance. No one
would, we think, deny this. A right to wor-
ship as one pleases is a doctrine of the con-
stitution. It is different with the ordinary
Christian student, however. For the most
part his only excuse is laziness, his only plea
is against the employment of absolute force as
derogatory to manhood, and his general state-
ment is that it is impossible to inculcate
religious teachings by compulsion. It is to
be remembered that no one is compelled to
pray. The morning chapel is offered at the
opening of the day, for the same reason that
every organized body offers a religious ser-
vice at the opening of its session, and is com-
pulsory in the hope that the student who is
here to be taught, may, perhaps, in his lucid
moments, recognize that he can learn Chris-
tian teachings as well as he can learn mathe-
matics and metaphysics. No student is com-
pelled to join in the service, he is compelled
merely to be present, and what valid reason is
there, except laziness, for the student whose
principles are not opposed to the reception of
religious teachings or of the form in whicli
they are taught? We have no idea of dis-
cussing this question further and only desire
to express the Oriekt's opinion on the mat-
ter. We believe that, within this college,
the discussion has not extended outside our
columns, but there is no reason why it

should not be discussed and the matter be
rested on a decided basis. We quote the
following close of a letter written to the
Harvard Advocate by Rev. Edward E. Hale
upon this subject : " I may add that institu-
tions where the students cease to meet
together as one, soon cease to be colleges.
The con of collegium A\e& oni oi them. They
become shops'for teaching specialties, but the
sympathy and common life, which makes a col-
lege a college, abandons any institution which
abandons the word or the idea ' together.' "
This is especially true of us. The morning
chapel is no inconsiderable link in the chain
which binds this small college into a unity.
We honestly disagree with the opinions ex-
pressed by previous Orient boards upon this
subject, but have no wish to enforce our own
opinions.

We have but a few words to say in regard
to the events of the past few weeks. The
Orient's opinion and the opinion of the col-
lege was expressed in our last issue. We
are very sorry, however, to notice the general
tenor of the daily and weekly press in regard
to this same matter. They confine them-
selves in no wise to facts, but let imagination
run riot in wild hintings, and wind up sever-
ally with a peroration against hazing in gen-
eral. In no case have we seen any approach
to a candid consideration of the case, no at-
tempt at the truth even, as we see it. We
feel assured that the more accurately the
facts are stated, and with due leniency to the
thoughtlessness of students and to the influ-
ence of a custom that our fathers made, per-
haps, and which this generation is trying to
kill, the more forgiving will be the public
spirit. The whole affair ' might ordinarily
have passed unnoticed, except by the over-
sight of the college authorities, had not the
accident occurred which did. And that acci-
dent is by no means, at the time of writing,
located as the result of any student's act.

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We read, nevertheless, in a neighboring
paper, an article which paints the Sopho-
mores as meeting in the secret conclave of
their societj' and issuing notes, written in
blood, threatening death for the non-removal
of a moustache, and think how much better
it would have been had the eminent writer
investigated before he committed himself.
These things, however, are means to the great
end of entire abolition of every thouglit con-
nected with the subservience of Freshmen,
and when this is obtained, and only then,
will students cease to obstruct the welfare of
the college.

READING.
Many persons have a very inadequate ap-
preciation of the value of systematic and
thoughtful reading, and little know how won-
derfully the scope of the mind maj' be widened
and acuteness given to the reasoning powers,
by taking advantage of the many opportunities
offered for becoming conversant with the good
literature of the times. And it is not until
one does follow out the practice of sound
reading, and necessarily thinking, that he be-
gins to see the benefit derived from such a
course.

A vast amount of information will be
gained which, if the subjects are wholesome,
can but be of inestimable value in after life,
and it should be so instilled into the mind
that thousands of subjects which would other-
wise be overlooked and considered uninterest-
ing, may be received intelligently and dis-
cussed with a full realization of their merits.
The reader comes to a clearer comprehension
of matters in general, and is led to make
firmer and wiser decisions on tlie affairs of
daily life than if he is ignorant of the minds
and natures, the fancies and follies of men of
this and by-gone ages.

To be wanting in a knowledge of the past

ages, its men, their characters, and standing
socially and politically, their customs and
morals ; to have no idea of the advancement
made in our own times in science, art, and
religion must, almost necessarily in this en-
lightened era of the universe, place a person
in a longer grade with respect to those who
have come to a comprehension of such truths
of history. To dwell in thought upon the
philosophy of the times, man, his mind, soul
and condition, to be acquainted with the
physical and metaphysical theories promul-
gated and agitated at this time, to look at
political and religious questions with an un-
biased mind, and giving due consideration to
the respective arguments advanced, to come
to firm and sensible conclusions in regard
to them can only be done by him, who, in
earlier years, has trained his mind and method
of thinking to that degree of appreciation
commensurate with the depth of the topics.
Proper reading is one of the best, if not the
best methods of undergoing such a system of
mental training.

But in order to derive all the good results
from reading, it is necessary that the work, or
rather as it ought to be pleasure, be entered
into in a studious and meditative manner. It
is essential that the subjects be such as the
reader is prepared to give his thought to, for,
unless his mind be on the work before him, it
is time thrown away. He should be intent on
the subject, ready to question the right or
wrong of this idea and to acquiesce in that
argument when his beliefs are fully in accord
with it. It is vain and profitless to engage in
reading merely for tiie sake of " going through
the forms." Unless the subject at hand be
imbedded in the reader's mind by close
thought, it will have flown before he has fin-
ished the text. The success in acquiring
knowledge from reading depends entirely upon
the condition of the mind of the reader, upon
the amount of thonglit given to the subject
at the time, and the subsequent meditation

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

10?

upon it. It is far better to dwell long upon
one work, provided it is thoroughly discussed,
than to run over a long list of subjects and
leave them all only half digested. When
the reader has thus entered earnestly and
conscientiously upon the work, in due season
it will become a second nature to grasp the
matter clearly and logically and to consider it
quite thoroughly at the time.

Of course it depends somewhat upon the
character of the individual, his propensities,
likes, and dislikes as to what particular sub-
jects he should take in hand. And too, his
future prospects, intentions and life work
should, in a measure, have some influence in
distinguisMng the course he should select.
But there are history, biography, and the
sciences which claim the attention of all.
An inexhaustible supply of literature for all
to weigh and ponder upon. Some are almost
necessary for even an ordinary education,
while the more that one reads the greater the
desire to proceed farther in research of truths
and doctrines, so that in time the mind comes
to that state of maturity that it is ready to
grasp with the casual subject, and, analyzing
it, to readily judge of its intrinsic worth.

A man is repaid fourfold for time given
to this work, for he soon finds himself elevated
to a position among that leai-ned class which
lives to enjoy those intellectual pleasures
which only an intelligent, well trained, and
abundantly stored mind can appreciate.

N. G.

DEATH OF MORE.

On the topmost peak of a mountain in
New Hampshire stands a slender shaft of
pure granite. Rising from surroundings
peculiarly gloomy and uninviting it possesses
a remarkable beauty, and the effect upon the
observer approaches inspiration. The clouds
roll about the base, enshrouding its environ-
ments and casting about the shaft an element

of mysticism. Above, the sun glitters and
flashes from the smooth surface of the gran-
ite. In the conflicts of the elements, the
lightning circles about its top, forming a
crown of living fire and bringing into start-
ling prominence the beautiful qualities of the
granite. Neighboring peaks, more sturdy,
have long since yielded to the force of the
elements, yet despite these it stands alone, —
a monument grand and simple.

Out from the ages of the past, with their
stories of kingly cruelties and nations' crimes,
where treachery and fickleness seem rather
the rule than the exception, where loyalty to
royalty was the one condition of living, arise
individual examples of sacrifice of property
and life in defense of a principle. The cycles
of time and occasional glimpses of sunshine
in the midst of national disturbances, throw
increased lustre upon their names and deeds.
From the dark background of general un-
worthiness and corruption their characters
stand forth with remarkable brilliancy, chal-
lenging at once our admiration and wonder.
Few pages of history but are in turn dark-
ened and illuminated, few ages but have their
martyrs, marking a milestone in human prog-
ress. The time of Sir Thomas More was
no exception. It was not that More died in
defense of a principle that his death is of
such interest — for fortunately or unfortu-
nately English history is wonderfully rich in
such examples — but there was that in the
man's nature and his surroundings that ren-
der his death peculiarly melancholy and pa-
thetic. The picture of domestic happiness,
of paternal love, of filial affection and devo-
tion at the home of the chancellor, cause us
to admire the man who could face the walls
of a prison and ultimatety death rather than
make a concession which the times allowed,
and which, to men in general, would require
but slight compulsion. And yet the nature
and mode of life of More gave little or no
indications of the martyr.

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The joyous, sunny nature longed for life,
a disposition singularly pleasure-loving and in
harmony with the bright things of the world,
a humor, gay, almost volatile, and making
life's serious business a pastime, yet in the
highest degree honorable and watchful of
those interests which were placed under his
charge, it is, perhaps, in this characteristic we
find the key to the man's acts.

He lived at a time when sudden changes
were not held derogatory to the reputation of
public men. The marriage of Henry was
accomplished, and the opinion of his chancel-
lor— which he had ostentatiously asked —
could but little affect the public welfare. In
this light the firmness of the chancellor becomes
all the more remarkable. It was a time, too,
when all his interests pointed to a favorable
reply. More well knew that a human life, it
mattered not how valuable, rarely weighted
the balance against the royal whim. Yet, in
the face of this, he took the position which lost
to England a life and gained her a martyr.
Pity it was the lusts of Henry demanded such
a victim. Even in the face of death the joyous
humor which characterized the man did not
desert him. " See me safely up these stairs,
as for my coming down I will shift for myself."
Truly, for this man death was without its
terrors.

A MODERN RIP.

APTEK niVJGSTG.
The modern Rip, like his prototype, awoke
from his sleep and, true to the instincts of his
ancestor, hurried to the village inn but it, too,
was gone. In its place stood a large, preten-
tious building with curtained windows, and
over the door was painted "Village Improve-
ment Hospital." Instead of the ancient inn,
with its roomy parlor, where he had made
molasses candy and danced the racquet with
the box-shop girls, was this dreary building,
and Rip was astounded. There was, as usual,

a crowd around the door, and when Rip asked
where the ancient elm was, and why a hospi-
tal was there, was answered : " For manj^
reasons. Mall brook; large number of Fresh-
men recently killed and maimed by newspa-
per accounts ; men drowned by incautiously
crossing the streets in rainy weather ; unsus-
pecting people poisoned by drinking well
water, and besides," added he, " we want to
supply the medical school with practice, in
hopes of enticing it back." And Rip knew
it was Brunswick. He looked around for the
boys but found them not. Rip was bewildered
and so were they. The appearance of Rip
with a pair of lawn tennis shoes and a lawn
tennis hat, and a pair of bicj^cling pants, and
a little May-basket on his arm, such as he
had attired himself with before he rolled
nine-pins and drank wine with the little men
on the mountain, attracted universal attention,
and no one asked him if he was a Freshman,
which surprised him.

A feeling of wanness and sadness stole
over him, and he turned away and walked up
towards the hill. He was followed by a crowd
that was taldng in his clothes until he had
passed up over the hill and viewed the college
as it was. He went over on the delta and
stood there. The medical building was gone.
"Moved to Portland" the sign said, "by a
new process invented by and knowu only to
Portland people." The inclosure where it had
stood was devoted to bovines. One of the
by-standers, when asked by Rip why it went
to Portland, said that it followed the Maine
State Fair and Maine Historical Society. Rip
sat down on an iron seat that they told him
the girls used wlien tliey played ball to rest
themselves, and asked after his friends. " One
was dead " said an individual. " Used to know
him well, sah. Cut wood and lugged water
for him, sah. Knew him well, sah. He's
dead, sah, sure." Rip thought he knew the
voice, but continued, and learned that another
was a college professor, another a dancing-

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school teacher, and poor Rip, like his proto-
type, was heart-broken. He got up and went
over to Memorial Hall. Rip, up to the present,
was unable to account for the change, and
whjr no one knew him. He looked into the
building which they were frescoing. Rip
fell on himself; he understood but only said,
"How long, how long?" Really, Rip was a
sight. With tottering footsteps he walked
on. He saw girls on the campus; he saw a
new gymnasium — in his mind; he saw cross-
ings through the mud everywhere; he saw
ever so many playing foot-ball, and Rip passed
along and entered the chapel. It looked
somewhat the same. The cross-legged angel
with toes ou the wrong side of the foot was
flying on the wall as it used to fly, but it was
warmer than it used to be, and the panels had
pictures in them, and finally Rip fell asleep.
The bell-ringer came in and woke him and
brought a troop of students. Rip rubbed his
eyes and looked around and said in despair,
"Does no one know Rip?" They pointed
him out to him and Rip knew him even as
his ancestor had known the other younger
Rip, under the shadows of the Kaatskills.
Rip fell on his neck and called him his own
dear nephew, and told how he had gone May-
ing with the girls and had met the little men
playing nine-pins, and had drank Brunswick
sherry, and had slept. And his nephew told
how his father said that Rip was lost and
never heard from, and he told how the college
boomed and how they were having a holiday
in honor of class elections ; how they didn't
have marks, or morning chapel, or recita-
tions, only lectures; how they didn't have to
pay to speak in Senior and Junior exhibitions
now ; how the dormitories were lighted and
heated by electricity ; how nice the girls
were, and Rip decided to graduate. Rip
graduated and was elected janitor of the col-
lege, because you know it is quite unnecessary
that the janitor should do much, and he can
be real old, and it is only necessary that he

should appear to be too busy to attend to
anything.

Rip did his work so well that instead of
engaging his services it has become the cus-
tom to say " Let her Rip," in referring to
him. He continues to tell his story, how-
ever, and no one doubts that he has slept
twenty, nay sixty, years, and some believe
that he never was awake in his life. He
loves to wander still in pleasant weather over
the hills in search of the little men, hoping,
he says, somewhere " beyond their azure pur-
ple rim " to find them playing as of yore,
and with them under the clear, bright sky,
where the music is the birds' music, and the
tonic the mountain air, to drink from out the
mystic flagon as he did so many years ago.
This is the modern Rip's story.

Clio.

THETA DELTA CHL

The thirty-flfth annual convention of
the Theta Delta Chi Fraternity was held
at the Sturtevant Hotel, New York City,
Wednesday and Thursday, November 2d and
3d, under the auspices of the Xi Charge of
Hobart.

Full delegations from all the chapters
reported. Business sessions were held dur-
ing the morning and afternoon of both days.
The following officers were chosen for the
ensuing year : Piesident, F. E. Bachman,
Lafayette, '80 ; Treasurer, J. F. Libby,
Bowdoin, '82 ; Secretary, C. Kincaid, Dart-
mouth, '83.

On the evening of the 3d a large com-
pany met in the banquet hall of the Sturte-
vant, completely filling the tables. At 10.30
the meeting was called to order, and the fol-
lowing literary programme was carried out:

Oration, Jacob Spahn, Union, '57 ; Poem,
Rev. Lewis Halsy, Hobart, '68 ; Biography,
prepared by W. L. Stone, Brown, '57, and
Thomas Simons, TSrown, '55, delivered by

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Mr. Stone. The parts were carefully written
and ably rendered, holding the close attention
of all to the end. An exceedingly fine ban-
quet was then disposed of, followed by the
usual toasts, songs, speeches, and social inter-
course till the "wae smae hours," when the
boys retired feeling that the convention had
been a success, and on every side was heard
the hope that many, if not all, might meet
next year for a repetition of convention
duties and pleasures.

COMMUNICATION.

Editors of Orient :

I notice by your last number that the
Bugle editors have been appointed by the sev-
eral societies. I presume that they have already
entered upon their arduous duties, and as I
feel no little concern in their success, both
from a continued interest which I take in
college affairs, and more especially on account
of a kind of fraternal regard which I have
for them, I take the liberty, with your kind
indulgence, to say a few words in their be-
half. It is a most deplorable fact that the
condition of the college finances is such that
the greater part of the honors, which from
time to time are received at the hands of the
Faculty, prove to be a costly burden to the
recipient, and in some cases cannot be enjoyed
on account of the expense which they bring.
But it is by far a sadder fact and one which
ought to cause greater surprise, and even in-
dignation, that the honors and duties which
are received at the hands of the stu-
dent body, should he the cause of such finan-
cial loss as the position of Bugle editors has
been for the last two years. Elected as the
editors are, not by means of the secret " wire
pulling " of any one cli<iue, but chosen to be
the representatives of the different societies
which make up the social element of the
whole college life, and expected to get up a

publication wliich will be a fair exponent of
Bowdoin ideas and life, and which wiU take
a good rank among the college publications,
is it right, is it even fair and honorable that
they should be obliged to suffer loss on
account of sheer negligence, and in a few
cases the lack of honor displaj-ed on the part
of some ? The poor Bugle editor makes an
annual complaint before every Commencement
that not more than two-thirds of the Bugle's
subscribed for are taken, and that many of
the cuts remain unpaid, and he begins to
realize that he is to enjoy the pleasure of
pajdng dearly for the great honor which it
was his lot to possess.

The task itself imposed upon the Bugle
editor of these days is by no means a simple
one, and every _year the undertaking becomes
more difficult and more expensive. There is
a constant clamor for a better Bugle than the
one of the year before, and the class senti-
ment is so strong that there would be an in-
tense feeling of dissatisfaction if the Bugle
was not at least above the average.

There is also a great question whether or
not the gradual change, which, within the
last two or three years has come over the
spirit of college life presents the same ready
materials for an interesting Bugle as those
which the editor of former years had at his
command. And while these facts stare the
newly elected editors in the face, yet what
possible inducement can the}' have in striving
to get up a Bugle which will be worthy of
themselves and class, if the}' know that when
they get through the}' will all be poorer than
they were when they commenced. Let each
one take these facts home and resolve to help
the editors in every way that lies within his
power, and with the present board we shall
obtain a Bugle of which we all shall be justly
l)roud. VV.

Two students in the laboratory at work over some
noxious substance : " What's the formula of tills stuff
any way F" " I don't know, but it smells like llELj."

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Ill

COLLEGE ITEMS.

Hall, '83, has left college.

'84 is groaning over polai* triangles.

It's getting rather muddy for bicycles.

Walker, '84, sings in the Unitarian choir.

Senior examination in Psychology the 19th.

Wilson, '81, has been visiting friends in town.

The chm'ch organ was played by Jewett last Sun-
day.

Brunswick morality allows its band to play on
Sunday.

Stetson, Child, and Winter have returned from
teaching.

A Senior mentions Newton's great discovery of
electricity.

Stetson has resumed his place at the Topsham
Family School.

Jewett, '82, has presented the band with a new
orchestra drum.

Books taken from the library are now recorded by
the card method.

Bailey, formerly of '84, has been visiting his
friends in college.

Z. W. Kemp, who recently entered '84, has joined
Theta Delta Chi Society.

Libby has returned from teaching, and resumes
his position as bell-ringer.

Austin will probably take Gannett's place in the
Junior boat crew next spring.

The bell-ringer ought to get two marks as well as
any one else when late at chapel.

Purington, who has been teaching the Grammar
School at Topsham, has joined '85.

Who is the student that came off second best in a
row with a teamster the other day ?

For the benefit of the uninitiated it is announced
that the bell is rung by depot time.

Inquiry has been made about the new Orient
office that was proposed last term.

When one of the Sophomores wants a pail of
water, it is said he speaks " French.''^

Prof. Chapman for the present will conduct the
French recitations of the Sophomores.

President Chamberlain began lectures to the Sen-
iors on Political Economy, Tuesday, 8th.

The Freshman who comes in late at chapel is
evidently not well posted but gets a warm reception.

Wanted — A poetic contribution on the correla-
tions of Beautiful Snow and Brunswick mud.

It is reported that S. T. White, class of '85,
•Colby, intends to come to Bowdoin next year.

E. U. Curtis, '82, has been threatened with typhoid
fever and was obliged to go home. He is reported
better.

The " little Mathematical room " is rather limited
ground for a foot-ball game, as the broken windows
testify.

The Sophomores have started a subscription to
obtain sufficient funds, if possible, for "Burial of
Analytics."

Who says the Orient has no influence? After
our previous hints we have several boards placed at
our muddiest crossing.

Twenty-six couples attend the dancing school.
Quite a number more have applied for admission, but
cannot be accommodated.

There is a rumor that several members of '85 are
great ladies' men. Freshmen must bear in mind
that they come here to learn.

'85's foot-ball eleven consists of Chase, captain,
Brown, Butler, Davis, Ford, Gould, Harding, How-
ard, Hodgkins, Kendall, Mooers.

The class of '61 propose to establish in this col-
lege a Garfield Memorial Scholarship, to be in
amount between $1,000 and $1,600.

A Junior rooming with a Freshman, says —
"Chum and I agree perfectly. He's willing to do
all the work and I'm willing he should."

J. F. Libby and J. W. Knapp were delegates to
the thirty-fifth annual convention of Theta Delta Chi
Fraternity at New York City, Nov. 2d and 3d.

The Bugle editors are getting to work very
promptly, and are soliciting subscriptions. The
usual delay of this publication ought to be avoided.

The wood yard is undergoing some needed im-
provements. It is yet undecided whether the new
shed will be of the Gothic or Grecian style of archi-
tecture.

The lime barrels in front of Memorial have been
disappearing very mysteriously, while there is a
corresponding increase of kindling wood among the
students.

In the absence of French recitations the Sopho-
mores are having four exercises a week under Prof.
Chapman, and are using a text-book entitled " How
to write clearly." The usual amount of French will
be taken in the place of Rhetoric after Prof. John-
son's return.

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A lawn tennis club has been organized among
the Sophomores. Is the practice ground located in
the college woods because they are ashamed of their
playing ?

The stucco work on Memorial Hall is nearly
completed. Some plaster ornamental casts are being
put in which give the rooms a very fine and finished
appearance.

The Freshmen are talking of buying 81's boat.
The price is -f 125. A committee has been appointed
to examine the craft and confer with those who have
it in charge.

Physics : "Can any of you imagine a place where
all substances are in a gaseous condition?" An aM-
dible smi\e from the class. 'Prof, (tumbling) — "Of
course I mean the surface of the sun."

The band rehearsed on Wednesday evening last
week in order to allow its members to attend the
" Chimes of Corneville," on Friday evening. They
all can appreciate music.

The following Seniors have been appointed for
the December exhibition : Salutatory, M. S. Holway,
G. F. Bates, H. Carpenter, E. R. Jewett, E. T. Mc-
Carthy, G. H. Pierce, W. G. Reed, A. G. Staples.

There is an urgent need of a new chapel organ,
and the matter is receiving some attention from those
most interested. The choir have lately given some
fine selections on Sunday evenings, but have been
obliged to sing without accompaniment. A chapel
concert like that of last winter might be a step in the
right direction toward obviating the present neces-
sity.

The following ofiicers of the Sophomore class
have been elected : Vice President, A. H. Brown ;
Marshal, H. R. Bradley ; Eulogist, C. E. Sayward ;
Elegist, C. C. Torry ; Panegyrist, A. C. Cobb ; Odist,
O. W. Means; Historian, C. W. Longren ; Secretary
and Treasurer, A. F. Sweetser; Committee of Ar-
rangements, R. I. Thompson, M. H. Orr, S. W.,
Walker. •I'A'v'--''!'

The ofiices in the Freshman class have been
filled as follows : President, E. Thomas ; Vice Pres-
ident, R. L. Manson ; Secretary and Treasurer, F.
W. Alexander; Orator, F. W. Davis; Poet, O. Dyer;
Prophet, E. H. Allen; Historian, L. W. Cutter;
Toast Master, Thos. Leigh, Jr. ; Committee of Ar-
rangements, R. Webb, W. M. Fames, R. Cook;
Odists, T. B. Folsom, A. B. Bartlett, R. S. French.

After the boating meeting, on the 15th ult., it was
found that according to the constitution it was neces-
sary to liave the treasurer aided by an assistant
treasurer ; also that according to custom the treas-

urer has been some recent graduate. A meeting of
the association was held on the 10th, at which Mr.
Cole, previously elected treasurer, courteously re-
signed, and Mr. F. A. Fisher, '81, was elected to the
office. The ofiice of assistant treasurer was then
tendered to Mr. Cole and accepted.

PERSOMAL.

'37. — William H. Clark was in town a few days
since. He resides in California, where he owns a
large ranch. His father, William Clark, graduated
from Bowdoin in 1810.

'68. — Leonard W. Rundlett was married Thursday,
October 27th, in Milwaukee, to Bliss Kitty Barry.
He has the position of City Engineer of St. Paul, Mo.

'74. — S. V. Cole, the former instructor in Latin
here, is now Associate Principal of the Greylock
Institute, South Williamstown, Mass.

'76. — Charles L. Clarke was married September
14th, to Miss Helen E. Sparrow of Portland. It will
be remembered that Mr. Clarke has charge of intro-
ducing Edison's electric light in New York City.

'77. — Orlando M. Lord became Principal of the
Biddeford High School at the opening of the present
term.

'77.— Robert E. Peary has left the U. S. Coast
Survey, having been one of four fortunate competi-
tors, out of two hundred, for a very good position
for life in the civil engineering department of the
navy. He passed a ten days' preliminary examina-
tion of eight hours a day. He is to take charge of
all the civil engineering at the Washington navy
yard. His salary is to be increased from time to
time, and when he is sixty years old he is to be re-
tired on three-fourths salary.

'77. — William G. Beale was admitted to the Illi-
nois bar in March last. He at present occupies an
office with UJiaiu & Lincoln ; the latter member of
which firm is now Secretary of War. Address, 38
Honore Building, N. W., corner of Dearborn and
Adams Sts., Chicago, III.

'78. — D. H. Felch was admitted to practice as an
attorney in all the courts of tlie State, at the Septem-
ber term of the Superior Court, held at Worcester,
Mass.

'80. — W. II. Chapman h.as charge of making the
sanitary improvements at the White House.

'82. — F. II. Pease, a former member of this class,
is literary editor of the Tuflonian.

'84. — C. E. Sayward is teaching school in Wells.

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COLLEGE WORLD.

Columbia :

The Sanscrit class consists of one.

Eighty-Three's eight came in a length ahead in
the fall regatta.

The vacancy in the chair of English Literature
is to be filled soon.

The School of Mines' Sophomores and Freshmen
had a rush in their lunch room which resulted in a
general demolition of the lunch counter and its eon-
tents. Cause, dissatisfaction with the caterer.

Scene: Junior class in Latin. Prof. — "This word
Mucins may mean either one of two men named
Mucins, just as when you hear of what Gen. Johnston
did in the war you don't know whether Stonewall
Johnston or the other General is meant." Fact !
Dartmouth :

Dartmouth College receives 1,000 volumes from
the library of the late James T. Fields, while Har-
vard is to preserve the manuscripts of his poems and
books. The noted author and publisher received
A.M. from Harvard, and LL.D. from Dartmouth.
Harvakd :

A late Echo has a plea for the production of a
negro minstrel show by the students.

The Crimson states the urgent need of new mem-
bers in the Chaucer Society and an increase of
interest.

It is proposed to repeat the (Edipus at Harvard
this fall. The money realized will be used in found-
ing an American School of Greek Archreology at
Athens. The prominent colleges of the country will
be invited to contribute. The school will be in
communication with the Amei'ican Archaeology
Society and the exploring party at Assos. A house
is to be secured in Athens and the professors of con-
tributing colleges will take turns of about two years
each at Athens, thus having unusual means for orig-
inal research. — Ex.
Yale:

The Banner is the oldest college annual in ex-
istence.

Yale students are greatly troubled by thefts from
their rooms.

Yale has sent out 9,202 alumni, of whom less than
half are now living, and has conferred 11,909 regular
degrees, and 923 honorary. 1707 was the date of the
first conferred.

The Yale Faculty are putting in practice the
hostage system of making one or more men respon-
sible for the actions of their classmates. It is not at
all satisfactory to the students.

CLIPPmGS.

I stole my arm around her waist,
For so the Fates had weaved it,
And murmured nonsense in her ear,
And she — said she believed it.

And ah! she seemed to lean on me,
Hit sweet breath played upon me,
I've done the same to scores of girls,
But this had near undone me.

What's that you say? " Fine thing to tell ! "
Why, sir, it was entrancing.
"You don't doubt that— but still 'twas wrong?"
Oh! Prude! We were but dancing!

— Lehigh Burr.

Prof. — "Now, Mr. C, if this experiment proves
successful, what will the result be ? " Mr. C. — " The
result? Oh, the result will be inevitable! "

At Mercer Hospital, there is a man, whose only
words are: "Next! Next!" The doctors are in
doubt as to whether he is an old college professor or
a barber. — College Transcript.

As our Joe seated himself at the piano, he tipped
over a vase that stood upon it. "Playing a knocked
urn?" asked one of the company. "No," said Joe,
"that is only ajar gone." — Ex.

A Freshman (describing the ancient gladiatorial
contests) says: "When a man was killed he held
up his finger, and if the spectators wished him to
live they held up their thumbs."

"We must agitate," exclaimed an earnest political
speaker, " we must agitate or we shall jjerish." And
then he agitated it gently with a spoon, and pretty
soon it perished, all but the sugar.

Gin Sling is the euphonious name of a Chinese
student at Yale. Who knows but that at some time
in the vast future Gin Sling may become one of the
ornaments of the New York Bar. — Varsity.

Boarding house brilliancy — " Sweets to the sweet,"
said the funny young man as he handed the waiter
girl a faded bouquet. "Beets to the beet," returned
the girl as she pushed him a plate of the vegetables.

A new play is being written in which the hero is
found lost and flying in the desert, chained to the
bare back of a bicycle. His deliverer proves to be a
princess, who marries him and makes him captain
of a base-ball nine. — Ex.

Two bad students who have just been to Som-
erset, on their way home run into a post and the
following conversation takes place : First Student —
"Here stands a post." Second Student — " Chum, ole
f'ler, pull yourself together! I see two. What we's
got to do's go between 'em."

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The farmer that " ran rapidly through his prop-
erty," wore a red shirt and had his brindle bull
behind him.

Scene in Junior recitation room. Prof. — " What
did Wickliflfe write? " Student — "I believe he wrote
a Bible." — Courani.

EDITORS' TABLE.

The Chronicle shows the great interest among the
students at Ann Arbor in the eastern trip of their
football eleven. Its last issue contains full accounts
of the games with Harvard and Yale. They appear
well pleased with the result of their trials of
strength and skill. The need of a gymnasium has
long been felt at that university, and tlie Chronicle
says: "Among the various buildings iu the college
grounds at Cambridge, none delighted the eleven
from Ann Arbor more than the Hemenway Gymna-
sium. They thought if the Board of Regents could
but be induced to come to Cambridge and pay this
wonderful institution a visit, that the question of a
gymnasium at the University would soon be settled
in the aiflrmative."

The Tale News is very active this year. It has a
long string of grievances and does not hesitate to
mention them. It is diiJicult for the bi-weeklies to
call attention to any matter concerning college wel-
fare which has not been treated previously by its
lively little neighbor. The News has a great abund-
ance and variety of editorials and is ver}' generally
used as an organ of those desiring to discuss college
matters. The Yale Log is always spicy. The con-
stant insertion of such an item as " To get one of
those reversible check rubber coats from Brooks &
Co.'s, Chapel, corner State, is quite the proper act,"
adds variety to its columns, and we presume is profit-
able, but such a frequently reiterated statement loses
its force.

The last Acta is very entertaining. It contains a
" Short History of the game of La Crosse," in which
the mode of playing practiced by its Indian origina-
tors is described. The game was frequcntlj' a great
contest between tribes in wliich the goals were half a
mile apart, and as many as a thousand carefully
trained warriors played on a single side. Loss of
life was not uncommon.

The Spectator's sketches are very good, but deal
too exclusively with society topics. Cannot subjects
as worthy of the caricaturist's pencil be found in our
legitimate college life.

We have received a copy of the Oxford and Cam-
bridge Ufidergraduates Journal, a dull, ponderous
weekly, a marked contrast to our lively college
papers. Its literary matter consists of sermons de-
livered the previous Sunday in the Oxford and Cam-
bridge churches. It speaks very intimately of our
neighbor, the Bates Student, and quotes some st;ile
jokes from it. We notice that to nearly all of its ad-
vertisements the signifieant note is added that dis-
counts of from live to ten per cent, are made on all
cash purchases. Hereafter when we find our friends
running up too large bills we shall accuse them of
apeing English customs.

In all college poetry we have found nothing more
worthy of preservation than the following from a
former number of the Advocate, which has been ex-
tensively copied by the college press :

FREE LANCES.

A riding, a riding, i' the growing morning light!

The Ijugles blow, and iill a-row our lances glitter bright.

Along the winding river, be.side the beached sea,

By lonely tower, or high walled town, or heathy wastes

of lea;
Where'er we go, what'er good cause our strong right arms

may claim,
God guide us, merry gentlemen, and keep our swords from

shame.
We squire to no lad}''s whims, we serve no church, nor

lords.
But worship upon God's green hills and love our own

bright swords.
Let friars pray, and striplings love, and courtiers bend the

knee,
While blood is hot and muscle firm, our heart and hands

are free,
A riding, a riding — the east is all aflame !
God guide us merry gentlemen, and keep our swords from

shame.

G. P. Putnam's sons send us a copy of " Cam-
bridge TriHes, or Splutteriugs from an LTndergraduate
Pen," a reprint from the English edition. The
sketches are light anddiscoimected, but show literary
skill and a pleasing style, and give a pleasant picture
of life on the campus. For sale by booksellers ;
price $1.

HER BOCKLE SHOE.

Hondo, 1800.
Her buckle shoe ye bootman dyd
Make of ye smoothe, soft skyn'of kyd;

Cutt low, ye sylk hose to reveale;

Trymn, taper-toed; and for yo hocl

A ilayntye, upturned pyramyd.

Pull lyghtlye o'er yo floor she slyd —
(When at ye ball ye festyvo f\d—
Ho called ye couples for ye reel)—

Her buckle .shoe.

Yo youth doth love thatt leathern lyd,
'Neath whychf^'vo small, pynk toes are liyd
Lyke lyttle myco who never squeale,
They have some corn, perdie I I feel
Ye wycked cause of thatt— est id :

Her buckle shoe.
—F.D. S., in Argo.

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Best Stiff Hats, $2.75. Best Silk Hats, $3.50 in
exchange.

Just opened all the New and Nobby Styles Neck
Dress, Collars, Cuffs, Fancy Hose, Canes, etc.
All are invited to call and examine goods and prices.

No. 2 Arcade Block.

ISAAC H. SNOW,

DEALER LN

geef, Jork, Putton, Jamb, §c.

Special Rates to Stndent Clabs.

EC. M. BOAVKER,

BOARDING AND LIVERY STABLE

Cor. Main and Cleave/and Sts., Brunswick.

All Hack Orders promptly attended to.

y 'UOLLEqE BAWBEE
Two doors north of Post Office.

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AS FECI ALT Y,

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2S7 Middle Street,
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THE BEST TOILET SOAPS.

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The Largest and Best Assortment of

Drugs, Patent Medicines, &c., &c>

To be found in this market.

Lemont Block, Brunswicle, Maine.

S. O. COFFIN,

— DEALER IN —

PROVISIONS AND GROCERIES

tSr Special Bates to Student Clubs...ffi8'
CORNER OF MAIN AND ELM STREETS.

QOLDCLip

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Either Swket or Plain, are of the Finest
Qualities, ALWAYS Uniform and Eeliable.

TRY T|E SEAL JKIN CIGAR

SEND $3.75, and we \vm forward
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This iB a special offer to enable BinokerB to test this
ceUbraff^rl brand. After a trial yon Avill smoke no other.

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Desiring Employment, for Season of 1881,
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TPIE MANHATTAN AGENCY.

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00 TO

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Confecfionerv, Tobacco, mid Cigars.

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Hain Street, Head of the Hall, Brunswick.

MAIN STREET,

DUNLAP BLOCK.

iiikwiU Okiikiil 4§aii:

Prepares for Bowdoin and the best New England
Colleges. Offers, also, a thorough Seminary Course
to young ladies, and a shorter course for business
pursuits. For Catalogues, address

Key. a. W. BURR, Hallowell, Me.

m: ^^5r ]sr ^ R r> ' s

Main St., under Town Clock.

jpg° Families. Parties, and Clubs supplied.

&ti

Purchase your COAL at the

Ooal "^ard. ixi Topsl^aim,

WHERE NONE BUT

T&e Best of Coal is Kept,

And is Delivered well preiiai'ed and in Good Order.

Office near the Sheds.

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Hariware, Stoves, Crociery, anfl dlassware,

BRXTNS-WICK, TOE:.

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No. I O'Brien Block, Just North of P. 0.

Fine Stationery; Portland and Boston Daily
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Fancy Goods and Toys in great variety ; Pocket
Cutlery ; Canes ; Bird Cages ; Base-Ball and La
Crosse ; Pictures and Picture Frames ; Frames
Made to Order at Short Notice. Agency for
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DEALER IN

CHOICE GROCERIES, CANNED GOODS,

Fruits, Confectionery, Tobacco & Cigars,

Cor. Main and Cleaveland Streets, Brunswick.
N. B.— Special Kates to Students.

J. W. CURTIS, D.M.D.,
Dentist,

O'Brien Block, BRUNSWICK, MAINE.

M. S. GIBSON, Proprietor.

POF&Tr. AND. naA^iNs:.

This hutise has been thoroughly refitted with every re-
yard to comfort, and the aim is to make it first-class in all
■'■*'■ uppnintments.

Maine Central Dining Rooms,

BRUNSWICK, ME.
W. R. FIELD, Proprietor.

^. O. REED,

Special Rates to Classes I Students

Interior Views Made to Order.

A Good Assortment of Brunsivick and Topsham
Stereoscopic VieTirs ; also College Vie-nrs.

ALL KINDS OF

For Schools and Colleges,

EXECUTED AT THE

DeT\^ITT HOUSE,

QUIMBY & MURCH, Proprietors,

'ferner Pine anil Park Streets, LEWISTON, IE.

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Journal Office, Lewiston, Maine.

NEW TYPE,

NEW BORDERS,

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^^TelephoQK connection with Coal Yard.
(13" Orilers left at Jordan Snow's, Lemoiit Block, will
be promptly atteiuled to.

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MUSIC PXTBLISHBR,

And Dealer in Sheet Music, Music Books, Musical Instruments, and Musi-
cal Merchandise, of all kinds,

156 Excbange Street, Portland.

GEO. C. SHAW & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Grocers.

CHOICE TABLE DELICACIES A SPECIALTY.

jSj and ^Sy Congress SL, and 2J§ Middle St.,
PORTLAND, : : MAINE.

.esr*SEND FOR Price List.

AMOS L MILLETT & CO.,

ESTABLISHED 18H.

W. L. Wl LSON & CO.,

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in

TEAS AND FANCY GROCERIES.

N, B. — Orders by mail will receive prompt attention. Send for price list.

142 & 144 Exchange, cor. Federal St.,

F. W. STOCK.MAN. }

^mflm ^olIe|© }fe3ical Ijeparlmenl

The Sixty-Second Annual Couri^e of Lectures at the Medi-
cal School of Miiine. will commence Fp:bruaky 9th, 18S2,
aud continue SIXTEEN WEEKS.

FACULTY.— JosHC A L. CHAaiBERLAis, LL.D., President ; Israel T.
Dana, M.D., Pathology and Practice ; Alfkkp Mitchi-ll, M.D., Obstetrics
and Diseases of Women and Children ■, Fkkderk- H. Gerbish, M.D.,
Anatomy; Charles "W. Goddard, A.M., MediealJarisprudeDce -, Hesrt
Carmichael, Ph.D., Chemistry; Bcbt G. AVtldeb, M.D., Physiology;
Stephen- H. "Weeks, M.D , Surgery and Clinical Surgery ; Charles O.
HcNT, M. D., Materia Medica and Therapeutics ; Daniel F. Ellis, >I.D.,
Registrar and Librarian ; William B. Cushmas, M.D, Demonstrator of
Anatomy.

Circulars containing full information niav be obtained on application to
the Registrar, D. F. ELLIS, M.D., or to th"" Secretary.

ALFRED MITCHELL, M.D., Secretary.
Brunswick, Maine.

WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELRY,

Botanical Microscopes, Fancy Goods. "Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry
promptly repaired and warranted.

r'in.e Spectacles and. !E3reg'lasses.
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If

JOURNAL BLOCK, LEWISTON.

Mag'azines, Music, etc.. Bound in a Neat and
Durable Manner.

Ruling and Blank Book Work to Order.

W. B. KNICHT,

Special Bates to Student Clubs.

^ff^Transient Orders for Milk or Crenni lilk'd by pvinj; suitable notice.

Residence, School Street.

JOBBEllS AND IlETAlLKKS OP STANDARD /^ . • ^ /~\ 11 J-J 1 .

ImporteJ aiii Domestic Fancy Groceries, Curtis tollege Bookstore

HUNKER HILL PICKLES A SPECIALTY.

BOOKS. STA.XIONEFIY, FtOOIKI
PAPER, PEBIODICAr.S, <ScC.

FIRST-Cr.A.BS

Fkn,Qs, Organs, and Melodeons, E.SMITH,.. GROCER.

AT LOW PRICKS. l.AUUE KUNTINd STOCK, '

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nvrr^ostTi:!? -rviwr> i>oivii.:s'rTO cic3-.^it.s.

Brushes, Combs, Perfumery, Pomades, Bath Towels, Toilet Soaps, etc., in Great Variety.

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BRUNSWICK, MAINE, DECEMBER 7,. 1881.

Vol. XI.

No. 10.

A GLKAR, STEADY LIGHT the STUDENT'S
COMFORT AND NECESSITY.

The "Argand Library,"

Am) THE ADJUSTABLE HANGISG
SATISFY ALL DEMANDS.

Try the new "Oxford" and "iVIoehring" Burners

m PLACE OF THE OLD KIXDS.

ROOM FITTINGS IN VARIETY FOR SALE.

JOHN FURBISH.

HALL L. DA.V^IS,

Books, Stationerf, and Paper Hangiogs,

53 Exchange Street, PORTLAND, ME.

BLANK BOOKS TO ORDER A SPECIALTY

ELLIOT

Has the Finest and Most Stylish Stock of
Neckwear ever exhibited in Brunswick.

Ike Lilesl Styles is M vi M Hils.

HOSIERY, COLLARS, CUFFS, &c., &c.,
in Great Variety of Styles.

FINE ASSORTMENT OF

FALL AND WINTER OVERCOATS AND SUITS,

ELLIOT'S, Opposite Town Clock.
FRAISTK E. ROBERTS

Has the Largest and Best Assortment of Gentlemen's

Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Slippers

Corner of Main and Mason Streets

QMMTimi T© SMOKlia

Be-nrare of Imitations and Counterfeits.

Examine each Cigarette ; see that every wrapper has

-■^re^ ' '^' TRY IT,

Fine, Mild & Sweet.

Fac simile Signature on it No Bogus Patented Sub-
stitutes or flavoring used in our genuine brands.

KJNNEY TOBACCO CO., N. Y.

SOLD BY ALL DEALEES THEOUGHOUT THE WOELD.

FOR YOUR

NOBBY HAT

Go or Send to

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237 Middle Street, PORTLAND.

SIGN OE THE GOLD HAT.

LORING, SHORT & HARMON,

PORTLAND,

Visiting, Glass Cards and Monograms

ENGEAVED IN THE MOST FASHIONABLE STYLE.

FRENCH and ENGLISH STATIONERY

AGENCY FOR

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PORTLAND, . - - _ MAINE.
A. CARIEK. J. W. D. CAETER,

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is given to all
who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remains as here-
tofore, and facilities are offered for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical instruction are ample, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in the immediate vicinity of
many important public works, aflbrds excellent
opportunities for the study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many favors from the United
States Coast Survey Office. The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
be taken, if desired, in the place of Latin.

Those who complete satisfactorily the four years'
course in engineering will receive the Degree of Sc.
B. Those vvho complete a two years' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical Engineer. Students not candidates for
a degree will he received at any stage for which an
examination shall show them to be fitted, and may
remain for any desired time. Further infornjation
will be furnished on application to Professor G. L.
Vose.

Terms of Admission to the Academic Course.

Applicants for admission will be examined in the

following subjects :

Latin. — Latin Grammar, including Prosody; Writ-
ing Latin (35 Lessons in Allen's Latin Composi-
tion are rccoinniended as indicating the amount
required for examination) ; Virgil, the Bucolics,
Georgics, and six books of the Jiueid ; Cicero,
seven Orations ; Salluat.

QREEK. — Hadley's Greek Grammar; Xenophon's
Anabasis, four books, and Homer's Iliad, two
books ; Jones's Greek Prose Composition.

Ancient Geogkapiiy.

Mathematics. — Arithmetic, including Common

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Boot

and the Metric System ; Algebra, through Equa-
tions of the Second Degree ; Geometry, Books

I. and III. of Loomis's Geometry.

Real equivalents for any of the foregoing require-
ments will be accepted. All applicants for admission
will be required to produce testimonials of good
moral character. The time for examination is the
Friday after Commencement and the Friday before
the opening of the first term. In exceptional cases
applicants maybe examined at other times. Candi-
dates for admission to advanced classes will be ex-
amined in the studies which such classes have
accomplished.

The amount of instruction now ofl'ered and pos-
sible to be taken iu the several principal lines of
study is exhibited comparatively, as reduced to one
scale, in the following manner. This is, however,
only approximate, as the terms are of unequal
length :

Latin, eight terms.

Greek, eight terms.

Mathematics, eight terms.

Gernuin, four and a half terms.

English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
Literature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.

Italian, one term.

Spanish, one term.

Rhetoric (formal), one term. Rhetorical and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
half terms.

Natural History studies, five and a half terms.

Physics and Astronomy, four terms.

Chemistry, four terras.

History, Ancient and Modern, two terms.

Political Economy, one and a half terms.

Public Law, two terras.

Mental and Moral Philosophy, including Logic,
four terms.

Christian Evidences, one term.

Expenses.

The annual expenses are as follows : Tuition, $75.
Room rent (half), average, $:25. Incidentals, $10.
Total regular College charges, $110. ■

Board is obtained iu town at $3 to $4 a week.
Other necessary expenses will probably amount to
$40 a year. Students can, however, by forming
clubs under good management, very materially
lesson the cost of living.

Further information on application to the Presi-
dent.

Vol. XI.

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, DECEMBER 7, 1881.

No. 10.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DTJRING THE
COLLEGIATE TEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '82, OF

BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

EDITORIAL BOARD.

Arthur G. Staples, Managing Editor.

Charles H. GrLiiAN, Business Editor.

Melvin S. Holway, Eugene T. McCarthy,

William A. Moody, Warren 0. Plimpton,

George G. Weeks.

Terms — $2.00 a year in advance •, single copies, 15 cents.

Remittances should be made to the Business Editor. Communications

in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor.

Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute
articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the
writer's real name.

Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter.

CONTENTS.
Tol. XI., No. 10.— Dec. 7, 1881.

Editorial Notes 115

Literary:

Sunset (poem) 118

Tbe Spliinx of Fate: 118

The Cbapel Bell's Story 119

Communication 121

College Items 121

Personal 124

Clippings 124

Editors' Table 125

EDITORIAL HOTES.

Tlie present number has been purpose^ de-
layed in order to prevent too long an interval
between this and the following number, which
will be issued at the close of this term. We
be.speak the patience of our readers, and ac-
knowledge that the delay has not been wholly
unpleasant to ourselves. With Christmas in
the near distance, and under the shadow of a
Thanksgiving past, we feel within a charmed
circle and claim indulgence accordingly.

Two of the current topics demand a word,
viz., payment of subscription and contribution

of articles from the Junior Class. We spoke
of the former in the last issue, and hope that
at earliest convenience the arrears will be set-
tled. With regard to the latter we suggest
that the work of the present board is drawing
to a close, and that time is short in which ar-
ticles can be handed in and published. We
request articles legibly written on one side of
the paper on topics as fresh and interesting as
possible, and only regret that we have not
been more favored in the past.

We clip the following from the ' Varsity:
It appears that at Bowdoin College, Maine, the
terpsichorean art is on the curriculum. The Orient
announces that twenty-six couples talse the dancing
lectures, and that quite a number more have applied
for admission but cannot be accommodated.

The above is slightly misconceived. We
really hope that every one will not believe it.
We doubt if the writer himself would con-
sider it so apparent if he should pay us a visit
and endeavor to discover which one of our
Faculty would be most likely to don the con-
ventional swallow-tail and lead us in the mazy.
Fond parents who send their sons here need
not fear, for we assure them that the Faculty
does not dance, in public at least. What is
most alluring in the above is the idea of its
being on the curriculum in the form of " danc-
ing lectures," and with a crowded house —
" standing room only " at every entertain-
ment. The coolness with which the ' Varsity
indulges the idea is refreshing, and makes us
fondly imagine how pleasant it would be if
our august professors only would put away
serious affairs, and devote the afternoons to
leading the faltering footsteps of the debutant
through the measures of the dreamy waltz. A
la ' Varsity, what an elysium it would be !

116

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

We can but feel that it is a sad fact that
we are possessed of fewer associations for the
study of the great authors. What we mean
is that at every progressive college except
our own we find various organizations known
as Shakespeare clubs, Chaucer clubs, and the
like, and we are convinced that such organi-
zations, if they serve the end intended, are
valuable in every way. A critical knowledge
of Shakespeare is a valuable, almost indis-
pensable acquirement, and something not at-
tained in a cursory study of English Litera-
ture. The time was, we are assured, when
such an organization existed among certain
students as a private venture, and where those
who admire the masters were content to meet
and discuss their works. There is also no
reason why we should not be possessed of a
similar organization to-day, and why the col-
lege should not carry among its institutions
means for a broader and more critical study
of the masters of the English tongue. An or-
ganization for the study of Shakespeare, for
instance, with adequate instruction in the
same from our Faculty, would serve an ad-
mirable end and give us opportunities which
we do not now possess.

The eternal edict of our Down East weather
prohibits foot-ball, and with the laurels of a
successful season resting d. la mode upon tlieir
brows, our captains can go and liave their
pictures taken. A Freshman says that he
thinks that they won't play any more because
their new foot-ball is worn out, whicli is, we
think, a judicious as well as economic con-
clusion. Seriously, we think that we have no
cause to be dissatisfied with this season's work
in this direction. We have at least as a col-
lege become interested in the game and have
reasonable prospects that next year more will
be done. It is a matter of comment tliat foot-
ball has been very interesting througliout the
college community this season. Tiie season
closes with Yale at the front. We have, as

we said before, no reason for dissatisfaction,
and the meagre results of our practice will,
we doubt not, be evident in no inconsiderable
degree next year if the college sees fit to take
the game up where this season left it. The
game needs none of our championship as a
game, only our support as a game for this col-
lege. This it has always had. The season is
marked at least by the first attempt within
our knowledge to investigate the game, and
as such deserves to be remembered.

We feel that it is a matter of congratula-
tion that the Senior Class Elections are over.
The delay and consequent unsettled state of
feelings in the class were certainly not the
least factors in the affair, and the sooner the
business was settled the better for the general
peace of mind. Now that it is over we feel
justified in allowing that the elections of this
year have been made judiciously and well.
There was very little to disturb the harmony,
and with a few exceptions no dela}- beyond
that consequent upon an election of this kind.

By far the pleasantest feature of the affaii-
is that the class is not any the worse off for
the election. It is much better that class day
be less brilliant and that the class go on as it
has gone on liitherto, bearing no enmity among
its members and united in a common cause,
than that it be broken up into factions and all
tiie pleasant rehitions of class be destroyed.
That it is a dangerous era in every class life
is undoubted, and it is an unfortunate circum-
stance that it must come up as it does to even
partially estrange its members. We presume
that no improvement can be made in the
method of an election, but believe that we are
not alone in wishing that elections might be
conducted without reference to society affairs.
The morals of a class election are varied. We
find many who believe, as President Garfield
believed, that "Things don't turn up in this
world until somebody turns them up,'' and
many who exemplify what the Crimson states,

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

117

that "ill the world at large 'estates, degrees,
and offices' are often purchased with the
honor of the wearer," but in spite of this we
can claim that the last Senior election was
among the happiest that history has recorded.
What we wish is that class day may be a
crown of glory to the good sense and a reward
of merit to the able selection of the class, and
that the class may in the meantime forget that
it has had an election.

It has been represented to us that the con-
stant playing of band instruments is very an-
noying to students who are accustomed to
devote any time to study. Piano playing and
the like at most colleges are restricted to those
hours which students are most accustomed to
devote to pleasure, and while we would not
plead for any such restriction we would, at the
suggestion of very many readers, urge upon our
untiring musicians a more careful and judi-
cious selection of hours. It is exceedingly
annoying to attempt to study while above is
a clarionet player, at the left another, below
a parlor organ, and through the partition a
proficient on the bass horn. We are pleased
to notice that the band is running, and would
in connection inquire anxiously if it never
runs down, but we suggest again that more
attention be paid to the legitimate business of
students.

We are always glad to receive communi-
cations, as through them the spirit of the col-
lege on matters of importance can be learned
in a way better perhaps than through edito-
rial utterances. The general fault, however,
with the communications we have received is
their extreme length. It seems to be thought
necessary that a simple matter cannot be
treated without a formality and tedionsness
more worthy of a philosophical discussion.
Write as you think and feel, and you will not
use dull, dry words winding out into intermi-
nable length. If the subject is not important

do not try to make it so by a formal setting
forth of it, but if you consider it to be of vital
interest write as if you were interested in it.
A few short, vigorous sentences, showing the
honest opinion of an unprejudiced observer,
has more influence than pages of personal ar-
guments.

A neighboring journal asks the opinion
of college men in regard to the evil influ-
ences of college life, and promises a cordial
reception to their honest reflections. Inas-
much as the same sheet has been active in its
inquiries concerning the recent trouble, and
strong in its denunciation of pernicious prac-
tices, it would seem that the general tenor of
the State press was towards a careful scrutiny
of the college and its work. The article in
question dilates at length on the evil tend-
encies of the morale of college life, and avers
that its general tendency is towards harm.
While we are convinced that the conclusion
is erroneous we are not at liberty to discuss
it in these columns, but are of the honest
opinion that not tlie slightest harm could
come from a comparison of the influences of
college with those of the world at large.
It is a matter of moment to anxious parents as
to whether they are sending their sons to all
the evil influences of the most degrading
habits and associations, or to the better influ-
ences of a Christian college and the associa-
tion with well-bred young men. We presume
that the honorable record of college-bred
men is no argument, and the assertion that
no fewer fall by the wayside in college than
in the world, will be doubted, and we wish,
thei'efore, that the matter might be candidly
discussed, with the same desire after truth
that the writer of the article evinced, and we
are quite sure that the work of our colleges
will not be found unproductive of results
wholly beneficial.

Diplomas at Princeton cost $14.50.

118

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

SUNSET.

At close of clay
I marked the brazen rim of lio;ht
Bounding the low horizon's dusky brim ;
Beheld it melt, and swim, and fade away
From gold to red, to gray, then vanish quite.
And leave me gazing on a leaden sky.

Thought I :
The eternal, restless years, that hurrying by
With such impetuous haste, on eagle wing.
So waste our feeble strength, and sternly flinc
Us from them ; sad, sad it were,
If, in the deep abyss, the dreary waste
Of time, we hailed the dawning
Of no brighter day than this ;
The beaming of no rosier morning
Than to-morrow's.

THE SPHINX OF FATE.

The charm with which mankind regards
works of antiquity, though perhaps not fully
explicable, is so natural that its existence has
never been regarded as matter for surprise.
Admiration for monuments of ages long buried
in the charnel-house of oblivion is about the
only sentiment from which modei'ii savans,
with their skeptic disregard for existing insti-
tutions, have withheld the touch of their ridi-
cule. The sentiment is as universal as the
race, and he who disregards it contradicts
nature. No wonder man should regard with
admiration whatever has so long withstood
the relentless touch of time, which so hedges
in his own little existence ; that he should
look with awe upon the few monuments of
the past over the grave of which all else has
been leveled ; and read with a hungry inter-
est the traditions which, originating in ob-
scurity and preserved through the genera-
tions, furnish the only account of dead and
buried ages. They are the ontcroppings in the
Geology of 'I'ime, representing whole systems
of which the ages of men are only the lamina;.

Ruins that are brought to light by the re-
searches of the antiquarian are deprived of
much of their grandeur. The fact that they
perished at the hand of time, and were resur-

rected hj, and owe their existence to, man,
robs them of their dignity. But grand above
all grandeur, worthy of admiration, ay, of
veneration and awe — dignitj' personified — are
those few works of man's hand, which, defy-
ing the power of time, have stood for thou-
sands of years, linking the present wath the
past and absorbing into their own existence
the recollections, associations, and legends of
the rolling ages.

Among those works the Sphinx stands
without a parallel. For thirty centuries it has
watched the deserts as the winds blow over
them, and thrown its earnest, awful gaze out
over those arid wastes. Tourists have ad-
mired it; painters have tried to catch its in-
spiration ; and beholders have dreamed their
waking, destiny-burdened dreams in its pres-
ence. Let us in imagination stand where
others have stood in that presence, and see if
we cannot catch a meaning in the solemnity
of that face.

We are in the midst of a desert. In the
sky the few shreds of down-like clouds ride
lazily upon the warm breath of the tropics.
To the northward the blue of the sky seems
to fade into that of the Mediterranean ; east-
ward the sluggish Nile bears onward its bur-
den from equatorial lakes, and beyond, the
white haze from the Red Sea rises through
the rifis in the mountain chain ; to the south
the unknown lands stretch away into obscurity
and tradition ; while to the west, beyond reach
of the eye, the imagination loses itself in a
vast sea of burning sand. What a solitude 1

Look now at the Sphinx. It seems a thing
of life in this solitude which it commands. Its
distant, unbending gaze is fixed upon some-
thing far out over desert and mountains.
You would think from those sterti and hard-
ened features it saw destiny itself. No blow
from your hammer can change them. For
thirty centuries it lias worn (hat look of dis-
tant contemplation, and will wear it. It
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that once peopled these plains hurried to their
mountain tombs, nor relaxed them amid the
thunders of Sinai. Unmoved it saw the pil-
grimage, crucifixion, and resurrection. It has
seen amid the rise and fall of nations a new
civilization encircle the globe. Through cen-
turies of darkness and civilization, through
ages of justice and of crime it has cast that
same fateful look far out upon the goal of its
own contemplation. Surely such a creation
must embody an idea. Whei'e among human
actions shall we find its counterpart?

Search the pages of history — the chequered
career of men and nations. Notice the alter-
nate triumph of right and wrong ; the pro-
gress of the race, its zigzag course, its halts,
its retrogressions. See the meaningless waste
of human endeavor; the collision and mutual
destruction of opposite waves of human ac-
tion ; the equipoise of contrary opinion ; the
progress of ages lost in a day ; the destruction
of life ; the loss of happiness ; the wailing of
misery. Is it, after all, a meaningless medley ?

Look again. We see amidst it all a figure
calm and dignified, towering above the desert
of human action. It is the Sphinx of Fate.
Regardless of the surging and struggling
around, it fixes its gaze afar off upon the
goal of history. The meaning of its calm eye
none can interpret, and the lineaments of the
stern features no human endeavor can change.
While the panorama of human action passes
in ever changing scenes across its vision, it
sees only destiny in the background. It has
grown old with the world. It saw the peo.
pling of the earth, the advancement and re-
generation of man. It has been present and
witnessed all the mutations since the creation.
It has seen the standard of right raised only
to be overthrown by the force of wrong. It
has seen the same old spirit of oppression
slain a thousand times only to be a tliousand
times reborn in new and more specious forms.
It has seen desire put as a substitute for right,
and intolerance, fanaticism, and prejudice

stand as the inevitable accompaniments of
progress. All those things it has seen with
that same calm indifference, but it has re-
garded them only in their relations to that
course upon the goal of which the eye has
ever rested. Let us then think that success
and defeat, pleasure and pain are not what
they seem, but only necessary parts of one
symmetrical whole. Let us liope that when
at the end of the rolling ages that- goal is
finally reached, the features of Fate may relax
into a look of approval.

THE CHAPEL BELL'S STORY.

I was sitting alone by the fire weaving a
day dream, thinking why boys will smoke and
what all this great busy crowd of young men
will do when they emerge into the unclassic
world, and as the tones of the chapel bell came
in upon me I reached up and took from the
shelf the quaintest, sweetest bit of biography
in the world, Hawthorne's Bell's Biography,
and read while the fire glowed.

It was dark, and I was alone. I missed
the fire and the book, and found myself in the
vestibule of the chapel. It was very still
around me, but up above the murmur of the
wind around the chapel bell, as it sang its
never-ending song, playing among the dusty
rafters for a moment in its eternal life,
joining and again winging itself away to the
unknown, sounded to me as if all the many
voices of the bell, all the tones and tunes it
had ever sung were alive once more and hold-
ing high carnival. Up by the rickety ladders,
waking the doves and stirring up a tempest of
cooing noises, I passed and stood by the bell.
A flood of the night mist, a twinkle of star-
light, a view of the college walks, and then
the bell began to creak and groan again, and
turning from the slatted window I hearkened
to its life history. The lurid flames leaped

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iind jrlo\V(!(l wlici'c it, WHS Ixirii. A Imly lady
cast lioi' gold inlo IIki iiUilliiiL;' caldron, and
the bell slioiic, willi prides a(, Ihc rccollrction.

Tlic peopli) f^atlicrud at ils liiiMi i'listivai,
and I recalled liow tlio swarlliy num stood hy
and watched its glowing face. Jt was in
snnny France, where the hills were vine-clad,
where the blue waters of a winding river
lounge along to meet the sea, and where a
haj)py iiamlet clusters secure upon its l)aid<s,
that it first saw tlus light of da.y, and at close
of day, as the light was fading from the hills
that, mute and silent, it was borne into the
open air. Marked it was indeed. It had the
imperial crest and the imprint of the pojjo,
and with duo solenuiily was iiung in the bel-
fry of the village church. It swung there ten
happy years. It swung until the people loved
it for its clear, sweet tones, loved it because
it had rung jubilantly at the marriage day,
and tolled at the funeral, and pealed forth at
the christening until it had linked itself with
their holiest thoughts. The end came when
its clear, pleasant tones met the king's ear.
The boll told mo with many a creak and groan
how sad the parting was, how with muflled
voice it journeyed away from the winding
river of its birthplace over the sunny roads of
France, through valleys shut in by hills in
harvest time, and how at length it left the
dusty road and, seated on its chariot, clattered
up the stony i)avements of the royal eil,y. For
years it pealed forth in the carillons of Paris,
tolled at St. Bartholomew's day, saw the
streets run red at the sight of the guillotine,
until the city grew, until the little shrine over
which it i)rcsided fell a prey to the ])rogress
of iniprovenusnt, and one day it found itself
on earth once niorc. It was in the days of
the awakening of our young republic, when
Now England ships dotted every sea, and
when New England town magistrates visited
the cities of the continent and purchased mar-
ketable relics, and this is how it was bought.
The village squire paid ovor the price in shin-

ing onglos, and so it cauKi over the sea to
swing ill the hellVy of the little building on
the clearing that s(MV(;d as town hall and
churcii for the growing little town on Massa-
chusetts coasl. Thus it came to continue its
life work, looking out on the heaving sea, and
breathed on by the salt breezes of the Atlan-
tic. Oft in winter it longed for its fatherland,
thought of the humble French peasantry who
came at its bidding and knelt at the shrine
within its call, but it grew also to love the
sturdy sea and to listen to its wave notes, and
fling back the harmony of its grand old an-
tlu:ni.

And so it lived till its surroundings again
outgrow it, and when the little village had its
bank and factory, the bell in the town hall
was removed from its hangings and consigned
once more to the tender mercies of the world.
The precursor of the bell, in New England,
was the triangle suspended from a beam and
when struck vigorously emitted a sound loud
enough to be heard any Sabbath over a vil-
lage ; but bolls were as necessary in Maine as
in Massachusetts, so in a certain puritan col-
lege in New England a bell was a desider-
atum. The town magnate above was an
alumnus, and a religious one, and so he sent
the bell as a present to his Alma Mater, and
packing it on a horse sent it through the
Maine wilderness and suspended it in the
chai)el tower.

The bell lold me of its journey in sum-
mer time, how proud it was of its elevation,
and how ol' late years oidy its shame had
come upon it-, 'lold, with many groanings,
how incompatible it was with its past history
that it should be so hung, that it is impossi-
ble to bo decently rung, and how it longs for
its sunny biithplaee and its home by the
heaving sea, and earnestly, (^X])ectantly awaits
il,s final rest.

The chapel bell's story was over and I
was by my lire again, but 1 honestly believe
the boll's story had a moral. 1 thought how

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much better it would be if the most constant
attendant upon our studies, the herald of our
opening college life, the siimmons to the cor-
dial lessons from our gray-haired teacher, could
be rejuvenated and made a more pleasant
musical reminder of the never-ending flight
of time. Clio.

COMMUNICATION.

E'Wors of Orient :

In the last few numbers you have suffi-
ciently agitated the mattei of a gymnasium,
and fully expressed the need among us stu-
dents of some regular system of exercise.
As we are not likely, however, to have our
wishes fulfilled, at least during tTie corning
winter, it rnay be well to offer through your
columns some substitute for the old gymna-
sium which will obviate the present necessity.

We understand that all the machinery of
the former gymnasium has been removed and
placed in safe keeping. Now, as there are
several unoccupied rooms in college, it seems
as though sfjme of the appliances, such as the
parallel bars, Indian clubs, and sliding weights,
might be placed in one of these, sfj that those
desiring \ji) do so could, under proper direc-
tion, take regular exercise in the usual manner.

It may be objected that inmates of the
same building would be disturbed by even the
unavoiflable amount of noLse, and that the
room would be injured, or some of the clubs
etc., be horrovjed. But, if we remember tliat
the time of day when we used to exercise in
the gymnasium ha devoted to study by very
few students, as almost all are about the
campus, in the rea'ling room, or down town
at that hour, the first objection will seem less
obtrusive. We think, further, that no more
damage to the building would be done, in the
way suggested, than by some of the nocturnal
festivities lately carried on in these rooms,

and overlooked in silence on the part of the
Faculty. The students, too, appreciating the
advantage gained, would be inclined to more
than usual care of the surroundings. Then,
if charge of the whole matter was given to
some competent person, there would be no
more danger or loss of the property than in
the old building, which was often necessarily
left open and unattended.

As matters seem to be running now, the
records of our next spring sports will show a
lack of thorough training during the winter.
Therefore, if it is not deemed advisable for
all to occupy a college room for this purpose,
at least some such ariangement ought to be
made for the boating men and ball nine.

If those interested among the students,
will take hold of this project, or any other
having the same object, we feel sure that the
Faculty will glaflly accede to the proposal.

O. N. E., Jk.

COLLEGE ITEMS.

Seniors complain of overwork.

Holden, '83, is tea<;hing in Friendahip.

Jewett, '82, lia« gon'; home on atnynint of sickriesB,

There was Borne skating on the river during
reee»».

The Sophomores decided to har'; their turkey at
home.

Purington, '8-7, has plc<Jge<l to Alpha Delta I'hi
Society.

Prof. Campbell began a course of lectures Xovem-
ber 29th.

The Commencement moustache is visible in the
.Senior class.

The first exercise in Parliamentary Law was held
last Wc^Jncsday.

Twenty-two students remained in college over
Thanksgiving.

The new picture in the library was presented by
Bev. A. L. Park of Gardiner.

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Recitations were begun promptly on Monday morn-
ing after recess.

Tlie Senior and Junior Exhibition will be on the
evening of December 22d.

While Longren is out teaching, Perkins, '83, has
taken his place in the library.

There is a rumor that the lamp chimneys in the
reading room have been cleaned.

The Musical Association, under Mr. Kotzschmar,
held the first meeting on the 29th.

Prof. — "Is this element a gas?" Student —
"N-a-w, sir, I g-a-s not." Correct.

Reviews of the classes having examinations at
the end of the term, begin this week.

Stinchfield, '82, has finished his school at West
Auburn, and returns to college this week.

A number of the alumni from '80 and '81 paid a
visit to the college just before Thanksgiving.

The Freshmen appeared out in force at the last
sociable. '85 promises to be quite a society class.

The trench dug for gas pipes was mistaken by
several for the beginning of the desired crossing.

Student (dating excuse blank) — "Let's see, this
is the last day of November." Prof. — " Yes, tlie
31st."

Hard on the boys. "I wish this class vs^ould re-
cite as though they knew what they were talking
about."

There was some mistake about the exercises on
Sunday before last, and consequently non-attendance
by the students.

One of the Professors is reported to have pur-
chased Dirigo Hall, intending to convert it into a
tenement house.

The windows are being fitted in Memorial Hall,
and it is expected as soon as this is completed that
the frescoing will begin.

The membei-s of '83 appointed for llie Senior and
Junior Exhibition are A. E. Austin, W. A. r<!rkins,
G. B. Swan, and C. 11. Stetson.

The Juniors in Physics liave been divided, so that
those who elect this study in the spring term recite
separately from the rest of the class.

Mason, '82, has finished his term in (he Howdoin-
ham Higli School and returned to college. Cliild,
'84, takes charge of this school for tiio next term,
beginning in a few weeks.

A member of '85 has learned that the skeleton
hanging in Cleaveland was obtained from the re-
mains of a former victim of Plii Chi.

Logic : Senior (giving an example of the syllo-
gism)— "All men are animals. I am an animal,
therefore I am a man." Class applaud.

Fresh to Soph. — "How time slips away here at
college ! " Soph. — " That's so, it goes so last a fel-
low don't get time to study hardly any."

For perhaps the first time in the history of the
college /ree heer, which was found so mysteriously
Saturday evening, seemed to go a begging.

The Freshman Orchestra seems to exist as an
undeniable fact. It has nine pieces, and meets for
rehearsal on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.

Sawyer, '81 , has been in town to arrange for a
club of medical students during the winter, and is
intending to attend lectures at the medical school.

Some one recently thought several recitation
rooms were improperly ventilated and therefore re-
moved the windows to a safe distance in the woods.

President Chamberlain begun extra lectures to
the Senior class last Friday, holding the exercise at
4.15 P.M., in order not to interrupt the regular reci-
tations.

Lieut. Crawford will resign his position in con-
nection with this college, and leave town within a
few weeks, though his term does not expire until
next summer.

Wanted. — Cox)ies of the '• Boiodoin Bugle'''' for
years 1873, 1874, and 1876, and of the " Bowdoiti-
ensia". Also a copy of No. 1, Ko?-. IV. Bowdoin
"OuiENT." Address to "Orient."

The students appeared very anxious to take in the
temperance lecture and the sermon on the evils of
dancing, delivered on Sunday last. Both the ad-
dresses came at a time wlien they could be appre-
ciated.

The following is related of Prof. Cleaveland on
receiving a gold-headed cane from the students: "I
might be a man of many faults and failings, but I
did not know tliat 1 was going to got a cane-in from
the students.

We neglected to mention in oiu- last number the
visit paid to Levviston by several members of this
college, in order to attend the prize declamations at
Bates. The boys have since spoken of the attention
they received and were highly gralilied by the cour-
tesies shown them by the Bates students.

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Next spring the Freshman nine will play in the fol-
lowing positions : Mooers, catcher ; Cook, pitcher ;
Chase, first base ; Harding, second base ; Folsoni,
third base ; Goodenow, short-stop and captain ;
Bartlett, left field; Wardvvell, centre field; Hodg-
kins, right field.

A quintette of students consisting of Barton,
Butler, Dike, Pierce, and Stetson, was present at the
closing exercises of the Bowdoinham High School,
Saturday evening, ISTovember 26th, and assisted by
selections of college music. On the following
Monday evening, a number from college attended a
dramatic entertainment in that village.

We learn from the daily papers of the death of
Richard E. Johnson at his home in Farmingdale,
Dec. 4. He was formerly in business at Gardiner
and was the father of Prof. Henry Johnson of this
college. Prof. Johnson, who was called home a
number of weeks ago by his father's illness, will re-
turn at once and resume his position in college.

The result of the Junior class election is as fol-
lows : President, R. C. Washburn ; Vice-President,
J. B. Reed ; Marshal, G. B. Swan ; Poet, A. J. Rus-
sell; Odist, J. Crowley; Orator, W. A. Perkins;
Chaplain, B. Sewall ; Curator, R. Linscott ; Secretary
and Treasurer, A. C. Gibson ; Committee of Arrange-
raents, F. E. Perham, S. T. B. Jackson, C. H. Dun-
ning.

A company of cadets attended the funeral of Mrs.
Crawford, and accompanied the procession to the
depot. As the train left the station the cadets saluted
with raised caps. The escort was conducted in an
appropriate manner, and was designed to express
the respect and sympathy entertained toward Lieut.
Crawfoi'd by the members of his department in this
college.

Articles on "Hazing at Bowdoin College" have
found their way into the New York papers. We ex-
pect next to see the pictorial publications adorned
with cuts depicting several Freshmen writhing in the
agonies of an eyeless and maimed condition, a circle
of blood-thirst}' Sophs, in war paint, while in the
rear appears the President accompanied by a posse
of policemen.

A class meeting of the Seniors was held Novem-
ber 23d, at which the following ofiicers were elected :
Marshal, W. C. Merriraan ; President, W. G.
Reed; Orator, M. H. Goodwin; Poet, J. F. Libby;
Historian, C. H. Gilman ; Prophet, H. Carpenter ;
Chajjlain, W. W. Curtis; Odist, A. W. Mansur;

Address under the Oak, E. R. Jewett; Parting
Address, A. M. Goddard; Committee of Arrange-
ments, I. Stearns, G. H. Pierce, W. A. Moody ; Com-
mittee on Pictures, J. R. Jordan, F. H. Fames, F. H.
Blondel.

A letter has been received from the publishers of
the Carmina Collegensia desiring the college to be
represented in a new college song book. At a meet-
ing, called by the president of the Senior class, the
following committee was appointed to take charge
of the matter: Pierce, '82; Sewall, '83; J. Torrey,
'84; Butler, '85.

Just as the season for out-door sports was closing,
an unusual activity, particularly in the direction of
foot-ball seemed to possess the college. The game
between the picked elevens from '82 and '83 was the
first real attempt to conform the rules of our ordinary
foot-ball to those in use among other colleges. Of
the game little can be said, except that it was an im-
provement on the old style of playing. The elevens
were very evenly matched, '82 being, perhaps, the
better in a rush and '83 having more skill in driving
the ball by fair kicks. At one time the Juniors lead
by two goals and one touch-down, but the Senioi'S
made some gain, so that when the time expired, the
former were victorious by only one goal. It is now
too late in the season to do anything further in this
direction, but when the spring opens foot-ball can
well be established among our permanent sports.

Major Sanger was once Military Instructor at
Bowdoin. The following laughable anecdote about
him we clip from a western paper : " Major Sanger,
who is known in military slang as a ' bantam,' was
returning, one day recently, from Bismarck to Fort
Lincoln, which is across the river, and the ambulance
in which he was riding was delayed by a team and
wagon driven by one of the class known as mule-
whackers in this country. The driver of the ambu-
lance and the mule-whacker got into a wordy alter-
cation, and Major Sanger got very indignant at what
he believed to be impertinent language and un-
warranted interference in his journey. He jumped
from the ambulance, a Tom Thumb in size but a
Goliah in fury, and exclaimed, ' Get that wagon out
of the way.' The mule-whacker looked at him
quizzically, and asked, 'Who the devil are you?'
' I am Major Sanger of the army, sir, and I want you
to get that wagon out of the way.' The mule-
whacker ejected a mouthful of tobacco into the road,
and remarked, ' Do you know what I will do with
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make less noise with your mouth ? ' ' What will you
do?' inquired the major, looking as large and as
fierce as possible. 'I'll set a mouse-trap and catch
you, Major Sanger, of the ai'my, sir, and give you to
my puppy to play with.' "

PERSOKAL.

'69. — M. E. Wadsworth is assistant in the Aggas-
siz Museum at Cambridge. He is one of the best
lithologists in the country. The papers issued by
him on this subject, may be found in the college
library.

'70. — D. T. Timberlake, for several years past
principal of Gould's Academy, Bethel, is at present
teaching in Colebrook, N. H.

'73. — A. L. Crocker was in town a few days since,
visiting friends. He was for two years assistant en-
gineer in the construction of Steel Plant and Roll-
ing Mills of the Springfield Iron Co., Springfield, 111.
He was also engaged one year in the same business,
at the Vulcan Steel Works, St. Louis. He is now
about beginning business on his own account in
Minneapolis, Mo., under the firm name of Crocker
& Pell, Founders, Machinists, and Mechanical
Engineers.

'73. — A. J. Boardman is doing a business in real
estate and loans in Minn., Mo. Has lately become
the father of a second son.

'74.— D. O. S. Lowell is Principal of the High
School in Ellsworth. He was in town a few days ago.

'77. — J. K. Greene is practicing law in Worces-
ter, Mass.

'77. — J. A. Roberts, who is practicing law in
Norway, was recently married to Miss Carrie A.
Pike of that place.

'79. — Frank Kimball was recently married to Miss
Gerrish, of Mechanic Falls, and has gone to Iowa
City.

'79. — Achorn is engaged in filling a contract for
ship frames in Linkwood, Ind.

'81. — Sawyer is studying medicine with Dr. Dolly
in Cumberland.

'81. — Harding is teaching at Fort Fairfield.

'81. — D. J. McGillicuddy, represented Levviston at
the Land League Convention at Chicago, last week.

'81. — Lane is here to visit his friends for a few
days. Has been teaching at Canton.

'81. — Staples spent a few days here just before
Thanksgiving. He has been teaching.

'81. — Joyce is teaching in Massachusetts.

'82. — E. U. Curtis has returned to college after
six weeks' absence on account of sickness. He has
not fully recovered, but is convalescent.

'82. — Stinchfield has just returned to college,
having taught a successful term of school at West
Auburn.

'83. — Fling is teaching at Gray.

'84. — The following members are now out teach-
ing: Alexander, Butler, Dunham, Folsom, Kendall,
Purington, Rogers, and Whittier.

CLIPPIHGS.

LEFT.

Meet me, she said, by the orchard wall,
To-morrow night, as the sun goes down ;

And this is to-morrow, and here am I,
And there's the wall, and the sun's gone down.

—Ex.

First student to second — "He that giveth to the
poor, lendeth to the Lord. Have you got any to-
bacco ? "

Professor — "Suppose j'ou were hit on the head
with a stick, where would the sensation be?" Sen-
ior— "In the stick." Professor — " Sufficient ! "

Student (translating rather indistinctly) — "The
Greeks were fond of having girdles about them."
Prof. — "Yes, be careful not to omit the d sound." —
Round Table.

A Senior boasted to his fair one "that the hatter
gave him his hat for an advertisement." She repl ed
"that is a good idea, because if you look well in a
hat, any one will." That Senior wears his silk. — Olio.

Student (under examination in physics) — "What
planets were known to the ancients?" "Well, sir,
there were Venus and Jupiter, and," — after a pause,
— "I think the earth, but I'm not quite certain." —
The Forlfolio.

Two Juniors out calling (old gent answers ring) —
Juniors — "Good evening, sir." Old Gent — "Good
evening." Juniors — "Are the young ladies in?"
Old Gent — "Yes — in bed." Exeunt duo Juniors. —

Ulio.

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WHY?
Why does it haunt me, haunt me like this?—

Two or three frecliles, the sauciest nose,
Lips like cherries and made to kiss.

Kissed by others since, I suppose.

What does it matter? I had my share.
Breezes and breezes fondle the rose,

Tell me, for that is the rose less fair?

One wind comes as another goes, —
Ordo saeclorum, why should I care?

Breezes and breezes fondle the rose.

Lips like cherries and made to kiss,

Two or three freckles, the sauciest nose, —

Out on it! why does it haunt me like this?
Kissed by others since, I suppose.

— Advocate.

Professor of Rlietoric — "The figure is a faulty
one ; we cannot conceive a man taking arms against
a sea of troubles, but it is possible to dyke a sea —
yes, the most natural thing to do is to dam a sea of
troubles." Confusion reigns.

It was Saturday night in Leadville. Six rough
miners were playing poker. But as the clock struck
the hour of twelve, proclaiming that the Lord's day
had come, with one accord they threw down their
cards and left the saloon. They went across the
street to see a dog fight.

Dashing Beauty to Verdant Freshman — " What
is the difference between an appleand ayounglady?"
Freshie (diffidently) — "Don't know." Dashing
Beauty (blushingly) — "Why, you see, you must
squeeze an apple to get cider, but, as to the young
lady, you must get side her to squeeze her." Freshie
sides up. — Ex.

" Suipee," said Dingus, recently, " Why is the
Columbia College press like a performance at Tony
Pastor's?" " Because a bird in hand is worth two in
a bush," replied Suipee. " Wrong," said Dingus,
"it's because it is composed of Actors and Specta-
tors." Suipee swept the floor. Dingus was the
broom. — Ada Columbiana.

"Beautiful silken hair!" Phillip murmured
fondly, toying lovingly with one of her nut-brown
tresses, "soft as the plumage on an eagle's wing;
light as the thistle down that dances in the summer
air; the shimmer of sunset, the glitter of yellow
gold, the rich red brown of autumnal forests blend
in entrancing beauty in its — " and just then it came
off in his hands and he forgot just what to say next. —
Ex.

"The rain falls upon the just and the unjust,"
remarked the Sophomore editor as he left the sanctum
with the editorial umbrella. " Upon the just, prin-
cipally," commented the chief, "because^the unjust
have gone olf with the umbrella."

.Slsthetic young lady : "By the way, Mr. Gosoftly,
have you read Bascom's 'Science of Mind?'"
" N-n-a-w. Pm not reading much nowadays. I
pass my time in original thought." iEsthetic young
lady (with sympathy) : "How very dreary, to be
sure." — Ex.

EDITORS' TABLE.

This week we give you a glance at a number of
our exchanges.

The last Athenaium concludes "Violas Vassar
Venture,''^ a tale in fourteen chapters. It is themost
ambitious attempt in recent college literature. In it
thCj following is sung by a New England College
Glee Club at Vassar :

AlK. — A WAKRIOR BOL0.

The basso bold

Had caught a cold.

And could not reach low B ;

The tenor, shrill.

Seemed to be ill.

Whene'er he tried for C.
The youth so young and fair.
Who tried to sing the air.
Yelled out so loud, he broke the crowd
And gave them quite a scare.
For what cared he for melody.
Who was so " oil' the key."

The Argo says : "Therefore once again we would
respectfully, — nay, with tears in our eyes, request the
Athenceum to bottle up, and to chain up their rabid
exchange editor, or we shall be reduced to the neces-
sity of forsaking our declared position and returning
slur for slur."

The Brunonian says "Psychology is proving to
be the most popular study of Senior year."

The Oberlin Review continues to be poorly printed
with too fine type. The essay on Charlotte Bronte is
well written, but contains nothing but what can be
found in almost any cj'clopaedia.

At Oberlin, athletics have been laid aside for the
winter, and the spare time and strength is devoted to
debating societies, a number of which are in active
operation and holding very enthusiastic meetings.
The "Oberlin plan" of allowing students chances to

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teach in the preparatory department is objected to by
a writer who says it takes too much time from the
other studies. We did not suppose that anytliing at
Oberlin was capable of improvement.

The last Crimson tries to "brace up" the Echo by
" sittin<^ on it " severely. An editorial hints that there
is not enough hard work put upon it, a fact which is
very evident. Its locals add : " The Echo is evidently
the child of the college, because it has not learned to
spell." " So far as careful printing and general good
style are concerned, the Yale News is a pleasant con-
trast to the Echo:' This has too much truth in it, but
we had rather see the Crivison stand up for its own
colleo-e daily and leave criticism to outsiders. It is
probrWe, however, that the Crimson's advice will be
heeded more than that of any other of the Echo's ex-
changes. We do not consider the Darwinian sketch,
"Our First Families," at all a success, and are sur-
prised that the Crimson devotes so much space to it.
The College Olio, of Marietta, Ohio, relates the
sad death of a Chinese student of the college, who
settled up his worldly affairs, left a note directing
that a few small debts be paid, and committed suicuie
by the use of chloroform. Cause : an attachment for
aservant girl whom his friends advised him to giveup.
We would not encourage such articles as that on
"Goethe," which appears in the Chronicle. Such
pieces ought to be considered "not available."

The University of Michigan wants to join the
foot-ball league, facuUale volenie.

The Chronicle's sole editorial discusses civil ser-
vice reform.

Our own professors may take a hint from this :
"A very fine, large size portrait of Victor Hugo,
taken from a painting made in 78, has been hung in
Prof. Waller's recitation room. Other portraits of
such authors as Goethe, Schiller, and Lessing, are to
be obtained as soon as possible."-~C/M-0M4c;e. ^

The Colby Echo says in regard to base-ball : "At
the last Commencement a number of the alumni,
pleased with its brilliant history, suggested the idea
of sending the nine during the ne.vt base-ball season
on a tour to the New England colleges, and expressed
a willingness to share tlie expenses. With the last
o-raduating class the nine lost a few good players, but
There are seven old players left. There is every rea-
son to believe that we shall be able to hold the champ-
ionship of the State next season, and also to hold a
respectable position by the side of other college
nines. If Uiis plan is to be executed, operations can
not bo begun too early, either in arranging the nine
or in testing the interest and gi^ncrosily of the alumni ."

The Niagara Index in its leading literary article
on "Religious Institutions," makes such statements
as that the Catholic religion is the fountain head
whence flows everything beneficial to mankind.

The Hpedator gives an account of further hostilities
between '84 and '85. '84 blockaded '85 as they were
holding a class meeting and kept them shut in over
an horn-. A fierce rush <iccurred after tbey were out-
side in which '85 was successful, after a long struggle.
On a later day they had a cane fight, in which one
man was badly hurt.

The Lehigh Burr starts out under favorable au-
spices. The exchange department of its second num-
ber is principallv tilled with the friendly notices it
has received from the college press. This seems
somewhat like self-flattery, but it gives as an excuse
the fact that its exchanges have not as yet been opened
to the public.

The literary department of the Bales Student is as
dry as ever. The Student wants to become a bi-
weekly paper instead of a monthly magazine. An
'83 man at Bates has invented an electrical steel pen
warranted not to corrode. The exchange department
of the Slude7it is managed unusually well.

The recent fire in Dartmouth Hall causes the
Dartmouth into expressing the necessity of new and
more safe college buildings, especially for the library
which it says contains 60,000 volumes, and is the
third in value of the college libraries of the country.
The Amherst Student pleads for a musical profes-
sorship and for the abolition of the Sunday afternoon
service.

The Yale Record says that the Senior's petition for
less work has been rejected by the Faculty. The
Becord begins an alphabetical mention of its ex-
changes.

The Rutgus Targum, a new exchange, discusses
college matters in a common-sense way.

The Yale Becord lately had tlio following Hudi-
brastic stanza :

ONE DAY.

Wlien fiery Lucifer with mighty senitch
Upon the mountain's back litis lit his mntuli ;
Ana when old Zephyr wiih his bellows guy
Has puffed the biKlding moin lo full-blown day;
When Sol has driven past the midday goal
And down the westward eourse begun to roll;
When creatures of a day have three times drunk,
And Morpheus has lucked each in his bunk:
When Madam Night at bashful Vesper's call
Has thrown about our heads her old black shawl ;
And when the last deep stroke of twelve is done;
One day is finished, and one more begun.

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A Perfect Fit Guaranteed.

Goods for the TROY LAUNDRY sent Tues-
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In Percales, Mahrattas, and American Goods.

Orders by mail promptly attended to.

Under Preble House, Portland, Me.
FRANK M. STETSON,

JXJST RECEIVED =

AU the New Styles in Soft and Stiff Hats.
Best Stiff Hats, $2.75. Best Silk Hats, $3.50 in
exchange.

Just opened all the New and Nobby Styles Neck
Dress, Collars, Cuffs, Fancy Hose, Canes, etc.
All are invited to call and examine goods and prices.

No. 2 Arcade Block.
ISAAC H. SNOW,

DEALER IN

Ped, pork, ^utton, pamb, Sfc.

Special Rates to Student Clulis.

EC. IVdl. BOA\^KER,

BOARDING AND LIVERY STABLE

Cor. Main and Cleave/and Sfs., Brunswick.

All Hack Orders promptly attended to.

Two doors north of Post Office.

.0^3... W

CUSTOM TAILORING

ASP ECl ALTY,

Fernald's Tailor Emporium

237 Middle Street,
PORTLAND, - - - MAINE.

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THE BEST PERFUMERY.

THE BEST TOILET SOAPS.

THE BEST HAIR BRUSHES.

The Largest and Best Assortment of

Drags, Patent Medicines, &c<, &c.

To be found in this market.

Lemout Block, Brunsivick, Maine.

S. O. COFFIN,

— DEALER IN —

PROVISIONS AND GROCERIES

g^ Special Kates to Student Clubs..,SSf
CORNER OF MAIN AND ELM STREETS.

Q0LDCLII3

TOBACCO&CIGARETTES

ElTHEU S^%T.ET OR PT.AIN. ARE OF THE FINEST

Qualities, ALWAYS Uniform and Reliable.

TRY THE SEAL-SKIN CIGAR

HAND-MADE CUBAN STYLE.

SEND $3.75, and we will forward
by mail, registered, a 50 bo.x of the
Seal-Skin Cigar.

This is a Rpecial offer to enable emokerfl to test this
celebra(ed brand. After a trial you will smoke no other.

S.F. HESS & CO.
tremium Tobacco Works, Rochester, N.Y-

STUDENTS

Desiring Employment, for Season of 1881,

Enclobc Ic. sUimi), and write for circular, to

THE MANHiVrL^AN AGENCY.

733 Broadway, New York City, N. Y.

Please mentiou this paper.
00 TO

Til lilV VOUK

Groceries, Canned Goods, Fruits,

Confectioiwrv, Tobacco, and Cigars.

S|iiri:il'Hal.'» to Sluilcnt Cliilw.

Main Street, Head of the Mall, Brunswick.

MAIN STREET,

DUNLAP BLOCK.

Prepares for Bowdoin and the best New England
Colleges. Offers, also, a thorough Seminaet Course
to young ladies, and a shorter course for business
pursuits. For Catalogues, address

Ret. a. W. BURR, Hallowell, Me.

m: ^ Y :Nr ^ R D ' s

@y§l@p ani Set ^tmm

Main St., under Town Clock.

IIl3° Families, Parties, and Clubs supplied.

©&£i

Purcliase your COAL at the

Coal "H'a.rd. in Topslia-m,

WHKRE NONK BUT

Tbe Best of Coal is Kept,

And is Delivered well prepared and in Good Order.

Office near the Sheds.

M» M, MsiTBMMMir, FEopmmros.
l7 sT B A L G O M E 7

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sftUNS-wicK. me:.

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mmi

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Fine Stationery; Portland and Boston Daily
Papers; Circulating Library, 1600 Volumes;
Fancy Goods and Toys in great variety; Pocket
Cutlery; Canes; Bird Cages; Base-Ball and La
Crosse ; Pictures and Picture Frames ; Frames
Made to Order at Short Notice. Agency for
Brunswick Laundry.

DEALRR IS

CHOICE GROCERIES, CANNED GOODS,

Fruits, Confectionery, Tobacco & Cigars,

Cor. Main and Cleaveland Streets, Brunswick.
N. B. — Special Rates to Students.

J. W. CURTIS, D.M.D.,
Dentist,

O'Brien Block, BRUNSWICK, MAINE.
M. S. GIBSON, Proprietor.

p o Ft T r. .A. N Z3 , iviaine:.

This house has been thoroughly refitted with every re-
gard to comfort, and the aim is to nialce it first-class in all
its appointments.

Maine Central Dining Rooms,

BRUNSWICK, ME.

W. R. FIELD, Proprietor.

De^\^ITT HOUSE,

QUIMBY & MURCH, Proprietors,

Corner Pine anil Park Streets, LEI ISTON, IE.

KOYAL QUIMBY. EBEN MUECH.

^. O. HEED,

Special Rates to Classes i Students

Interior Views Made to Order.

A Good Assortment of Brunsttrick and Topsham
Stereoscopic Vie-ws ; also College Views.

ALL KINDS OF
For Schools and Colleges,

EXECUTED AT TH^

Journal Office, Lewiston, Maine.

NEW TYPE,

NEW BORDERS,

NEW DESIGNS.

FINE WORK A SPECIALTY.

IF IBICES XaO^xr'.

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W. L. Wl LSON &

\MiOlesale and Retail Dealers in

CO.,

^@al am€ W®®€, TEAS JHD. FANCY GR^^^^^^^^

OFE'ICE IN LEMONT BLOCK, Branswiek.

^^Telephone coDnection with Coal Yai'd.
tpW Orders left at Jordan Snow's, Lemout Block, will
be promptly attended to.

IRA C. STOCKBRIDCE,

MUSIC PUBLISHEE,

And Dealer in Sheet Music, Music Books, Musical Instruments, and Musi-
cal Merchandise, of all kinds,

156 Exchange Street, Portland.

GEO. C. SHAW & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Grocers.

CHOICE TABLE DELICACIES A SPECIALTY.

j8s and ^87 Co}igress St., and 235 Middle St.,
PORTLAND, : : MAINE.

as- Send for Fkick List.

14-2 & 144 Exchange, cor. Federal St..

. STOCKMAN. }

FORTLiAK©, MK.

fmhm fJolle^© MeSieal !|eparlmeDt

The Si.xtv-Secoud Annual Course of Lectures at the Medi-
cal School of Maine, will commence February 9th, 1SS2,
and continue SIXTEEN WEEKS.

FACULTY.— Joshua L. CHAMHEBLiis, LL.D., President ; Israel T.
Dasa, M.D., Patholngy and Practice ; Alfred Mitchell, M.D., Obstetrics
and Diseases of Women and Children ; Freperic H. Gebrish, M.D.,
Anatomy; Charles W. Goddaeh, A.M., .MedicalJarisprudence ; Hesry
Carmichael, Ph.D., Chcmistrv ; Bcrt G. Wilder, M.D., Physiology;
Stephen H. Weeks, M.D , Surgery and Cliiiic:il t^iirgcry ; Charles O.
Hest, M. D., Materia Medica and Therapeutics ; Hasiel F. Ellts, .M.D.,
Registrar and Librarian ; Wiluam B. Cushman, M.D, Demonstrator of
Anatomy.

Circulars containing full information may be obtained on application to
the Registrar, D. F. ELLIS, M.D., or to th» Secretary.

ALFRED MITCHELL, M.D., Secretary.
Brunswick, Miiine. ^ _

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I^in-e Spactacles and. ^J^reg-lasses.
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Jobbers asd Retailkhs of STANUAun

Imported aiift Eomestic Fauci droceries,

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JOURNAL BLOCK, LEWISTON.

Magazines, Music, etc., Bound in a Neat and
Durable Manner.

Ruling and Blank Book Work to Order.

W. B. KNIGHT,

Special Rates to Student Clubs.

«J-Trnnsicnt Orders for Milk or Crciim lillid liy gi\ing suitable notice.

Residence, School Street.

Curtis' College Bookstore

BOOKS!. STA.XIONERY. ROOAI
PA-PER, I>Er»IOr>ICA.I..£S, «ScC.

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Btwi#la ®f teati

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, DECEMBER 21, 1881.

Vol. XI.

No. 11.

A CLEAR, STEADY LIGHT the STUDENT'S
COMFORT AND NECESSITY.

The ''Argancl Library,"

AXl) THE AD.TUSTABLK II.\X(;IX(;
SATISFY ALL DEMANDS.

Try the new "Oxford" and "Moehring" Burners

IX PLACE OF THE OLD KISD.S.

ROOM FITTINGS IN VARIETY FOR SALE.

JOHN FURBISH.

HALL L. DAV^IS,

Books, Statiooerf, and Paper Haogiogs,

53 Exchange Street, PORTLAND, ME.

BLANK BOOKS TO ORDER A SPECIALTY

ELLIOT

Has the Finest and Most Stylish Stock of
Neckwear ever exhibited in Brunswick.

Tlis Laissi \\]\\i in \i li Siif E^ls.

HOSIERY, COLLARS, CUFFS, &c., &c.,
in Great Variety of Styles.

A FINE ASSORTMKNT 01'"

FALL AND WINTER OVERCOATS AND SUITS,

ELLIOT'S, Opposite Town Clock.
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rias the Largest iind Best Assortment of Gentlemen's

Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Slippers

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Beware of Imitations and Counterfeits.

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BOWDOIN ORIENT.

BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

A reorganization of the Course of Instruction
has recently been made, in -which the distinction be-
tween Classical and Scientific Courses is not main-
tained, but all academic undergraduates are placed
on one footing, with the opportunity of following, to
a considerable extent, such lines of study as they
prefer.

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is given to all
who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remains as here-
tofore, and facilities are offered for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical instruction are ample, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in the immediate vicinity of
many important public works, affords excellent
opportunities for the study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many favors from the United
States Coast Survey Ofiice. The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
be taken, if desired, in the place of Latin.

Those who complete satisfactorily the four years'
course in engineering will receive the Degree of Sc.
B. Those who complete a two years' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical Engineer. Students not candidates for
a degree will be received at any stage for which an
examination shall show them to be fitted, and may
remain for any desired time. Further information
will be furnished on application to Professor G. L.
Vose.

Terms of Admission to the Academic Course.

Applicants for admission will be examined in the

following subjects :

Latin.— Latin Grammar, including Prosody ; Writ-
ing Latin (35 Lessons in Allen's Latin Composi-
tion are recommended as indicating the amount
required for examination) ; Virgil, the Bucolics,
Gcorgics, and six books of the yEneid ; Cicero,
seven Orations ; Sallust.

i^REEK. — Hadloy's Greek Grammar; Xenophon's
Anabasis, four books, and Homer's Iliad, two
books; Jones's Greek Prose Composition.

Ancient Geography.

Mathematics. — Arithmetic, including Common

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Root
and the Metric System : Algebra, through Equa-
tions of the Second Degree ; Geometry, Books
I. and III. of Loomis's Geometry.
Real equivalents for any of the foregoing require-
ments will be accepted. All applicants for admission
will be required to produce testimonials of good
moral character. The time for examination is the
Friday after Commencement and the Friday before
the opening of the first term. In exceptional ^cascs
applicants maybe examined at other times. Candi-
dates for admission to advanced classes will be ex-
amined in the studies which such classes have
accomplished.

The Facultv are also ready to make arrange-
ments with the' Principals of schools and academies
having a regular course preparatory for college of at
least three years' duration, whereby their pupils
may be examined for admission to college at their
respective schools, in connection with their own
final examinations.

The amount of instruction now ofl'ered and pos-
sible to be taken in the several principal lines of
study is exhibited comparatively, as reduced to one
scale, in the following manner. This is, however,
only approximate, as the terms are of unequal
length :

Latin, eight terms.
Greek, eight terms.
Mathematics, eight terms.
German, four and a half terms.
English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
I Literature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.
Italian, one term.
Spanish, one term.

Rhetoric (formal), one term. Rhetorical and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
half terms.
Natural History studies, five and a half terms.
Physics and Astronomy, four terms.
Chemistry, four terms.
History, Ancient and Modern, two terras.
Political Economy, one and a lialf terms.
Public Law, two "terms.
Mental and Moral Philosophy, including Logic,

four terms.
Christian Evidences, one term.

Expenses.

The annual expenses are as follows : Tuition, $75.
Room rent (half), average, $25. Incidentals, $10.
Total regular College charges, $110.

Further information on application to the Presi-
dent.

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, DECEMBER 21, 1881.

Vol XI.

No. 11.

BO WD O IN ORIENT.

PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE
COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '82, OP

BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

EDITORIAL BOARD.

Arthur G. Staples, Mauaging Editor.

Charles H. Gilman, Business Editcir.

ilELViN S. Holway, Eugene T. McCarthy,

William A. Moody, "Warren 0. Plimpton,

George G. Weeks.

Terms — S2.00 a year in advance 5 single copies, 15 cents.

Remittances should be made to the Easiness Editor. Communications
in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor.

Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute
articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the
writer's real name.

Bntered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter.

CONTENTS.
Vol. XT., No. II.— Dec. 21, 1881.

Editorial Notes 127

Literary:

Reflection (poem) 1-29

Reveries 129

When Greek Meets Greek 130

A Type of College Life ] 31

Communications 132

College Items 135

Personal 136

Clippings 1 37

Editors' Table 1 37

EDITORIAL KOTES.

Before another number of the Orient
shall greet our readers, they will have eaten
tlieir Christmas goose and made their New-
Year's resolves. We hail with pleasant emo-
tions a two weeks' respite from our troubles,
and hope to return fully recuperated and with
renewed courage to finish our arduous edito-
rial duties. We review with pleasure the
events of the term, and only regret that the
hazing trouble should have arisen to mar the
progress of a term, in other respects perfectly
satisfactory. We would suggest to our
Junior aspirants for Orient honors, to

resolve with the new j^ear to make better
known their aspirations through communica-
tions and contributions, and to our subscrib-
ers in general, that a resolve to pay subscrip-
tions will be in order.

With visions of a pleasant vacation we
wish you all a " Merry Christmas " and " Happy
New Year."

The effort of the publishers of the Car-
mina CoUegensia to produce a new college
song book, ought to be heartily supported by
every college man. Tiie old songs have been
literally sung to death, and it is lu'gh time for.
new ones with which we can show tiie beau-
ties of our voices and charm our lady friends.
The prizes offered for the be.st song, and also
for the best words, may serve as incentives to
spur many on to the work. Bovi^doin should
not be behind in this matter. That we have
good musicians in our college no one will
deny. Let them concentrate their energies
and produce something which the college may
well be proud of. The poetic element in col-
lege seems to be soundly sleeping, and only
to awake when there is a prospect for class
honor in this line ; but we imagine that the
thoughts of a four dollar bill will sufficiently
arouse it to produce the necessary article.

We notice that the authorities of Colby
University have recently made a special
arrangement by which students, who are
obliged to be out teaching, can make up their
back work. Although we don't know just
what the arrangment is, yet we cannot help
thinking that it is a step in the right direc-
tion. There is much need of such an arrange-
ment here at Bowdoin. Many of our num-

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ber are obliged to be out during the winter,
and, under the present system of making up,
lose nearly all tlie benefit to be derived from
the studies pursued during their absence.
As it stands now, the back work is, in the
majority of cases, simplj' " crammed " and
put out of the way with the least [jossible
trouble, and consequently with the least pos-
sible good resulting from it. It would seem
that the college work is considered of little
importance when a man can be out three
months, and in the next three months,
at tlie very most, can easily make up his
back work and keep along with his class.
Would it not be a good idea for our author-
ities to investigate this question, and see if
some improvement cannot be made in this
direction ?

We are pleased to report that there is a
movement on foot to establish a permanent
library fund of about -$20,000, the income of
which is to be used for the purpose of increas-
ing the number of books in our librar}*.
Subscriptions to some amount have already
been received and it only remains for the
friends of the college to swell the subscrip-
tion list to the I'cquired amount. Although
wo have a very large number of valuable
books in our library, yet we have compara-
tively few recent works. Our almnni and
friends should remember that a good libi'ary
is a very necessary part of our college, and
that it is as essential to keep this in good run-
ning order as the various professorships, etc.
We trust that this project will receive the
attention of our alumni, and that we ma}'
soon have the jJeasnre of seeing our library
made equal to the best.

Suggestions have frequently^ been nuide
about the cai'e of the reading room. But the
critical student should not lose sight of tlie
fact that there is some responsibility resting
upon him, as well as on the one who has

charge of it. We i-efer to the disorderly wa}"
in which the papers are dropped here and
there, after being read, instead of being hung
in their proper places. The janitor of the
reading room cannot be entirely responsible
for the confusion of the room, as it is not his
duty to be present all the time just to keep
the room in order. We do not wish to com-
plain, but would kindl_y suggest to those who
read the papers that it would add ver}' much
to the appearance of the room if they would
take the slight pains to hang the papers up
after thej' have finished reading. And not
only this, but it would obviate the incoil-
venience often experienced in having to hunt
around on the settees, desk, or floor, for a
paper which has been carelessly dropped. A
little care would not only prevent the papers
from being unnecessarily torn and soiled, but
would add much to the orderly api)earance
of the room.

It is to be regretted that the editors of the
Bugle are unable to produce their publication
before the first of next term. We have
learned to look for the Bugle at the end of
the fall term, and when it fails to appear at
that time there seems to be a loss of interest
in it and of support given to the editors.

When we take into consideration the fact
that the editors were appointed about two
weeks later this term than usual, and tlie
constantly increasing difficulty in the produc-
tion of a Bugle fully up to the requirements
of the term, we cannot wonder that they are
a little behindhand with their work. Of
cour.se the editors could have rushed ahead
willi their work and produced a Bugle this
term, but the I'atc of their publication would
have been uncertain. We are all ready to
condemn a poor publication of any kind, and
ceitaiidy if with a longer lease of time the
present editors are enabled to produce a
Bugle of superior merit, we certainly ought
not to couqilain. Wc trust that every man

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in college will support the present editors in
their work, and that in after time, reminded
of the unchai'itableness of their college
friends by empty purses, they maj'' not curse,
as many of their predecessors have, the day
on which thej'' took upon their shoulders the
arduous and thankless duties of editors of
the Bowdoin Bugle.

REFLECTION.

Often times are we reminded
That this life is passing by,

And as New- Year's day approaches
We reflecting breathe a sigh.

Breathe a sigh yet all unconscious,
For the heart its secrets keep,

Still the sigh's an index fiiiger
Pointing to emotions deep.

Such perchance may be repentant

We feel like shaking hands with Yale
and congratulating her on her remarkable
success in the athletic arena during the sea-
son. In boating, base-ball, and foot-ball she
stands at the head, and has every reason to
be proud of her victories since they have all
been gained by hard work and diligent train-
ing. Slie has found opponents of no mean
calibre in the other colleges, but has steadily
held her own, and now stands forth crowned
with the laurels of success in every depart-
ment.

For some careless word or deed,
For some golden moment wasted
E're we thought its worth to heed.

Lite indeed is far too scanty
To permit us time to waste,

For the good we do is little

How'er much we would make haste.

Hence review the year that's passing.
See in what your fault's abound.

And resolve that in tlie New Year
Such mistakes shall not be found.

Let reliection be a beacon

That shall point where dangers be.
So that you may thus escape them

As the mariner at sea.

Among the various needs of Bowdoin is
that of a chemical lecture room in connection
with the laboratory. The laboratory is at
present arranged in a very convenient way
for practical work in chemistry. It is, how-
ever, too small to be convenient, both for a
lecture room and laboratory. It is too much
crowded to meet the requirements of a suit-
able room. In this particular it is not con-
venient for the students, besides the profes-
sor is cramj)ed for room to properly manipu-
late the apparatus in the performance of ex-
periments to illustrate his lectures. It is al-
most impossible to prevent jostling some of
the apparatus in going in or out of the room.

The only way to remedy these inconven-
iences would be to either build on an addition
to the laboratory, or a new building in con-
nection with it. We would invite the atten-
tion of those interested in the college to this
matter, hoping that a generous spirit may
open their hearts and pocket-books to supply
this need.

REVERIES.

I don't know how it is, I am sure, but
somehow or other the hour just before bed-
time is most litly given up to meditations and
reveries. The cares of the day have fallen
from you like a garment laid aside to be re-
sumed on the morrow, and the mind is all
ready to travel whither you will. If of "gen-
erous creed," "brave Sir Walter's dream-com-
pelling weed" is now a fit companion. The
glowing coals are just beginning to ash over,
the bright light of the lamp barely drowns the
moonbeams on the floor, but leaves their white
ghosts in triangles and parallelograms of light.
If you dwell, as the writer, on- the fourth
story, the situation too is favorable. You are
"next to the stars," as Geo. McDonald so pleas-
antly puts it, and all the noise and bustle is
below you, and you feel it well that you are
above it.

The associations are good, also. On the
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name is cut deep on the granite window sill.
We have often wondered if it was the real
Hawtliorne or some one who came after him.
At any rate he had a right to be proud of
the name and to leave it carved in granite, as
Hawthorne himself did on that more enduring
granite, the hearts of men. How many boys
doubtless have looked upon that carving there
and been aroused to better effort and greater
ambition, and how many will look upon it and
be made stronger, though the world may never
know it by such euduring monuments as the
bearer of the name himself left.

We often think of Hawthorne's college
days, of his not attending to his studies quite
as well as he ought perhaps, but never neg-
lecting those studies which made his name
immortal, — Nature and his own thoughts.
Doubtless he-looked out of these very win-
dows and watched the moon rise over the
pines, shining through the green chinks in
their branches, but at last heaving herself up
into the clear blue and throwing her light
down the avenues of trunks in the near woods.
These, too, were the times of open fires and fire-
places. How the wood crackled and snapped,
throwing coals out into the room to attract
him from his books and prevent him from
studying by its very cheerfulness !

How associations such as these make ns
love a place ! Tlie very rooms we live in for
three or four years become homes. We have
sufficient company in the names written with
diamonds on the glass and cut on the sills.
We come to know them and have favorites
among them, and can almost guess at their
thoughts. Out of the embers of the fire
comes a face which we associate with a name
cut on the window pane ; and it tells us of
the uselessness of iuiman endeavor and effort,
of ungratified ambitions and noble thoughts
unrealized. Quickly is it crowded from its
place by anotlier, and we learn that as we
grow older does life become liappier, and tliat
our rosiest dreams can be surjjassed. Otliers

flock by and in turn yield their places till the
space is occupied by smiling faces and beck-
oning hands, when, — heigh-ho! what is this?
The fire has gone out with an expiring flicker,
and we are watching the dead coals. The
pipe is only half smoked by our side, and its
dreamy fragrance just lingers in the room.
Our tlioughts have carried us a little farther
than we meant. Yes, it is quite midniglit, for
the town clock is striking. We will seize the
poker with a vain hope and stir the coals, wish
you good-night, and as pleasant reveries and
dreams.

WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK.

We three were seated around a table.
Phil on one side with his back to the fire and
Dan on the other. I was at one end. The
student lamp was my vis-a-vis. Its jaundiced
rays gave a yellow hue to our countenances.
The room was filled with the fumes of our
cigars. We were playing cards, or rather it
was sometliing more than play. It was a
man's game. We were playing poker. Poker
has been called the great American game. It
has no affinities with those friendly card games
in wliich tlie two opposites are partners. In
it can be exhibited more phases of character
than in any or all other well-known games.
For success in it is required a proper balance
of opposite qualities. Boldness and discre-
tion are equally necessary. In playing it a
man lays open his mind. A careful observer
of a game can read the players' idiosyncrasies
better than any phrenologist. Its indpend-
ence suits Americans. " Each man for himself
is our idea of liberty. Tliere is an element
of chance about it, but who does not like
good fortune. If fortune is against one, he
attempts to beat bad luck. This, if success-
ful, is more agreeable than good luck itself.
Poker, however, cannot be considered a pro-
ductive industry. Neither does it promote
industry. There is none the less interest in
it for that however.

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Phil was the champion of the coterie of
players which met in the north section of the
college. Dan had " cleaned out " every one
in the southern part. The friends of each
had long wished to bring them together, and
it was understood that on this night was to
be a great trial of strength. I played because
willing to bear ray losses for the sake of wit-
nessing the contest. The cards went round
and the piles of chips in front of us changed
their dimensions. Dan looked sober, not like
one sad, but like one in deep thought. He
smoked his cigar moodily, and as he paused
twirled his moustache. Phil was gay or at least
apparently unconcerned; he puffed his cigarette
jauntily, made light remarks, and accepted
good or bad fortune with good grace. As yet
there had been no decisive results. The hands
were small and the play monotonous. It was
the calm before a storm. The all-important
hand had come. Dan, after a serious scanning
of his cards, discarded one. Phil tossed aside
one of his cards and took another to fill its
place. I had nothing of value and did not
come in. As Dan received a fifth card into
his hand he appeared to start a little and then
to look more excited than before. He twirled
his moustache faster and tried to look uncon-
cerned. Phil carelessly looked over his hand
and made his bet. Dan saw him and did not
hesitate to raise him largely. Phil noncha-
lantly covered it and pushed forward all the
pile of chips he had beside him. Dan ex-
hausted his supply of ready money in seeing
it and raising it a good amount. Phil was
out of money but borrowed all of mine. The
cash all staked and neither being willing to
stop, they added to the pile their watches.
Books, clothing, furniture, etc., followed,
neither being willing to yield. Dan was so
excited that he could hardly keep his seat.
Phil's manner had entirely changed and lie
seemed older, and hard lines not before ap-
parent appeared in his face. Since neither
would call the other they had a truce and

talked it over. At last Dan, in his frenzy,
said, "I will agree to leave college if my
hand won't beat yours." " And I will agree
to do the same if beaten," said Phil. They
laid open their hands on the table. They
were both flushes. Both were on inspection
royal flushes. Ace, king, queen, jack, and
ten spot were in the hands of each. The
hands were equal and it was a draw. The
excitement over they shook hands with tears
in their eyes. I was as nerved up as they.
We did not go on with the game.

You may say that the probability of
chances is very much against such an occur-
rence.- To subject chance to laws is like
chaining the wind, but if ever you chance to
have a great apparent advantage do not push
it too far for fear that Fortune may balk you.

A TYPE OF COLLEGE LIFE.

In college, more th^n in almost any other
place are admirable opportunities for the
study of character. College life may be called
a microcosm, a little world resembling greatly
the world outside for which it tries to fit us.
In this little world there are a multitude of
experiences, and one way or another, one's
character is pretty sure to be accurately read
by his associates. In the long, tedious, disa-
greeable weeks of a large part of Freshman
year there are chances for displaying endur-
ance, persistency, and reconciling one's self to a
certain sense of inferiority. In the more ac-
tive scenes of Sophomore life, there are still
greater opportunities for studying the charac-
tei- of one who may have been kept by timid-
ity from displaj'ing himself in his true light
before. It is invariably the case that some
who have previously kept themselves in the
background come to the front as the loudest-
mouthed aggressors of the unfortunate Fresh-
men. In the Junior and Senior years, with
the greater freedom which they bring, are
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one trulj' is. Often, many who, owing to a
poor fit or a disinclination for the earlier stud-
ies of the coai'se have been lauglied at as
dunces, exert themselves and far surpass more
brilliant Imt less profound fellow-students.
Also in life outside the class-room a decided
character begins to be shown. Some who
have sat quietly in the corner and listened to
the conversation of upperclassmen desire to
emulate those who liave been leaders in col-
lege affairs, and set themselves up as oracles
are constant in their attendance at the places
where students congregate, and are always
full of advice for underclassmen. Others,
but it is useless to go on enumerating differ-
ent varieties, for they are as numerous as the
students themselves.

There is one type of character, however,
which can always be easily distinguished, —
always is prominent and claims a good share
of attention. This is the self-important man.
He never is at a loss what to do, for if he does
it, it must be right. He comprehends that he
is one of the most remarkable men in college,
and that the college would have hard work to
get along without iiim. He wants his impor-
tance to be recognized and genei-ally thinks it
is. Wiienever he joins a group of students
he comes up to tliem " witii a Hourish of
trumpets," as processions used to enter in old
plays, and inunediately makes himself the
center of it. He influences or changes the
conversation ; always likes to have something
important to communicate, and enjoys telling
it deliberately in order that liis iiearer may
duly esteem its importance, and the impor-
tance of the bearer of it. He always likes to
leave at sticii a time that the coinpany may
miss him, and nniy liave reiison to talk al)out
him when he is gone, for he ilocs not. doubt
but that their verdict will ho cumiiiimcntary
to sucii a |)(Mson as hinisi^H'. Ili' never is
nioie in liis element than when a n)ecting of
some one of the college associations iias been
called to act upon matters needing tiic decis-

ion of the college. Then he is proud to give
the meeting the sanction arising from his
presence, and to let his voice be heard au-
thoritatively for or against tlie sciieme. On
none do the varying circumstances of college
life have so little influence as on him. He is
himself, and knows what he is about. Fresh-
man or Senior, he always thinks himself
worth} to take the lead, and is ready to do it.
The force of circumstances cannot overcome
him. In the society of his fellows, under the
inquisition of the severest professor, he is
equally at home. Addressing a crowded
audience in words of original or selected elo-
quence, or mingling in gilded parlors with daz-
zling throngs of beaut}^ and wit, calm, self-
possessed he pursues the even tenor of his
way, conscious that he is making a sensation,
and perfectly satisfied with the world and
himself. Spec.

COMMUNICATIONS.

Editors of Orient :

It would seem from the experience of
preceding years tliat one term is not long
enough in which to prepare and cause to be
printed oin- annual publication, the Biigle.
This year, contrary to all expectation, promises
to be no exception to the rule. Only one
board of editors, in a period of five years.
have succeeded in producing their publication
at the proper time, namely, at the close of the
fall term. We believe that tliis is not due to
the lack of work on the part of the editors or
their assistants, the printers and artists, but
can only be attributed lo the fad that the
time between the elei'tidU df llic editors and
the begiiniing of the Chiislinas Holidays is
too sluirl for (he produciion of a, publication
(if such a dcn'ii'c of oxri'llcnce as llic college
demands.

The only way to oliviatc (his dillimlty,
then, is for the several societies to elect tlicir

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repiesentative on the Bugle board at an earlier
date than has been customar)' in the past.
Why miglit not this election take place some
time in the summer? Could the matter be
arranged in this way, there would be ample
time for the editors to do their work withont
slighting their other college duties.

Muzzle.

EtVilors of Orient :

That all the students may know wliat
many do already about the new " American
College Song Book," I, on the part of the
committee, will explain.

The publisher of the Carniina OollegeiiHia
proposes to edit a book of entirely new col-
lege songs. For this purpose he has selected
fifty leading American colleges to be repre-
sented in the work. Each college is to have
four pages in the book, or more, if that col-
lege wishes, at the rate of $10 a page.
The novelty of the enterprise is in the fact
that all four poems and two of the four
pieces of music must be composed by under-
graduates. The college, tiu'ough its com-
mittee, is to select the two remaining tunes.

The only condition we are under in con-
tributing our songs, is that we promise to
take forty copies of the book at $1.30 apiece,
payable on receipt of the same. ( omparing
the merits of the proposed volume with those
of the Carmina at fiS, I think there will be a
large number taken.

It is proposed to have a chapel concert
early next term in which a public trial will
be given for a few of the best songs handed
ill to the committee. B}^ this means, and by
the decision of competent judges from among
the students and others, the four chosen
pieces will fairly represent the college. A
shght stimulus to the exertions of our poets
and musicians will be a prize of 14 for the
best poem, and one of i6 for the best music.
All compositions are to be handed in by the
first of next term, to give time to the quar-

tettes to practice them. Immediately after
the concert the chosen songs will be forwarded
to the publisher, so as to be ready for the
press by the first of February.

The work is entitled to the best help we
can give it, as promoting among us a deejier
interest in good college music as well as the
desire that our college retain her place among
otiier colleges in the department of music.
Though our isolation may, in part, injure our
athletics, we should see to it that we do not
let it stagnate our ambitions in other respects.

! Ediotrs of Orient :

The curriculum of our college, within
the last few years, has undergone revisions
which certainly call for commendations for
those who instituted them. The liberal
views which the Board and Faculty are com-
ing to take in respect to option allowed the
student, have met with favor on every hand.
And that the conservative ideas of our by-
gone educators are fast passing away is a
matter of congratulation for those who have
an interest in our institution, and desire her
to stand in a favorable light when compared
Avith others.

Believing Bowdoin to be classed among
those whose course of study will have a
broad and generous range, with sufficient
freedom to meet the wants of the most aspir-
ing student, we beg to suggest a particular in
which an indisputably progressive step can
be taken.

It is unnecessary to dwell upon the im-
portance of a thorough knowledge of the
modern languages at the present day. It is
a well-known fact that they are now consid-
ered essential to the popular education. And
that the student may become proficient in
this branch, our leading institutions are
making, or have already made, adequate pro-
visions. In our own college we believe in
this particular, our curriculum is deficient.

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and more especially in regard to the instruc-
tion in the French language. According to
the present apportionment one yearisallowed
for obtaining that knowlege of French which
is deemed sufficient for practical purposes in
after life. Such a view we believe to be al-
together too constrained, and by looking at
other institutions of learning it will be seen
that far greater importance is attached to the
language, and consequently more time given
to the study of it.

In a hurried course of a year, by gaining
some of the fundamental principles and most
important idioms at the completion of the
instruction the easiest text may be translated
at sight, while some of the more difficult au-
thors may be mastered after some hard think-
ing and unpardonable guess work. From
this state of affairs we hold that one year is,
without doubt, too short a time in which to
become so intimately acquainted with the
language as to derive those satisfactory bene-
fits which ought to be experienced before
graduation. The preliminary and elementary'
work which is essential to a profitable pursuit
of the study must necessarily be hastily gone
through with so that a vague, uncertain, and
incomplete idea of the first and sine qua non
principles must accompany the whole work.
We believe that should more time be allowed
for mastering the elementary work, a far
more varied and extended course in transla-
tion could be carried out. As it is, on a
year's course, too much time must be given
to the formation and syntactic relations of the
language, so that long and continued trans-
lations, through wiiich alone one can become
an easy and ready reader, are to any extent
out of the question.

Another phase of this discussion to which
attention must he drawn, is in regard to the
speaking of the language. No little consid-
eration of this important part of a French
education is giv(Mi in other colleges. In fact,
in some, instruction in this particular is not

completed until a proficiency in conversa-
tional French is attained. This acquirement
is considered as certainly equal to all others,
if not paramount in importance. To be un-
able to understand even the most common
by-words and phrases, must show a very low
estimate of the studj' and is destined to be a
disreputable acknowledgment for a college
graduate.

As to the usefulness of a ready knowledge
of the French for conversation, there is hardly
room for question, for the introduction of
quotations, by-words, and phi ases from this lan-
guage into the English is becoming more and
more prevalent. As for one traveling abroad,
the wantof a knowledge of conventional words
and idioms must be severel}' felt, if not reck-
oned almost as a misfortune. The method
of obtaining such a command of the language
would require daily recitations, to be con-
ducted entirely in French, and therefore calls
for greater opportunities for pursuing the
study than are now offered us.

Instruction in reading and conversation,
therefore, cannot; be carried to an}^ success-
ful end with only the j'ear which our curricu-
lum allows, and there is therefore shown to
be an unmistakable discrepancy in the appor-
tionment of time in respect to this work.
To meet this discrepancy it is necessary to
devote another year to French,* which does
not appear at all to be an unreasonable
change. It is only necessary to add another
optional to those now offered in the Junior
year. Two years are allowed for German, to
those wlio desire it, and tliere seems to be no
reason why the same freedom should not be
granted in respect to French. To many the
latter study is the more preferable of the
two, and the continuation of the stwdy of it
during the Junior year as an optional, would
obviate what now must be looked updn as a
deficiency, while engaging in it under the
above conditions with freedom offered in its
selection would have a salutary effect in re-

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moving that spirit of disinterestedness which
sometimes arises from compulsion. N. G.

COLLEGE ITEMS.

Home on Friday.

'84 gets but eighteen men into chapel.

The term opens Tuesday, January 10th.

Prof. Campbell has his study in South Appleton.

Prof. Carmichael has been appointed State Assayer.

Prof. Campbell preached at Gardiner on the 27th
ult.

Free lunch is strictly prohibited in the Geology
class.

Jewett returns from Chicago to take part in the
exhibition.

Goodwin, '82, has left college for a time on ac-
count of sickness.

The Seniors have written examinations in Chem-
istry and Geology.

The dancing school closed Tuesday, the 6th, after
a very pleasant term.

Mr. K , in explaining a musical passage, says

" That C is high. See?"

A student speaks of ancient statutes found buried
in the deposits of the Nile.

Those who attended the Hutchinson Concert were
entertained by very fine singing.

The Sophomores will use Bowser's Analytical
Geometry as a text-book next term.

Dike has moved the Herald office to the rooms,
formerly occupied by Robert Robertson.

Rev. F. E. Clark, of Portland, preached at the
Congregational church Sunday before last.

The drill equipments have been called in as the
cadets are to have no more exercises until spring.

Cutler, '81, returns at the first of the term, to
assume his duties in Prof. Chapman's department.

About twenty students attended, by invitation, the
sociable at Mr. Smith's school, on Saturday evenino-
last.

The students will have a dance after the exhibi-
tion on the evening of the 22d. Music furnished by
Perkins' Orchestra.

The Sophomores are having, in connection with
Greek, essays by members of the class on subjects
taken from the Greek Antiquities.

In spite of the stormy weather of Wednesday last,
the student's Qerman, at Dirigo Hall on that evening,
was a decided success.

A Professor says that the word right, by deriva-
tion means set up, therefore the students conclude
that after class supper they will be all right.

The Seniors are evidently overtaxing their minds.
One of them has been discoursing on Tribolites;
another places seals among the Amplubeans.

The Juniors are to be examined on the first book
in Physics. The examination on the remainder of
their work will come at the end of next term.

Some complaint is made that the 7 a.m. bell is
occasionally either late or omitted. Not being used
to unseasonable hours we cannot speak from expe-
rience.

A bulletin posted the 12th, announced that on
account of absence of members, meetings of the
band would be discontinued for the remainder of the
term.

In connection with their laboratory work, next term
the Juniors are to use Thorpe's Manual of Chemistry,
a work in two volumes, on the metals and on the
non-metals.

At an entertainment inLemont Hall, given by the
Universalist Society, on Thursday last, a quartette of
students contributed to the program by selections of
familiar college music.

The Geology class recently gained an adjourn by
means of the " five minute rule," but found that their
interpretation of this regulation differed somewhat
from that of the Faculty.

Last Wednesday the Sophomores had an exercise
to Prof. Chapman in reading selections without pre-
vious preparation, instead of the practice in vocali-
zation with which they have been occupied on the
two preceding Wednesdays.

A pleasant gathering was held at Prof. Carmich-
ael's on Wednesday evening, the 7th, consisting of
the Hutchinson family, several members of the Fac-
ulty, and our chapel choir. Selections of music were
given by the Hutchinsons and the students, so that
the evening passed very informally and enjoyably to
all.

Senior electives for next term are announced as
English Literature, German, Mineralogy, and Chem-
istry. The last two are practically considered as one
elective, as it is the intention that Chemistry shall be
taken up during the winter, and Mineralogy during
the spring term, unless some desire to continue one
only of these two studies for both terms.

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A boating meeting was called on the 19th, to con-
sider a comniunication received from the secretary of
the Lake George Rowing Association. The letter
desired to know if this college would send a delegate
to New York to meet those from other colleges in
order to arrange for an inter-collegiate race during
the coming season. The meeting voted to send W.
G. Keed, '82, as a delegate, and to enter a crew if
possible to make suitable arrangements.

A subscription has been started to obtain a perma-
nent library fund, the income of which is to be ap-
plied to the purchase of such works as will keep the
library up with the times. At present there is no
definite fnnd fur this purpose, the support given to
the library being an annual appropriation out of the
general college treasury. The effort now undertaken
is to obtain a fund of i§20,000. It is understood that
$4000 of this sum has been already pledged but will
not be available until the whole amoixnt proposed is
subscribed.

Five inteileetUiil youths were tliey
AVlioin rarapaiU appetites led awiiy
From galling study ftntl haunting care
To quiet scenes ol' the " Congo " fair.

Too late for supper they stalk around

With measured gait and looks profound.

But duty calls them one by one,

While each wouders much where the other has gone.

Led on by some mysterious call

They meet 'ueath the depot's sheltering wall.

Cotl'ce they order and beans and

Their drooping spirits to strengthen and cheer.

One " got left" at chapel next day,
Another felt "just a little out of the way,"
The others took deads. — The moral is clear:
Look not on the coffee the beans or the .

The program of the Senior and Junior Exhibi-
tion Thursday evening is as follows:
Salutatory in Latin.

M. S. Hohvay, Augusta, Me.
James A. Garfield.

Howard Carpenter, Houlton, Mo.

* Selection from the French of Victor Hugo.

\Y. A. Perkins, Salem, N. H.
The Land Act of 188L

A. G. Staples, Bath, Me.
Government and Civilization.

G. F. Bates, Yarmuulh, Me.
Woman and the Ballot.

W. G. Iteed, Waldoboro, Me.
♦Speech of Calgacus— Translation from Tacitus.

('. U. .Stetson, East Sumner, Me.
Charles the First.

10. T. McCarthy, I'eabody, Mass.
♦Selection from the l''iench of Mirabeau.

A. 10. Austin, Jteadlield, Me.
Jiihn Hampden and the Ship-money.

G.iL Pierce, rnrllnnd, Me.

♦ lOnglfsh Version of Speech of Ciosar.

G. B. Swan, Waldoboro, Mu.
Federal Supremacy.

K. K. .Jewott, Chicago, III.
♦Juniors.

Eleotives in '84 for next term have been chosen as
follows: Greek and Mathematics, C. C. Torrey;
Latin and Mathematics, Cothren, Phinney, J. Torrey,
Walker; Greek and Latin, Adams, Bradley, Brown,
Cobb, Fogg, Hilton, Means, Pierce, Thompson,
Waterman, Wright.

The college has recently received a gift of the
Cleaveland Herbarium. The herbarium contains
2f)00 specimens, many of which are not in the regular
college collection. There are some foreign species,
also many from Texas, New Mexico, and other local-
ities of the south and west. It is arranged with
great care, and is remarkable for the neatness of the
mountings. The gift came from Mrs. Peleg W.
Chandler as distinct from the many favors the col-
lege has received from her husband, and was almost
the last act before her death. Mr. Ch;indler has since
drawn up a written presentation so that the bequest
to the college may be in strict legal form. Previous
to her decease Mrs. Chandler retained the herbarium
at her home in Brunswick, as a chei ished memento
of her father, Parker Cleaveland. It was one of his
last works, and though practically complete was re-
ceiving at the time of his death continued attention
and labor. The collection is placed for the present
in the south corner of the Cleaveland Cabinet. It
will be of value to the college both as of scieutific
importance and as a relic from the hands of the dis-
tinnuished Professor whose name it bears.

PERSONAL.

'25. — Rev. David Shepley, D.I)., died at Provi-
dence, 11. I., Dec. 1st, 1881. He was pastor of the
Congregational Church at Yarmouth lor twenty
years. He afterwards preached at Vass;ilboro for
some years. The last year of his life he lived in
Providence, R. I. He was an Overseer and then
Trustee of the college.

'27. — Hon. Alpheus Kelch, a former Democratic
Governor of Michigan, and U. S. Senator from 1847
to 1853, is 75 years old and still actively engaged in
the practice of his profession at Ann .A.rbnr, in that
State. He is a native of Limerick.

'54.— John W. Siraonds is principal of the Burr
and Burton Seminary, in Manchester, Vt.. but has his
home in Franklin, N. II.

'55. — John Wingate, a lawyer in Si. Louis, Mo.,
died in November, 1881.

'57. — Andrew Goodwin died at Chicago, in 1874.

'GO. — Hon. Thomas B. lleed is spoken of as prob-

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able Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations
in the House of Representatives.

'60. — A. L. Allen, clerk of courts in Yorli County,
was in town a few days since.

'62.— Charles Widgery Milliken, M.D., was in the
practice of medicine at Shwellsbery, Wis., for some
years. He was seized with a disease of the brain
and died in 1880.

'62. — Major Melville A. Cochran, major of the
12th U. S. Infantry, is stationed at Whipple Barracks,
Prescott, Arizona Territoi'y.

'61. — Henry Tucker F. Merrill, a lawyer, died re-
cently in Washington, D. C. Date of death not
ascertained.

'61. — Rev. Webster Woodbury, who was pastor of
the Congregational Church at Skowhegan, and after-
wards went to Gardiner to supply in the absence of
Rev. Mr. Park, has accepted a call from the church
at Foxboro, Mass., and has moved to that place.

'68. — J. S. Derby, of the law firm of Burbank &
Uei'by, Saco, was in town a few daj's since.

'72. — Marcellus Coggan, a councilor at law, 13
Maple Street, Maiden, Mass.. and 27 Treniont Row,
Boston, of the law firm of Child, Powers & Co., has
been chosen on the .School Committee of Maiden for
the current year.

'76. — Arlo Bates is editor of the Boston Sunday
Currier. He has lately written a novel entitled
" Patty's Perversities." Residence, 13 Chestnut St.,
Boston, Mass.

'77. — E. A. Scribncr, formerly of Topsham, is at
work, as a chemist, on the Weston Electric Light, in
Newark, N. J.

'79. — Seward S. Stearns is studying law with
Judge Walker, at Bridgton.

'80. — F. O. Conant was in town Dec. loth and 16th.

'81. — H. B. llatlmwy is reporter for the Kennebec
Journal.

'82. — Mansur is out teaching.

'84. — Childs is teaching at Bowdoinham.

CLIPPINGS.

John Brown's musket has been found in the river
at Harper's Ferry. It was badly oxidized : union of
oxygen and carbine.

A Sophomore astonished his table companions
yesterday by the startling announcement that the
quince sauce "tasted like the juice the girls put on
their hair." The innocent Freshman demanded au-
thority, but the Senior, who is above such things,
frowned severely, and the Junior laughed. — Cor-
nell Sun.

" Put Dingus on the fire — don't you see it's going
out ? — said Snipee last Monday. " What are you
giving us," said Dingus. " I should have said the
blower, but it's all the same, anyhow, said Snipee,
dodging a copy of the Chronicle and making for the
door. — Ada.

She whispered softly, as they sat locked in a fond
embrace, gazing at the stars. " I have been told
that each star in the heavens is a bright, pure, noble
soul! Is it so, dearest?" "Yes, I have heard so,"
pressing a kiss on her lips. " And do you, darling,"
she continued. " do you — do you think I will become
a star when I die?" " Oh, pshaw! you're too fat to
be a star." He protests that he said it without think-
ing, but she refuses to accept his apology, and the
engagement is off. She is riding horseback to get
down to star weight.

EDITORS' TABLE.

To decide exactly what an exchange editor should
consider in giving a judgment on the general char-
acter of a paper under criticism, is a very difficult
question, and one on which there would be a great
variety of opinions. The literary department is cer-
tainly the easiest to pass judgment upon, and some
exchange editors seem to take this as the sole founda-
tion for their criticisms. For many reasons this is
unfair. In most of the college journals of our active
colleges, there are college interests that require as
careful thought as formal essays or other literary
productions,' and are of much more vital importance.
Again the editoral work on the paper is not generally
concentrated on the literary department, but, on the
contrary, the contributions of ambitious but unprac-
ticed aspirants for literary honor, almost always
are intended for this department. The proper way
to criticise poetry is to copy, with proper acknowl-
edgment, the good and overlook the mediocre.
There is such a thing as writing a local column that
is attractive to outsiders, but this is very rarely done.
Where such is the case witicisms are abundant,
perhaps to the exclusion of important but more com-
mon-place college matters. Some exchange or other,
we don't remember which one, has complained of the
dryness of the "Personal" column of the Orient.
We do not consider this a legitimate subject for crit-
icism. We are not to blame if our worthy alumni do
not commit any crimes, give rise' to any scandal, or
do anything else out of the ordinary course which
will satisfy a morbid desire for excitement. Edito-
rials deserve to be read carefully before passing
judgment. Paper and typography have a mislead-
ing influence. When both are very fine they seem to
impart a tone to the articles contained, and it seems

138

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to us incredible that such fine clear letters on thick
tinted paper can express anything that is not valuable.

We have received the first number of the Swarth-
more Phcenix, heralded by a pleasant note asking us
to exchange. We shall be glad to do it, for we like
the spirit and pluck of the paper. Phcenix is a re-
markably appropriate designation for it, as Swarth-
more College was laid in ashes last September. It
is at present accommodated in two large boarding
houses, and the work of rebuilding has been begun.

We like so well to glance over the exchanges and
pick out a trifle here and a trifle there, that we shall
continue it. The Acta says that as the college course
becomes more and more elective, and Columbia takes
on more of the character of a university, the marking
system, in its present form, must lose ground. By
the bequest of Stephen Whitney Phoenix, of Colum-
bia, '59, the college has received a valuable collection
of books, and funds to the amount of $600,000.

The last Sjxctator has this :

TO GUSSIE.
A snowflake on her dimpled face,

As through the driving storm she trips.
Alights, and finds a resting place

Kight welcome, on her ruby lips.

And meeting there the ])errect bliss.
That naught on earth can e'er alloy.

It melts to tears, steals one sweet kiss.
Then dies— for very joy.

And, dying on those pretty lips.
Where even death has lost its pain.

With failing breath their nectar sips.
Sighing for life to kiss again.

The Yale Neivs is lively as ever, but it seems to
us as if it was turning itself into too much of a
theatrical advertising sheet.

The Beacon has a " Holiday Number," with a gay
cover. It is also the last issue of its present board
of editors. Its last number is its best.

The last Record is a very fine number — coiuplete
in all its departments, except that it .seems to us the
exchange department is rather meager. Among its
editorials is a compliment on Prof. Ladd's method of
conducting lectures. Favorable notices of our old
Professor are very common in the Yale papers. Tlie
Record utters a groan over the way in which Seniors
have been ground this term. It also complains that
Mr. Freeman's lectures on history are too little at-
tended by the students. The opportunity to liear
this eminent man is a rare one and ought to be
appreciated and improved. The literary part of the
Record is well worth reading. The brightest tiling is
"Conversations (from the German)."

The Coup d'Elat shows the advantages of (compe-
tition. Its editorials are numerous and very readable.

The sketch, " The Story of a Name," is better than
the average of such things. It does not relj' upon
slang for its interest.

The Crimson urges that more contributions be
signed, at least with initials, real or assumed, and
says that veiy often an article or a poem, in a college
paper, derives additional interest from the reader's
acquaintance with the writer, and it is not absolutely
necessary that this acquaintance be a personal one.
The Crimson complains that the gallery of Memorial
Hall is frequented by far Loo many strangers during
meal time. The installment of "Our First Families"
has, at its close, the cheering news "To be con-
cluded."

The Student denies that the Oxford cap is worn at
Amherst. Two-thirds of the contributions the Stu-
dent receives are in the form of poetry. We do not
believe any otiier paper can say the same.

The following is of interest to higli-stand men :

Mr. Justin Winsor, of Harvard, lias been elected
secretary of the committee appointed to form a
national council of the Phi Beta Kappa. The com-
mittee met in New York on the 18th ult., and drafted
a proposed form of constitution for a national council
of the society, to consist of twenty members chosen
at large, and of three delegates from each chanter;
and it was voted to convene this council at Saratoga,
in September, 1882. Action was taken looking to
secure uniformity of condition of membership, of
laws governing the difi'erentchapters,and to strengthen
the fraternity as an association of scholars in their
relations to the education of the country. — Harvard
Echo

The Argo contains a picture of President Carter,
and a glowing account of his administration. The
Argo is better than ever. "A Thanksgiving Story"
is a good take oft' on ordinary Thanksgiving stories.
The following is after the style F. D. S. has made
so popular :

HYS M0KTAR-B0.\HD.

Cap-rice, 18S4.
Hys mortar-hoard ye halter made
From dark-hued cloth, of fyiiest grade;
Tyght lit, his luassyve br'ayn to show.
And e'en hys fan-like enr.s" below,
Thatt well hys brawny shoulders shade.

He rydoth forth on many a rayde,
He niaslipih many a bloomiiigmayd,
As he uplyfteth, bowing low.

His mortar-board.

It roHseth much ye deacon stayde.
It makelh ye urehine sore afrayde,

Wheiiere it passetli, grand and slow.

It causeth ye Freslimanne secret woe,
And he voweth that he too will parade

Hys mortar-board. — Carl.

The Hamilton Lit. is in mourning for Prof. Mears.
The essay on "The Rhetoric of the Bible" is too
ponderous, and nine pages of "Alnnniiana" is far
too much of a good thing.

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Vol. XI.

No. 12.

A CLKAR, STEADY LIGHT the STUDENT'S
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BOWDOIN ORIENT.

BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

A reorganization of tlie Course of Instruction
has recently been made, in which the distinction be-
tween Classical and Scientific Courses is not main-
tained, but all academic undergraduates are placed
on one footing, with the opportunity of following, to
a considerable extent, such lines of study as they
prefer.

All students entering the College proper, are ex-
amined on the same course of preparatory studies.
After the second year a liberal range of electives is
offered, within which a student may ifollow his choice
to the extent of one-quarter of the whole amount
pursued.

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is given to all
who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remains as here-
tofore, and facilities are offered for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical instruction are ample, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in the immediate vicinity of
many important public works, affords excellent
opportunities for the study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many favors from the United
States Coast Survey OflSce. The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
be taken, if desired, in the place of Latin.

Those who complete satisfactorily the four years'
course in engineering will receive the Degree of Sc.
B. Those who complete a two years' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical Engineer. Students not candidates for
a degree will be received at any stage for which an
examination shall show them to be fitted, and may
remain for any desired time. Further information
will be furnished on application to Professor G. L.
Vose.

Terms of Admission to the Academic Course.

Applicants for admission will be examined in the

following subjects :

Latin. — Latin Grammar, including Prosody; Writ-
ing Latin (3.5 Lessons in Allen's Latin Composi-
tion are recommended as indicating the amount
required for examination) -, Virgil, the Bucolics,
Georgics, and six books of the .<Eneid ; Cicero,
seven Orations ; Sallust.

QEEEK. — Hadley's Greek Grammar; Xenophon's
Anabasis, four books, and Homer's Iliad, two
books; Jones's Greek Prose Composition.

Ancient Geography.

Mathematics. — Arithmetic, including Common

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Root

and the Metric System ; Algebra, through Equa-
tions of the Second Degree ; Geometry, Books

I. and III. of Loomis's Geometry.

Real equivalents for any of the foregoing require-
ments will be accepted. All applicants for admission
will be required to produce testimonials of good
moral character. The time for examination is the
Friday after Commencement and the Friday before
the opening of the first term. In exceptional cases
applicants maybe examined at other times. Candi-
dates for admission to advanced classes will be ex-
amined in the studies which such classes have
accomplished.

The Faculty are also ready to make arrange-
ments with the Principals of schools and academies
having a regular course preparatory for college of at
least three years' duration, whereby their pupils
may be examined for admission to college at tlieir
respective schools, in connection with their own
final examinations.

Latin, eight terms.

Greek, eight terms.

Mathematics, eight terms.

German, four and a half terms.

English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
Literature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.

Italian, one term.

Spanish, one term.

Rhetoric (formal), one term. Rhetorical and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
half terms.

Natural History studies, five and a half terms.

Physics and Astronomy, four terms.

Chemistry, four terms.

History, Ancient and Modern, two terms.

Political Economy, one and a half terms.

Public Law, two terms.

Mental and Moral Philosophy, including Logic,
four terms.

Christian Evidences, one term.

Expenses.

The annual expenses are as follows : Tuition, $75.
Room rent (half), average, $25. Incidentals, $10.
Total regular College charges, $110.

Board is obtained in town at $3 to $4 a week.
Other necessary expenses will probably amount to
.$40 a year. Students can, however, by forming
clubs under good management, very materially
lesson the cost of living.

Further information on application to the Presi-
dent.

Vol. XI.

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, JANUARY 25, 1882.

No. 12.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

PUBLISHED ETERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE
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EDITORIAL BOARD.

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Melvin S. Holway, Eugene T. McCarthy,

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Terms — S2.00 a year in advance ; single copies, 15 cents.

Remittances should be made to the Basioess Editor. Communications
in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor.

Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute
articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the
writer's real name.

Entered at the Post Office at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter.

CONTENTS.
Tol. XI., No. 12.— January 25, 1882.

Editorial Notes 139

Literary :

Unrest (poem) 141

Kank in College 142

Two Voyages 142

Zeta Psi Convention 1 44

Communication 144

College Items 145

Personal 147

Clippings 148

Editors' Table 149

EDITORIAL HOTES.

The long term upon which we are enter-
ing, it is unnecessary to state, closes the con-
nection of the present editors with the Ori-
ent. We shall take occasion at a later date to
offer our opinions as to the advisability of con-
tinuing the present method of electing editors.
Why the Orient should pursue a custom ob-
solete elsewhere, satisfactorily proven unfair
to the college, the editors, and the stand of
the publication itself, is not evident. The re-
mark is stale that the Orient is the students'
publication. We believe that we present the
spectacle of a few patient workers, semi-mar-

tyrs, every two weeks, and, since a desire
to aid in the accomplishment of editorial
work with less difficulty to editors and less
interference with college work is certainly
commendable, we shall, with this end in view,
hope to make worthy suggestions.

The representation of Bowdoin in the
Carmina Collegiensa bids fair to be excellent.
That musical abilit}- soars here, is evident. We
were far more doubtful of the poetical ability,
but we are assured that the efforts so far are
very acceptable. A new Qarmina Collegiensa
will be received with thanks by every student
in the country, and the work done is certainly
done in a good cause. Some half-dozen of
the words and music of the songs will be
produced at the chapel concert, which will
soon be given, and from those, selections be
made. The opportunity for contributions is
offered now, and abundant time given for
fame and cash to be acquired.

If class officers are surprised at the agility
with which excuses on account of sickness
are coming in, the cause need be sought no
further than the weather. It is impossible
to keep recitation rooms at an even tempera-
ture, and often one sits through recitation
with his overcoat on, and goes immediately
out into a freezing atmosphere. Charity for
mortal flesh will command our instructors to
hearken attentively to all such excuses.

The death of Capt. Bates, who for years
has served in the honorable connection of
assistant treasurer of the college, is in no
inconsiderable degree a matter of regret to
the students. From the nature of his posi-

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tion it is to be inferred that few of us would
have been intimately acquainted with him,
but all had become so accustomed to seeing
him in his customary place that the appear-
ance of a new face makes his absence ever
recurring. He has been a faithful officer
through a long term of years, and we are
assured was always devoted to the interests
and welfare of the college, and the college
can ill afford to lose any such.

The posting of such notices as the one
that appeared on Tuesday of last week,
deserves the utmost that can be said against
it. The tone of the writing was certainly
reprehensible in the highest degree. To be
charitable we are compelled to call it a joke,
but a very ill-conceived joke, at best, and
made in a direction in which it is certainly
unnecessary. To the one concerned, we
would only say that he should endeavor to re-
strain his jovial tendencies, or at least be less
deadly in his playfulness. Such manifes-
tations surely do not meet the approval of
the students, and while we are prone to com-
miserate the author on account of the evident
youthfulness of his college life, we are com-
pelled to think that something must be radi-
cally wrong in his moral or intellectual being.
A novelty of that kind must be deserving to
be perpetuated, and we hardly think this will
become a custom.

An act of vandalism, which, b}' the rarest
chance, escaped doing serious damage, has
been perpetrated by some person, ^^zumschad-
enfroh gewandt." Quite a large piece of coal
has been thrown through the rose window in
the rear of the chapel, which opens into tlie
picture gallery. Besides the mere breaking,
no damage was done, but if the missile had
gone through any of the figures in the
stained glass, of course the injury would
have been almost irreparable. The height of
the window was such that it was not thought

necessary to protect it by a screen, but now
the glass and the far more valuable paintings
inside will be made wholly secure from the
dastardly attempts of mischief-makers. We
cannot believe that au}' student threw this
piece of coal.

The Civil Service Reform Association is
obtaining signatures throughout the country
to a petition to Congress praying for legisla-
tion which shall make open competitive ex-
aminations the means of entrance to all cleri-
cal positions in the U. S. service. Especial
efforts are being made among the college men
of the countrj', and we have been asked to
undertake the work in this college. There
ought to be little need among college men of
urging the necessity of such agitation. An
opportunity will be given to all to sign.
Copies of the petition will be left in the
treasurer's office and circulated in the different
ends of the college dormitories. We presume
that with no difficulty signatures enough can
be obtained to do credit to the spirit of Bow-
doin in this matter.

The aiuiual return of the medic is fore-
shadowed by the animated preparations for
his reception. His coming is certainly one of
the most evident reminders of the flight of
the years, and very many of us who watch
his return for the last time, will certainly
view him more criticall}^ and with a kindlier
spirit. In view of the proposition, which we
have heard earnestly advocated, to move the
Medical School from Brunswick to Portland,
we have first to say that such a move would
be, at least, sincerely regretted hy the student
body. Friends and former companions are
found among tiiem abundantly, and, indeed,
every one would miss them and their foot-
ball and feel sad not to hear the dulcet tones
of the school-bell, as Mr. Booker calls them
in. We presume that it is on grounds rather
of convenience to themselves tiiaii of benefit

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to the students, that the Medical Faculty
have contemplated such a move, if indeed
they have, for certainly it would seem that
the Maine Medical School draws no small
share of its healthy existence from the college
under whose wing it exists. Why it can not
pursue the course in the future that it has
made honorable in the past, here as well as
elsewhere, we are not informed, but presume
that better opportunities for practice are
desired, which the hospital at Portland
affords. We are quite certain that the de-
partment would lose a certain amount of
dignity in the change, inasmuch as it is
connected with the college, as are the med-
ical departments of the chief colleges of the
country. However, perhaps we are arguing
against a possibility barely probable and
scarcely thought of, and, at any rate, we
should be sorry to lose our busy crowd of
doctors, and hope that the proposition will
not be sustained.

The endeavors of the editors of the Bugle
were fairly represented in their prologue, and
we are free to say that the result must cer-
tainly be pleasing to themselves. Their
endeavor was to present a " sharp, fresh, and
interesting Bugled It certainly is fresh, —
one of the freshest we ever saw — and sharp
certainly, and interesting, we hope, to all. It
is possible, however, to mistake and miscon-
ceive what will be interesting to others, and
if the B^igle editors meet with adverse crit>-
icism, it will be solely from the fact that such
misconception is apparent in the Bugle.
Typographically, the Bugle deserves every
commendation ; and in arrangement and gen-
eral structure is a decided innovation. Every
one is pleased to see a Bugle which is new
from the first cover to the last. The chief
objection to the Bugle, and one too apparent
to be passed by, is the general standard of
taste that the Bugle adopted. To speak
plainly the standard is not an aesthetic one.

It is slightly inclined to vulgarity, as if the
" silver lining of fun and good fellowship "
was found in the vulgar side of college life.
It is not this side of college life that we care
to display at home, and we are afraid that
many will object to sending the animated
picture of the ballet girl home to their
mothers and sisters. This is our only crit-
icism. A misconception it certainly is of
what is interesting to us all, except the edi-
tors of coui'se, and as such an innovation
decidedly to be regretted. The writing in
the Bugle shows marked taste and ability,
and we regret that there is not more of it.
The prologue is most graceful, and the class
histories eminently satisfactory, and the poem
lacking among its poetical attributes only the
necessary quality of truthfulness. We hope
the editors will see in this mild criticism only
its mildness, and find the approbation which
cannot be withheld.

UNREST.

In pensive mood upon the shore,
Where breaks old Ocean's solemn roar,

Alone I stand.
The waves, still high from recent storm.
With cloud-crowned cliflf conspire to form

A picture grand.

Wave after wave, in ceaseless flow,
The foam-capped billows come and go.

Nor rest can find.
Their hollow murmurs, as they break.
Within my soul a sadness wake

But half defined.

Clear mirrored in their seething crest,
I see portrayed my heart's unrest

With vivid power.
For, like those waves, tossed to and fro,
My heart no soothing rest may know.

Nor peaceful hour.

Oh waves, in madd'ning fury tossed ;
Oh heart, bewailing hopes long lost,

By fears oppressed ;
He, whom the tempests wild obey.
Who rules the hearts of men, can say,

" Peace, be at rest."

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RANK IN COLLEGE.
That men of high rank seldom win distinc-
tion in professional life, is a very prevalent
opinion. That "salutatorians are seldom
heard from," is an argument often used to
calm the disquietude of a son. To many
persons to be a scholar of high rank in college
means four years of midnight toU, and that,
too, at the expense of success in life. But,
however widely this opinion may prevail, an
examination of the records of scholarship and
an inquiry after those who have won distinc-
tion will show its groundlessness.

The large majority of those who have
attained eminence in after life were, in col-
lege, students of the highest rank. It is
seldom that a student of low rank attains
special eminence. Of the graduates at Har-
vard, in the first half of this century, who
have distinguished themselves, at least four-
fifths ranked in the first quarter of the class
to which they belonged. Nine-tenths of all
the distinguished graduates at Yale, between
1819 and 1850, were among the first scholars
of the class to which they belonged. At
Amherst, between 1822 and 1850, the twentj^-
five most eminent men were, with one or two
exceptions, excellent scholars. The statistics
of scholarship at Bowdoin, from the gradu-
ation of its first class in 1806 to 1850, reveal
the same conclusion. Its best scholars have
become, as a rule, its most noted men.

Their first honors won were in college.
Their success in college seemed to be a fore-
runner of their success in life. Courses of
study started tiiere ended only with their lives.
It is difficult to find an eminent professor in
any college who was not an excellent scholar.
Not only those who have gained distinction as
teachers and scholars, but also tliose who have
gained distinction as writei's, clergymen, states-
men, and lawyers, were students of high
standing. Beecher is probably the most
familiar exception. Altliougii considered as
the most distinguished graduate of Amherst,

he had an average of but fifty-eight. Indeed,
the scholarship of clerg3-men has not generally
been as high as that of teachers and writers.

The cause of the fact that a student high
in rank usually wins distinction may be traced
to the physical, moral, and mental character-
istics of that student. He must have good
health, for that is at the foundation of every
successful effort. His morals must be good,
for the power to endure continued hard work
is weakened if not destroyed bj' evil indul-
gence. A good mind, and the power of
studying eight or ten hours a day are the
chief mental characteristics of the highest
scholar. It is continued hard work that wins
fame for the writer, statesman, lawyer, or
doctor. . A man of genius is usualh' distin-
guished in only one study.

The superior benefits accruing to the high
scholar are two in particular, viz. : Acquired
knowledge and mental discipline. These
heights are a fortune in themselves, and must
be gained before that true far-stretching fame
is realized. The conclusion is, therefore, that
the same influences that prevailed in the
struggle for honors in college, prevailed also
in winning the first honors in professional life.

The reason of the common error that
"high scholars seldom achieve success in pro-
fessional life," is chiefly due to certain saluta-
torians whose principal aim in college was
rank, and who have not, therefore, acquired
that true culture wliich is the element of

TWO VOYACxES.

The religious disturbances in England and
in Continental Europe, of several centuries
ago, form an intei'esting picture to us even at
this late day. That fanatical intolerance
wliich could not brook the holding of opinions
contrary to those of general acceptation, led
to numerous unreasonable disseixsions, many
of which iiad results widely diverse from the

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143

expectations of those cherishing them. It is
an interesting study to trace in their count-
less windings the many phases of these quar-
rels, and to watch for their outcome. One
is to ns, however, of absorbing interest as
exemplifying an unchanging faith in the
justice of a cause, and embodying in a strik-
ing degree that spirit of liberty which exists
to-day as a characteristic wherever its work
has left its impress. It is of interest, too,
from the wonderful though unlooked for re-
sult of these quarrels.

The great underlying principle was a desire
for freedom. Such, certainlj^, was the motive
which formed the moving spring of the ac-
tions of those whose fortunes were committed
to the pity of a wintry ocean voyage, and
which are so intimately connected with the
voyage of the May-flower. The wintry
weather and ocean storms found an answering
element within ; ties of home and country
held but a secondary position in the midst
of the religious fervor which was agitat-
ing their minds, and everything was sub-
ordinated to the one grand absorbing idea
which lends to their acts the element of
heroism.

The vessel reached its destination, meet-
ing with the stormy waves and the inhospit-
able shores of our New England coast — turbu-
lent and uncompromising, a fit counterpart to
the stern severity of the minds which guided
the enterprise. These formed the nucleus
of the great republic which was upbuilt, af-
fording ultimately a haven for the oppressed.
The difficulty of ridding themselves of the
prejudices which association had engendered,
was not small, but with advancing prosperity
political and religious toleration went hand in
hand, and unjust laws and discriminating
statutes were eradicated. The end was not
uncertain, and their liberality fructified in the
New England of to-day, a happy consumma-
tion of a quarrel so unwillingly begun, so
bitterly contested, and so hopefully prolonged.

Such was the grand result of one ship's
voyage ; let us look at another.

The view is not so bright. The name of the
first American slave-ship is retained in history
with no great degree of veneration, nor do
men boast of descent from its inmates. Yet,
unquestionably, royal blood flowed in their
veins. Their departure from home scarcely
possessed the element of stoicism. Their
sunny, native lands and genial climes had left
a deep impress upon the simple hearts that
beat without an answering throb of hope,
and whose future offered no brighter pictures
than those presented by utter gloom and de-
spair. From these, too, arose a system, an
empire if you will, as lowly as the other was
exalted, and founded upon sentiments as
debasing as those of the other were en-
nobling.

A different phase of human nature is
illustrated ; yet this ship's voyage and its un-
happy inmates form a no less interesting
study, and the results which sprung from
them are no less weighty, and concerned the
welfare and happiness of as great a multitude
of human beings. It is a surprising fact that
two such systems, wholly contradictory in
their nature, could exist side by side, and at
times intertwined, the latter subsisting upon
and dependent for its very existence upon the
former — a republic ostensibly established
upon principles whose perpetuity was in direct
contradiction to the existence of the other.

In the logic of events it was but a ques-
tion of time when the inevitable collision
should arise. The war which resulted in the
destruction of slavery, while not undertaken
with that end in view, was yet the result of
the progress of, and outgrowth from, those
sentiments which are typified in the voyage
of the May-flower. The destruction of slav-
ery was plainly a recognition of the firmness
of these principles, and a justification of their
merits as a foundation for individual and
national prosperity.

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ZETA PSI CONVENTION.

The 35th annual convention of the Zeta
Psi Fraternity was held at tlie Vanderbilt
House, Syracuse, N. Y., Wednesday and
Thursday, Jan. 4th and 5th, under the auspi-
ces of the Psi and Gamma Chapters. All
except two chapters were represented Ijy
delegates. Business sessions were held during
the forenoon and afternoon of both days.

The newly elected Grand Officers are :
Augustus VanWyck, class of "64, of the Uni-
versity of North Carolina ; Edwin N. Benson,
class of '59, of the University of Pennsyl-
vania; L. A. Chapiii, class of '79, of the
Univei'sity of California; D. Cady Gere,
class of '79, of the University of Syracuse ;
Charles B. Everson, class of '78, of Cornell
University.

Wednesday evening a reception was given
to the visitors in the Gamma Chapter rooms.
On Thursday evening, at 10.30, the members
of the convention assembled in the dining
hall of the Vanderbilt House to attend the
annual banquet. The tables were hand-
somely decorated with flowers and fairly
groaned under a profusion of edibles. The
usual toasts were responded to and the festiv-
ities continued until a late hour.

The convention was in every way a suc-
cess and will always be remembered bj' frater-
nity men as a memorable event in the epoch
of Zeta Psi. The convention will meet in
Boston next year with the Lambda and
Kappa chapters.

COMMUNICATION.

[Tlie following, addressed to the Bowdoin
Orient, Bowdoin, Mc., was lecenlly received
by us. The writer is evidently from tlie rural
districts and thinks the Oeiknt to be the
local paper of a country town. The communi-
cation is of so serious a nature that we print
it, iiopiiig that tinough our means relief may
come to the unfortunate individual. — Eds.]

Editors of Orient :

I am an afflicted sufferer in an uns3'mpa-
thizing world. My trouble is of such a nature
that while it does not receive the compassion
it deserves, it has constantly annoyed me,
made me lose the most precious opportunities,
and promises to continue to blight the weary
remnant of a wasted life. From some reason
or other I have been since early life a subject
to periodic eruptions of boils. I seldom am
afflicted with more than one at a time, but
that one always compels recognition by taking
a prominent position, and I am impelled to
court retirement until it has subsided. They
say that troubles never come singly, but mine
always have. I think that life would be bet-
ter worth living for me if the}' would contrive
to have a unity in their actions,, and if there
were any well defined periods of eruption,
whose appearance I could forecast by calcula-
tions, or by any manifest signs. Many times
in my life has my happiness been turned into
shame and my most prosperous plans thwarted
by these cruel stings of fortune. One of the
saddest memories of my early boyhood is the
way I was made fun of by the others, on ac-
count of appearing at school with m}' face
badly disfigured by a cause over which I had
no control. As I grew up, I was always sure
to be afflicted whenever anything which I
wanted to attend was to take place. I studied
six long weeks on a piece to speak at the close
of our school, and was then unable to speak
it. The reason need not be told.

If I was going to a party and had a par-
ticular desire to appear well, I was sure to
have to stay away. Lately I had not been
afflicted much and began to hope that I had
outgrown the period of my allliction. I was
engaged to be married. The lime had been
decided upon ; everything was ready. The
invitations were out ; the services of the min-
ister were engaged. On the evening before
the wedding, as my intended was bidding me
good-bye, she said, "Job, dear, does not your

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face look a trifle red on one side ? " I flew
to the mirror. The fatal sign was there. I
rushed from the house in a rage. The night
was devoted to attending to the budding boil,
but it seemed to thrive under my care,
and in the morning was blossomed out beau-
tifully. I came to the conclusion that the
wedding was out of the question and deter-
mined to put an end to my miserable exist-
ence. I took a dose of rat poison, and
sank into a painless oblivion. When they
found me ray worst enemy wouldn't have rec-
ognized me, my countenance was so blooming
with the unhealthy excrescence. They brought
me to, however. I have not yet got over re-
gretting it. True happiness can never be
mine until this Job's affliction is taken from
me.

Can you not recommend to me some cure
that will remove from me this curse and thus
enable me to become a useful and contented,
even though humble member of society ? By
thus lifting up a human soul from the dark-
ness of despair, you will gain the heartfelt
blessing of

Your afflicted subscriber,

Job Gkben.

COLLEGE ITEMS.

1882.

Oh ! that Sophomore supper.

Sweetser, '84, has left college.

Bowdoinham has great attractions.

Our band seems to have frozen up.

The snow-plow man has been full of business.

Prof. Chapman preached in Auburn last Sunday.

A copy of Guiteau's book, "Truth," is in the
library.

Cutler hears recitations of the Sophomore class in
Rhetoric.

The library will be open hereafter only during the
afternoon.

What shall we do for exercise and training is still
an open question.

Seniors are informed that large stories can be told
of fossils and fish.

Recitations began promptly on Tuesday at the
opening of the term.

E. P. Jordan, from Bates, has entered the Junior
class of this college.

Freshmen will petition the Faculty for tall hats to
keep their ears warm.

Prof. Campbell preached at the Congregational
church, January loth.

Dike has set up a press in the Herald oflB.ce and
will do his own printing.

The students were well represented at Theodore
Tilton's lecture last week.

The Bugle is for sale at 13, W. H., 9, M. H., 16,
M. H., 3, A. H., and 18, A. H.

Belcher, '82, has left his class on account of sick-
ness, but will probably enter '83.

The Juniors recently gained an adjourn at the ex-
pense of their lectures on physics.

The medics have better accommodations nowa-
days than the classical department.

A lecture was delivered in Boothbay, January
16th, by Prof. Carmichael, on "Flame."

It is reported that another musical organization
has been consummated — a flute club. Alas!

The catalogue of the alumni is out. This publi-
cation takes the place of the former triennial.

Some of the students are starting a course of as-
sembly dances at Dirigo Hall, to begin this week.

The expected singing books have been placed in
the church galleries and are evidently appreciated.

Several daily papers report President Chamber-
lain as engaged in business enterprises in Florida.

The position of the late Capt. Bates in the treas-
urer's office is occupied by H. Caiwel of Brunswick.

The skating rink has been re-opened, but is not
patronized as well as last j'ear, at least not by the
students.

A small steam engine, about 4J horse power, has
been placed in the basement of the laboratory. It
will be used for pumping and other work which was
formerly quite a tax on those who have charge of
the building.

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F. H. Files, '83, was the Zeta Fsi delegate to the
Fraternity Convention at Syracuse, N. Y., January
4th and 6th.

Prof. Chapman has given eight lectures on Logic
to the Senior class and will have an examination on
the course.

One of our youthful chemists says that the tradi-
tional church sociable compound is made mostly of
H stew 0.

Prof. Chapman has removed his study to North
Winthrop, and Cutler occupies his former room in
North M. H.

The musical association will hereafter hold its
meetings at Dirigo Hall, which has been purchased
by Prof. Carniichael.

Sunday morning found the chapel door labeled
with several notices, apparently belonging to a
neighboring grocery store.

Prof. Lee will continue the course in Geology with
the Seniors for a few weeks, occupying the first hour
in place of political science.

Examination of the Seniors was held last Saturday
on their work in Psychology, for the past term and
for the two weeks extending into this.

Thursday is the day of prayer for colleges, and
there consequently will be no recitations. Services
will be held in the Congregational lecture room.

The class ofScers for the present term are as fol-
lows : Senior, Prof. Lee ; Junior, Prof. Robinson ;
Sophomore, Prof. Avery ; Freshman, Prof. Wheeler.

A brass tube has been obtained for the new tele-
scope. With the eye-piece of the old one tempora-
rilly added, the instrument gave very satisfactory
results.

There will be no '68 Prize Exhibition this year,
as that class has voted to suspend the prize until the
sum of $1000, necessary for its jjermanent support,
shall be obtained.

The edifice which appeared so suddenly in front
of the churcli, Sunday before last, was variously
regarded as a stand for the Fresliman Orchestra, or
an observatory for llie telescope.

Prof. Lee gave a lecture on the work of the Fish
Commission before tlie Society of Natural History
in Portland, January IGlli. Prof. Carmichael was
elected corresponding member of the Society.

The chapel concert, for the choice of tunes and
Bongs for the new college song book, will be held on

Tuesday next. The committee state that quite a
number of excellent compositions have been handed in.

The small book on modern geometry used by mem-
bers of '84, has been given out by Prof. Smith to
some of the Freshmen. Those having the book will
recite every week in place of the weekly review, and
at examination will be allowed two optionals from
this work.

An address was given on Sunday evening in the
praying circle room by Prof. Campbell, which was
well attended by the students. The opportunities for
hearing our professors under such circumstances
seem to be well appreciated, and would be enjoyed
by all if they occurred more frequently.

At last, the new college catalogue is out. It
reports 146 classical and 112 medical students.
Among other donations of scientific interest, thei-e
are acknowledged specimens, given by several
undergraduates. The course of study, as here given,
is considerably different from that of last year.

One of the best American artists, Wj"att Eaton,
of New York, who has furnished numerous illustra-
tions in Scribner^s Magazine, recently visited the art
gallery of this college, and was much pleased with
the paintings, expressing the opinion that some com-
pared very favorably with those in the metropolitan
collection.

The members of '82 in college are divided among
their electives as follows : English Literature — Blon-
del, Curtis, W. W., Chase, Crosby, Goodwin, Jor-
dan, IMcCarthy, Pierce, Stearns, Stinchlield, Weeks.
Chemistry — Bates, Curtis, E. CJ., Gilman, Goddard,
Jewett, Libby, Mason, Merrynian, Moody, Plimpton,
Reed. German — Fames, Holway, Staples.

A meeting of the graduates ol Bowdoin college
residing in Washington, D. C, was held January
5th, 1882, at which the following officers were elected:
President, Commodore Horace Bridge, class '25;
1st Vice President, Israel Kimball, Esq., class '39;
2d Vice President, Judge W. B. Snell, class '45; Re-
cording Secretary, J. C. Strout, Esq., class '57; Cor-
responding Secretary, Prof. J. W. Chickering, Jr.,
class '52 ; Treasurer, Major J. N. Whitney, class '64 ;
Executive Committee, Gen. F. D. Sewell, class '46,
Col. D. S. Alexander, class '70, S. Y. Kimball, Esq.,
class '65, Charles Chesley, class '52.

IN MEMORIAM.
At a regular meeting of the Kappa Chapter of the
Psi Upsilon Fraternity, held Jaiuiary 20th, 1882, the
following preamble and resolutions were adopted :

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Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the
universe to remove from this life our brother,

Rev. John Cotton Smith, D.D.,

a member of the class of 1847, and

Whereas, The intimate relations held by him with
the society vphile in college, render it proper that we
should express our appreciation of his merits as a
brother and a man ; therefore.

Resolved, That in his death we experience the loss
of one who was always zealous and active as a mem-
ber, ever loyal to the interests of the fraternity, and
devoted to its welfare and prosperity ; one whose
pure life and exalted station could but inspire the
noblest aspirations as well as adorn the fraternity
with whicli he was associated.

Resolved, That while we bow in liumble submis-
sion to the will of the Most High, we do not the less
mourn for him, who has been called from earthly
labor to his final rest.

Resolved, That we extend to the family and friends
of the deceased our heartfelt sympathy in this their
deep affliction.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent
to the family of the deceased, to the several chapters
of the fraternity, and to the press.

W. O. Plimpton, ~^ In behalf of

H. L. Allen, > the

W. J. Collins, ) Kappa Chapter.

Bowdoin College, Jan. 20, 1882.

PERSONAL.

'30. — Jotham Tilden Moulton, a native of Bucks-
port, son of Dr. Jotham Moulton, practiced law some
years in Cherryfield, and then removed to Chicago,
where he died December, 1881.

'47. — Rev. John Cotton Smith, D.D., died in New
York, Jan. 9th, 1882. He was born Aug. 4th, 1826,
at Fall River, Mass., and was descended from the
Cotton family, ftimous in New England annals. He
was also nephew of ex-President Woods, fourth
president of the college. His father was Thomas M.
Smith, D.D., president of Kenyon College, and pro-
fessor of Theology in the Theological Seminary of
Ohio. He studied for the ministry in the Theological
Seminary at Gambler, Ohio, and was ordained deacon
by Bishop Mcllvaine, of Ohio, in 1849, and priest by
Bishop Burgess in 1850. He was first rector of- the

St. John's Church, Bangor, after which he was assist-
ant minister in Trinity Church, Boston. Since 1860
he has been rector of the Church of the Ascension,
New York.

'60. — Hon. Thomas B. Reed's photograph appears
in the last number of Frank Leslie^s. He is chairman
of the House Committee of Judiciary. He has served
in the following ofiices since graduating from college :
Assistant Paymaster in the Navy, one term in the
State House of Representatives, also one term in the
State Senate, was for three years Attorney General of
the State, after which he was elected to Congress.
He ranks among the half dozen really conspicuous
members of the present House.

'61. — Edward Stanwood, Esq., is senior editor of
the Boston Advertiser.

'68. — Thomas J. Emery is among the members of
the Common Council of the City of Boston.

'71. — Augustine Simmons, Esq., is practicing law
at Noith Anson. At the last Commencement he
received a diploma conferring on him the degree of
A.B., thus making him a graduate of the college.
He left college in the third year of the course, but
subsequently passed the examinations in the remain-
ing studies of the course.

'71. — Prof. Edward S. Morse, of the Lowell Insti-
tute, has invented a device by which he can utilize
the rays of the sun to assist in warming dwelling
houses and places of assembly.

'71. — Charles L. Shephard is Chief Clerk in the
Quartermaster's Department, U. S. A., at Helena,
Montana Territory. He has a fine situation.

'72. — Alden J. Blelhen, formerly of Portland, is
manager of the Kansas Cili/ Journal. The last issue
of Frank Leslie's, in giving a sketch of the Journal,
says: "Alden J. Blethen, the manager of the
Journal, came from Portland, Me., and is a business
man of the best New England make, under whose
able management the Journal has made grand prog-
ress during the past year.

'74.— A. G. Bradstreet, Esq., late representative
to the Legislature from Bridgton, has been appointed
acting general manager and chief engineer of the
Tehuantepec Inter-Ocean R. R. Co. This company
is composed of heavy capitalists of New York, and
is a large and important organization. Their rail-
i-oad is in Mexico, across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec,
near the route of Ead's proposed ship railway.

'80. — R. C. Gilbert has lately been seriously ill at
Kennebunk where he is teaching, but at last accounts
he was slightly better.

'80. — F. O. Conant has been taken into the firm
formerly known as Conant & Rand, but now as
Conant, Patrick & Co.

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'81. — J. W. Maiison is studying law in the office
of Strout & Gage of Portland.

'81. — C. L. Baxter has been taken into the firm of
the Portland Packing Co.

'81. — C. E. Harding is teaching in Fort Fairiield.

'81. — Henry Goddard is with the firm of Doe &
Hunnewell, Drapers, Boston.

'81. — E. H. Chamberlin is teaching in Webster,
Mass.

'82. — A. W. Mansur is teaching at Houlton.

'82. — Fred Lally, a former member of the class,
who left college during Sophomore year, and has
since been in business in Chicago, has lately been
visiting at his home in Augusta. He spent a few
days here with his classmates, on his return West.

'84. — A. F. Sweetser has left college.

'8.5. — L. W. Cutter has left college and gone to
the Orono State College. He enters the class of
'Si with the intention of taking the Engineering
Course.

CLippmas.

" Ye pigge is a handsome fowl,

And wond'rous good to eat;
Hys cheek is good, likewise hys jowl.

And eke hys little feet.

But if you try a thousand year,

I trow you still will fayle
To make a silk purse of hys ear,

Or a wissel of hys tayle."

School-mistress (to dull little boy) — "Johnny,
I'm ashamed of j'ou. When I was your age I could
read twice as well as you." Johnny — " Yes'ni, but
you had a different teacher from what I got." — Ex.

A Western paper says : " Col. Richards was shot
three times, once in the arm, once in the side, and
once in the drinking saloon adjacent." This is nearly
as bad as the cavalry officer who was shot in the
horse. — Tablet.

"Yes, gentlemen," says an exceedinglj- nervous
young tutor, who has cauglit a Fre.shman in the act
of "cribbing." "You may not think so now, but
you will find that honesty answers best in the wrong
lung." (Class begin to cough.) — TableL.

The Harvard Annex in 1900. Miss Martingale —
" Say, Julia, old girl, you ought to go down to New
Haven and back up the foot-ball team— you ought
now, really." Miss Hasbleu — " Why, 1 think it is
perfectly brutal! Last fall those horrid Yale girls

threw Tootie Peters right down flat on the ground,
and pinched Daisy Tompkin's arm so that it's been
black and blue ever since." — Lampoon.

I Scene, Psychology recitation : " Now, Mr. S., how
[ is the existence of the desk here made a reality in

your mind?" Mr. S. — "By the something which is

behind it." Loud applause.

Snodkins — "Have you read " The Pale, Pale Moon,
Miss Amy?" Miss Amy Southslope — "Yes, I began
it ; but it wasn't lovey enough. I like real blind love,
don't you know ?" — Lampoon.

An old gentleman stepped on Nook's foot in the
horse-car the other day. " Beg pardon," said
he apologetically. " Oh, never mind," replied
Nook ; " my feet were made to walk on ! " And he
gave one of those sweet smiles for which he is so
famous. — Ex.

This is an examination. See how Sad these Boys
look ! Look at That Boy in the Corner. He will
Pass. He has studied hard. He has all his Knowl-
edge at His Finger-ends. See, He puts his knowl-
edge in His Pocket Because the Tutor is looking.
Come Away Children ! — Record.

Is that a man ? No ! that is not a man, that is an
ajsthetel What has he in his hand ? He has a lily in
his hand. Will the lily die? Yes, the lily will.
Poor lily! Why does he look so wild at the horse-
car ? Of course he looks wild at the horse-oar, for he
is Oscar Wilde. — News Primer.

"Where did you dine jesterday, Fwed ? " " O, at
the kvvub." "Good dinnah?" " Yasse, O yasse, I
dined on such a lovely pwimwose, with a gewanium
for dessert. With those I dwunk in the delicious
fwagwance of a sweet and tendah wiolet." "How
pwecious!" "Yasse, it was evah so uttahly soul-
satisfying and supw^eme." — Ex.

Matter-of-fact Freshman to go-as-you-please Fresh-
man on the morning of the Physios examinations —
" Say, Ned, got this down pretty fine? " Go-as-you-
please Freshman — " Well, about as tine as I could
get it, and still have it legible," as he shook out a lit-
tle piece of cardboard from his coat-sleeve. — Ex.

Two Irishmen were talking about the moon and
sun. " Sure," says Pat, " the sun gives a stronger
light." "But the moon is more sensible," replied
Mike. "How will 3'ou prove that?" cries Pat.
"Oh, aisy enough," says Mike. "Prove it," cries
Pat. "Faith," replies Mike, "the moon shines at
night, when we nade it. But the sun shines in
broad daylight, whin a men wid one eye could see
widout it."

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149

Mental Science ; Student — " And is tliere no smell
or taste without some one to perceive them ? " Prof.
— "No." Student — "Then there was no sweetness
wasted on the desert air." — Ex.

An aged negro was one day showing the scars of
the wounds inflicted by the lash when he was a slave.
" What a picture ! " exclaimed a sympathizing looker-
on. "Yes," responded the colored brother, " dats de
work ob one ob de old masters." — Ex.

Proof positive. Wife (who has been "sitting
up") — "Well, this is a pretty time to come home!
Four o'clock !" Husband (who has taken nothing
but one glass of a curious compound spoken of, by
himself, as " Whiskanwarra ") — " Wha' you mean,
madam, by ' forklock ? ' Unfort'nly for you, madam,
it sho 'appens, courioulenuff, I parsh'd Trinity,
madam, and heard it strike one (hie) several times,
madam ! " — Ex.

EDITORS' TABLE.

The first paper wliich we particularly noticed on
tearing the wrappers from our vacation mail was the
Harvard Herald, a new daily. Its general appear-
ance is much like the Yale News; indeed, we can
fancy that the editors started with some such idea as
this: "The Echo has been found fault with very
much ; even the Crimson, which has such a general
good opinion of everything pertaining to Haiward,
has joined in setting on it. On the contrary the Yale
News has received universal praise, and has been
held up before the Echo editors as a personification
of college daily journalism. Now suppose we start
a paper which shall very nearly resemble the News, —
a paper with a fancy heading, printed with clear
type, on fine paper. Shall we not easily run the
Echo into the ground? " The Herald has not, as yet,
however, shown the ability and the solid worth which,
and not the fine typography, has brought merited
success to the News. The department which is most
fully represented and most ably filled is that which
gives the dramatic news. We think, however, that
there is no doubt that Harvai-d needed something new
in the daily line, and the question is now whether
both can survive.

The last Record speaks of the financial and musi-
cal success of the Yale Glee Club in its recent west-
ern ti-ip. It also says that Mr. Buel, '83, who wrote
the burlesque of "Medea," has been writing an op-
eretta called "The Bells of Penikeese," which will be

presented for the benefit of the Yale navy the latter
part of April. The Record editorially condemns
cigarette smoking. There are prospects of disagree-
ment on the time of holding this year's Harvard-Yale
boat race. It is claimed that Yale would do better
not to hold athletic games with Harvai'd, as she has
enough to do now. We see that Prof. Ladd has been
delivering lectures at Andover Theological Seminary
during the vacation.

Conversation at the rink. She — "What a horrible
noise this band makes." He — " I beg your pardon? "
She — "Excuse me?" He — " Pardon me. Did you
spe.ak?" She — "I didn't catch your last remark?"
Both relapse into silence. — Record.

The fortunate Princelonian has twelve pages of
advertisements, not counting the two-column criticism
on the Nassau Lit. The Princelonian says of the
Freshman class: "It will never be said of the pres-
ent Freshman class that it has not lived up to old tra-
ditions. Not content with conscientiously observing
all such, it has set about inaugurating some of its
own, thereby making for itself a name which we sin-
cerely hope succeeding classes will not emulate."
Their latest trick has been that of impeding travel by
greasing the rails of the Pennsylvania Railway Com-
pany, and there are indications that they will have to
pay dearly for it.

A contributor of the Speclator has visited " Wild
Oscar, the sesthete," at the Hotel Brunswick, desiring
to learn from his " early English " lips his opinion of
American colleges and their possibilities a3sthetically
considei'ed. The reporter asked what the possibili-
ties of sesthetic growth in American colleges were.
" Suiall," he replied ; "it cannot grow in Harvard.
.33stheticism and co-education cannot be co-existent.
They could never understand it at Yale. At Prince-
ton it would probably be forbidden by Dr. McCosh,
as being too worldly. You do not need it at Colum-
bia. It seems to me that Trinity is the only place
where it would prosper. They are fond of lawn ten-
nis suits there, their hair is long, and their legs gen-
erally thin. Those are two indispensable attributes
of aestheticism. Then out here in the country they
can grow sunflowers. What more do you want?"
" Nothing," we said; "exactly so." "Did I under-
stand you to say that you wanted anything more ? " he
asked. "No, nothing more." " Oh, you don't," said
the poet, displaying considerably more energy than
before. " Oh, you don't. Well, then, as I want to
take a nap, may I trouble you to close the door from
the outside ? "

The Campus of the University of Wisconsin has
changed its name to the Badger. We presume tlie
last named appellation was selected because it has

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the same number of letters as the word Campus, and
because the possibility of any other papers ever
sporting that euphonious title is very doubtful. The
Badger is a weekly, and makes no pretensions to a
literary department.

The Student calls attention to the I'emarkable fact
that all the officers of instraction at Amherst are
graduates of that college, and protests against it, as
some men pre-eminently fitted for positions may be
rejected simplj- for the unfortunate accident of their
not being graduates of Amherst. It, however, may
only be a custom and not be allowed to become a law.
An editorial in the Student speaks of a salutary infiu-
ence of the new system in its bearing upon the teach-
ers and methods of instruction. It is found that an
instructor, disliking to have his department slighted,
and not being able to compel attention by wielding
the power of the marking system, aims to make his
department popular by adapting it to the wants of
the student. A special reporter of the Student has
been getting the opinion of typical members of the
college on the New System. The following is one of
the calls :

"Mr. Digg, the famous rank man. was next vis-
ited. He was engaged in memorizing the Greek
lexicon, and suggested that the reporter make haste,
as he was anxious to get to work again. Question
by reporter — 'What is your view of the New Sys-
tem ? ' Answer — ' The same as of the Old one. I do
my duty. It is wrong to cut, and besides it grieves
the Faculty. I propose to attend until tlie close of
the term.' "

The event narrated in the following rhymes hap-
pened at Brown just before the Christmas recess :
" A Freshman legation
Went for a collation
To be held above Tillinghast's store;
But when they got there
. The tables were bare,

The Sophs— they had been there before.

Those horrid Pi-Psi-ers

Had left the Mu Pi-ers

For their banquet but plain bread and butter;

The eat ices and all

'Twas what you might call

A trick just loo ' utterly utter.' "

The following are from the "Queen's Jester," a
department of the American Queen, an exchange of
ours which we would earnestly recommend to all
society dogs :

" My nose is red, but not with years.

Nor grew it red in a single night,

As men's have done from sudden beers."

— Biron.

" Not handsome," exclaimed little Pepperpod,
surveying himself in the glass, "dimmd genteel."

We have had the pleasure of inspecting a very
fine group which has just been executed by a young
sculptor. It represents a plumber, an ice-man, and
an undertaker giving thanks to the gods for a pros-
perous season.

" If the good do not die early," asked a cynic in
the Philadelphia Times, " where in the world are
they ? "

If the above cynic will drop in at our sanctum
any lawful day between the hours of 9 and 4, his
curiosity can be gratified. Photographs exchanged ;
strictest confidence.

After the new cover, the first " midwinter issue"
of the Century is chiefly distinguished by its unusual
range of popular contributors, whose names of them-
selves awaken in the reader the desire to see their
contributions. Of these are Ralph Waldo Emerson,
Henry W. Longfellow, the late Dean Stanley, Mrs.
Burnett, Mr. Howells, Frank R. Stockton, " H. H.,"
E. C. Stedman, and H. C. Bunner, each of whom has
his special audience. Add to these attractive names
the other features : a fine frontispiece portrait of Geo.
W. Cable, author of "Old Creole Days" and "The
Grandissimes," engraved by Cole, with a sketch by
Col. Waring ; another of the unique and amusing
" Tile Club" papers, illustrated by ten of the mem-
bers of the club ; the text (somewhat abridged) of
Mrs. Burnett's play of "Esmeralda," now running
successfully at a New York theatre ; an illustrated
account of the growing sport of lawn tennis, with full
directions; a review of " Significant Features of the
Atlanta Exposition," by Edward Atkinson, Esq., who,
we believe, was the prime luover in that enterprise ;
and a beautifully illustrated paper on "The Phidian
Age of Sculpture" — and it will be seen that the num-
ber contains rare elements of popularity.

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Idain Street, Head of the Mall, Brunawick.

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to young ladies, and a shorter course for business
pursuits. For Catalogues, address

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Main St., under Town Clock.

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Purchase your COAL at the

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Fancy Goods and Toys in great variety ; Pocket
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^e^Soitt |olle^e Jf e3ical Ijepaplmeat

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and continue SIXTEEN -WEEKS.

FACULTY.— JosncA L. CHiMBEBLiis, LL.D., President ; Israei. T.
Dana, M.D., Pathology and Practice ; Alfred Mitchell, M.D., Obstetrics
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Ruling and Blank Book "Work to Order.

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Vol. XI.

No. 13.

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BOWDOIN ORIENT.

BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is given to all
who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remains as here-
tofore, and facilities are offered for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical instruction are ample, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in the immediate vicinity of
many important public works, affords excellent
opportunities for the study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many favors from the United
States Coast Survey Office. The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
be taken, if desired, in the place of Latin.

Those who complete satisfactorily the four years'
course in engineering will receive the Degree of Sc.
B. Those who complete a two years' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical Engineer. Students not candidates for
a degree will bo received at any stage for which an
examination shall show them to be fitted, and may
remain for any desired time. Further information
will be famished on application to Professor G. L.
Vose.

Terms of Admission to ttie Academic Course.

Applicants for admission will be examined in the

following subjects :

Latin. — Latin Grammar, including Prosody ; Writ-
ing Latin (35 Lessons in Allen's I^atin Composi-
tion are recommended as indicating the amount
required for examination) ; Virgil, the Bucolics,
Georgics, and six books of the A'^neid ; Cicero,
seven Orations ; Sallust.

QKKKK. — Hadloy's Greek Grammar; Xenophon's
Anabasis, four books, and Homer's Iliad, two
books; Jones's Greek Prose Comi)ositiou.

Ancient GEOGitApnY.

Mathematics. — Arithmetic, including Common

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Root

and the Metric System ; Algebra, through Equa-
tions of the Second Degree ; Geometry, Books

I. and III. of Loomis's Geometry.

Real equivalents for any of the foregoing require-
ments will be accepted. All applicants for admission
will be required to produce testimonials of good
moral character. The time for examination is the
Friday after Commencement and the Friday before
the opening of the first term. In exceptional cases
applicants maybe examined at other times. Candi-
dates for admission to advanced classes will be ex-
amined in the studies which such classes have
accomplished.

Latin, eight terms.

Greek, eight terms.

Mathematics, eight terms.

German, four and a half terms.

English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
Literature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.

Italian, one term.

Spanish, one term.

Rhetoric (formal), one term. Rhetorical and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
half terms.

Natural History studies, five and a half terms.

Physics and Astronomy, four terms.

Chemistry, four terms.

History, Ancient and Modern, two terras.

Political Economy, one and a half terms.

Public Law, two terms.

Mental and Moral Philosophy, including Logic,
four terms.

Christian Evidences, one term.

Expenses.

The annual expenses are as follows : Tuition, $7.5.
Room rent (ball), average, .*'2.>. Incidentals, $10.
Total regular College charges, $1 10.

Board is obtained in town at $.1 to $4 a week.
Other necessary expenses will probably amount to
$-10 a year. Students can, however, by forming
clubs under good management, very nuitorially
lessen the cost of living.

Farther information on application to the Presi-
dent.

Vol. XL

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, FEBRUARY 8, 1882.

No. 13.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

PUBLISHED EVERV ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DDRING THE
COLLEGIATE TEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '82, OF

BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

EDITORIAL BOARD.

Arthur G. Staples, Mana.giug Editor.

Charles H. Gilman, Business EdiUir.
Melvin S. Holway, Eugene T. McCarthy,

"William A. Moody, "Warren 0. Plimpton.

Terms — $2.00 a year in advance ; single copies, 15 cents.

Remittances siinuld be made to tlie Business Editor, Communications
in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor.

Students and Alumni of the college are cordinlly invited to contribute
articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the
writer's real name.

Entered at the Post Olfice at Brunswick as Second Class mail matter.

CONTENTS.
Vol. XL, No. 13.— February 8, 1882.

Editorial Notes 151

Literary:

Hand-Downs (opera) 153

Inter-Collegiate Rowing 156

Communications - 157

College Items 158

Personal 160

Omppings 161

Editors' Table 1 61

EDITORIAL KOTES.

While most of our New England con-
temporaries are convulsed by the pangs of
the true London article, and indulging in rash
puns upon the name of the Apostle of tlie
same, we find ourselves quietly wandering
along oblivious of everything except the ex-
ceeding beauty of mid-winter. Though not
" secluded among the everlasting hills," as the
Argo has it, we are yet sufficiently removed
to escape the prevailing distempers of sesthet-
icism and varioloid, for both of which we are
truly thankful. We must be excused, how-

ever, if we delay to give Dame Nature a
tribute for her considerate beneficence. Tiie
historic Maine winter, when the snows buried
the fence posts and made the visible world
only a barren wasteof snow, has departed and
left us just winter enough to set the sleigh-
bells jingling and to give us, now and then,
the picture of a perfect morning. The pleas-
ant season makes the weeks go much faster,
and already we can foresee the end.

We notice that at this time last year the
Senior class had commenced to sit for the
class pictures. Although the present class is
not so large in numbers, yet surely it is not
too early to take definite action, and, at least,
go through the formality of selecting a pho-
tographer.

The continued absence of President Cham-
berlain, presumably in the land of orange
groves, has been greatly deplored by the Seniors
who fail to see just liovv tiiey are to recover
the lost time. Tlie rumor has been circulated
that President Chamberlain meditates a with-
drawal from his relation with the college, but
we hope and believe that it is without the
shadow of a foundation. We cannot bring
ourselves to discuss a possibility, which, if true,
would entail such an incalculable loss to the
college. We are not surprised at his ex-
clianging Maine for Florida for a season, at
least, but we shall all be glad to see him back

The communication signed " A Member
of '85," we print because the Orient is- nec-
essarily a medium of expression for all, and
for no other reason. It would seem that a too

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rigid adoption of the letter of the rule has
disagreed with the ])istoric smoothness of
Freshman existence and spoiled the dream
of years, but the communication speaks for
itself.

It is not with a desire to be fashionable
that we request a payment of subscriptions,
although it tends to that end. We would be
really pleased if all indebted would kindly
favor us with the amounts. It is unnecessary
that we should tell you how much we need
money. The tale would be harrowing.
Suffice it to say that every day adds inconven-
ience, and that a sudden and decided move-
ment in the sending in of subscriptions would
please us greatly. Will all indebted consider
the matter and favor us at their earliest
convenience?

The petition for civil servica reform has
evidently fallen on somewhat uninterested
hearers. Tliere can be no class of young men,
certainly, more able to judge of the necessity
of such a movement tlian college men and
none whose names represent a more judicious
mixture of ability and possibility than theirs.
We had hoped, and still liope, that the move-
ment will meet a share of success here corre-
sponding to what it has received in other
colleges, but have no desire to induce any one
beyond their convictions.

The matter has been suggested, not once
but many times, concerning the possibility of
introducing improved heating apparatus into
the dormitories. We were sitting, not long
since, by the open wood fire in one of the
ends, and could not help contrasting how very
superior it is to the unwholesome coal stove
with all ils inconveniences of every sort.
Notliing but economy, and that too in tiie
land of forests, could ever have commended
the change from tlie pleasant open fii'o-placo,
\vith all its hcaltii-giving influences of every

kind, to the present abominations of coal
stoves. We would at this time welcome any
improvement. There can be no reason, we
are assured, why steam heating can not be
introduced into the dormitories, and means
of heating furnished as economicall}^ and with
incalculably less inconvenience than now. It
certainly is not beyond tiie limits of possibility,
and the times demand it. Perhaps, however,
the Faculty object to steam inasmuch as it is
not introduced into Memorial Hall. We
should be pleased to know whetiier the intro-
duction of steam heating apparatus into the
dormitories is possible.

We should like to call the attention of
every one to the exact status of the college as
regai'ds the suit now pending. We cannot
undertake to correct misrepresentations, or
inform the one or two papers in the country
who have not yet printed the item that " Seven
Bowdoin students were arrested," etc., of the
fact, because both would be impossible. We
would onl}' like to impress upon those who are
just printing the item to the effect that " great
excitement exists at Bowdoin in regard to the
matter,"that such is not wholly the case. It is
true that the trial is looked forward to anx-
iously with the sincere hope that the tribunal
of justice, supposed to reside in Portland, will
do its duty to both parties. The Columbia
Spectator contains the statement that the
whole Sophomore class will be summoned,
possibly the wliole college, which is, we think,
higiily improbable, because the college knows
comparatively notliing concerning the affair.
Tiie Spectator also remarks that six students
were recently jugged for liazing. Tlie storj'
has been an extremely' long time in its flight
from Maine to New York. We admire the word
"jugged," and if tiie Spectator would define
we would pass upon tlie trutli of tiie s'tateuient.
If it moans that they were actiiall}^ as Noah
Webster has it, "incarcerated," the Spectator
is wrong again. We have only to say that the

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

153

affair is working out its own salvation, and,
although almost unprecedented in the history
of the college, and indeed in the history of
all colleges, will surely set a limit which many
of our sister colleges would do well to respect
also.

We have received a very excellent com-
munication, which only lack of space pre-
vents our publishing, regarding the relations
of the students and Faculty. The writer
complains that members of the Faculty are
not sufficiently neighborly, and recalls the
good old times which held so many pleasant
customs, — when it was the expected thing
that the professors would frequently drop in
and while away an evening around the open
fire-place. One can easily see that this would
be the pleasantest thing imaginable, especially
if the visitor would send in his card the even-
ing previous. There would be, to say
nothing of the pleasure of conversation with
superior minds, a larger love, as the writer
expresses it, and more cordial and more mutual
interchange of opinions and a better insight
into the correct method of college life.

Anything certainly to create a fellow-
feeling, to make student and teacher aware
that they are co-workers, is commendable.
We fear, however, that some good reason
caused the death of this custom. The country
parson hangs to the calling system as a means
of benefit to both parties, and generally calls
previous to the evening meal, and remains.
Various of our "young men" call on New-
Year's, and many on Sunday evenings, but
these are exceptions. We opine that some
would object to receiving without notice pre-
vious. It ought not to be so, but we fear it
is. The sudden appearance of a professor at a
whist party, or where the "American game "
is in progress, would not be conducive to
many novel literary acquirements, or develope
brilliancy in conversation. The situation
would, we fear, be painful.

Yet there is room for a decided improve-
ment in the sociability of professors. Why
the acquaintance may not be carried further
than the class-room, and especially here where
numbers do not interpose, develop into an
intimate acquaintance, to the evident advant-
age of the student certainly, and perhaps of
both, is not evident. While it is certain that
we, here in Bowdoin, are not behind other
colleges in this respect ; yet, as the writer
asserts, it might be bettered.

HAND-DOWNS.

A TEADITIONAL TEAGICAL OPEEA.

Dramatis Personae.
Jack Love-em-all (a Student).
E. NiPPEE, Je. (a typical Trader).
Maeia (a very diezy young Blaid).
Liz L. Oeing (a typical Hand-Down).
Chorus of gushing Maidens and brash Students.

ACT I.

Scene : A boudoir. Mirrors, rouge, lily white,
false hair, dresses, etc., scattered around. A crowd
of gushing maidens, of doubtful ages, discovered in
the apartment.

Chorus of Maidens :

Poor unhappy maidens we,

Maids forever, probably.

Many years we've laid for students,

Sacrificing pride and prudence;

Mashing Freshmen, green and silly,

Praising Sophomores' wicked folly.

Petted, loved (f), engaged to Juniors,

Left, at last, by cruel Seniors.

Handed down from one to other, »

Till our age, 'tis bard to cover.

Now no hope we have to marry,

But our aching hearts must carry

Till some trader, prof., or tutor

Takes us in the distant future.

Woe to us ! Uubappy misses !

Curse the students aud their kisses !
Enter Maeia, B, with a hop, skip, and a jump.

Maeia:

Oh ! cease your sorrow,
For on the morrow

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Our time will come,

The day'll be won.

We'll bare them yet,

ily heart I'll bet.

But list to me

And you shall see

How I expect

To win the bet.
Maeia sings :

To-morrow night, at half-past eight.

Be all on hand, let none be late,

The Brunswick band plays on the mall,

The boys will come, both great and small.

And while the band plays sweet and soft.

Why, pick them up and trot them off.

Buzz them, no matter what you say.

Ask them to call some other day.

Invite them in to take some feed.

Ice cream and cake, and all they need.

Through students' stomachs, so they say.

To touch their hearts, is the best way.

This we must do, and I will bet

We'll break their hearts and win them yet.

Chorus of Maidens :

'Tis true! 'tis true ! The day is ours,
Now students brash, beware.
And never think again that you
Can lose us maidens fair.
Exit Maeia and Maidens, frolicking gayly, R.
Enter Liz L. OEiNG/row door R. C. Liz solil-
oquizes :

Alas, poor foolish girls ! you little know what
cruel Fate has in store for you. I once could sing,
and once was young and gay. But I have stood the
racket of many a year. I, too, was vexed and
troubled by those horrid students. For twelve long
years I was loved and jilted by them, and led a
dizzy life. To each new class I was but sweet six-
teen. But no hopes now have I except to niari'y
that old Nipper whom father kicked from out our
house so long ago. [Maidens heard singing " 'Tis
true, 'tis true," etc.] Hark ! they sing. Their song
brings back afresh the memories of my youth. I
freeze! I burn! My nerves are all unstrung!
Help! Water! 1 faint! Oh! Ah! Alas! (Faints.)
Tableau, red lights, and sloiv curtains.

ACT n.

FiE.ST ScKNE: Main Street, near the college.
Brass bund playing in the distance. The fainter the
music the belter the effect.

Enter E. Nippee, Je., R. Sings:

I am a jolly vender

Of calico and silk.

Of pork and beans, tobacco.

Of rum and sour milk,

Of dogs and cats and sausage.

Of cabbages and beets.

Of cigarettes and matches.

Of tough and stringy meats;

In fact, I deal iu all things

From hair-pins to a saw,

And when occasion asks it

I peddle out the law.

I always cheat the students,

To cheat them is my aim,

I hate the pesky rascals.

Yet through them money gain.

I'm growing gray and aged,

And must a helper wed.

To wash my dirty dishes

And make my pies and bread.

I know a buxom maiden

Whom I courted once before.

But then she loved a student

And kicked me out of door.

But now she's lost her beauty,

And has had so many jilts

That, for the sake of marriage.

She'd wed a pair of stilts.
BLxit :

Yes, yes ; I'll go to her to-night, and this time I
will warrant her father will not iill me with boots as
I descend the steps. Ha ! ha I my pretty maid, I'll
get even with you yet.

Exit, L.

Enter Students, R.

STUDENTS' SONG.

In us behold the students bold.
Whose lives are gay and merry,
Wo know no fear, of wine or beer.
Of ale, or Tom and Jcri-y,
Of ale, or Tom and Jerry.

A bold bad band, we cannot stand
The Hi'unswick band's fierce rattle,
'Twould .stop a train, tiii-n milk to rain,
Or turn the tide of battln.
Or turn the tide of battle.

Wo roam the streets, in .search of sweets
From blushing maidens' kis.ses.
We flirt and love like turtle doves,

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155

With dear confiding misses,
Witli dear confiding misses.

Enter Jack Loye-em-all, B. Sings :
As I was coining down the street
A crowd of girls I chanced to meet.
I thinl£ that they mean business, boys.
So cease your clatter, stop your noise.
If I'm not wrong they seek a mash.
So separate and malje a dash.
To follow up some pretty maid,
And pick her up, be not afraid.
Make love to them and bill and coo
Until they think they've captured you.
Tell them your life is dull and sad,
Their love you need to make it glad.
You'll find that they'll not take it ill,
For they've been often through the mill.
If they can win a college boy
They'll be so glad they'll burst with joy.

Exit Jack and Students, R.

Second Scene : A magnificent vieiv of Bruns-
wick bg moonlight, sltowing the centre of the citg and
mang side streets. A brass band playing on the
mall. People promenading. Jack and Students
discovered, each with a gushing maiden, on the side
streets.*

Duet : Students and Maidens.

Students to Maidens :

Music fills the quiet air,

Luna shineth pale and fair;

Our hearts fierce beat and flutter

"With a passion too, too utter.

If you our suit refuse.

Death will take us, life will lose.

Maidens to Students :

Oh ! you students, bad and bold,

Half the tale we've never told;

For we love with such devotion

We cannot conceal emotion.

Take our hearts and give us bliss,

Seal the contract with a kiss.

(Action suited to ivords.)
Chorus' of Maidens :

Oh, joy ! Oh, rapture ! we are saved.

Our aching hearts made glad,

No more will we be handed down

By students bold and bad.

*ThiB scene can only be well represented on the mammoth
stage at Lemon t Hall.

Slow curtain. As the curtain descends the band
plays softly, and the maidens flop over serenely into
the students' arms.

ACT III.

FiEST Scene : The R. R. station at Brunswick.
A train waiting at the station.

Enter Nippee, Je., and Liz, R., bound to Free-
port on their ivedding tour. Liz with a bandana
valise. Nipper, Je., with a little hair trunk.
Duet : Liz and Nippee.
Liz to Nippee :

0 my darling little Nipper,
What a happy couple we,
What a shame that daddy's slipper
Used you once so cruelly !

Nippee to Liz : .

Never mind my little duckie.

You sweet apple of my eye.

With the students, if we're lucky,

We'll get even by-and-bye.
Both :

Let all others fret with sorrow,

While we celebrate this day.

We will never trouble borrow.

As we go our happy way.
They get aboard the train.
Enter Jack and Students, R., bound home.
Chorus of Students :

Through with troubles, tribulations.
Fakirs, books, examinations.
Through with cuts and poor excuses.
Consultations with the muses,
We must leave our darling mashes
For the future coming classes.
They will miss our sweet embraces.
And our dear beloved faces.
But they'll strive with all their cunning
Some to catch from those forthcoming.
Year by year they're handed over
From one student to another.
Yes, poor girls, your lot we pity.
As we leave your charming city.

Students get aboard the train. As the train leaves
the station Students sing:

Fare ye well, ye halls of learning,
With your pleasures and your grinds ;
Fare ye well, ye dizzy maidens.
Whom we have to leave behind.

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Second Scexe : Boudoir, same as scene in
Act I. Maidens diseovered with hlood-sliot eyes,
disheveled hair, etc., each having in her hands a
pistol, a dagger, and a vial of poison. They moan
pitiously as the curtain rises.
Chorus of Maidens :

Poor unhappy maidens we.
But no more we'll maidens be,
Broken-hearted by our sorrow,
We will die before the morrow.
Fooled, betrayed by students' kisses,
Jeered at by our townsmen's hisses,
Life for us has naught but sadness.
Banished all our former gladness.
Now our hearts, all scarred by mashes.
Cut, cold steel, with cruel gashes.

(Stab themselves.)
Now our brains, if you can find,
Scatter, pistol, to the wind.

(Shoot themselves.)
-Now our spirits, poison, fell, —
Take to heaven or to hell.

(Drink the poison.)
Curtain. As the curtain descends their spirits
are ivafted away on perfumed breezes to the happy
hunting grounds.

The End.

INTER-COLLEGIATE ROWING.

We are pleased to be able to give our
readers the latest news concerning the pro-
posed iiiter-collegiate boat race the coming
season. Tlie secretary of tlie Lake George
Association lias kindly placed at our disposal
replies from the different colleges, selections
from wliich we publish. Tlie majorit}^ are in
favor of a regatta. Further —

Princeton writes:

E.\ciiso delay in answering. Our men arc in ac-
tive training, and, having found the gymnasium in-
adequate, have taken a track in the public highways
and arc bu.sily engaged in removing the lamp-posts
and greasing the railroad tracks. Unfortunately
the men are obliged to practice chioHy in the night,
hence wo have not been ablo to judge of their prog-
ress. Wo will not row if ITart of Pennsylvania
rows.

Later. Owing to the expenses ineuiTed in these
works it is doubtful what action we shall lake.

P^rom Oberlin :

We do not approve of boat races. We have
found more congenial labor at home. A dram-shop
has been discovered in the village, and the students
are actively laboring for its destruction with won-
derful enthusiasm. This we consider the proper
exercise for muscular Christianity. Should we finish
in season we have hopes of coming east on a similar
mission.

Later. Impossible to come East. Two horrible
cases of tobacco chewing have been found right in
our midst. These will require all our attention.

Pennsylvania writes :

Saratoga is too far. We want to row at home —
on the Schuylkill. It is unfair to ask us to bear any
expenses. Have the race on the Schuylkill, pay our
expenses, guarantee us a prize, let us select our own
judges, and we will consider your proposition. We
wish to serve notice on several colleges that we
shall not row without Hart.

From Columbia:

Will be on hand. We have Freshmen in active
training, and their brilliant display in saloons re-
cently was peculiarly gratifying. Columbia is once
more desirous of exhibiting her peculiar style of
manning a boat— four men to row, and the remain-
der for passengers and ballast. We will guarantee
no fainting this time.

Cornell writes:

Is your proposal made in jest or in earnest!
Rowing is a poor subject for a joke with this insti-
tution. Know you not that boating is a thing of the
past at Cornell ? and yet it is but one short year,
and no crew equalled ours (in our minds). Then
we went abroad and at once we were at sea— be-
yond our depth. You know the rest. You have
touched a tender place— a spot that is yet raw. Ah,
well !

From Harvard :

Will Yalo row ? If so, count us in.
And Yale :

Will Harvard row ? If not, count us out,
Williams laments thusly :

Did you say boat race to us, or was your letter
misdirected f Old inhabitants and college tradi-
tions tell of Williams's furniei' prowess with llio oar,
and, too, tliere are old landmarks which skilled an-
tiquarians pronounce the rcniains of a bnat-houso —
nothing fuillier. Wo are forbidden to Juiu assucia-

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tions. Can j'ou inform us if Garfield was an oars-
man ?

And Bates meekly whispers:
You confer a great honor, at the same time you
frighten us. How we should like to row with real
college crews? But then the long distance and the
expense— ah, there's the rub. Our authorities say
we shall need all we can raise for home consump-
tion, as some cruel people are disposed to take ad-
vantage of our position as a weakling. Then again
we have no boat, and in fact we never rowed, but
of course we should not consider the last any draw-
back.

" Considering the above facts I would ur-
gently advise the Bowdoin crew to go into
training at once."

We emphatically endorse the advice of the
secretary.

COMMUHICATIOKS.

Editors of Orient :

We are glad to see the "Infusion of
Harvard blood into the Faculty," and hope
that the changes that the Latin professor has
commenced to make will meet with success.
The manner of conducting recitations and the
method employed to familiarize us with the
Latin phrases and idioms are agreeable to us
as students and surely approved by all, but as
a class officer we would beg to suggest that it
would be much more agreeable if the manner
of receiving excuses were more in accordance
with that of the other class officers. What-
ever may be the duties of a class officer else-
where it does not devolve upon a class officer
at Bowdoin to dwell too much on trivial
points and technicalities. A too rigid exac-
tion of the letter of the law makes it most in-
convenient, and while we know that compari-
sons aie odious yet we are sure that pi'evious
Freshman classes have got along well enough
to warrant an equal disciimination now. We
only wi.-^h to be lieard through your columns,
and make the suggestion ]io[)ing for tJie most
pleasant results. A Membkr of '85.

Editors of Orient :

However unwelcome the thought may
be, it must be admitted that the manner in
which many of us pass Sunday is, to say the
least, not more elevating than our week-day
occupations. For each week-day we have
some appointed task upon which it is necessary
to sjjend more or less time ; but when Sunday
comes the average student communes with
himself to this effect : " This is not a day for
study " (probably since inclination coincides
with principle (?) he comes to this conclusion
the more quickly), "and I have not a name-
able thing to do." He therefore passes the
day in sheer idleness, or, even worse, takes
refuge in pastimes not too suitable for a
week-day.

That such is the habitual routine of many
in college is a lamentable fact, and the query
arises. What can be done about it? Immedi-
ately some of the more zealous cry out, " We
must have more religious services." Very
plausible in theory, — but experience and
observation testify that that will accomplish
nothing. The regular meetings of the Pray-
ing Circle are not so crowded as to call for
more frequent ones. The fact stares us in the
face that but few members of the college are
professing Christians, and that a majority are
not to be reached by religious influence.
What then ? Are we immediately to conclude
that there is no help since the highest means
has been found to be useless ? Some, perhaps,
will say, " Yes, there is no other cure." It is
truetliat such means, could they produce any
effect, would work the most radical change, —
a change from positive evil to positive good.
But as such a change is, at least, improbable,
will it not be profitable to turn our minds in
search of means, less radical' to be sure, but
capable, perhaps, of some elevating influence?

One thing suggests itself wliicli would, in
my opinion, be a strong step in the right
direction, and that is tlie opening of the col-
lege library on Sunday. It will be urged that

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full opportunit}- is given, on every afternoon
in the week, for the students to procure books
and take them to their rooms. Ver}' true ;
but could not some, who had neglected to
procure them, by this arrangement remedy'
their neglect ; and would not others, who had
not, periiaps, interest enough to take out
books, come to the librar}^ on Sundaj^ driven
by the absolute want of something profitable
to do, and thus kept from doing something
entirely unprofitable ?

From an impartial point of view there
would seem to be but two questions necessary
to be answered in order to decide the subject.
First, will it do any harm ? second, will it not
do so7ne good ? No good reason occurs to me
why the first question should not be answered
in the negative. I have tried to suggest some
reasons why the second shall be answered
in the afBrmative. At any rate it is a subject
worthy of earnest consideration. Dis.

COLLEGE ITEMS.

A sound steals tliro' the silent hall,

A rustling, muffled sound,
Approachiug footsteps thro' the vvall,

Loud tumult echoes round.

From top to lower floor they come,

Like tread of cloven hoof.
No 1 Yes I I know it must be — some —

A junior on the roof.

Hatchings phxyed both ereuiugs at the G. A. R.
Fair.

President Chamberlain returned from the South
last week.

One of the students has been trying his bicycle
at the skating rink.

Science even may now be expressed in a'sthetic
terminology. We speak of {N0i)2.

One of the professors thinks the Senior class
more than usually delicate in health.

The Snplioninres in their rhetorial exercises have
been discussing the merits of '83. —Bur/le.

The result of our compulsory attendance system
was very obvious at church last Sunday.

The Seniors are having required reading in con-
nection with the study of history of philosophy.

The opening exercises of the medical school are
held on Thursday of this week. Dr. Mitchell gives
the address.

It is understood that Mr. Booker has had an
offer of S.")000 for " Jack " since his advertisement
in the Bugle.

Prof. Robinson gave a lecture at Boothbay, Tues-
day, 31st, on the subject, " Gold, Silver, and the
Precious Stoues."

The assemblies that were to be held in Dirigo
Hall by the students have been given up on account
of small atteudance.

The College Glee Club will give a concert at Rich-
mond, Saturday, February 18th. They expect a
cordial support from the students.

A huudred yards dash for the chapel on the
slippery paths is a very amusing spectacle, though
undignified for an upper classman.

Just now there is a corner in the kindling wood
market. Attic floors still firm at old rates. Neigh-
boring fences shaky with a tendency to fall.

The parallel bars from the old gymnasium have
been placed in-the little mathematical room, South
Winthrop, and are waiting for some one to try them.

On account of the severe storm last Sunday the
audience at church was small, and composed mostly
of students. Prof. Campbell preached the sermon.

The chapel quintet sang at the second evening
of the fair on Thursday last. College musical talent
seems to be in demand at the various entertainments
about town.

Several projects have been discussed for gaining
more time for access to the library. The plan of
lighting and opening the library during the evening
has been considered.

The class in geology have finished their course
in that study and have begun reviewing in order to
have the examination before the president takes the
class in his department.

The Cougi-egational sociable at the house of Mrs.
Thompson, hist Thursday, was well attended by the
students, in spite of attractions in othei' parts of the
village. . The evening passed very pleasantly.

Lieut. Crawford, since ho has been in Washing-
ton has been a member of Guiteau's body fifuard. He
has written an interesting letter to friends in town
giving the result of his observations in regard to the
criminal.

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159

On the day of prayer, services were held by the
college in the Chemical lectnre room. Prof. Camp-
bell preached from the text II. Corinthians iii.]7,
and deeply interested the audience by his instruct-
ive and scholarly discourse.

A number of trees in the campus woods are be-
ing cut down, apparently for fire wood. A year or
so ago, however, the college authorities were much
opposed to removing a couple of trees which inter-
fered with the ball ground.

An address was given to the students in the
Praying Circle room, Sunday evening, by Prof. Rob-
inson. It is hoped that these lectures may be con-
tinued by our Faculty, as they seem to be of inter-
est to the students in general.

At the Alpha Delta Phi dinner in Boston, Janu-
ary 31st, President Chamberlain was elected dele-
gate at large, and Edward Stanwood and Arlo
Bates delegates from Bowdoin to the convention to
be held in New York nest spring.

The high wind about a fortnight ago, blew over
one of the chimneys on North Appleton. The other
chimneys about the college may be built as strongly
as practicable, but the idea of being greeted with a
shower of bricks in every gale is not a pleasant one.

The Orient has received from the college a
copy of the general catalogue. This publication is
no longer called the Triennial, as it has not ap-
peared regularly. A copy will be sent to the offlcers
of the college and the alumni, whose address can be
obtained.

Prof, (to student) — " Describe the sternum in this
species of bird." (Hesitation on the part of stu-
dent.) " What is the shape of the sternum in the
turkey?" (Further hesitation.) "Do you know
what the sternum is?" Student — "It's the bone
the tail feathers grow out of." Class all have the
colic.

On the evening of Wednesday before last, the
Juniors had an interesting lecture in connection
with their Chemistry, showing the crystalization of
different substances by the evaporation of solutions
The process of crystalization was beautifully illus-
trated on a white screen, by means of a calcium
light and lantern.

A. F. Nichols, formerly well known in Boston,
has one of the handsomest and best equipped tail-
oring establishments at Brunswick to be found east
of Boston. It is located on the ground floor of the
new brick Dunlap block, and is the acme of con-
venience, utility, and elegance, in all its appoint-

ments. Mr. Nichols imports his own goods and
carries in stock an extensive and varied assortment
of the best English and Scottish suitings, which
are manufactured to order into nicely fitting gar-
ments by competent journeymen tailors, at moder-
ate prices. He has been in Brunswick only a few
months, but is rapidly acquiring the reputation of
being the most fashionable and popular tailor in the
State of Maine. — Boston Post.

The fourteenth annual reunion of the Bowdoin
Alumni in Boston, was held at Young's Hotel, Wed-
nesday, January 25th. About seventy gentlemen
were present, among whom were many notable
men of the State. Judge Gardner presided, and
highly commended the history of the college and
the standing of its graduates. Prof. Chapman was
introduced to represent the college, and in his ad-
dress acknowledged the many favors Bowdoin had
received from the Alumni, and spoke of its present
encouraging condition. Other distinguished speak-
ers were introduced, and all expressed their interest
in the prospects of Bowdoin.

The program of the chapel concert is as follows :

PART FIRST.

1. Original Part Song. " Alma Mater."

Quintet.

Prof. Ctiapman.
Moonlight Sonata."

Ml s. Carmiuliael and Prof. Saucier.

5. Original Part Song. " Ivy Ode." .

Quintet.

6. Original Part Song. " Senior's Last Cliapel."

Quintet.

7. Piano Solo. Sclaerzo, Bb.

Prof. Saucier.

8. Original Part Song. " Music of the Elms."

Quintet.

PART SECOND.

9. Piano Solo. " Halte Des Chasseurs."

Miss Forde.

10. Song. " The Snow Lies White."

Mrs. Lee.

11. Duet, Piano and Claronet. Figaro's Hochzeit.

Mrs. Carniiuhuel and Mr. Hutchins.

12. Original Part Song. " The Thorndilie Oali."

Quintet.

13. Baritone Solo. (Instrumental.) " Silver Stream t'ull<a."

Mr. J. W. Crosby.

14. Original Part Song. '• Senior's Farewell."

Quintet.

15. Piano Solo. " Norma."

Prof. Saucier.

16. Original Song and Chorus. "Bowdoin Crew."

Quintet.

The judges chosen to decide as to the merit of
the original college songs rendered at the chapel
concert, submitted their decision Friday afternoon.
Before naming the successful competitors, it should
be stated that the selection of the best pieces was

2. Original Song and Chorus, " Junior Ease."

3. Song. " The Toung Mountaineer."

4. Piano Duet

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by no means easily made. Seven out of the eight
(the eighth coming second) received a vote for first
place, either on account of excellence in musical
composition, or for words, or as a college soug.
Careful criticism was given, and the aptness of each
composition considered. Below is given the result
of the decision: Best musical composition, "Ivy
Ode," E. R. Jewett, '82; best words, "Ivy Ode,"
C. E. Stinchfield, '82. The foitr best songs were :
1st, " Ivy Ode," music by E. R. Jewett, words by
C. E. Stinchfield; 2d, "Alma Mater," music by J.
Torrey, Jr., '84, words by C. C. Torrey, '84; 3d,
"Bowdoiu Crew," music by J. W. Crosby, '82,
words, Anonymous ; 4th, " Music of the Elms,"
music by J. A. Crowley, '83, words by J. F. Libby,
'82. The following persons acted as judges : From
the Faculty — Professors Chapman, Campbell, and
Johnson; From the students — E. T. McCarthy, '82,
C. C. Hutchins, '83, C. W. Longreu,'84, N. B. Ford,
'85 ; From town — Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Carmichael, Mrs.
H. P. Nichols, and Miss Smith of Topsham.

IN MEMORIAM.

At a regular meeting of the Kappa Chapter of
the Psi Upsilon Fraternity, held February 3, 1882,
the following preamble and resolutions were
adopted :

Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to re-
move from this life our esteemed and beloved brother

Alvah Black,
of the class of 1845, therefore.

Resolved, That in his death the society loses a
brother who was faithful and zealous in' the per-
formance of his duties, while an active member of
the Chapter, and who, after graduating from college,
was always loyal to the inrerests of Psi Upsilon,
and devoted to its welfare and prosperity, one who
was wise in counsel and fearless in action ; an hon-
est and upright man, whoso virtues endeared him
not only to the fraternity, of which he was a mem-
ber, but also to bis large circle of friends.

Rcsolrcd, That we tender to the famil)' of the
deceased brother, our heartfelt sympathy in this
their deep aflliction.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be
sent to the family of the deceased, to the several
Chapters, and to the press.

W. 0. Plimpton, ) In behalf of
H. E. Allen, [ the

W. J. Collins, ) Kappa (liapter.
Bowdoin College, February 3, 1882.

1st Senior — " Do you like going to the 'mission'?"
2d Senior—" Certainly, I would not shun the Miss
I saw there the other day for a horse on Anacrcon."
1st Senior is sent homo in a carriage. — Targum.

PERSONAL.

'34. — Mr. John C. Dodge, president of the board
of overseers of the college, spoke at the dinner of
the Bowdoin Alumni in Boston, held January 25.

'44. — Winthrop Tappan has been traveling in
Europe since 1872. He has no permanent residence,
his last being at Florence, Italy.

'45. — Alvah Black died at his residence in Paris
a short time since. He was one of the first lawyers
of Oxford County. He held the position of clerk of
the judicial courts from 1856-9, and was a member
of the Maine Legislature in 1860. He was a man
of fine ability and will be greatly missed at the
Oxford bar.

'47.— Henry G. Neil is contractor for wood and
ties for U. P. R. R. Company, Tie Siding, Wyo. Ter.

'50. — Hon. Wm. S. Gardner was re-elected Pres-
ident of the "Bowdoin Alumni Association" in
Boston at the reunion and dinner held January 25.

'51. — J. C. A. Wingate, United States Consul at
Foochow, China, has recently sent Prof Packard a
Chinese book on Anatomy. It is quite a curious
volume. It may be seen at the library.

'55. — W. L. Putnam was nominated, February 3,
by Gov. Plaisted to fill the vacancy which will exist
on the supreme bench by the expiration of Judge
Libby's term, April 23d. Mr. Putnam is one of the
first lawyers in the State.

'66. — Rev. George T. Packard, who has been
living here in town until of late, has accepted a
temporary position on the editorial staflf of the
Boston Daily Advertiser.

'66.— John J. Herrick has a chapter devoted to
his biography in the Chicago Alliance, which is
publishing sketches of the Illinois bar. In closing
it speaks of him as follows : " Many a man who has
grown gray at the bar would be glad of the position
which Mr. Herrick has attained almost at a bound."

'68. — Mr. T. J. Emory is secretary of the Bow-
doin Alumni Association iu Boston for the ensuing
year.

'79.— 0. S. C. Davies, who has been disponsory
clerk at the insane hospital at Augusta for the past
year, has resigned that position to outer the Medical
School here this coming term.

'81. — J. O. P. Wheelwright spent a few days
with us last week. He finds an occasional recrea-
tion beneficial, lest the study of law sluadd weigh
too heavily upon him.

'84.— Longron has returned from teaching.

'84. — Sayward's stentorian voice is again heard
on the campus.

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CLIPPIHGS.

student (translating) — '' Instruxi tripUcem aciem
— he drew three aces."

"Get thee behind me, Satin," said the young
lady with a long train. — Lampoon.

A gamecock ought to be good eating. Does not
the poet say, " The bravest are the tenderest"? " — Ex.

It is reported that President McCosh intends to
prohibit Princeton students from being on the streets
at mght.— Echo. Why not spank them and put
them ""to bed ? — Cornell Era. That's the way they
do at Cornell, McCosh [—Acta.

Scene (Recitation Room). Bell has just rung
and the class becomes impatient to leave. Prof.
N. — " Now gentlemen, I have a mortgage on you for
a few minutes yet." Mr. H.— " And, sir, you don't
get much interest from us, either." — Spectator.

The ibllowing tale is being circulated about
" Wild Oscar." One day, while at lunch, he noticed
some lilies on Ihe table which were somewhat faded.
After gazing pensively at them for a while lie said,
"Poor things! They are very, very weary." Then
turning to the waiter : "Come take them to rest."
What a beautiful sentiment ! —Spectator.

— " By George ! " said the local ed., rushing into
the office, " Here's a good one; just made it up. If
a certain young lady with large hands .should say
her gloves were a mile too big, would you be justified
in telling her that she was drawing it niildl Do
you tumble? Ha! Ha!" He tumbled. The manag-
ing ed.'s aim was sure, and the inkstand did its
work, and his gore mingled with its contents in one
pool on the floor. —ie/n(//t Burr.

"I assure you, gentlemen," said the convict upon
entering the prison, " that the place has sought me,
and not I the place. My own affairs really demand
all my time and attention, and I may truly say that
my selections to fill this position was an entire sur-
prise. Had I consulted my own interests, I should
have peremtorily declined to serve; but as I am in
the hands of my friends, I see no other course than
to submit." And be submitted. — Ex.

EDITORS' TABLE.

The exchange editor of the Amherst Student has
taken a new departure in the management of his
columns. He says : " Why we college papers
should regularly devote a page or so to dealing out
taffy that is often unmerited, or censure, perhaps,
equally undeserved to the other members of the col-
lege press, is a matter we never thoroughly under-
stood." He, therefore, has determined to make of
his colurfjns a, sort of foreign department, iu which

the news from the other colleges can be systemati-
cally given. If such a radical change as this should
be generally adopted, it would, iu a great degree do
away with the element of personality, which is now
shown, but this might be a good result, as it would
lessen the sharp-shooting and slang-slinging now
indulged in. It seems that they have a six o'clock
bell at Amherst. A case of varioloid has appeared,
and the house at which the afflicted student boarded
has been strictly quarantined. A correspondent of
the Student claims to have interviewed Oscar Wilde.
The Glee Club is not equal to what it was. The
Oiio is out and the Student thinks it a tame affair,
however, in its local columns, it says that the entire
edition of the Olio is exhausted, and still there is a
cry for more.

The Columbia Spectator is undoubtedly the most
attractive of our exchanges, and its contents are
always on a par with its get-up. Its full page car-
toon in its last issue is quite clever. An expensive
introduction is very ingenius. " Memoirs of a
Tutor," by Cornicula is concluded. The individual
whose autobiography is given had a checkered
career, and finally became tutor in Whiskey Univer-
sity (colored). South Carolina.

" The course of study is quite high and embraces
for the degree of A. B.

FRESHMAN YEAR.

Reading, Spelling, Writing, Agriculture (care of
the Pea-nut and Water-Melon).

SOPHOMORE TEAR.

Dancing and Belles Lettres, Klu-Klux Target
Practice.

JUNIOR TEAR.

Anatomy— Lectures on the Bones, Irish (op-
tional).

SENIOR YEAR.

(Optional). (Optional).

Now I must close with an appeal for help. We
are in a suffering condition. The Fi-eshraan class
fortunately caught a 'conn one night last week,
which will keep us in meat for the present. If any
Columbia students have any old clothes, will they
please put them in a box and give them to the
Columbia Spectator for Whiskey University. Money
we also need, although it would be safer to send it
direct to us. If there are any caps and gowns they
ai'e acceptable, if not for the day, in the night
season.

How linppy are Columbia boys,

Who study by the fire,
While Southern studpnt.", tired with toil,
To CiitcU the 'cooii per.spirc."

The Williams papers greet us again. The
Athenaeum comes first, and kindly calls attention to

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the delay in the appearance of the Argo. We learn
from its columns that Mr. Blaine was invited to de-
liver the Commencement oration before the Adelphic
Union, but was unable to accept. Hon. Wendell
Phillips was the second choice, but he has not yet
been communicated with in regard to the subject.

" How a wrong was righted," setting forth how
the Actor did penance for leaving out from one
number all mention of the Argo may be very funny,
but we think the insertion of such an article was
equally inadmissible. It causes the suspicion that
the Atlienaum, by resorts to such witticisms, aimed
at more or less well-known personalities, tries to pull
down the Argo from a position which it has not
merit enough to reach. " Colonel Pete" is the best
written piece in this Atheneeum, and the delusion is
well kept up to the end.

The Argo begins a series of three articles on
tobacco. They are to consist principally of selec-
tions of poetry on the subject and are illustrated.
Ephraim treats of aestheticism among the ex-
changes.

And now for Yale. The question of track ath-
letics with Harvard has been given up. Mr. Battell,
who built Battell Chapel, is to furnish it with a
chime of bells. The literary editors have been
chosen and the selection seems to be on the whole
very satisfactory. A position on the literary is
rightfully considered the highest literary honor of
the course. The Glee Club is to sing in Boston,
February 15th. In some of the college buildings
great fault is found with the steam heating arrange-
ments. Prof. Ladd's optional class is said to con-
tain three men. $33.5,000 in the way of gifts have
been paid into the college treasury during the past
year.

The Courant editorial board is to be announced
in the issue of February 18th. The Courant has
the following statement of the position of the Sen-
iors : "The 'victim of great expectations,' as the
Senior class has been aptly dubbed by one instruct-
or, finds its fondest hopes blasted once more. We
labored on last term, hoping and waiting for the
ease which tlienew terui would bring, but our antic-
ipations are brought to a most unfortunate end. Wo
do not call for reform, for that is hopeless; we do
not even pi'otest, for wo should get no answer save
the echo of our own cry returning to us. We
merely endure."

"Belgrade'.s Sensation," evidently a Maine story,
is a vei-y good sUotch, light and luimorous, without
using slang or abuse. iEstheticism has evidently

taken root at Harvard, as is attested by this little
effusion in the Crimson :

HE.\RT'S PASSION.

O, lily, drooping from thy languid stem

(Tliouglits of my love like precious suitors woo me).
My darling touclied me witti her g;irmenl's hem.
But touched and passed; yet from her garment's hem

A yearning thrill intense as fire went through me.

0, lily, basking in tlie sun's warm ray
(Thoughts of my love like precious suitors woo me),
From mv love's eyes there came a light like day,

A liglit thiit shamed the duller light of day.
Thrilling to passion, threat'niug to undo me.

O, lily, fainting at the approach of night,

(Thoughts of my love like precious suitors woo me).
Thy sun has set indeed; but my delight
Lives in my darling's smile and glances bright;
Only her frown brings night and sorrow to me. H. R.

A PERSIAN DANCING GIRL.

Jasmines tangled in her hair —
Ebon hair that loosely hangs,
Tipped with silver serpent's fangs,

Swaying in the scented air.

Silken sandals on her feet —

Tiny feet that trip in lime

To the tamborine and rhyme
With the tinkling music sweet.

On her olive-tinted breast.

Turquoise trinkets, jewels, rings-
Lover's tokens— gifts from kings,

Jingle gaily, never rest.

Now she gives a dizzy twirl

To the measures of the dance —
Quicker than a stolen glance.

Glides the dainty, graceful girl.

Just beyond the eager throng

Lazily her lover smokes

With Ills rivals, telling jokes
Spiced with strains of Persian song.

Idly waiting— well he knows

How they hate him, every one.
In the garden of the Sun

He has picked the fairest rose. F. D. s.

— Acta Columbiana.

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Vol. XI.

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, FEBRUARY 22, 1882.

No. 14.

A CLEAR, STEADY LIGHT the STUDENT'S
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BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

A reorganization of the Course of Instruction
has recently been made, iu which the distinction be-
tween Classical and Scientific Courses is not main-
tained, but all academic undergraduates are placed
on one footing, with the opportunity of following, to
a considerable extent, such lines of study as they
prefer.

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is given to all
who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remains as here-
tofore, and facilities are offered for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical instruction are ample, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in the immediate vicinity of
many important public works, affords excellent
opportunities for the study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many favors from the United
States Coast Survey Office. The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
be taken, if desired, in the place of Latin.

Those who complete satisfactorily the four years'
course iu engineering will receive the Degree of Sc.
B. Those who complete a two years' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical Engineer. Students not candidates for
a degree will be received at any stage for which an
examination shall show them to be fitted, and may
remain for any desired time. Further information
will be furnished on application to Professor G. L.
Vose.

Terms of Admission lo the Academic Course.

Applicants for admission will be examined in the

following subjects :

Latin. — Latin Grammar, including Prosody ; Writ-
ing Latin (35 Lessons in Allen's Ijiitin Composi-
tion are recommended as indicating the amount
required for examination) ; Virgil, the Bucolics,
Georgics, and six books of the jEneid ; Cicero,
seven Orations ; Sallust.

£)REEK. — Hadley's Greek Grammar; Xenophon's
Anabasis, four books, and Homer's Iliad, two
books; Jones's Greek Prose Composition.

Ancient GEOGiiArnY.

Mathematics. — Arithmetic, including Common

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Root

and the Metric System ; Algebra, through Equa-
tions of the Second Degree ; Geometry, Books

I. and III. of Loomis's Geometry.

Real equivalents for any of the foregoing require-
ments will be accepted. All applicants for admission
will be required to produce testimonials of good
moral character. The time for examination is the
Friday after Commencement and the Friday before
the opening of the first term. In exceptional cases
applicants maybe examined at other times. Candi-
dates for admission to advanced classes will be ex-
amined in the studies which such classes have
accomplished.

Latin, eight terras.

Greek, eight terms.

^Mathematics, eight terms.

German, four and a half terms.

English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
Literature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.

Italian, one term.

Spanish, one term.

Rhetoric (formal), one term. Rhetorical and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
half terms.

Natural History studies, five and a half terms.

Physics and Astronomy, four terms.

Chemistry, four terms.

History, Ancient and Modern, two terms.

Political Economy, one and a half terms.

Public Law, two terms.

Mental and Moral Philosophy, including Logic,
four terms.

Christian Evidences, one term.

Expenses.

The annual expenses are as Ibllows : Tuition, $7.5.
Room rent (half), average, $'.i."i. Incidentals, $10.
Total regular College charges, gllO.

Board is obtained in town at $3 to $4 a week.
Other necessary expenses will probably amount to
$40 a year. Students can, however, by forming
clubs under good managoniont, very materially
lesson the cost of 1i\iug.

Further information on application to tho Pi'osi-
deut.

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, FEBRUARY 22, 1882.

Vol. XI.

No. 14.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAT, DURING THE
COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS OF '82, OF

BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

EDITORIAL BOARD.

Arthur G. Staples, Maiiagicg Editm-.

Charles H. Gilman, Business Editdr.
Melvin S. Holway, Eugene T. McCarthy,

William A. Moody, Warren 0. Plimpton.

Terms — $2.00 a year in advance ; single copies, 15 cents.

Bemittances siinuld be made to the Business Editor. (Communications
in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor.

Students .and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute
articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompanied by the
writer's real name.

Entered at the Post Office at Brunsmck as Second Class mail matter.

CONTElfTS.
Vol. XI., N"o. 14.— February 22, 1882.

Editorial Notes 163

Literary :

Roudeau-Jelian Froissart 1.34 — ? (poem) 165

The American ISTovel 166

The Mystery of Barolio aud Bocardo 167

Communications 169

College Items 170

Personal 172

Clippings 172

Editors' Table 173

EDITORIAL HOTES.

The mild days which have succeeded the
long monotony of cold and snow-storms,
remind us that the time is coming when the
melodious shaking down of coal stoves at all
hours of the night will no more be heard ;
when the campus, its coat, or rather blanket,
of snow gone, will be laid bare in all its naked
ugliness ; when Brunswick streets will run
rivers to the mall ; and — we find ourselves
reduced for a climax to something about
house cleaning or tlie organ grinder, but will
desist from putting it into words. You all

know what we mean, that that somewhat
elastic season which the poets sing about is
almost upon us. Seriously, we wish to urge
that measures be taken for properly' emplo}'-
ing it. There are few who are so absorbed
in their books as not to be open to its benign
influence. As the days grow longer there is
felt an increased desire for exercise, especially
out-of-door exercise, which is in this climate,
unfortunately, in advance of the means of
fulfilling it. The lack of a gymnasium has,
of course, cherished inactivity, but we hope
that when the weather becomes suitable, as
well as the exercise necessary, as much spirit
as usual will be shown. The diminutive
gymnasium in the soutli of Winthrop is
crowded every afternoon with an admiring
audience, chiefly Freshmen, while a half a
dozen men work on the parallels. It will
require careful training from now on, if
our field day and boat race is to be made
creditable.

We are reminded that it is useless to seek
a paradise here below, by reading such a bit
of sarcasm coming from Harvard, — that sup-
posed Utopia for those desiring a life of lux-
urious ease :

Despairing Freshman,— No, we don't think it
unreasonable that your examination in physics
should consist almost entirely of problems and
formulas. The college expects that you are all
going to become engineers or scientists. It is, more-
over, a splendid disci pliue for the mind, to cram a
mass of formulas, and to neglect the general prin-
ciples of the subject. And it is really silly to ob-
ject because so large a proportion of the class get
marks under .50 per cent., and that so many men
get conditioned in this subject every year. Your
course otherwise is so easy and simple that it needs
some heroic toqic, like your physics as now taught,

164

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to give it cliaracter. Macle virtiite, Puer. The
faculty approve of cramming and fosters the sys-
tem. So go in and cram. PerJiaps you will dig
through to China. — Harvard Herald.

The disciples of Sullivan are showing
unusual activity in the pursuit of the "noble
art," and the attendant nymph, wrestling, is
in favor among the broad-backed. If dull
thuds or sudden falls are heard in a distant
room no surprise is manifested, for it is known
that the sluggers are at it again. Care has
to be taken in regard to contests among
Freshmen, for they manifest such a blood-
thirstj' spirit that the results of tiieir un-
bridled fury may be serious.

In our last number we congratulated our-
selves on being so far removed from the cen-
ter of civilization that we had escaped the
prevailing distempers of sestheticism and
varioloid. We have, however, come in for
our share of affliction, and at present writing
a pest, which seems uncontrollable, holds high
carnival in our midst. Lest we may excite
in our friends undue apprehension, we will
say that neither the red flag or the sun flower
are the signs of it. Whatever be its exact
nature, on the certainly unimpeachable au-
thority of the sufferers themselves, it is called
the pink eye. This will be recognized as the
disease with which horses have been affected
in many places. Yet, with the exception of
the lower classes, few of the students have
much to do of late with anything of that ilk.
The symptoms are varied, but in all cases the
attack has been sudden. Our reporter has
interviewed several of the principal sufferers.
Mr. Batkins, of '82, was apparently well at
supper time on the evening of the 14th. He
went to tlie post-office and took from his box
what, from the stamp, he thouglit was a val-
entine. He opened it hastily and found that
it was a bill from one of our best-known local
firms, Kind friends gui4ed him to his room,

but it will undoubtedly be a long time before
he will be able to return to his studies. Mr.
Samson, of '85, got his Greek lesson as usual
on the night before, but the next morning
his eyes looked as if he had been practicing
to take part in Qidipus. Mr. Schluff, of '82,
celebrated the conclusion of geolog}-, and is
able to look at the world with one e3'e, and
then only through the medium of blue glasses.
In other cases we find that the sudden proxim-
ity of a boxing glove to the individual's eye
has provoked an attack of the disease.

Among modern inventions there is none
which is more likely to influence poetrj'' and
literature, as well as practical life, than the
stylograph. Poets have always looked with
peculiar veneration on the pens which have en-
abled them to transcribe their flowing thoughts,
and the stylograph is a much more proper
object for poetic inspiration than the vulgar
goose quill or commonplace steel pen. A
more poetical name might, perhaps, be in-
vented for it, and we can easih^ imagine a
poet addressing an ode to his stylograph, and
introducing some simile such as, that as he
carried stored up in the treasury of liis brain
the poem which is to be produced, so the
servant stylograph contains within itself the
hidden reservoir from which, at his will, ink
sufficient for the writing will flow. Then,
again, the stylograph is destined to pla}' an
important part in histor}'. Think of the
value that fortunate pen would possess which,
after having in the hands of some future
President, signed the treatj^ for the annexa-
tion of Canada, should be preserved for long
ages, perchance yet containing tiie original
ink. Demosthenes is said to have com-
mitted suicide by taking poison wliich he
carried in tlie tip of his pen in readiness for
an emergency. We hardly dare to suggest
the superior facilities whicli a stylographic
pen offers for such a purpose lest the bjood

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of a throng of imitators my be on our own
head.

Back numbers of the Orient can be ob-
tained of the business editor. Those espe-
cially of the Senior and Junior classes who
desire full files of the Orient during their
college course can be accommodated reason-
ably by the present board at vevy reasonable
prices. It will not be long before full files of
the Orient will be unobtainable.

We would not commend the manner re-
cently taken by one of the classes of inform-
ing the professor of the too great length of
lessons. It is an admirably suggestive way,
perhaps, and we should think would always
serve its end, but it lacks in straightforward-
ness what it possesses in intrinsic result and
worth. We have no idea of making these
remarks personal with any one class or section
of a class. The " class cut," as an institution,
is aged, but the grace of added years comes
not with it. It remains to-day, as ever, one
of the most despicable of the possible ways
of showing dislike either to professor or to
study pursued, and the class that drops it first,
especially as a means of conveying the knowl-
edge of a grievance which a few manly words
would eradicate, will deserve every praise as
a reformer.

The general catalogue of the alumni of
the college is in the active process of distri-
bution. It is sent to alumni everywhere.
The whole number of alumni as given by the
catalogue is two thousand twenty-eight, and
of the medical school twelve hundred eighty-
four. The lists of classes are from 1806 to
1881, inclusive.

The Freshmen have begun to circulate a
subscription paper among the members of
their class calling for funds towards the pur-
chase of a class boat. The movement is
timely and demands every encouragement

from the members of the class in the way of
subscription and co-operation. To the Fresh-
men will be due in no slight degree the inter-
est and success of every spring regatta, and at
this period the future perhaps of boating.
We may be wrong, but boating seems to us
in a critical pei'iod, and very little in opposi-
tion would well nigh bring it back into the
condition of six years ago. The purchase of
a boat and a decided and determined stand will
do as much for the record of the class as any
action they can take, and the aid they can
give to boating should be their peculiar grat-
ification to offer.

We have noticed a remark in some of our
exchanges in regard to the German method of
delivering lectures which we are certain it
will not be out of place to reproduce here.
This method, which is delivering a continued
discourse occupying the first three-quarters of
the hour or more, and allowing the remainder
of the hour in dictating the heads and salient
points of the lecture, has numerous advan-
tages corresponding to its practicability. The
rapid delivery of our lectures in political
economy, for instance, leaves no time for
notes, and if notes are taken much of the
lecture is lost. In this case the whole lecture
could be listened to, but little abbreviated by
the five, ten, or even fifteen allowance at the
end and enjoyed both as a finished whole,
unbroken by note-taking, and at the same
time by judicious hints from the lecturer be
retained in all its leading features.

RONDEAU-JEHAN FROISSART, 134—?

Come back, my love ! Too long dost thou delay;

It giveth me such grief and pain.
My heart doth seek thee every hour of day.

Come back, my love ! Too long dost thou delay.

For none doth cheer, when thou art far away,
Nor shall till thou shalt come again.

Come back, my love ! Too long dost thou delay ;
It giveth me such grief and pain.

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THE AMERICAN NOVEL.

We discover the standard of the novel as
we discover its birth and growth. For the
genesis of the American novel, as a growth
in a new soil and apart from the influences of
other novels in the English tongue, we must
look to the days of the Spectator and the
Tatler. No one doubts to-day that the
essayists of Queen Anne's time moulded
helles lettres in the uncultured colonies as
surely as they quickened the letters of their
native land by the diffusion of graceful, easy
writing.

Addison and Steele find readers to-da}',
although it is quite unlikely that to-day if the
true Addisonian pen existed, it would confine
itself to tlie essay, or if it did that people
would read so eagerly as in the good old days.
Our American Addison, from whose corner in
the great magazine emanate, each month, so
many polished and graceful essays, must yet
call to his aid the poet and the story teller, and
feast the ej'e and mind with illustration, tale,
and poem, while he offers his finished studies.
So we find the essay, the first cultivated in the
line of lighter literature, relegated to a, per-
haps, subordinate position. It was this essay,
and the time in which it appeared, that first
gave the impetus to the American novel. To
understand the possibility of the truth of this
statement it is necessary to go back to the
days of the Spectator and the Tatler. It
was in 1672 that Addison was born, and in
1709 when the first number of the Tatler
appeared. The instant success of this sheet
was unexampled. Every coffee house, and
they were common in those days, and every
tea table received the Tatler and read it with
aviditj-. Every caste of people, from prince
to peasant, in the reading world, read Addi-
son's graceful style and Dicky Steele's skillful
pen pictures, and every reader became so
much the improved thereby. They saw
another way to amuse than by invoking muses
and treading the empty boards and moutliing

vulgar dramas. Here was something in the
family, and gossip, too, about one's neighbors.
The Tatler gave place to the Spectator,
the most celel)rated of the publications, which
I'an through some six hundred or more num-
bers, giving way to the Gruardian.

Here in America, literature lacked that
stolidity and respectability of age of which
the mother country could boast. The liabit
of looking to the fatherland for intellectual
nourishment was prevalent in everything ex-
cept religion. That the settlers brought as a
biithright and free discussioia nourished. Re-
ligious discussions and writings were the first
siiowings of American literature. Next, more
directly in the line of the novel, we find the
newspaper, and this newspaper early in the
eigliteenth centur}' publishing fresh reprints of
the Spectator. Certain it is, then, that " Roger
de Coverly " came over the sea and entered
every home almost and sat at every table,
with every reprint or invoice of the Spectator.
This cannot be disregarded in its effect.
Barely a century before the cold bleak shores
of Massachusetts had received the Pilgrims,
and yet at this day the same sketch amused
them both. Next Dennie publishes his "Lay
Preacher," and the American Novel almost
can be seen in its infancy. This influence cul-
minated almost, or at least produced its most
direct results, in the series of letters signed
"Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent.," which appeared
in the New York Chronicle, and which were
the introduction to the remarkable career in
letters which is marked by "Knickerbocker"
and " Sketch Book," and the otliers of Irv-
ing's literary life. Irving is the essayist, the
Addison of America. Irving's writings could
not evade the influence of the times, and are
the link l)etween the essay and the novel.
One hardly knows whether his "Sketch Book"
is a novel in ciiapters or a book of essaj-s in
his inimitable style.

Tiie American novel, properly speaking,
dates from Charles Brockden Brown's ro-

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mance called " Wieland," published in 1798.
His other works are " Edgar Huntley," " Ar-
thur Mervyn," " Ormoiid," " Jane Talbot,"
besides an immense amount of miscellaneous
matter. Brown was of a dreamy, poetic,
intensely nervous temperament. His books
abound in incident, and are strange and
unreal. He had a temperament morbid, per-
haps inclined like Poe's to the supernatural.
" He delighted to analyze the phenomena of
consciousness, and bring nature under mystic
or extraordinary results, and mark the conse-
quences." Such agencies as pestilence and
somnambulism are the subjects of " Arthur
Mervyn " and " Edgar Huntley," and his
psychological insight and subtle analysis
make him a marked writer of the English
tongue, — Godwin, in England, was most like
him. He lacked much in artistic grace and
unity. If Brockden Brown was the pioneer,
to Cooper does the American novel owe its
most lasting blessing for the infusion of blood
which made it a living thing. Indeed the
whole field of American literature owes to
him its first recognition abroad. It is unnec-
essary to remark upon his works or writings.
The world read of strange lands and strange
men, of the prairie and sea-coast, and came
to believe that the aborighial lands possessed
wonders in everything, novelists included.

It is not possible to overdraw the influence
and success of Cooper. His style is national
and under him became, perhaps, more the
American novel than before or since. The
third in disthictive traits, is Hawthorne.
We admire his artistic grace and his psy-
chological insight. He has almost passed
our pathway. The whole world reads the
" House of Seven Gables " to-day, and most
of those loved friends who saw him laid
away under the wreaths of apple-blossoms,
are yet alive. He painted characters as
Cooper never dreamed of, and combined the
acme of artistic grace with the utmost nicety
of style and psychological knowledge.

We find these three eras adorned by
these three representatives. Cooper is by far
the most distinctively American in location.
Salem can as well be in England as in Amer-
ica, and the scarlet A as well upon the breast
of an erring sister across the sea, but Haw-
thorne still is linked to our hearts far closer
by ties that prevail everywhere and forever.
The question is often asked. Have we an
American novel? Whether to-day will find
among its mass of fiction anything worthy of
preservation? It is asserted that the inde-
pendence of American letters is not yet half
achieved. It remains for the great novelist
to cease, as the great novelist must, to be a
humble imitator, and seek and find and culti-
vate his own especial field.

THE MYSTERY OF BAROKO AND
BOCARDO.

These two gentlemen were college stud-
ents, yet do not think that these euphonious
names, in close proximity, grace the pages of
any catalogue. They are merely nom de
plumes, given as a veil for the real persons,
lest the humble chronicler should see the
fist of the aforesaid authentic personages in
dangerous proximity to his features if undue
publicity were given to this dark and direful
tale. They entered college at the same time,
became shining ornaments of the same secret
fraternity, and occupied rooms together.
They were, of course, the recipients of Soph-
omoric visits, and went over the door at very
nearly the same time. They studied together,
one running the horse while the other cribbed
the lesson. They sat side by side in recitations
and mutually helped each other out. Together
they learned to puff the fragrant cigarette,
and together they went on tares. By all this
you will understand that the closest ties of
friendship bound them together, and had not
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Baroko and Bocardo miglit have been synon-
omous with Damon and Pythias.

At about the same time, each began to cast
longing eyes towards the pleasures of societ}^
Hfe in that gay college town, and hand in hand
they entered upon its fascinating paths. As
a prime requisite to success, the}' saw that it
was necessary to learn to dance, and together
they practiced the complex movements of the
waltz. It is useless to trace carefully their
history. Suffice it to say that they both be-
came mashers of the most approved pattern,
although not losing their interest in the proper
life of the college.

But, my mystery-loving reader, attracted
by a title suggestive of dime novel or blood-
curdling melodrama may ask, " Where is the
mystery ? " My dear sir, j'ou must allow me
time to conduct you to the climax. As the
light of day penetrates a short distance into
even the deepest cave, making everything
look commonplace and not at all romantic, so
are you now only at the brink of the cavern,
in the depths of which unknown wonders are
larking.

My heroes, with the politeness of true
gentlemen had not in public shown especial
attention to any of their lady friends, but had
tried to make themselves favorites with all.
A winter had passed away and the time
" when young men's hearts lightlj' turn to
thoughts of love" had come with all its quick-
ening powers. Both Baroko and Bocardo
gaily disported themselves among the fair
ones, and while Bocardo continued to be very
general in his attentions, Baroko manifested
a settled preference.

Hypatia was the daughter of one of the
most learned college professors, and held a
leading position among the young ladies of
the town. Her father had given her this
■name in liopes that she would equal her noble
but unfortunate namesake. In graces of body
she did, and if you want a glowing descrip-
tion of her many beauties, I will refer you to

the rich pages of Kingsley, where they are
depicted. She was, however, far from show-
ing the serious mind of that one who was the
most philosophical of her sex and had a gen-
uine New England girl's love for a good time.

Hypatia was the object of Baroko's desire
and vice versa. Innumerable were the rides
they took, and long walks, or sails on the
river, until it was generally understood how
matters lay between them. In order, how-
ever, not to make too great a topic of conver-
sation among the village gossips, it was agreed
that they should see each other only at the
remote intervals of alternate days, and so on
the evening of these days Baroko started out,
regardless of threatening deads on the mor-
row, certain of meeting his Dulcinia at the
appointed place, and of enjoying a long moon-
light walk. And on the off evening he was
content to remain at home and meditate on past
pleasures, or plan future ones. He noticed
that on the evening that he was at home his
chum was away and came home late. He
thought nothing about it, but one evening
Bocardo came home wearing in his button-
hole a flower strikingl}' similar to one which
Baroko had received from the fingers of his
loved one, on the evening before. This
naturally awakened some disquieting queries,
but there might easily have been more than
one rose bush like the one from which he had
received the flower, and his room-mate, when
asked about it, said, in an apparently straight-
forward manner, that he had received the
favor from a person not the one whom Baroko
had suspected. He kept on the watch, how-
ever, and, with alarm, noticed that his room-
mate was out on every evening on which
he was in, and although Hypatia was -ever
kind, he fancied that she was less affectionate
than before.

It was on a day after Baroko had made
his customary visit and he was feeling more
and more dissatisfied with the way things
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the glowing coal fire a note he had just
received. Baroko chanced to open the stove
door and saw on the coals the white ashes,
and on them were faint marks as it were, the
skeletons of the letters which iiadbeen thereon.
He saw traced, in a feminine hand, words
which he had just time to read before the
ashes were all whirled up the chimney. They
were: "To-night at nine. Lovingly yours,
Hyp." He had seen the evidences of her
duplicity, but now they were scattered to the
winds, and it was necessary to find additional,
proof. Baroko resolved to keep dark, which,
on the whole, was a wise determination, as well
as to keep cool. All day long he evolved plans
for exposition and revenge. He remembered
the Avords, " To-night at nine," and resolved
that an uninvited guest should be at their
meeting. He put on his oldest clothes, took
with him a mask which had done good service
in the midnight visitations he had participated
in during his Sophomore year, and also a dark
lantern which had shone surreptitiousl}' on
many a turkey hunt, and sought for vengeance.
He tracked his unsuspecting chum to the
trysting place, where so oft he had been
greeted, and soon became sure that his suspi-
cions were in strict accord with the truth.
As the guilty pair, oblivious of the danger
near, were enjoying a loving tete-d-tSte (this
is to be taken literally), Baroko suddenly
flashed the light of his lantern in their faces
and they stood astounded and transfigured in
its rays. Bocardo made a leap at the unseen
interloper, and they rolled together on the
turf. Hypatia, womanlike, ran away under
cover of the night, and left them to fight it
out. After pommeling each other for a time
Bocardo found out who his opponent was and
besought an armistice. They lay panting in
the grass until they were cooled off, and they
began negotiations. After talking the matter
over, and after acknowledgments and con-
fessions were made on both sides, they con-
cluded that the best thing to do would be to

make up and be friends again, and arm in arm
they walked home and agreed to call every-
thing square. Hypatia, however, experienced
the just reward of her own fickleness, and was
ever afterwards most decidedly left.

Empiricus.

COMMUKICATIOKS.

Editors of Orient :

It would seem as if some people in this
world, and particularly in this college, had no
other occupation than that of making misera-
ble the lives of those around them. Such
are some of the inhabitants of the South End
of Winthrop, who practice from morning to
night, and often far into the night, on clario-
nets and other similar screeching instruments,
beating time with feet that would do credit
to a plantation negro.

The non-musical men of said end have
been patient and long-suffering, hoping against
hope that the time would come, when either
from lack of wind or muscle the musicians
would give them a short season of quiet.
But alas for their hopes, wind and muscle still
hold out. It may be that musical men have
a happy faculty of going through college
without study, but all of us are not so fortu-
nate. We must study or write occasionally,
and at such times it is not conducive to quick
understanding or deep thought to hear your
neighbor try in vain and repeatedly to reach
the high notes in a new piece of music, gain-
ing new courage at each failure. Or, per-
haps, for a little distraction, he adjourns to
the front of the building, in company with a
few kindred spirits, and for an hour or so
throws snow-balls or coal at the hall windows.
Of course, this innocent amusement costs
nothing, but do they ever think that it makes
the buildings look badly, or that the sound of
falling glass disturbs any one ?

We do not wish to discourage musical

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talent or athletic sports, but believe there
is a proper time to practice and other ways of
exercise for would-be base-ball players than
breaking windows. It is strange that some
of these men, professed Christians, and men
who make it their business to attend to the
affairs of others, do not remember and prac-
tice that saying of our Loi'd, " Do unto oth-
ers as you would be done by." Z.

Editors of Orient :

Probably few are aware of the vast amount
of valuable printed matter relating to the re-
cent and remote history of the college, con-
tained within the library. In drawers and
closets in various parts of tire main room are
hundreds of catalogues of the college and
medical school, triennials, catalogues of the
Alpha Chapter, of the Phi Beta Kappa society,
and of the Peucinian and Athenian societies,
ranging from ] 802 to the present time ; also
nearly complete files of the Oriekt and
Bugle, which are soon to be bound and placed
upon the shelves of the library. Formerly,
commencing in 1849, two catalogues of the
college were printed each year, one at the be-
ginning of the college year by the students,
and tlie other by the authorities during the
spring term. It is noticeable that the book
published by tlie students, called forth by
their need of some record of classes, etc., be-
fore the appearance of the official catalogue,
is much the handsomer of the two. In the
year 1858 the students made some additions
to their catalogue and published it in news-
paper form under tlie name of the Bowdoin
Bugle, with two editions each year. In 1867
this was changed to a yearly and was printed
in the form whicli it now, with many improve-
ments, has. In addition to the publications
mentioned above, there are in the library a
great number of pamphlets containing ad-
dresses by distinguished persons l)efore the
alumni association, and eulogies of the dead

presidents and professors of Bowdoin, pro-
grammes of different exercises, class records
and poems, prize essays, printed speeches de-
livered at the dedications of the newer college
buildings, doings of the alumni, etc., — in fact,
an inexhaustible mine of information for those
to explore who are interested in the history of
the college and in the names and deeds of
those who have been from time to time con-
nected with it since its foundation. All this
printed matter has lately been carefully ar-
ranged, and is open to inspection during all
library hours. It is hoped that all missing
numbers of the publications will soon be pro-
cured, as extraordinary endeavors are being
made with that end in view. Muzzle.

COLLEGE ITEMS.

The choir went back on -us last Sunday morning.

A Senior in his note-book spells ecstasi/ with
an ex.

A few of the boating men have begun work with
the clubs and parallel bars.

A very convenient staud for holding the large
catalogues is now used in the library.

It is singular how many cases of severe colds
this college can have and yet siuwive.

Rev. Mr. Rogers, of the Methodist church,
preached for the First Parish, hist Sunday.

Prof Wheeler is giving the Sophomore Class a
course of lectures on Thursday afternoons.

Last Siuiday the evening address was given by
Prof Carmicbael, and on the week before by Prof.
Smith.

One of the students is getting so far behind time
that he was seen taking his breakfast in the church
gallery.

The latest is from one of the Freshmen who ad-
dresses their class oHioor in an excuse as " Dear
Friend."

The medical school is not so large in nitmbers as
last year. Tlie presence of the festive Medics is
none the loss palpable, however. We recognize the
familiar faces of recent graduates, but they seem
out of place among new associates.

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Again we have an old complaint about breaking
up the reading-room fnmiture. It is scanty enough
as it is.

The feet of '82 seem to have a special aversion
to following the paths V7hich lead in search of the

A student going about the hall with a lantern,
said he was looking for the honest man who had
borrowed his note-book.

On receiving an envelope with a one cent stamp
we are uncertain at this time of year whether it is
a valentine or a gas bill.

We observe that a new lock has been placed on
the Freshman room. Perhaps Mr. Booker missed
too much kindling wood.

That pile of coal which was left out and buried
by the big snow-storm, won't trouble its owner
much with dust before spring.

Prof. C. made a very good hit when he com-
pared the restless spirit of some members in the
class room to that of Aristotle.

German script did not agree with the Juniors'
desire for modern languages, so they gave the
obnoxious recitation a class cut.

The only way in which the Sophomores can now
haze the Freshmen is to go around and drink up
their cider in a friendly manner.

The Seniors had an examination on their course
in geology, Friday the 17th, and are looking for
easy work the remainder of the term.

A Freshie leaned over the counter in a neigh-
boring store and inquired for a valentine that was
" comic, kind of sentimental, and cheap."

Prof. — "To what does Aristotle compare the
totality of existence?" Student — "To a ladder."
Prof. — " Very well. Now you may begin to climb it.''

We do not like to praise public characters
unduly, but must say that of the parts in "Mother
Goose's Melodies, the most naturally taken were
"Jack" and the " pig."

Prof. Robinson gave another evening lecture to
the Juniors, on Thursday last, particularly illustrat-
ing the light bearing properties of phosphorus. A
number of students from other classes were present.

Lieut. E. W. Howe, who has been ordered to
take charge of the " Bowdoin Military" until July,
recently arrived in town. The Lieutenant is a grad-
uate of West Point, and comes more recently from
Dakota.

In order to be fashionable you must now be
vaccinated and go about tenderly nursing the left
arm. One of the boys has adopted the suggestion
of a daily paper and pinned to his coat the sign,
" Hands off! I've been vaccinated."

While the zoology class is left alone a few
moments some of its members amuse themselves by
filling the Prof. 's overcoat with a suspicious looking
bottle, several clam shells, etc. Nest day Prof. L.
remarks that the gentlemen who left the remains
of their lunch in his coat could have them on ap-
plication. The few who did not laugh rather gave
themselves away.

In the entertainment of " Mother Goose," etc.,
given last week, a number of the characters were
taken by college boys. The choir furnished the
vocal and comh music, while the instrumental was
supplied by the Freshman Orchestra, assisted by
several upper-class men. The affair was a decided
success, and well attended both on the first evening
and at the matinee.

The portrait of President Woods has been
received, and is placed for the present in the " north
wing." It was painted during the past year by
Frederic P. Vinton, of Boston, from photographs
taken in 1860. The portrait is disappointing to
some who knew the former President, since it repre-
sents him as in comparatively good health rather
than as he was last remembered.

The Cincinnati Commercial has a letter from a
correspondent in Brunswick, Me., giving an account
of "down East" life. The town is very pleasantly
described, and a sketch of the college relates
numerous anecdotes of its history in connection
with professors and students. The writer speaks,
in closing, of the intimate relations of Dr. Packard
to the college from his graduation to the present
time.

Scene : Primer geology class, 3333, A.D. Object
lesson. Prof. — " What is this which I hold in my
hand?" Class — "We are not prepared." Prof. —
" It is the tooth of a cat given to the college in the
19th century. How long tails had the cats in that
age?" Class — "Seven and one-half feet." Prof.—
" Yes, this tooth proves that some were over twenty
feet in length. What else may we learn from this?"
Class—" That's as far as the lesson went." Prof.—
" Well, it also shows that cats could once drink
milk. Now, man sometimes drinks milk. There-
fore man descended from a cat. You will, without
review, be examined to-morrow morning for one
hour on the last 4,000 pages of your text-book."

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The night was cold, the wind was high,

The snow was tliickly falling,
When through the depot came a cry

Heart-rending and appalling;
And all were wondering whence it came,

When on the air nocturnal
More plainly came that doleful cry

Of" Lewiston Evening Journal."

A youth came pushing through the crowd,

He heeded naught around him.
His eyes were fixed on vacancy

As if a spell had bound him ;
And in them glowed a hidden fire

Like that of orljs supernal,
As rushing madly on he shouts,

"Lewiston Evening Journal."

Now many gazed upon the youth

And pitied his condition,
While others thought that he must be

Some wicked apparition ;
But I have heard that printers have

A deal with imps infernal.
And this must be the " devil" of

The " Lewiston Evening Journal."

PERSONAL.

'37. — John L. Cutler is landlord of a cotton
plantation and water mill in Quitman, Georgia.

•44. — Henry K. Bradbury is counselor at law in
HoUis, Me.

'45. — James H. Deering is a retired merchant.
No. 819 Gala Street, San Francisco, Cal.

'51._Wm. H. Owen is civil engineer at San
Antonio, Texas.

'60.— Jacob H. Thompson is journalist in the
New York Times office. New York.

'61.— Abram Maswell recently died in Andover,
Ohio.

'62. — William E. Donnell is on the Tribune staff,
N. Y.

'62.— George A. Mark is assistant in the library
of Congress, Washington, D. C.

'64. — Thomas FI. White is general agent for the
Boston Marine Insurance Co., and also for the Shoe
and Leather In.surance Co., Boston, Mass.

'64. — Charles A. Robbins is engaged in trans-
portation. Summit, N. J.

'69.— Frederic A. Fogg, 401 East 8th Street, St.
Paul, Minn., is a teacher.

'76.— Andrews is clerk to Mayor Blake, San
Francisco, Cal.

'76. — Arlo Bates, editor of the Boston Courier,
has gone on a three months' vacation to Cuba for
his health.

'76.— G. T. Prince, of Carlinvillo, 111., is cliief
engineer of the lUirlingtou & Ohio River Railway
Company.

'76.— G. B. Merrill is in the office of Welton &
Bonnett, city engineers, Waterbury, Conn.

'76. — Perry is at the Yale Theological Seminary,
New Haven, Conn.

'76.— W. A. Robinson is principal of the High
School at Franklin Falls, N. H.

'76.— Oliver C. Stevens is one of the editors of
the Civil Service Becord.

'76.— Whitcomb is connected with the Duluth &
Winnepeg R. R. Co.

'78.— G. W. Phillips, M.D., is practicing medi-
cine in Lewiston. Office at No. 9 Pilsbury Block.

'78.— P. L. Paine, V. C. Wilson, '80, and F. H.
Little, '81, passed through towu February 9th, on
their way to Hallowell to take part in a concert
given by the Weber Club, a musical association of
Portland.

'79. — Charles F. Johnson was married to Miss
Abbie W. Britton of Winslow, December 20, 1881.

'81.— C. L. Baxter was married t^ednesday,
February 8th, to Miss Carrie I. Dana of Woodford's
Corner.

'81. — R. H. Green, a resident here in towu, has
gone South on a pleasure trip.

'81. — J. G. Manson and Cobb, two law students
from Portland, spent Sunday in towu.

CLIPPINGS.

The Boston boy, with vague fears of the small-
pox scourge, translates Arma virumquc cano, " I
sing of arms and the virus."

Lesson in political economy : " Is time money ? "
"Yes, sir, it is. "Prove it by an illustration."
" Well, if you give twenty-five cents to a couple of
tramps it is a quarter to two." — Tablet.

Conversation overheard in a horse-car : " When
you call for beer do you say, 'A glawce of Bawse' or
'A glass of Bavvcc,' or 'A glass of Bass,' or merely
'A glass of Bass ? ' " "I say, ' One boor.' "

Two well-dressed ladies were examining a statue
of Andromeda, labelled, " Executed in terra-cotta."
Says one, "Where is that?" "lam sure I don't
know," replied tlie other, "but I pity the poor girl,
wherever it was."

Reeitatione Latiiia lio>iiinori(iii virilium. Prof.
— " Well, Mr. B., explain that reference in the nest
line. What do you know about Euterpe ? , H. V. —
" Nothing, sir, further than that he was a celebrated
musician ! " — [Clamosc snichrriiiit oinnes.] —Har-
vard lleruld.

The Squire (who married for money, and is be-
ginning to repent)—" What do you thinlc of that new

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173

horse of mine?" His Lady— " Yomj- horse! It was
bought with mp money. " The Squire— "Yes, I
know, my dear; and (with a sigh) it's not the only
thing yoin' money's bought."

Extract form a recent negro sermon : " Beware,
my hearers, how you fall asleep, lilie that young
woman in the third gallery while Paul was preach-
ing and was smashed all" to smashes. And they
took her up twelve baskets full! And, brethren,
whose wife shall she be in the resurrection V — Col-
legiate.

A Toronto schoolmistress was putting a company
of juveniles of the gentler sex through their facings
in the spelling-book, and came to the word, " lad," of
which, according to custom, she asked the significa-
tion. "For courtin' wi," was the prompt reply;
and I place the definition on record for the benefit
of future lexicographers.— 'Farsi/j/.

Yale's "Golden Treasury" is called "Elm
Leaves." The following are among the most beau-
tiful of its many touching verses :

" John Jones, while out walking with Hannah,
Slipped and fell on a frozen banana.
And she came down kerslap,
Right square on his lap.
In an awkward, embarrassing manner.

But yet, though she ruined her pannier,
Hannah seemed rather pleased with the manner,

For after a while

She said with a smile,
' John, let's find another banana.' "

EDITORS' TABLE.

We have received a copy of Pallette Scrapings,
an illustrated magazine, to be published occas-
ionally by the St. Louis School of Fine Arts of
Washington University. It is very artistically got-
ten up.

The Cou2J <V Etat continues to show the good
effects of composition. Its editorials are good, al-
though somewhat lengthy. A writer on college
journalism takes an extremely pessimistic view of
the subject. We think that a careful observation of
the good results of work on a college paper, even
although it may often become mere drudgery, will
convince him of being mistaken in iiis conclusions.

We unhesitatingly give to Harvard the head
place In college jouruahsm, for it has been able to
give to Harvard what no other college has in so
high a degree, a certain literary personality. The
constant stream of sketches of Harvard life as well
as the general tenor of the editorials on Harvard
manners, all go to set forth a certain well defined
kind of life, which may be called an embodiment
pf good fellowship. Not only the si?e of the uni-

versity contributes to make such a thing easy and
possible, but the style of life in itself, as being some-
thing more than a mere struggle after scholarship,
is a powerful aid to success in athletics. With the
recent number, the Senior editors of the Crimson
abandon active work on the paper and give place
to their successors. With it comes an index to the
volume just completed. In this index are the
names of the contributors to the volume. We no-
tice that one, the president of the editorial board,
has, besides a presumably good share of editorial
work, contributed twenty articles, eight in prose
and twelve in verse. Harvard students have to pay
a high price for a low quality of coal, and are agi-
tating a combination to secure a reduction of rates.
The annual Crimson dinner took place Friday,
February 17th, at Young's Hotel. The last Crim-
son contains a number of sketches, all good, and
one in particular, " Uncle George," very laugha-
ble. This is one of the twelve pieces of poetry
spoken of above :

MIGNONETTE.

" Mignonette, Mignonette,
At her vine-hid lattice set,
When she bends her dimpled face
O'er thine own, in youth's fresh grace,
Breathe my secret to her ear,
So that she alone may hear.
Wliisper low of love, for yet
Love is wounded by regret.
Mignonette, Mignonette,
Little brown-capt Mignonette,
Diamonded with dew-drops wet,
Fann'd by summer's morning air, —
Fairer she than fairest fair.
Sweeter she than sweetest sweet.
Tell her, tell her. Mignonette,
Love is mighty, time is fleet;
Love dotb ever conquer time ;
Love doth never pass his prime ;
Love doth grieve, if we forget.
Mignonette, Mignonette.
Little star-faced Mignonette,
At her vine-hid lattice set.
When she bends her dimpled face
Blushing fair with youth's sweet grace
O'er thine own, — do not forget
What 1 tell thee, Mignonette."

The Argo has the second number of its illus-
trated "Nicotiana," poems by Lowell, Byron, and
several miscellaneous pieces are given. "The
Parental Theory " is a fair and careful discussion of
the methods of discipline as in force in most Amer-
ican colleges. The conclusion is that colleges are
behind the times, and that unnecessary and child-
ish restraints are put upon those who are too old to
be compelled to submit to such guardianship. The

174

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

Argo's private highwayman captured a mail bag on
St. Valentine's Day and secured a batch of valen-
tines addressed to Smith College, by college journals.
The last one found was as follows :

"EPHRAIM TO THE VASSAR MISS.

" A drop of ink is on her lip,

Left by her gold pen's slender tip,
When, hunting wildly for a rhyme,
In deep abstraction all the time.

She waved it, careless of the drip.

" Were I that rhyme, straight would I slip,

A partner in her authorship,

Into the Verse, complete the chime,

Oh, drop of ink!

" But ink ! thy boldness doth outstrip

All boldness yet. Yet I'll equip
Myself in boldness, too, for I'm
Most anxious to avenge thy crime.

I'll blot out quickly, with ray lip.

That drop of iuU."

The Hamilton Lit, in an editorial on that much
discussed subject, "College Journalism," says:

" College journalism has been graced with some
of the most illustrious names in literature. Poets,
orators, statesmen, and historians have been its sup-
porters. Besides Thackeray at Cambridge, Daniel
Webster at Dartmouth, Edward Everett, Oliver
Wendell Holmes, James Russell Lowell at Harvard,
many illustrious men at Tale, Amherst, Williams,
and Hamilton first showed the world the power of
their genius by their contributions to the college
press."

The Tale News has the following novel propo-
sition :

"The college world are in search of novelties,
and novelties wo must have to vary the monotony
of the present system of study. The novelty we
have to propose is that in the place of one of the
ordinary recitations we have an hour's lecture on
the matter contained in one of the best New York
morning papers, the Trilnme, for instance. A really
good newspaper is the best common educator
known, and with a competent man to discuss
thoroughly the topics contained in the issue, no
better training in«tho science of government and
foreign policy, and in modern and contemporaneous
history and literature could possibly be oljtaincd.
We .shall soon lie out in the world, and therefore it
is highly important that we have a thorough under-
standing of its ways and its doings, and this method
would, in our opinion, greatly aid us in being fnlly
equipped for the trial to come, beside making us
far more practical and independent than we can
ever hope to become under the depressing routine
we are at present following."

The Berkelei/an is a live ])ai)er and shows an
enterprise which, while it is typical of tbo West,
is very rarely shown by western college papers. It
says that the University of California consists,

besides the five buildings at Berkeley, of a depart-
ment of Law, Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy in
San Francisco, and the finest observatory in the
world only sixty miles farther. The Berkeleyan
urges that they be more closely imited in spirit.

ELF TO MATTIB.

Dear Mattie,— I'm home from the " Crawford"

With Aunt. I'd the loveliest time!
Why, no less than three men have offered —

Well, no matter, I'll tell you next time.
But the reason I send you this note, dear,

Is to give you the news about Nell,
And the desperately flirtatious monsieur

She mashed with her ''figure si belle."

He really was very devoted.

She encouraged him shockingly, too.
They flirted, they " rocked" and they boated.

(This is strictly, of course, " eiitre nous.")
He told of the swells, high and mighty,

" Ton " dinners, receptions, and balls.
And the fol-di-derol of society, —

(Which Auntie " vain hollowness " calls).

"Familee" was the chevalier's hobby;

And Nelly, as usual, a goose.
Thought he really must be some one nobby.

So she played with his heart fast and loose.
But Tommy came down from the city.

He's my cousin, well known about town,
(And really, 'twas rather a pity

That Nell should be so taken down).

But the instant he spied her devoted.

He whispered, with heartlessness mean,
" Why (hat, Nelly dear, is the noted

Delmonico's chef-cle- cuisine."
Give my dear love to Emily Randall,
But keep a great deal for yourself.
And, hoping you won't think this scandal,
I remain.

Your affectionate.

Elf.
a — Crimson.

School of Political Science,

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BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is given to all
who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remains as here-
tofore, and facilities are offered for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical instruction are ample, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in the immediate vicinity of
many important public works, affords excellent
opportunities for the study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many favors from the United
States Coast Survey Office. The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
be taken, if desired, iu the place of Latin.

Those who complete satisfactorily the four years'
course in engineering will receive the Degree of Sc.
B. Those who complete a two years' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical Engineer. Students not candidates for
a degree will be received at any stage for which an
examination shall show them to be fitted, and may
remain for any desired time. Further information
will be furnished on application to Professor G. L.
Vose.

Terms of Admission to the Academic Course.

Applicants for admission will be examined in the

following subjects :

Latin. — Latin Grammar, including Prosody ; Writ-
ing Latin (35 Lessons in Allen's Latin Composi-
tion are recommended as indicating the amount
required for examination) ; Virgil, the Bucolics,
Georgics, and six books of the ^Enoid ; Cicero,
seven Orations ; Sallust.

Greek. — Hadley's Greek Grammar; Xenophon's
Anabasis, four books, and Homer's Iliad, two
books; Jones's Greek Prose Composition.

Ancient Geogkapuy.

Mathematics. — Arithmetic, including Coraraou

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Root

and the Metric System ; Algebra, through Equa-
tions of the Second Degree ; Geometry, Books

I. and III. of Loomis's Geometry.

Real equivalents for any of the foregoing require-
ments will be accepted. All applicants for admission
will be required to produce testimonials of good
moral character. The time for examination is the
Friday after Commencement and the Friday before
the opening of the first term. In exceptional cases
applicants maybe examined at other times. Candi-
dates for admission to advanced classes will be ex-
amined in the studies which such classes have
accomplished.

Latin, eight terms.

Greek, eight terms.

Mathematics, eight terms.

German, four and a half terms.

English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
Literature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.

Italian, one term.

Spanish, one term.

Rhetoric (formal), one term. Rhetorical and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
half terms.

Natural History studies, five and a half terms.

Physics and Astronomy, four terms.

Chemistry, four terras.

History, Ancient and Modern, two terras.

Political Economy, one and a half terms.

Public Law, two terms.

Mental and Moral Philosophy, including Logic,
four terms.

Christian Evidences, one term.

Expenses.

The annual expenses are as follows : Tuition, $75.
Room rent (half), average, $U5. Incidentals, $10.
Total regular College charges, $110.

Board is obtained in town at $:i to $4 a week.
Other necessary expenses will probably amount to
$40 a year. Students can, however," by forming
clubs under good management, very materially
lessen the cost of living.

Further information on application to the Presi-
dent;.

Vol. XI.

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, MARCH 8, 1882.

No. 15.

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CONTENTS.
Tol. XL, No. 15.— March 8, 1882.

Editorial Notes 175

Literary :

The Seniofs Yision (poem) 178

Edgar A. Poe 178

A Taleatine 180

A Night of Horror 181

Communication 182

College Items 183

Personal 184

Clippings 184

Editors' Table 185

EDITORIAL KOTES.

Longfellow's 75th birthday was not ob-
served by the college further than a congrat-
ulatory telegram, and the delivery of a paper
by Prof. Packard at Portland. The expres-
sion of so much interest was certainly com-
mendable.

The mildly beaming face of Lydia Pink-
ham is not more self-satisfied and contented
in its expression of mild beneficence than the
faces of our choir as they look down upon us

and sing. Far be it from us to shatter the
conceit that they really do sing. We would
not do it if possible. We would far rather
picture the rolling melody as it glides in upon
us with all its holy influences and quells all
unholy passions; how the waves of harmony
echo from the vaulted roof and carom on the
walls and die in melody from very excess of
purity, alas ! too soon. We should much
prefer this taffy to the truth, sure. It would
be foolhardy to criticise. When we consider
how widespread has been its influence, how
it lias sung " The Mermaid " and " King of
Cannibal Islands," from Lisbon to Bowdoin-
ham, inclusive, we are compelled to remain
silent before recognized talent and say noth-
ing concerning the rumor of a discord that
was heard last week. Further, "one sliould
not look a gift horse in the mouth" even
though the animal is serene of countenance
and gives promise of great worth.

A parchment, bearing the names and win-
ning times of the victorious contestants for
the prize cup at the spring regatta, is soon to
be placed in the library above the cup. It
has been much regretted in the past that no
adequate reward in the way of lasting honor
has been bestowed upon the winners. By
the display of such a record as the above,
this fault is of course removed.

We have noticed the statement that Bow-
doin, among other colleges, is to be excluded
from the Inter-collegiate Athletic Association
unless delegates are sent to the next conven-
tion. The convention which was held in New
York, Feb. 25th, was notable from this reso-
lution chiefly. Many were surprised that

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Bowdoin was considered a member, inas-
much as the relations of the college to any
such association have been exceedingly weak.
The connection has been alive, however,
only slumbering. A member of '76 rescued
the college from oblivion by winning a walk-
ing match some half dozen years ago, but
since then, as we know, the burden has be-
come tiresome. We have no possibility of
knowing the future action of the college in
this matter, but think that at present the loss
would not be great to either part}', although
we are liable at any time to find it desirable
to seek an opportunity for the display of some
athletic genius.

We have matter of interest for the secre-
tary of the Bowdoin College Chess Club or any
member of the college interested in chess.
Chess playing by correspondence, the writer
assures, is an interesting diversion, and to
this end he forwards a prospectus of a Corre-
spondence Chess Tourney which he proposes
to inaugurate. We shall be pleased to hand
these over to any chess player in college.

This college delays not for the funeral or
the christening. Neither Memorial Day nor
Washington's Birthday are sufficient to stop
it in its mad rush for learning. The rubicon
once essayed in the golden-leafed September,
it swims serenely on until the further shore is
reached amid the thunders of Commencement
oratory. We often wonder if the college
cares a snap for Washington, or libeit}', or the
American eagle. It is not evident. What is
evident is that it is averse to allowing us legal
holidays either from a belief that the holidays
devoted to the idea of patriotic veneration
for our institutions are of no account, or
through fear that our own spirit of veneration
is in danger of being worn out by handling.
We do not make these remarks with a desire
to gain holidays, but because we are convinced

that it is unsafe to disregard our national
holidays of thanksgiving for great national
blessings in order to save time. The one
hundred and fiftieth anniversar}' of Washing-
ton's birth should be enough to make any
institution lift its head and recognize that it
owes something, if not its very existence, to
his life work.

The quotation in the communication in
our last issue is so admirable a heading for
these remarks that we put it as a text, " Do
unto others as you would be done by." We
would preach a sermon from this text to
classes in general upon the behavior of classes
in general, were sermons not distasteful, and
were it not necessary for a preacher to be
more nearly immaculate than his unregen-
erated hearei's. We have in mind, however,
to make a few remarks concerning the antics
of the Senior class in history of philosophy,
and call attention to the text above. No one
would doubt that the golden rule is especially
applicable to this matter, who sliould witness
the evident discomfort that arises to many
from the continual talking aloud, and
general ill-behavior of many. This com-
plaint concerning Senior classes is rife in
nearly every college to-day. It seems that
Senior classes, or certain members of them,
everywhere have arrived at the private opin-
ion that the privilege to act ungentlemanly
has come to them with the advent of Senior
year, and that the grace of their presence in
recitation compensates for the discomforts
which they do not fail to cause. In this col-
lege it is due of course entirely to tiiought-
lessness. Students forget to sit up, and not
talk aloud, and not to throw rubbers, and not
stamp continually, but in many instances
thoughtlessness is wrong and ought always to
bo amended. It is this thoughtlessness that
has caused so many com|)laints to be handed
to us, and as a remedy for wiiich we quote
the above text,

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With the first number of the present term
■we remarked that we should endeavor to
present certain modifications in the number
and source of our successors, and certainly a
proper respect for both our honored prede-
cessors and successors demands a word or
two in explanation of the step. Our prime
motive is towards the benefit of the Orient.
Anything short of this would have been
highly reprehensible. A brief connection
with the duties of a college paper will con-
vince any one that they are highly onerous,
and cease to be beneficial when support is
lacking. This support must always be lack-
ing,— not from the inefficiency of the board,
but from the excess of work, — when the num-
ber of editors is as small as is that of the
Oeient. To this end we propose to increase
the number of the next board by the addition
of three members. Again, Bowdoin is an
almost if not entirely isolated example of a
college supporting a class paper. At present
the Orient is ostensibly published by the
class of '82, but nothing is more evidently the
opinion of the college than that such a plan is
not for the best. To meet the hearty support
of the students, without which a college paper
cannot live, and what is better to be welcomed
by every student as touching some interest
peculiarly his own, it must present a diversity
of interests correspondingly great. To secure
this in a limited degree, at least, we desire to
elect the three additional editors from the
present Sophomore class. The next hoard
will then consist of seven from the present
Junior class assisted hy three from the Sopho-
more class. We have naturally shi-unk from
introducing this change because the success
of a paper, like everything else, depends in no
small degree upon the stability of its consti-
tution, but necessity knows no law. We
shall look for articles from the Sophomore
class during the following month, and shall
announce the board in our last issue. The
constitution as revised, with information upon

minor points, we shall be pleased to offer to
any desirous. We only hope that the Sopho-
more class will be pleased to contribute, and
that our successors in '83 will consider it as a
blessing, that possibly the work of conduct-
ing the Orient may be made a pleasant pas-
time, certainly less of a burden.

To the average man, in any station, the
ability to speak his mind understandingly is
an absolute necessity. This much a college
education ought of itself, assuredly, to give.
The most of us, however, aspire higher, and
would wish that college might give cultiva-
tion in the higher branch of oratory. The
question is a pertinent one, whether college
tends to improvement in this line. We have
no further to look than the columns of a cer-
tain great daily to find an argument to prove
that colleges do not by themselves turn out
good speakers, but that their influence tends
to give them a bent towards the unnatural
and artificial in oratory, and delays rather
than hastens the progress of a natural incli-
nation. The coming Senior g,nd Junior Ex-
hibition gives food for reflection. Here, at
least, are almost the only opportunities af-
forded of indulging in oratory. Declamations
have nothing of originality about them be-
yond the mechanical and elocutionary, but
here the lucky student has the chance to say
something of his own as well as he can.

A hurried rehearsal, and the debutant
speaks his piece. It is ofteti the sublime ora-
torical effort of his college life. In many
cases it is the song of the dying swan. He
will never sing again, in college at least.
Now comes the question, is this enough ? It
is doubtful, and doubly doubtful for those
whose standing precludes the Commencement
oration, and whose oratorical endeavors are
summed up in one speech. What shall we
say then of those, even worse off, who are not
chosen at all, whose tickets are still, figura-
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been offered an opportunity. To come to the
point, then, ought we not to have more origi-
nal spoken productions, — more exhibitions if
you please ? Give every one a chance, and
one difficulty is removed. Apropos of exhi-
bitions, the thought arises as to style indulged.
Here we find the origin of the assertion that
college education hinders the progress of
natural inclination in oratory. The world
recognizes an abnormal growth, known as
" college oratory." Popularly it is something
dead to the present classical medieval dealing
with " Rome on her seven hills," and Athens
and Sparta, abnormal, if containing original
thought, not " college oratory," if comprehen-
sible in style. There is truth in this, as far as
students are of the opinion that it is hurtful
to dignity to fail to talk over the heads of the
audience and not to prance over the seven
hills of Rome and display their historical
lore. But is the remedy not easily found bj'
any student who has not sunk his individu-
ality in books, who takes the opportunity of
saying what he himself has wrought out by
himself in plain simple language on a topic
within the limits of his thinking powers?

THE SENIOR'S VISION,

ON THE EVE AFTER GEOLOGY EXAMINATION.

In "Mesozoic" times it must have been,

That such unheard of vision could begin.

To unknown lands, perchance, I know not where,

I seemed transported high above in air.

With quick descent, which caused my hair to stand,

I found myself once more upon the land.

I gazed around with wonder at the sight.

And saw what seemed a river on my right ;

While on ray left, as far as eye could reach,

A boundless ocean with its sandy beach.

1 started forward at a furious rate.

Since novp my curiosity was great,

To ascertain what land I'd found,

And thus take in the objects all around.

While scrambling heedless over rocky jags

And " uucouforuiable Triassic" crags.

I, all unconscious, caught my foot and fell

Across some huge great bones, which I knew well

Were skeleton remains of reptile life

Long years before man's mind was rife.

Some hand-like tracks, by chance, I noticed here,

And these I followed closely, till quite near

The river, I beheld, to my surprise,

A " Labyrinthodon " of monstrous size.

Outstretched he lay, in length full fifty feet.

Serenely basking in the midday heat.

I, stooping, seized a fossil " Trilobite,"

Which I hurled forth at him with all my might.

He still seemed quite unmindful of the blow,

So T seized " Brachiopods " and let those go.

Just then a spla.shing from the other shore,

Perchance suggested that there might be more.

I quickly turned with sudden glance that way,

And there beheld some "Rhyncosaurs " at play.

I started then to search for " Ceratites,"

" Lamellibranchs," "Criuoids," and " Belemnites."

Had just picked up some "Ganoid" plates, when,

" hark !
A whirring sound ! It suddenly grew dark.
With terror I was overcome well-nigh.
A bat-like monster swept across the sky.
I started up to see what this might be.
A " Pterosaur " lit on a " Cycad " tree.
At this the earth sent forth a groaning sound ;
It quaked and trembled, then uprose the ground, —
And here it suddenly occurred to me,
" Le Conte " is wrong about " Catastrophe." —
I looked, and like molasses in its flow.
The viscous glaciers regelating go.
The " terminal Moraine " was now in view,
And I beheld a half-thawed " Mammoth " too.
A sudden noise fell sharply on my ear;
I turned and saw a " Megatherium " near. '

He, cat-like tried his claws upon a tree,
Then quickly stiu-ted in pursuit of me.
I tried in vain to run. No tongue can tell —
I started up. It was the chapel bell.

EDGAR A. POE.

About the year 1840 there appeared, in
different American magazines, certain strange,
fascinating stories, graceful in style, rich in
imagination, and vivid in coloring. They at
once attracted attention, were read and re-read,
and translated into different languages. Of
these " Tales" I could say much if I would,

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but at present I shall confine myself to a few-
words concerning their author, — a man who
was not understood, while living, is not under-
stood now, and probably never will be. His
many enemies far underestimated him, and his
few friends, on the other hand, have, perhaps,
overestimated him. It may not be an entirely
thankless task, therefore, to attempt a brief
estimate of his true character as far as is
possible.

Poe's intellectual make-up was very pecul-
iar. It was keen and analytic. He plays
with mysteries as a child plays with a puzzle.
He reasons with the air of an accomplished
mathematician. He criticises keenly, though
not always fairly. His imagination is weird
and fanciful. " He leads us through the vast
regions of the obscure and terrible with a
fascination sometimes painful." He paints his
strange word-pictures so minutely and with
such consummate skill as to make them almost
seem real, and relieves the sometimes oppres-
sive tension of the mind with that humor,
which, bright and keen as a dimond, sparkles
in almost all his works.

Poe's poetry has been severely criticised,
and with considerable justice. He was not a
true poet. He has smoothness of versification
and the same wonderful skill in the use of
words as everywhere else, but true feeling is
lacking. We look for it in vain. Once in a
while, however, we find here a line, there a
verse, in which lies hidden a glimpse of i-eal
feeling, a feeble flame of poetic spirit.

But it is not by his poems that Poe must
be judged, — it would be unfair to do so. He
was not at home in poetry. Much of it was,
as he himself tells us, mechanical. His
"Tales" are his best works. These differ,
however, in excellence. Perhaps the best are :
"The Gold Bug," "The Fall of the House
of Usher," and the " Murders in the Rue
Morgue." The last has a tinge of the horrible
about it, but Poe draws attention from that
by the ingenuity of the plot. The first is one

of the few which have nothing horrible about
them.

As a man Poe is a pitiful sight. His
moral sense is verj^ deficient, and moral cour-
age almost entirely wanting. All facts seem
to show that he was dissipated, although in a
letter written to a friend in 1846 he most
solemnlj' and indignantly denies it. The let-
ter is almost an autobiography in itself. His
later works, however, are against him. No
man not on the verge of delirium tremens
could have written " The Black Cat," or the
" Masque of the Red Death." They are the
fruits of a diseased brain and an excited imag-
ination,— inevitable results of intemperance.

Poe has, perhaps unconsciously, told his
own story in verse. All who have read the
" Fall of the House of Usher," remember the
strange, yet beautiful, little poem which is
put into the mouth of Usher. It is, perhaps,
one of the most pathetic things he ever wrote.
It runs as follows :

In the fairest of our valleys,

By good angels tenanted,

Once a fan- and stately palace —

Radiant palace — reared its head.

In the monarcli thought's dominion

It stood there.

Never serapli spread'a pinion

Over fabric half so fair.

But evil things, in robes of sorrow,
Assailed the monarch's high estate ;
(Ah ! let us mourn, for never morning
Shall dawn upon him desolate).
And round about his home the glory,
That blushed and bloomed,
Is but a dim remembered story
Of the old time entombed.

And travelers now within that valley,
Through the red little windows, see
Vast forms that move fantastically
To a discordant melody ;
While, like a rapid ghastly river
Through the pale door,
A hideous throng rush out forever,
And laugh — but smile no more.

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A VALENTINE.

The influence of sentiment, as a potent
force in moulding human events, has met
with recognition in all ages. In olden times
a spirit of war animated the knight, and chiv-
alry flourished. Another and more interest-
ing form inspired the troubadomr, and the
lover breathed burning love songs in the mid-
night air, and dedicated admiring odes to his
mistress' eyebrow. The very air was re-
plete with sentiment, and every lover was his
own poet. In these prosaic days, although
the pulse of humanity beats no less warmly,
and to deny the superiority of the subjects
were a crime, both opportunity and inclina-
tion are lacking to men for such modes of
protestation. The art of the rhj^me is rarely
considered essential to education and the
spirit of poetrj' is strangely stagnant ; hence,
as a natural recourse, men turn to the val-
entine. Here the comic poet and sentimental
rh3'mster revel in pleasant brain-created fan-
cies; albeit the pressing need of realizing
from these productions forms the strongest
incentive and the brightest scenes are the
stern realities of an attic room. Through
contrast, rather than from association, are the
brightest dreams evolved, and to the pen of
the starving Bohemian the lover turns for the
expression of those sentiments which he so
strongly feels but can ill express.

A homily? by no means — observations
rambling, and it may be unfitting, suggested
by tlie sight of an old valentine, quaint and
curious, embodying the hopes of tlie lover in
the art of the designer, consigned to the
changing fortunes of a long wai-, and then to
the lot of all things human, forgetfulness.
Now, by chance biought to light, it had
returned, a strange guest from the past, a re-
minder of the early life of the Nation when
the struggle for independence was yet unac-
complished, and men's hearts beat high with
bright liopes.

The ancient theory that the souls of mor-

tals did not depart with death but took on
other shapes of existence, although repulsive
in its radical form, has yet in it something
pleasantly suggestive. It is pleasing to be-
lieve that objects may be so strongly stamped
with the spirit of an age or individual, as to
possess a personality of its own, and brought
into contact with beings of another time,
stands apart entirely distinct. So the old
valentine, torn and soiled, seemed to possess
something strangely pathetic, and while
mutely apologzing for its appearance, de-
manded respect for the memories enshrined
within it. A silent participant in many of
the shifting scenes of the long struggle be-
gan on that bright April morning. Dazzled by
the bright noonday sun of the present, its
very appearance was a sad commentarj- upon
the story which it told, — short and common-
place enough, but viewed at this distance not
without interest.

The postal service in those daj^s was far
from perfect, and the changes of the troops
and unforeseen movements of the enemy made
the fortunes of objects committed to the mail,
at best, uncertain. Consigned, to the mails,
with many fond wishes by its mistress, the
valentine went in search of the lover. A
member of one of the many roving bands of
horsemen, subject to no military rules, that
roamed from the swamps and everglades of
the South to the pine-clad hills of Northern
lands, the soldier moved from place to place,
unconscious of the mute messenger that so
patiently sought him. At length the mail
bag fell into the hands of the enemy, and
the course of the valentine was apparently
checked. The fortunes of war, however,
were not 3'et exhausted, and the same troops,
later, captured the soldier. A kind officer,
into whose hands the valentine had fallen,
learning his name, placed it in his possession.
Freighted with love, after four years the val-
entine had accomplished its mission. Escap-
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company and, engaging in battle, lay dead on
the field. Placed nearest his heart, the bul-
let, which had taken his life, had pierced the
valentine, and stained with his life blood, it
was left the sole means of identifying his
remains. The body was returned to its
Northern home and the valentine to the
hands of the sender.

A NIGHT OF HORROR.

Truth is stanger than fiction. If the
doubting reader will pursue the thread of
this story he will be convinced that the fol-
lowing facts, as related, will cause even the
dime literature plots to grow pale.

In the fall of 187 — , young S. entered this
college as a Freshman. He was a young man
of promising ability and, but for the untimely
blighting of all his life prospects during his
first term in college, might now have been a
rising star before the American people. The
first few weeks of college life passed quickly
and pleasantly, as the Sopliomores were held
under restraint by the Faculty, who had
taken two of their number as hostages. The
Freshmen had, however, been informed by
the Sophomores that they must stand up at
prayers in chapel. S., one morning, ventured
to remain seated, and ever after received the
blackest looks and many secret threats from
the upper classes. Soon after he started a
moustache, thinking to present a manly appear-
ance on his return to his mother and sisters.
This act elicited several threatening postal
cards, written in blood, which, on examina-
tion, proved to be red ink. Being some-
what timid, he wrote to his father asking
advice as to his course of action. A reply
soon came in the shape of a shot gun with
instructions to shoot the first man who
troubled him. The Faculty, also, informed
him that he would be justified in self-defense.

Time passed on. One evening he at-
tempted his first cigarette, and, feeling a little

dizzy, retired earlier than usual, with the gun
standing by the bed, loaded with powder and
rock salt. Probably from the effect of the
narcotic, he slept deeply until awakened by
a crasii of the broken door and blinded by the
flash of a " 1 mil's eye.'' Dragged from bed
b}^ a score of masked tyrants, he requested
to be allowed to put on more clothes, but was
greeted by curses and blows. His gun in
the hands of the enemy, he was obliged to
submit to being placed on the table. An old
fiddle, with most of the strings supplied by
twine, was produced, on which he was com-
pelled to play, ending by having it smashed
over his head. Next, the obnoxious moustache
was removed by means of a jackknife and a
pieCe of soap, while its place was supplied by
a full beard of blacking laid on with the
shoe brush. Gymnastics were then in order,
and our hero tried his skill in climbing the
door and crawling through the "tunnel."
In fact, every cruelty which his tormentors
could devise was practiced upon him. At
length, after repeating a dictated speech
eulogizing the honor and courage of the
Sophomore class, he was thrown on the bed
and drenched with a pail of water.

As the maskers departed a sigh escaped
him, " I'm glad they are through at last."
"You are, eh?" said the rough voice of one
listening behind the door, and at the word
back trooped the fiends in human form. The
unfortunate Freshman was forced upon his
knees and commanded to say his prayers.
At the remark that he should not be compelled
to pray for the Sophomore class, some of
the crowd were with difficulty restrained
from shooting him with his own weapon.
The cry of " String him up," arose on all
sides. Cord was produced, noosed around
his thumbs, passed over the door, and he was
thus drawn up till his toes barely touched the
floor. In a few moments the agony became
intense, but not a murmur escaped the youth-
ful martyr. Presently one of the wretches

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heated the poker to redness in the coals. As
the glowing metal approached, the victim felt
his senses reel. It was applied to his person
amid cries of, " That's right," " Roast the
Fresh-meat." A sickening odor arose. Slowly
the scene faded before him and — he awoke.
It was a dream.

Indulgent reader, at this point you may
doubt, but continue and be assured of the
adage with which we began. It was a dream.
Not of the Freshman, however, but of the
editor of a religious paper, in a neighboring
city, who proceeds to write up the account as
an exposS of the true condition of hazing in
Bowdoin College.

COMMUKICATIOK.

Editors of Orient :

There have been published quite recently
in all the papers, glowing accounts of the
new gymnasium at Harvard, and of the new
system of athletic training adopted by Dr.
Sargent, which is based on the requirements
of each individual. In connection with this,
perhaps, it will be well to consider briefly the
advance made from the earliest times, in this
all-important, though often neglected, branch
of our education. Among the first to de-
velop any system in such training were the
Lacedaemonians, who established gymnasia
and compelled their young men, as well as
their young women, to devote a part of their
time to athletic pursuits, while some of them
were obliged to undergo the most severe tests
of strength. A gymnasiarch, or director,
presided over each gymnasium, whose duty it
was to examine each person, to adapt his
exercise to his requirements, and to see that
no one was injured by overwork. The Athe-
nians soon adopted gymnastics, and regarded
them as one of the three great branches of
study. For, said these old philosophers, the

mind and the body must develop together,
else the one will reach an abnormal growth
and predominate over the other. The prin-
cipal methods of muscular training were run-
ning, wrestling, boxing (either with the
coestus or without it), and throwing quoits.
These quoits resembled very much the dumb-
bells of the present day, and were thrown
from one to another, who in turn caught them
and threw them to the next. Very simple
these seem in comparison with our more im-
proved methods of exercise, but there was
the same general result, the hardening and
strengthening of the muscles.

The Romans also adopted .the gymnasia,
but they had not that fixity of purpose which
the Greeks possessed, exercising for pleasure,
and to counteract the effects of their indolent
habits, rather than with any definite view to
improve themselves physically. After the
Roman era athletics fell into a decline, to-
gether with other pursuits of this kind, and
not until the close of the eighteenth century
were they revived bj^ Jahn, an enthusiastic
German, who established turnvereins, as
they were called, or schools for physical train-
ing. Indeed, every phj-sician was obliged to
have some knowledge of tlie best modes of
physical development, for thej^ argued that
every physical defect led to some disease, and
by the judicious exercise of certain parts of
the bodj'- this disease could be avoided. But
the turnvereins existed for a comparatively
short time, as they soon became places for the
discussion of civil rights, and were suppressed
by the emperor, while their founder was
thrown into prison. However, their influence
remained and, having been transmitted to
America by the immigration of the Germans,
has given us in every college, and in almost
every city, gymnasiums, properly fitted up
and containing the most approved devices for
the thorougii training of the body. X.

Stearns, 'S2, who has been absent at bis home
ou business, returned to college last week.

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COLLEGE ITEMS.

Barton, '84, has returned from teaching.

Midnight suppers at the depot seem to be in
fashion just now.

The Sophomores think the Freshmen are too
officious in wooding up at prayers.

The attendance of students at church was notice-
ably better than usual last Sunday.

The first examination in physiology at the Med-
ical School was held last Thursday.

The members of the quintet have given up for
the present the proposed entertainment at Richmond.

The bell-ringer needs to brace. Several times
last week the morning and evening bell was omitted.

During the good sleighing some of the students
were driving on the streets some very tony turn-
outs.

The skating rink is booming among the students
just now. It is said to be a great place for a
"mash."

The collection of Bowdoin songs has been highly
complimented by the publishers of the " Carmina
Collegensia."

The Sophomores, in their recitations to Cutler,
have been divided into two divisions and have
essays every week.

Prof. Packard read a paper before the Historical
Society in Portland on the " Reminiscences of Long-
fellow's College Days."

A dignified upper- classman was recently mis-
taken for a Medic by a yagger, who tried to induce
him to purchase a cat.

A Freshman says that the morning vesper so
disturbs his midnight slumbers that he is obliged to
get up before breakfast.

The key-hole in the chapel door was found to be
stopped up Sunday morning. The 7 a.m. bell was
consequently not to be heard.

The class in history of philosophy, occupying
eight hours per week, will now take four hours
each in ethics and higher logic.

President Chamberlain informally received mem-
bers of the second division of the Senior class at his
residence on Thursday evening last.

Mr. B. thinks that if the college gives a tutor
his room rent and fuel, he ought to be able to pre-
vent the boys from breaking glass in the end
windows.

Chandler's concert a fortnight ago was a decided
success. The students who attended all speak
highly of the entertainment.

Some one has suggested that the compulsory
system be applied to our professors to secure their
more regular attendance at chapel.

The optional German class now recite to Prof.
Johnson in the library from three to four o'clock,
after the building is closed for the afternoon.

Came very near, it seems, losing our military
instructor, as, through some mistake, he was sent to
Orono and the order was only countermanded just
before he reached Brunswick.

The rules for admittance to the dissecting room
in the Medical School are more strict than last
year. Several of the college boys have gained an
entrance only to be " fired out."

Prof. Wheeler has the Italian class this winter
instead of Professor Johnson. The number of stu-
dents taking this study is quite small and recita-
tions occur but twice each week.

The chapel choir has an unfair advantage, for
beside their extra marks they have a chance to
come in when tardy and a good opportunity for
study in the gallery. We object.

Prof. Robinson was severely burned in removing
a vessel of blazing paraffine from the laboratory.
He has been confined to his house for a fortnight,
but is now able to resume his duties.

The appointments for the Senior exhibition are :
Salutatory, C. H. Gilman, W. W. Curtis, M. H.
Goodwin, J. F. Libby, W. E. Mason, W. A. Moody,
W. 0. Plimpton, and C. E. Stiuchfleld.

President Chamberlain, it is said, has accepted
the offer of a business situation in Florida, but it is
not known, at least publicly, whether he will, for
the present, sever his connection with the college.

Snow-balling the doors in the different ends
seems to be a favorite pastime with some. It is not
over pleasant on suddenly stepping out to receive a
blow on the head, and this nuisance ought to be
ended.

The first lecture for the benefit of the Musical
Association was given last Thursday evening at
Dirigo Hall by Dr. Wilder. The second will be by
Prof. Wheeler, on the subject, "Reminiscences of
Haley."

The Seniors held their first exercise in the prac-
tice of parliamentary law last Wednesday. The

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question under discussion was that of Chinese immi-
gration and was referred to a committee to report
in one weeli. The class will hold these exercises
on each Wednesday.

The old and stale trick of greasing blackboards
still survives. The neat and cheerful appearance
of the new mathematical room was recently con-
siderably injured by some one who tried to be smart
in this manner.

It was with some surprise that the students
ascertained the college was to make no public
recognition of the birthdays of Washington and
Longfellow. On the occasion of the latter, congrat-
ulatory telegrams were sent by the Faculty and
members of the English Literature class.

PERSONAL.

The following three alumni took part in the
Longfellow celebration, held at Portland, week
before last: Hon. W. G. Barrows, judge on the
supreme bench, class of '39, presided and delivered
the opening remarks, which were among the best,
on that occasion ; Prof. A. S. Packard, class of '16,
delivered an interesting account of " Longfellow as
a Student and Professor at Bowdoin College " ;
Hon. George F. Talbot, class of '37, discoursed on
"The Genius of Longfellow."

The graduates of the literary department in the
Medical School the present term are : W. A. Rob-
inson, '76; F. H. Crocker, 'IT; C. A. Baker, '78;
0. S. C. Davies, '79 ; R. L. Swett, '80 ; A. Hitch-
cock, '81 ; Carlton Sawyer, '81 ; J. E. Walker, '81.

'55. — W. L. Putnam has declined his appoint-
ment to the supreme bench.

'56. — Rev. R. B. Howard was in town a few days
since. He is pastor of a church in New Jersey.

'67. — Stephen C. Horr died at Cumberland Mills
in April, 1875. He had formerly been a very suc-
cessful teacher in Michigan.

'75. — Charles A. Black is teaching Lincoln Acad-
emy. He has eighty-fivo scholars.

'76. — Arlo Bates has arrived safely at Havana,
after a fine voyage.

'78. — P. L. Paine has applied for admission to
the Cumberland bar, at the April term of the su-
preme court. He is, at present, taking the place
of one of the teachers in the Portland High School,
who is absent.

'81. — Pettingill is teaching at Blue Hill.

'81. — W. M. Brown was in town a few days since.

'81.— Smith is in the Mavrick Bank, Boston,
Mass.

'81.— Gardner is with John Pray, Sons & Co.,
wholesale carpet dealers, Boston, Mass.

'82. — E. U. Curtis has gone home for a few days.

'82. — Mansur, who has been teaching at Houlton,
has returned.

'82. — Stearns has returned from a few weeks'
absence.

'83. — Knapp has returned from teaching.

'83. — Fling has resumed his college duties. He
has been teaching in Gray.

'84. — Knight's school, in one of the suburban
districts of this town, has closed.

'84. — Kemp has returned to join his class.

'85. — Folsom has again joined his class, after
having taught a term of school at Bethel Hill.

CLIPPIKGS.

Now, as I don my " dress suit" for the fray,
What subtle perfume stealeth to my braiu?

Recalling dim another scene not gay,
Where through the flowers came the music's strain, —
Not gay, but soothingly romantic.

No! Memory plays me false, — I'm off the track;

'Twas at a supper and we'd grown quite merry,
And as I from the board reeled laughing back,
Upon my dress-coat I upset the sherry,
In some wild bacchanalian antic.

— Lehigh Burr.

" What did Csesar die of ? " Roman punches.

Prof. — "Gentlemen, this class would proceed
better if there were more use of the head and less
of the feet." — Nassau Lit.

"My daughter," exclaimed a fashionable mother,
" is innocence itself. You can't say anything in her
presence that will make her blush." — E.r.

Judging from the Monday night's noise, there
must have been a free imbibition. Does a certain
Sophomore remember that he called out gratefully
to a supporting lamp-post as ho left it, " Good
night ! Don't give it away ! " — Ncirs.

Student — "I don't know." Professor — "Oh,
yes you do." Student — "Then I know more than
I think I do." Professor declares that to be impos-
sible.—£c.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

185

Prof, in Psychology — " It is no uncommon
thing for a man to wake in the morning and find
himself unable to move — paralyzed in the night."
[Laughter.] — Becord.

Professor — "Mr. X., can you tell me why the
days are longer in summer and shorter in winter f "
X. (with alacrity)— " Yes, sir, it's because heat ex-
pands and cold contracts." — Tecli.

" I don't quite like that rendering, Mr. T.," re-
marked the Professor. " Well, that's what the
translation says. Professor. Oh— Ah — Egad ! No
sir, I meant the notes." The man goes into the
second division. — Argo.

Classic Slang. Frigidus dies when I get sinis-
trum. Quinquagesima sestertii aU around. Non
ad novus, justus-don't be afraid we won't say it,
but you must remember that when Latin was
spoken, jokes of this kind must have been compar-
atively new. — Becord.

Professor -" Has any one seen Mr. H. to-day?"
Silence. Professor — "Is he sick? Does any one
know?" Chorus of Class — " Yes, sir, yes, sir, he's
sick." Ten minutes later, Mr. H. enters just from
laboratory, redolent with cigarette fumes. Pro-
fessor— " Are you better now, Mr. H. ? " Sensa-
tion.—^cto.

Two men discussing the wonders of modern
science. Said one : " Look at astronomy, now ;
men have learned the distances to the stars, and
with the spectroscope they have even found out the
substances they are made of" " Yes," said the
other, " but strangest of all to me is how they found
out all their names ! "

EDITORS' TABLE.

The Harvard Herald shows a good spirit and
earnest work, and we hope has come to stay. A
recent editorial discusses the present examination
system, calls it unsatisfactory, and hopes, that as in
other progressive measures Harvard has taken the
first start, so in this she will make improvements.
The Herald says that Prof Tyler, of the University
of Michigan, has allowed his students in English
Literature to escape the terrors of an examination
on all the work done, by doing some collateral read-
ing as a substitute if preferred.

The Yale Becord has recently elected a new
Ipoard of editors, They are thus divided among the

classes : in '83, four members, and '83 Sheffield, one ;
'84, two, and '84 Sheffield, one ; '85, one. It says
that " owing to the large number of contributors to
the Becord during the past year and the few places
to be filled, the appointment of the new board has
been a matter of the greatest difficulty." There is
a great amount of sickness in Yale at present, and
it is suspected that the sewerage has something to
do with it. The Glee Club had a successful and en-
joyable trip to Boston. The Becord and the Crim-
son are at sword's points about the conduct of the
Yale students at Oscar Wilde's lectures in New
Haven. The Crimson said that he was grossly in-
sulted. The Becord asserts that the statement is
" glaringly false and that the conduct of Harvard
students in Boston theatres is a constant source of
complaint." The following from the Becord speaks
for itself:

If, indeed, there are not more fools than wise
men graduated from Yale College this year, it will
not be the fault of the present system of instruc-
tion— of this fact the Senior class is perfectly con-
vinced and has been since the beginning of the year.

This complaint about the excessive burden put
upon the Seniors is so unanimous that its truth can-
not be doubted. Such lamentations do not sound
well to outsiders and cannot but injure the college.
It is our belief that a radical change both in princi-
ple and practice must be made if Yale is to hold in
the future the high position she has enjoyed in the
past.

The Sophomore class at the University of Michi-
gan is to present a Latin play, and rumors of French
and Greek plays to be given in the near future are
heard. The Chronicle has the most complete "Clip-
pings" department of any of our contemporaries.

Over forty-five per cent, of the living male grad-
uates of Monmouth College, one of the multitudinous
Illinois colleges, are in the ministry, and the College
Courier says of its present Senior class:

Monmouth College has some reputation abroad
as a place where preachers are manufactured. The
present Senior class will perhaps furnish half its
members to this profession. We would not speak
irreverently, but we sincerely hope that we shall
never be called upon to listen to some of them
preach. . . . Year after year we see men leave
college and enter the ministry with about as much
natural adaptation for the work as has the ordinary
blacksmith for the business of watch making.

The following from the Amherst Student shows
something of the sentiment in regard to the pro-
spective college song book :

The committee appointed to consider the matter
of accepting the offer of Mr. Brewer of Chicago to

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BOWDOIN ORIENT.

assign Amherst a place in the new song book he is
about to publish, unanimously reported against the
scheme for the following reasons: 1st, the time,
which is limited to March 10, is too short for the
preparation of words and music ; 2d, the pledge
of forty dollars demanded must be given upon
too slight knowledge of what the work is to be;
3d, the leading Eastern colleges, Tale, Harvard,
Columbia, and Princeton will probably not accept
the offer, though Dartmouth, Brown, Rutgers, and
Williams may and doubtless will ; Amherst would
much prefer to act with the larger colleges ; 4th, too
little is known about the standing of this firm to
submit a matter of so much importance to it.

Amherst has received a bequest of about tifty
thousand dollars from the Giles' estate, to be kept
as a fund in trust, to use the net income thereof for
the procuring of books of the highest merit in
science, literature, and history, for the increase of
the college library, and for occasional lectures on
methods of study and the use of books. "My
desire being to aid the students of the college in
acquiring exact knowledge, high character, and
capacity for self-government. A fund of fifty
thousand dollars is also being raised for a gymna-
sium. One person has already given twenty-five
thousand and another five thousand dollars. About
a hundred thousand dollars will be received from
the Williston mill property.

A brand of cigars has been named after the
Harvard Daily Herald.

The Courant has the following unkind slur on
the sentiments of the Herald towards its rival :
"The Harvard Herald's song— ' Answer, Echo,
dying, dying.' "

The Argo and the AthencBum are, at the present
time, issued on the same day. The Faculty at
Williams gave the students Thursday afternoon as
well as Wednesday morning, since Washington's
Birthday fell this year on Wednesday. This may be
stretching the question of the rights of students to
holidays rather far, but the spirit shown is as com-
mendable as it is rare. Williams' peculiar and
unique grievance is the lack of a campus, a lack
which certainly ought not to be long allowed to be
complained of The return of spring was fittingly
celebrated by a negro minstrel performance given
by the Junior class on the evening of the Ist of March.
Harvard has liad a Greek play and it ought to re-
joice the heart of every lover of his country, that
Williams has given the sanction of scholarshi|) to
an art which has arisen, grown, and reached
perfection on American soil. The cuts for the pro-
posed paper on "Nicotiana" in the present number
of the Argo were destroyed by an accident in the

rooms of the Photo-Engraving Company, rendering
impossible the publication of the piece. Conse-
quently the space left vacant had to be very hastily
filled and we can readily excuse any shght deteri-
oration in the merit of the contents of the number
before us. A decree has gone forth at Williams that
all students be vaccinated.

We consider the following
recent college poetry :

the best examples of

EASTERN WINDOWS.

We sat beside the casement high

That opened on the eastern sea.
Thy thoughts were on the star-lit sky,

But mine were still on thee.

And as I watched thy fine, brave face,
I wished my heart were more like thine;

As full of hope and tender grace.
As full of light divine.

Thy windows ope on eastern skies,

Undimmed by sadness or regret.
Thou see'st fair stars and planets rise.

But never see'st them set. — Advocate.

A LITTLE MAID.

A little maiden, out of snow,

A man is gaily making;
Beneath her hand his features grow,
The cool air lends her cheeks a glow,

To grace the undertaking.

But suddenly she deals a blow.

The snow man sadly breaking,
Then hurls him to the ground below;
Has he some insult offered? No, —

•Tis but some vvliim awakening.

Ah ! maid ! treat'st thou a snow man so,

I fear that, soon, forsaking
Real, living men — at whim, much woe
Thou'll make thy lovers undergo.

" Coquette," they'll cry, hearts aching.

—Argo.

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All students entering the College proper, are ex-
amined on the same course of preparatory studies.
After the second year a liberal range of elcctives is
offered, within which a student may follow his choice
to the extent of one-quarter of the whole amount
pursued.

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is given to all
who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remains as here-
tofore, and facilities are offered for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical instruction are ample, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in the immediate vicinity of
many important public works, affords excellent
opportunities for the study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many favors from the United
States Coast Survey Office. The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
be taken, if desired, in the place of Latin.

Those who complete satisfactorily the four years'
course in engineering will receive tlie Degree of Sc.
B. Those who complete a two years' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical Engineer. Students not candidates for
a degree will be received at any stage for which an
examination shall show them to be fitted, and may
remain for any desired time. Further information
will be furnished on application to Professor G. L.
Vose.

Terms of Admission to the Academic Course.

Applicants for admission will be examined in the

following subjects :

Latin. — Latin Grammar, including Prosody ; Writ-
ing Latin (35 Lessons in Allen's Latin Composi-
tion are recommended as indicating the amount
required for examination) ; Virgil, the Bucolics,
Georgics, and six books of the ^neid ; Cicero,
seven Orations ; Sallust.

Greek. — Hadley's Greek Grammar; Xenophon's
Anabasis, four books, and Homer's Iliad, two
books ; Jones's Greek Prose Composition.

Ancient Geography.

Mathematics. — Arithmetic, including Common

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Root

and the Metric System ; Algebra, through Equa-
tions of the Second Degree; Geometry, Books

I. and in. of Loomis's Gcorac'. :y.

Real equivalents for any of tbe foregoing require-
ments will be accepted. All applicants for admission
will be required to produce testimonials of good
moral character. The time for examination is the
Friday after Commencement and the Friday before
the opening of the first term. In exceptional cases
applicants maybe examined at other times. Candi-
dates for admission to advanced classes will be ex-
amined in the studies which such classes have
accomplished.

The Faculty are also ready to make arrange-
ments with the Principals of schools and academies
having a regular course preparatory for college of at
least "three years' duration, whereby their pupils
may be examined for admission to college at their
respective schools, in connection with their own
final examinations.

The amount of instruction now ofi'ered and pos-
sible to be taken in the several principal lines of
study is exhibited comparatively, as reduced to one
scale, in the following manner. This is, however,
only approximate, as the terms are of unequal
length :

Latin, eight terms.

Greek, eight terms.

Mathematics, eight terms.

German, four and a half terms.

English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
Literature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.

Italian, one term.

Spanish, one term.

Rhetoric (formal), one terra. Rhetorical and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
half terms.

Natural History studies, five and a half terms.

Pliysics and Astronomy, four terms.

Chemistry, four terms.

History, Ancient and Modern, two terms.

Political Economy, one and a half terms.

Public Law, two terras.

Mental and Moral Philosophy, including Logic,
four terms.

Christian Evidences, one term.

Expenses.

The annual expenses are as follows : Tuition, $7.3.
Room rent (half), average, $-2i'i. Incidentals, $10.
Total regidar College charges, $110.

Further information on application to the Presi-
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CONTENTS.
Vol. XL, No. 16.— March 22, 1882.

Editorial Notes 187

Literary:

Alpheus Spring PackardCpoem) 189

" The Heart of Greylock" 189

Johu Lothi'op Motley 190

Then and Now 192

Communication 193

College Items 194

Personal 195

Clippings 1 96

Editors' Table 197

EDITORIAL KOTES.

We would call attention to the communi-
cation in this issue, in regard to boating.
Although perhaps premature in its inference
that there is an apathy in this sport, it cer-
tainly shows a very possible condition of
things which would need united effort to im-
prove.

The treasurer of the Base-Ball Association
requests the immediate payment of subscrip-
tions. Some two hundred dollars more are

necessarjr to start tlie nine, and the most of
this can be obtained if all who have sub-
scribed will settle. The nine needs a " brace "
decidedly, and it should be the pleasure of
all to aid in giving it.

We hope that the rooms in memorial hall
which are to be used constantly, and indeed
all of them, may be well ventilated. A wail
of discontent is going up all over the col-
lege world against ill-ventilated recitation
rooms. The Crimson devotes a column to a
reiteration of the stock arguments against
poor ventilation, which are woefully true,
and we are led to the conclusion that it is
better to recite out of doors than to breathe
foul air within. It is the duly of every in-
structor to look after his own health, certainly,
and we wonder how many can continue to
teach in ill-ventilated rooms and survive.

The college correspondent of the Portland
Globe, who is presumably an undergraduate,
shows so much candor and argumentative
ability in the management of his column that
we are forced to recognize his merit. It must
be remembered, however, that it is not al-
ways expedient to carry family grievances
or college grievances before the world, and
we are of the opinion that devoting such a
considerable portion of the valuable space of
the above named Portland Globe to argu-
ments against morning chapeland the chapel
choir is injudicious, and we fear uninterest-
ing. The remarkable candor and self-com-
placency with which the statement is made
that the next Senior and Junior exhibitions
will not be as good as usual, since the speak-
ers are very poor, is also notable. Take jt

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all in all it seems that the college is being
" sat on" in a quiet way. The liberty of the
correspondent to conduct his column as he
pleases is undoubted, but we should think that
pride for his Alma Mater and a desire to
make everything in the college appear at its
best, would restrain him from the expression
of such radical sentiments. The billingsgate
indulged in against the chapel clioir is, at
best, disgraceful.

The pure maliciousness of the recent dis-
figuration of recitation rooms can hardly be
too strongly discountenanced or punished.
What could induce any sane person to ex-
pend so much labor for the sake of commit-
ting such a wholly criminal act, especially
when it can result in no benefit to any one, is
one of the mysteries of our daily life. In
the outside world the perpetrator, if discov-
ered, would be likelj^ to be compelled to don
a striped suit and for a time, at least, expend
his energies in labor for the public, and the
difference between the liabilities of college
students to such punishment and those of less
favored people is certainly fading rapidly
from the public mind. In this case, since the
cost of repairs is no longer apportioned among
the students, the college must directly bear tlie
expense, and from this point of view the act
is, if possible, even still more itiexcusable.

Sidewalks in Brunswick! "At last," ex-
claimed many a weary pilgrim, and the sigh
of content expanded into a smile and the
smile extended throughout the two counties,
and Brunswick is figuratively crowned with
laurel. What a gem of a town the village
of broad streets and shady avenues will be
when one can walk in comfort. Add to this
a $40,000 town hall and we have Brunswick
infuturo as it should be. Many of us have
seen the snows of more than one winter meet
and mingle in familiarity with Brunswick
gand; have beheld the mild and gentle influ-

ence of spring leave the tracery of its handi-
work in mud, the inevitable ; and have com-
pleted the round of the seasons by breath-
lessly pursuing our several ways through the
historic dust of Main Street. We should be
derelict in our duty, therefore, did we fail to
drop a tear to this only original feature of
the town, and sigh with regret as we glance
into a future illumined by pictures of a town
hall worth i40,000, and a brick sidewalk, that
time did not sufficiently delay our entrances
upon the stage of life, or that the light of
wisdom had not sooner penetrated the veil
that has hitherto enshrouded Brunswick
voters.

Examinations and cramming for their
preparation are just now pointed out as one
of the dangers of modern society. An inter-
ested public is prone to doubt the value of
examinations when the drain made upon deli-
cate nervous systems is too great in man}" in-
stances to be repaired. It is not to be won-
dered at when, throughout the great body of
public schools and colleges, we find scholars
of all grades and ages undergoing the almost
incessant preparations, and worry and labor
of difficult examinations, and in many in-
stances emei'ging incalculably' injured. It is
this fact and the testimony that the one great
evil of the competitive examinations, re-
quired by civil service reform, offers, that has
directed so much attention to this phase of
modern education. The proposal is not to
abolish examinations as such, but to present
modifications which, in some way, may lessen
the amount of cramming in preparations. As
to the evil, we quote the following from a re-
cent essay by Professor Iliixle}': " The edu-
cational abomination of desolation of the
present day is the stimulation of young peo-
ple to work at high pressure, by incessant
competitive examinations." " The vigor and
freshness which should liave been stored up
for the purposes of the hard struggle for ex-

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189

istence in practical life, have been washed
out of them by precocious mental debauch-
ery, by book gluttony and lesson building."
The remedy for us is, of course, honest labor
every day and less reliance upon spasmodic,
and for the most part futile cramming upon
the eve of examination. Apart from the fact
that one retains but little of such knowledge
is this evil of overwork, and while thousands
of college students await their own particular
ordeals, the individual remedy lies, to a certain
extent, witliin each one's grasp to be used or
not.

Mr. Geo. M. Whittaker, a Bowdoin grad-
uate of the class of '71, and one of the pro-
jectors and first editors of the Oeibnt, at the
request of some friends of tlie college, has
undertaken to prepare an article on " Bowdoin
College in Journalism." He asks for infor-
mation from or concerning all graduates who
are or have been engaged in this profession.
We believe that Bowdoin graduates, in the
past, have shown more than ordinary bent
towards journalism, and that such a work as
the one proposed will do honor to the college.
The manner of publication will doubtless
depend on the amount of material procured.
The post-office address of the gentleman is
Southbridge, Mass.

With another number we shall be making
an exit. We fear that other matters will
then preclude the statement of an opinion,
strengthened every day and hour of our edi-
torial connection. We have before spoken of
the matter of the Orient's indulging in an
editorial sanctum, and again take the oppor-
tunity to reiterate it. There is no possible
reason why the college paper, if it is worthy
of publication, is not likewise worthy of hav-
ing a suitable place for a habitation, a place
where, among other things, the business can
be conducted, where its files can be kept, and
where matter can be left for publication.

There are rooms in abundance in college and.
money enough to furnish such a room, and
this college surely can support one such office
as well as many of our colleges support two.
It is our candid opinion, therefore, that in
this direction certainly a marked improvement
can be made in the lessening of inconveniences,
and we can see no reason why all such im-
provements should not be attempted. We
hope, therefore, that before the fateful sum-
mer day that ushers us as alumni into the
world, we may have the pleasure, through
the labors of our successors, of glancing over
the files of our old friends in the college
world, and perchance reclining in an arm-
chair in a commodious " Orient Office."
There can be no doubt but that our successors
will appreciate this lack, and we sincerely
hope, out of justice to themselves, will make
a move in this direction.

ALPHEUS SPRING PACKARD.

Who may uuawed gaze ou thy pensive form,

Or see they reverend head bent down in thought
Of things not here, thy memory richly fraught
With images of days of calm or storm
Long past — when hearts now dust beat quick and
warm,
Or do these crowding shapes still live for thee
As real as that of Him thou soon shalt see ?
The years be many ere the Touch transform
Thy faith to sight to rob us of that voice
Whose accents made us, thoughtless, to revere
The legacy of Time and to rejoice
In hopes that perfect scatter every fear.
0 aged Prophet of the Better Choice,
Pardon the needy who would keep thee here !

"THE HEART OF GREYLOCK."

Within the last ten years, near one of our
New England colleges, has appeared, as it
were, an almost unknown bit of Alpine scen-
ery. In a secluded spot, shielded by a thick
growth of trees, is the ravine, so aptly styled

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"The Heart of Greylock." Few have seen
this spot and few know its beauty.

From the vale in which nestles the little
college town, rise on every hand the slopes of
tlie hill formerly called Saddleback. It re-
mained for some appreciative soul to picture
the mountain as an old man and the snowy
sides as the hoar}' head, before it donned its
rightful name of " Greylock."

We are at the new camping ground, about
a quarter of a mile below tlie summit. Here
on our left is a brook that wells a few rods
above us. Looking toward the sunset we see
a distant range of hills, and between, a thriv-
ing valley. A pasture stretches out before
us for a few rods, wliere it ends in a steep,
wooded incline. Crossing the pasture to the
right, and following for some distance a foot
path, we can get far out on the edge of a
prominent cliff. Full five hundred feet be-
neath us, down a slope that barelj' gives hold
to the small birches, we hear a brook laugh-
ing along its course. Up toward the left is
seen the grand old mountain standing guard
over the graceful foot hills which lean upon
him as the vine upon the oak. Opposite us
is a wooded buttress reaching toward the
right far out into the valley.

A hard scramble downward brings us, at
length, to the stream, the main artery of
Greylock's heart. From what a pure source
must this crystal blood flow ! Walled in by
dense wood and cliffs on either hand, we
wind our solitary way upward, now on this
side of the brook, now on that. Intent on
the difficulties and beauties of the path, we
hardly notice the music of a cascade, as it
comes round the edge of a protruding emi-
nence. A slippery stone, a wet foot, a leap
upon the bank, and we are free to look around.
Here we are, standing on a small tongue of
land formed by the meeting of two streams.
From the top of the triangle rises a cliff of
considerable heigiit, while from either hand a
brook, splashing from the cliff, dances along,

till, at the point of the peninsula, beneath
the branches of a great birch, they join hands
and trip merrily down the ravine. On every
part we are surrounded by the sides of the
mountain. Here seems to be perfect seclu-
sion, perfect cidmness. Here is the beginning
of an artery whose pulsations are in the vale
below, the very movements of industry and
progress. Well named, the Heart of Grey-
lock ! Could one possibly come nearer the
beauties of nature than in approaching them
in such a grand, solitary spot ? From the
majesty of the scene, one's thoughts cannot
but be raised to a higher pitch, to be attuned
to the chords struck by Nature. The love of
Nature is the elevating power for the mind.
Well may "The Heart of Greylock" compare
with Hawthorne's " Great Stone Face," as the
means of raising some one's life to a higher
and nobler field of action.

JOHN LOTHROP MOTLEY.

With this versatile and entertaining histo-
lian we have spent many delightful hours.
He is the one above all others sure to interest
the mind and enchain the fancy of youthful
readers. It is always profitable as well as
pleasant to us to recall the story of his college
career and early manhood ; of the disappoint-
ments and costly lessons which modified the
formation of his receptive mind, and rendered
possible those rich fruits of his maturer years
that gave him a place in the front rank of his-
torians.

He entered Harvard at the early age of
thirteen with a reputation as a linguist
already established, especially in the German
language. His course while there was char-
acterized by the same wide scope in reading
and literary labor which has marked that of
the majority of men destined for a brilliant
future. He maintained high rank in his class
without at all devoting his energies to that
object; indeed, that was to liim but a subor-

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191

dinate part of his labors. His mind was
already teeming with extravagant dreams of
ambition in his future career which cannot
be better expressed than by himself, speaking
through the liero of his first novel, " Mor-
ton's Hope": "My ambitions anticipations,"
says Morton in this story, "were as boundless
as they were various and conflicting. There
was not a path which leads to glory in which
I was not destined to gather laurels. As a
warrior, I would conquer and overrun the
world; as a statesrrian, I would reorganize
and govern it ; as a historian, I would con-
sign it all to immortality ; and, in my leisure
moments, I would be a great poet and a man
of the world. "

There can be no doubt but that in this
and many other places in this story, Motley
portrays his own youthful feelings and aspira-
tions in the conduct of his hero ; and from
that consideration must spring the main inter-
est in his first work which, from a literary
point of view, is certainly crude and common-
place and deserves the full measure of con-
demnation that it received. One more at-
tempt sufficed to satisfy him that his honors
and fame were not to be won in the crowded
field of fiction. Yet even in these failures
there were many indications of the destiny of
their author. Many of the descriptions are
remarkable for their vivid and realistic effects.
Urged on by the advice of friends, as well as
by his own inclination, he soon plunged
deeply into the minute examination of that
exciting period beginning with the reign of
Philip II., of Spain, which he was soon to set
forth in such glowing colors. As soon as the
first part of this work appeared, under the
title of the "Rise of the Dutch Republic,"
it was received with such universal favor as
left no doubt but that its author had found
his proper sphere and had attained fame at a
single leap. It is difficult to give too high a
meed of praise to his historical works. By
their entertaining and vivacious style and

simple arrangement the}' attract and interest
a large class of readers that Prescott with all
his genius could never touch. As in the case
of all writers of history who are not mere
annalists, his works savor strongly of his own
opinions and beliefs ; but these opinions are
so generally founded upon exhaustive inves-
tigation and sound judgment that there is lit-
tle room for complaint. Wherever he has
erred, it has been on tlie side of freedom and
toleration. In the words of Prescott, whose
criticism is in many ways peculiarly valuable:
"Far from making his books mere registers of
events, he has penetrated deep below the sur-
face and explored the cause of these events.
He has carefully studied the physiognomy of
the times and given finished portraits of the
great men who conducted the march of
revolution. Every page is instinct with the
love of freedom and with the personal knowl-
edge of the working of free institutions
which could alone enable him to do justice to
his subject."

Not less worthy of admiration was his
private character. Intensely loving the
favored few who had won his friendship, his
was not a nature to seek a very extended in-
tercourse with the world in general. His
life was wrapt up in his narrow circle and his
literary labors, and the lamented death of the
partner of his joys and sorrows doubtless
greatly shortened his life. He was beloved
by all who knew him intimately, with that
strength of affection inspired only by such
natures as his.

Although dying away from his native
country, tender and loving hands bore him to
his resting place, and among the tributes to
his genius none can be more fitting or beauti-
ful than the following, by Bryant :

" Sleep, Motley, with the great of ancient days,
Who wrote for all the years that yet shall be.
Sleep with Herodotas whose name and praise
Have reached the isles of earth's remotest sea.
Sleep, while defiant of the slow delays

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Of time, thy glorious writings speali for thee,
And, in the answering heart of millions, raise
The generous zeal of Right and Liberty.
And should the days o'ertake us, when, at last.
The silence that — ere yet a human pen
Had traced the slenderest record of the past —
Hushed the primeval languages of men
Upon our English tongue its spell shall cast,
Thy memory shall perish only then."

THEN AND NOW.

Forty years ago a young man, seated in a
hard wooden chair before a plain deal table,
his head resting wearily upon his hand, his
eyes staring fixedly at a Greek text before
him. The fire upon the hearth has gone out;
the wind roars down the chimney and rattles
through the craclcs of the windows, compell-
ing the occupant to button his well-worn coat
more closely about him and chafe his be-
numbed hands, that they may perform the
mechanical office of turning over the leaves of
a lexicon.

Now and then his eyes, tired of gazing
tipoii the long line of words and letters that
seem to push and jostle each other till they
are transformed into a disorderly crowd of
grinning, mocking faces, turn from his book
and looking around he sees notliing but bare
walls, devoid of any picture or ornament.
He rises from his chair and walks about the
room, meeting little to obstruct his progress.
One or two rickety chairs set close to the
wall as if to prevent their falling in pieces,
a single pine wood shelf, covered with a few
books, make up the sum total of the furni-
ture. The only signs of ornamentation that
can be discovered are the names of former
occupants cut upon tiie doors and wood-work,
suggesting a deplorable lack of amusement.
Sucli a cheerless and dreary prospect has
a dismal effect upon the young man and he
turns his thoughts inwardly, if by chance
there he can find something pleasant and
cheerful. His memory, perhaps, goes back

to the pleasant fireside at home and the dear
ones gathered round ; and now he experiences
that awful sensation of loneliness, the sinking
of the heart, symptoms of homesickness.
But suddenlj' the thouglit of the wood pile
tliat must be disposed of before breakfast, or,
if he is lucky, he has some work to do about
the President's house, bieaks in upon his bit-
ter reverie and sends him ofi" to bed shivering
with cold and sick at heart.

The foregoing may be a slight exagger-
ation, but it is not far from describing the
situation of many a student in Bowdoin Col-
lege forty years ago.

Now let us take a glance at a student's
room of to-day. The occupant is sitting, or
rather reclining, in the easiest of easy chairs
before a cheerful coal fire, from whose sur-
face points of flame dart forth and play about.
In his hand he holds a Cicero, so attrac-
tive in its cover and general make-up that one
might take it for a book of poems, were it
not for the voluminous notes. Now and then
his attention wanders from his book and he
glances around the room. Wherever his e3"e
lights, it brightens at the sight of some
pretty, tasteful object. The table, covered
with a cloth of rich color and pretty design,
is littered with books, magazines, and news-
papers, containing such food for the mind as
will offer a pleasant relief to the regular diet
of Greek and Latin. In the corner stands a
handsome desk, where those remarkable effu-
sions are produced that are to astonish the
world through the cohimns of that famous
periodical which shares its name with a still
more famous stove polish. The walls are
covered with pictures, Japanese screens, and
brackets loaded with memorabilia. Every-
where one sees tokens of a mother's or sis-
ter's love, in lambrequins, tidies, and pieces of
fancy work of every description. Nor do the
surroundings appeal to the eye alone ; there
are eas}' chairs so soft that they seem to ca-
ress the occupant, and lounges ready to re-

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193

ceive the student, weaiy with study. Indeed,
all is comfortable, almost luxurious.

Now let us ask what is the eifectupon the
mind of the student of surroundings so widely
different? At first sight it might appear as
if the former were calculated to turn out
men of strong character, well fitted to fight
their way in the world, and that the student
of to-day would graduate a weak, indolent,
effeminate boy. And there are many examples
to support this view, for the great men of to-
day were educated under circumstances almost
as severe as those of our young men of forty
years ago, while those who have some faith
in the future of to-day necessarily are unable
to bring forward such examples. But I be-
lieve these changes in college life from sever-
ity to luxury, if you will, liave merely kept
pace with the wonderful changes that society
has undergone in this country. There was a
time in her struggles for existence when she
demanded men of muscle, men of physical
endurance, who were educated in wielding an
ax and swinging a scythe, but now culture
and refinement are recognized, if not neces-
sary, at least, as important components of a lib-
eral education. And how are these better ob-
tained than from proper suri'oundings during
this the formative period of our life? People
ma}^ talk as much as they please about "rough
diamonds," yet their main value lies in the
cutting and polish. Some would think that
too much polish would destroy the innate
properties of the stone ; but, in our country's
time of peril when she called for brave men,
who responded more readily, who showed
greater courage, or endured greater privations
than the "lazy, indolent" students of our
colleges, or the "pampered children of wealth,"
reared in the midst of luxury and indulgence?
So let us look upon the young man of the
easy chair with lenient eyes, and have faith
that, when the time comes, he will throw aside
his embroidered smoking sacque and don his
armor, ready to do battle with the world.

COMMUNICATION.

Editors of Orient :

The boating outlook for the coming sea-
son is indeed a gloomy one. Our oarsmen
are not in practice, and if regular work is not
soon commenced they will be in no condition
to row in the class races next June. Few
can bear the thought of giving up these races,
but, unless abundant preparation is made for
them, they will fall below the standard of
previous ones, and so might as well be aban-
doned.

The Seniors, aside from the necessity of
breaking in a new man, labor under the diffi-
culty of training for a race during the last
few months of their course, when their time
is especially occupied with other matters. It
has been said, and experience certainly bears
out the statement that Seniors cannot row ;
still, we have confidently expected that this
year would prove the opposite.

The Juniors have likewise to break in a
man, and it is not probable that, in so short a
time, he can reach the excellency of the one
they have lost. Moreover, the sturdy men of
'83 are compelled by the neglect of their
class to drive through the water a boat laden
with a long-standing debt, which of course dis-
courages them.

The Sophomores must add one green hand
to their crew, and the Freshman crew will be
composed entirely of novices, who will, of
course require a vast amount of training to
bring them to any degree of perfection in the
art. The last named class, indeed, have not
yet purchased a boat and the money for that
purpose is not being gathered very rapidly.

This is the condition of boating affairs, at
present, and it is certainly bad enough. It
can be safely said that an immediate awaken-
ing is necessary, if we do not wish to concede
to our predecessors superiority in this depart-
ment of college sports. Some have said, how
truly remains to be seen, that '81 took with

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her, upon graduating, all the base-ball men of
the college, and left Bovvdoin naked to her
enemies in this direction. Shall it appear
that she took with her, also, all those inter-
ested in boating ?

There is no good reason for a decline in
this interest. It develops physically, as no
other exercise can, those who participate in
it, and must be a great source of manly satis-
faction to them. It furnishes a most excit-
ing pleasure to all, and were it allowed to lan-
guish, a great charm would be taken from our
college life. We have a good boat-house with
appurtenances adapted for supplying all the
needs of boating. The association is out of
debt, with a considerable balance in the treas-
ury. Each of the three upper classes owns a
boat. There are many to encourage and
plenty to ply the oar. We only need a re-
vival of interest.

It is true that the lack of a gymnasium is
a great drawback to us, but to it cannot be
justly attributed all our apathy in sporting
matters. Ave we then lazy and growing more
so ? It would seem so. Let us arouse our-
selves. We must not for a moment seem to
show that we have less energy than those who
have gone before us. There are still bone,
muscle, and rowing ability in Bowdoin ; let
us demonstrate it. Muzzle.

COLLEGE ITEMS.

A German was held iu Dirigo on Wednesday,
March 8th.

It is rumored that Jevvett was present at a lect-
ure recently.

Recitations in ethics from the text-boolc were
begun last week.

Who is the one that got left at the church door
Sunday evening?

Dr. Weeks, of Portland, the succossor to Dr.
Green, recently performed the operation of
lithotrity with very marked success.

The new board of Oeiejjt editors will be an-
nounced in our nest number.

Prof. Campbell possesses a library containing up-
wards of two thousand volumes.

A Freshman declines to sign his name to an ex-
cuse on the ground that he is not of age.

Frescoing will shortly be commenced in memo-
rial, and the windows are expected daily.

With the return of warm weather we are again
threatened with rehearsals by the band.

The Bowdoin brand of cigars is the latest.
Truly the college is receiving recognition.

The students were more than usually interested
in the church choir on Sunday beibre last.

The Seniors will soon begin a course of United
States History, using a text-book by Elliot.

Prof.— " Well, Mr. J., what is the next step?"
Mr. J. — "You take au empty hollow tube "

Prof. Campbell again spoke before the students
iu the Praying Circle room last Sunday evening.

Following are the Juniors appointed fur the
exhibition: Bascom, Holden, Packard, and Pet-
teugill.

Prof. Robinson has so far recovered from his
injuries as to be able to attend to his work in the
class room.

Samples for Commencement programmes, etc.,
are pouring iu on the committee in large numbers
thus early.

Prof. Ladd, now of Tale, is the author of an im-
portant work just published on " Principles of
Church Polity."

About this time the beautiful system of grading
our walks will be put into operation, and the ash
heap will prevail.

Stevens, who built the '81 class boat, will shortly
remove from Bath to Jjo\y&\\, where he will engage
in boat building.

The unpleasaut odor in the vicinity of the medi-
cal building during the warm days of last week was
delightfully suggestive.

There is au article iu the October number of the
American Antiquarian by Prof. Avery, on " Poly-
andry in India and Thibet."

On Friday morning the seats iu a munbor of the
recitation roon:s wore found to be decorated with
fresh black paint. Several of the classes gained an
adijourn, others occupied chairs or retreated to some
room uot favored by the miduight artists.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

195

The Easter souvenir from Fernald is something
neat, yet unpleasantly suggestive of our desires and
our inability to gratify them.

The chapel choir formally resigned on Tuesday
morning and posted a call for a meeting of the stu-
dents to select other singers.

J. W. Kelly, of Bath, has been trying to intro-
duce a telephone system into the college to be in
connection with this town and others.

A number were unable to gain admittance to
the rooms of the Praying Circle on Sunday even-
ing,— certainly an unusual circumstance.

The third and fourth divisions of the Senior
class were informally entertained at the house of
President Chamberlain during the past vfeek.

The remark of a Sophomore reciting on Bacon's
essay, "Youth and Old Age," to the effect that "a
young man should not embrace more than he can
hold," was well appreciated by the class.

The directors have decided to replace the walk
and float at the boat-house by more efficient and
substantial ones. The inconvenience experienced
at high tide renders such action advisable.

The announcement that Brunswick is to have a
new sidewalk is startling and decidedly novel. The
rumor that the street at the north end of the
grounds will be graded will hardly bear investi-
gation.

Aside from the two lower classes but little work
is being done in the temporary gymnasium. The
Sophomores especially are in earnest, and the
effects of this work will doubtless be apparent on
the river.

Mr. Reed has been selected to take the pictures
of the Senior class, and it is thought all will have
sat by the end of the term. The sittings have
already begun, and the work done thus far has
proven excellent.

A scroll, with the names of the winners of the
champion cup, has been framed and placed in the
library. It would seem that a more suitable loca-
tion might be found for the cup than it now occu-
pies, so easily liable to damage as it is.

A communication recently received from the
secretary of the Inter-Collegiate Athletic Associ-
ation states that Bowdoin, unless represented at
the annual meeting in May, will be dropped from
the rolls. We might consider our fate sealed.

Prof. Lee delivered a lecture on the " Depths of
the Sea," for the Musical Association, on Thursday,

March 16th. The lecture is of an unusually inter-
esting and instructive character, and on a subject
with which the lecturer is thoroughly conversant.

With the return of the captain to college, atten-
tion is being turned towards base-ball, and it is
hoped that some action will be taken in this branch
as soon as practicable. It is noted that a year
since the nine were in daily practice on the delta.

The gentlemen who assumed the responsibility
of caring for the room in South Winthrop, used for
a gymnasium, and on whom must fall all expenses
incurred by its use, certainly expected consideration
at the hands of others frequenting it. A sense of
decency, if no other motive, ought to have restrained
those who felt impelled to inflict damages on the
premises.

A letter was recently received from Wesleyan
asking information as to the condition of boating at
Bowdoin, and as to the prospect of arranging a
four-oared race. A comraanication from a person
well acquainted with the subject states that a race
could undoubtedly be arranged with Wesleyan and
at little expense to either, if rowed at Lake George.
The letter from Wesleyan suggests a return to the
old course at Springfield, however.

A meeting of the students in general was held
Tuesday noon to consider the matter of chapel
singing. The resignation of the present choir was
accepted and a vote of thanks extended to them.
A committee consisting of Gilman, McCarthy,
E. V. Curtis, '82, Hutchins, Pettingill, '83, Clark,
84, and Butler, '85, was appointed to choose a new
choir. The committee is to be permanent and re-
port within one week to a meeting of the college.

PERSOKAL.

'37. — Hon. Albert R. Hatch died of consumption
at his home in Portsmouth, N. H., a few days since.
He was admitted to the bar to practice law in 1841.
He was a member of the Legislature in 1847-8
and 1873-4-5-6, being Speaker in '74. He was
solicitor of Rockingham County from 1848 to 1856,
and clerk of the United States Court for tweuty-five
consecutive years. He was also Democratic candi-
date for Presidential Elector in 1864, member of
the Democratic National Convention at New York
in ]868, and had been Grand Commander of the
New Hampshire Grand Commandery of Masons.

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He was also a Director of the Portsmouth and Dover
Kailroad, also of the Portsmouth Bridge Company,
and Athenffium. He was au earnest and active
Episcopalian.

'42. ^Thomas Tash, Superintendent of Schools
in Portland, delivered a lecture ou " The Metric
System " in the Alechanics' Course in that city, on
the evening of March 15th.

'50. — Gen. 0. 0. Howard, who at first declined,
has since been prevailed upon by Senator Frye to
accept the invitation to deliver the memorial oration
at the dedication of the Auburn soldiers' monument
ou the 30th of May next. Senator Frye and Con-
gressman Dingley will be invited to be present.

'55.— Charles H. Foster, leading editorial writer
of the Philadelphia Record, died last week of pneu-
monia, after an illness of less than a week. He was
born at Orono, studied law with es-Gov. Israel
Washburn, and soon after his admission to the bar
removed to North Carolina. Here he practiced his
profession until during the war when he recruited a
loyal North Carolina regiment, of which he was
Lieutenant Colonel. For the past two years he has
been connected with the Philadelphia Becord. His
brother is Hon. B. B. Foster, Assistant United
States District Attorney in New York City.

'60.-Hon. W. W. Thomas, Jr., of Portland,
delivered his lecture ou " A Ramble Through Nor-
way" at Concert Hall, Norway, on the evening of
March 10th, for the benefit of the High School.

'63.— Rev. Newman Smyth, D.D., has been
elected, subject to the approval of the Board of
Visitors, to the chair of Christian Theology at
Andover, to take Prof. Park's place. He is a
brother of Prof. Egbert C. Smyth, D.D., of An-
dover. He is at present the pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, Quincy, 111.

'77. — D. B. Fuller was married March 8th to
Miss Clara A. Wilson, of Orono, daughter of Hon.
N. Wilson. Prof. J. S. Sewall, of the Bangor Semi-
nary, performed the marriage ceremony. Mr. Ful-
ler and his bride are going to Kansas to live. For
two or three years past Mr. Fuller has been princi-
pal of Greeley Institute, Cumberland, but is now of
the law firm of Clogstaii & Fuller, Eureka, Kan.

'80. — V. C. Wilson was in town a few days since.

'81. — F. L. Johnson is a private in the Signal
Corps of the Army under instruction at Fort Myer,
Va.

'81.— J. W. Wilson, \'\ n. Little, and E. H.
Chamberlain have visited the college of lato.

'8L — G. F. Manson has been elected ward clei-k
in Ward 2, at Bath.

'82.— Belcher has returned to join his class.
'83. — Winter has returned from teaching.

CLIPPINGS.

Solomon propliesied well.
And Moses, he was meek;

But the foot-ball eleven

Can never reach heaven
Unless they get there on their cheek.

— Dartmouth.

" Put no fulsome compliments on my tomb-
stone," said a wag. " Don't give me any epi-taSy."
—Ex.

" Yes," said a pompous graduate to a Freshman
and country cousin, " electricity was thought a won-
derful thing in my days. Now they seem to make
light of it."— Ex.

Professor — " Mr. S. , you may go to the

board." "Not prepared, sir." "Mr. S. , are

you ever prepared!" " Always, professor." "To
do what?" "To flunk in the most finished man-
ner."— Spectator.

Prof. — " You have all noticed that when a vessel
filled with water is subjected to great pressure a
dew forms upon the outside. This is due, etc."
After a little excusable mirth the division goes
quietly to sleep again. —2Jeco)'(7.

Laws and customs have not changed much in a
hundred years after all. In 1765 the English Par-
liament forbade the celebrating of marriages in
America without stamps. Now the laws of society
as effectually prevent it.— Record.

Young lady (whose parent has refused to give
her a new bonnet) — " Pa, do you know how you
difi'er from a Pullman car?" " Parent— " How,
my dear?" Young lady -" Well, one is a palace
car, whereas you are a callous Pa, so there now."
When the old gentleman recovered he gave her the
bonnet. — Spectator.

Yes, dear, it vpas a most delightful party, you
know, and we had real English mistletoe, and it
was just too awfully sweet for anything. I hap-
pened to be under it with Charley, and ho looked
into my face and said : he lived, you know, dear, in
London Ibi' a long time—" Don't you love the old
English customs?" and if you believe me, I didn't
know what 1 was saying, and 1 said " Yes." And
Mien -oh, well, there wasn't anybody looking, and
where was the harm ; it was only Charley. — Ex.

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

197

NO I INDEED.

No! indeed, of all the wine

Which he ordered up that day,

Not a bottle did he pay.
Though he asked me out to dine.
Yet he said the fault was mine

When he knocked down the huffet —
No! indeed.

And 'twas he who stole that sign,

He who smashed those lamps. Then pray,

Ought he to have run away,
Leaving me to pay the tine ?

No! indeed. — Argo.

EDITORS' TABLE.

With the present issue the editors of the Yale Rec-
ord throw aside the editorial pen and yield to their
recently elected successors. The valedictory, with
which this number is introduced, breathes a good-
humored spirit and expresses good will towards all.
The following editorial speaks for itself:

"We are sorry to be compelled to say, on this last
opportnnity we shall have of speaking for the Senior
class, that their work since last .September has been
a constant source of regret and an almost unquali-
fied disappointment. ... Of course, we cannot
believe that our instritctors have endeavored to
make our year unpleasant for us; and in this con-
nection we wish to acknowledge the kindness of
Prof. Ladd, who has always been ready to listen to
us and to ease our burdens as far as he could con-
sistently with his ideas of duty. But we do think
that our instructors, as a rule, have cared very lit-
tle about the satisfaction and the progress of the
class— that they have followed a general rule with
little regard to its application to our particular case.
However, our work is almost over, and it behooves
us to forget its annoyances and discomforts and re-
member only its pleasures, however small they mav
be."

The Record says that in accordance with an edi-
torial in a previous number, fire-escapes have been
provided for the college building. A Sophomore
LaCrcsse Club has been formed and it is understood
the Freshmen are to form one also.

"The crew have been rowing regularly for some
time, and the nine will soon get into the open air.
In boating our prospects seem very fair, much better
than they did earlier in the year. Careful training
and good coaching will do much toward giving the
crew for another year the proud position it has oc-
cupied since '80. The loss of several of our heavy
hitters has rendered our position in the struggle for
the base-ball championship somewhat more dubious,
but there are plenty of candidates for the vacant
places,"

The Courant also has a change of editors. It
says : " With this issue we, '82 Courant editors, doff
our battered old thinking caps and bow ourselves
off the journalistic stage." Tbis number has a six-
page supplement, giving an account of "A Madrid
Bull Fight," from the French of the elder Dumas.
The piece has never before been printed in an En-
glish translation. It is remarkably vivid and excit-
ing. This little piece of poetry is the best thing in
the Courant:

BETWEEN THE ACTS.

I5eg pardon, sir, a match?

Why, Will, old boy, and so we meet again.
By Jove, this is a catch.

Two years and more have idly passed since when
Among the elassic groves we chumming dallied,
Then forth to unknown fortune gaily sallied.

The play quite good? Well, fair.

But I confess that I've been rather dreaming —
Building castles in the air —

Of those brown eyes beside you fondly beaming.
But, come, of course you will present me to mahelle!
A crush is mine or else the best at Del

Your wife? The deuce you say I

Excuse me. Will, but then how should I know?
No word from you, away.

Howe'er a way from this my difficulty show.
For, the Olympian Zeus I now invoke,
My dreams, as this cigar, depart in smoke. H. L. D.

At Amherst the decision to send no songs for the
proposed College Song Book has been reconsidered,
it being shown :

"First. — The time for the preparation of words
and music, which was at first limited to March 10th,
has been extended to April ]st, with a possibility of
a still further extension if necessary. Second. —The
pledge of forty dollars will not be required until the
work is assured of being a success. Third. — The
leading colleges which in the last report were men-
tioned as not likely to enter into the scheme have
finally concluded to engage in the project. Fourth.
— All doubt has been removed as to the ability of
the publisher to carry his part of the plan to a suc-
cessful consummation. Mr. Brewer, although a
young man, is vouched for by the leading business
and musical men of Chicago as possessed of abun-
dant capacity to carry out bis scheme. Moreover, to
remove all possible uncertainty, Ginn, Heath & Co.,
of Boston, offer to undertake the matter, if the
Chicago firm fail to accomplish the enterprise."

At Brown a number of songs have been written
and several of them set to music. The University
of Wisconsin, according to the Badger, will not be
represented in the Song Book, as its students have
been too indolent to write. The Badger takes the
opportunity to moralize on the lamentable lack of
college spirit shown there, and says, " In all impor-
tant matters of college life we stand on a par with

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the best, but in the Httle odds and ends that distin-
guish college life from other periods we are woe-
fully lacking."

President Angell. of the University of Michigan,
arrived home from his Chinese mission, on the 25th
of February, and was received with a hearty wel-
come by his friends in Ann Arbor. A crowd, esti-
mated at two thousand, and students met him at
the station and escorted him to his home. In the
evening a reception was held in University Hall,
and speeches were made by Dr. Frieze, who has been
acting president during Dr. Angell's absence, and
by others. President Angell replied, referring to
the state of the University and to the prominent
events of his mission. The President has been ab-
sent nearly two years and the Chronicle is able to
point out a satisfactory advance in the standing of
the university :

" To sum all up we have more buildings and bet-
ter appliances, more students, higher and broader
instruction, and more of it, and better than all, we
work more indepcndeutly, more earnestly, and more
thoroughly. We venture to say that while some
institutions of learning have in the past few years
made greater additions to their funds and facilities
of instruction, none can show greater progress in
the true educational spirit than can this university."

We notice that the Oberlin Review has changed
its printer and is now readable, at least its typogra-
phy Is not a hindrance to perusing it;. The Berke-
lei/an also has improved its appearance by a cover.

Probably deeming that the day was far distant
when Tale would bo able to issue a comic paper, the
News has made a new departure and with each
Wednesday's issue publishes a supplement devoted
to comicalities. We do not doubt but that the plan
will succeed. The following is the initial poem in
the new venture :

THR RADIATOR — A PARODY.

Hear tl^ radiiitor's knells,

Iron knells.
What a period of misery its turbulence foretells.
In my troubled bniin to-night
They dark expletives excite.
While the spirits of the steam
Strive to speak, but only scream

Out their woe.
Sounds such as Vulcan's forges.
Or the quivering mount, disgorges,
When the tortured cyclops roar

In despair.
Now the clamor rises higher
In their eager, mad desire

To be free.

How they jangle, clash and pound.
What horrors yet resound

On the bosom of the palpitating air,
Yet my throbbing senses know

By the twanging

And the clanging
How the spasms come and go.
Now to ray distorted fancy
Ancient tales of necromancy

Seem but true.
And in fright I hear a sound,
Like some fettered demons clanking

In their chains.
Till outwearied by their raoanings
I forget their ceaseless groanings
Mid the goblins and tlae horrors

Of a dream. — News.
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BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

A reorganization of the Course of Instruction
bas recently been made, in which the distinction be-
tween Classical and Scientific Courses is not main-
tained, hut all academic undergraduates are placed
on one footing, with the opportunity of following, to
a considerahlc extent, such lines of study as they
prefer.

All students entering the College proper, are ex-
amined on the same course of preparatory studies.
After the second year a liberal range of electives is
offered, within which a student may follow bis choice
to the extent of one-quarter of the whole amount
pursued.

The degree of Bachelor of Arts is given to all
who complete the Academic Course.

The Engineering Department remains as here-
tofore, and facilities are offered for study of the
various branches of this science. The means of
theoretical in.struction are ample, and the town of
Brunswick being one of the principal railroad cen-
tres in the State, and in the immediate vicinity of
many important public works, affords excellent
opportunities for the study of actual structures.
The College also enjoys many f;i vers from the United
States Coast Survey Office. The admission is the
same as to the Academic Department, omitting the
Greek, except that a full equivalent in French will
be taken, if desired, in the place of Latin.

Those who complete satisfactorily the four years'
course in engineering will receive tlie Degree of Sc.
B. Tliose who complete a two years' course of ad-
vanced study will receive the Degree of Civil or
Mechanical Engineer. Students not candidates for
a degree will be received at any stage for which an
examination shall show them to be fitted, and may
remain for any desired time. Further information
■will be furnished on application to Professor (1. L.
Vose.

Terms of Admission to the Academic Course.

Applicants for admission will be examined in the

following subjects :

Latin. — Latin Grammar, including Prosody; VViit-
ing Latin {',i5 Lessons in Allen's Latin Composi-
tion are recommended as indicating the amount
required for examination) ; Virgil, the Bucolics,
Georgics, and six books of the iEneid ; Cicero,
seven Orations ; Sallust.

Greek. — Hadley's Greek Granunar; Xonoiihon'.s
Anabasis, four books, and Flomor's Iliad, two
books; Jones's Greek Proso Composition.

Ancient Geogkaphy.

Mathematics. — Arithmetic, including Common

and Decimal Fractions, Interest, Square Root

and the Metric System ; Algebra, through Equa-
tions of the Second Degree ; Geometry, Books

L and III. of Loomis's Geometry.

Real equivalents foi- any of the foregoing require-
ments will be accepted. All applicants for admission
will be required to produce testimonials of good
mm-al character. The time for examination is the
Friday after Commencement and the Friday before
the opening of the first term. In exceptional cases
applicants maybe examined at other times. Candi-
dates for admission to advanced classes will be ex-
amined in the studies which such classes have
accomplished.

The amount of instruction now oflercd and pos-
sible to be taken in tlie several principal lines of
study is exhibited comparatively, as reduced to one
scale, in the following manner. This is, however,
only approximate, as the terms are of unequal
length :

Latin, eight terms.

Greek, eight terms.

Mathematics, eight terms.

German, four and a half terms.

English (including Anglo-Saxon), and English
Literature, three and a half terms.

French, three terms.

Italian, one term.

Spanish, one term.

Rhetoric (formal), one term. Rhetorical and
Forensic exercises, equivalent to two and a
half terras.

Natural History studies, five and a half terms.

Physics and Astronomy, four terms.

Chemistry, four terms.

History, Ancient and Modern, two terms.

Political Economy, one and a half terms.

Public Law, two terms.

Mental and Moral Philosophy, including Logic,
four terms.

C'ln'istian Evidences, one term.

Expenses.

The annual oxpcnsos are as follows : Tuition, $7.'i.
Room rent (lialf), average, $2'i. Incidentals, $10.
Total regular College I'harges, $110.

Board is obtained in town at $S to $4 a week.
Other necessary expenses will probably itmount to
$40 a year. Students can, however, by forming
clubs under good management, very materially
lessen the cost of living.

Further informatiou on application to the Presi-
dent.

Vol. XI.

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, APRIL 5, 1882.

No. 17.

bowdoijst orient.

PUBLISHED EVERY ALTERNATE WEDNESDAY, DURING THE
COLLEGIATE YEAR, BY THE CLASS 01' '82, OF

BOWDOIN COLLEGE.

EDITORIAL BOARD.

Arthur G. Staples, Managing Editor.

Charles H. Gilman, Business Editor.
Melvin S. JffoLWAT, Eugene T. McCarthy,

William A. Moody, 'Warren 0. Plimpton.

Tekms — $2.00 a year in advance ; single copies, 15 cents.

Remittances shnulrl be made to the Business Editor. Communications
in regard to all other matters should be directed to the Managing Editor.

Students and Alumni of the college are cordially invited to contribute
articles, personals, and items. Contributions must be accompaoled by the
writer's real name.

Entered at the Post OfBce at Brunsvrick aa Second Class mail matter.

CON"TENTS.
Vol. XL, Ko. 17.— April 5, 1882.

Editorial Notes 199

Literary:

Driren to Death 202

On Platitudes 204

Concerning the Proposed Lake George Boat Race. .205

Communication 206

College Items 207

Personal 208

Editors' Table 209

EDITORIAL HOTES.

The next editorial board, of the Orient
will be made up as follows :
H. E. Cole, '83,
H. R. Goodwin, '83,
H. P. Kendall, '83,
N. B. K. Pettengill, '83,
A. J. Russell, '83,
C. H. Stetson, '83,
R. C. Washburn, '83,
L. Barton, '84,
O. W. Means, '84,
C. E. Sayward, '84.

To these men we are assured that we can
confidently commit the destinies of the
Orient. We bespeak for them the aid, in-
dulgence, and hearty support of the readers
of this paper and of all who are interested in
its progress, and sincerely hope that good for-
tune may be an attendant upon all their under-
taking's.

Quite a number of subscriptions for the
present volume remain unpaid. All who are
indebted will confer a favor by sending
amounts at once. Remittances for the pres-
ent board should be sent hereafter to C. H.
Gilman, box 1194, Brunswick, Me.

Whether mistaken for Argo editors or not,
we do not know, but we have, nevertheless,
been favored. The nicotian weed has been
passed into our sanctum by the enterprising
manager of the new brand, " Bowdoin Col-
lege." We regret our inability to speak di-
rectly or upon our own authority, but we
have generously distributed the above and
are pleased to learn that we can recommend
them. It of course gives us great pleasure
to help out the good name of the college in
this crisis.

During the past fortnight our most dis-
tinguished alumnus has finished his earthly
labors. It ill becomes us to attempt to add
anything to the many words of sincere sor-
row from the people, the pulpits and the press.
We have only to say that it seems eminently
appropriate that this college should set apart
some day as a recognition of Longfellow's
connection with this college as a student and
a teacher, and as a m^rk of its approbation

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toward a model life. We are sure that this
apathy has been the subject of no little com-
ment.

The choir, under its re-arrangement and
new management is proving very acceptable.
A more judicious blending of voices, perhaps,
or something equally efficacious lias made
morning singing more agreeable. Although
not musical critics, as the choir decidedly de-
clares that the Orient is not, we feel justi-
■ fied in making the above assertion. We are
very pleased that so little trouble arose from
the resignation of the old, and choice of a
new choir, and can but feel assured that the
tender of the vote of thanks to the late choir
was too slight a recognition of its labors to
introduce singing.

The additions to the collection of casts in
the north wing of the chapel made during
the last week were quite extensive. The
first casts came about a year ago and already
this section of the chapel building has become
one of the pleasantest and certainly most ap-
preciated among the possessions of the col-
lege. It certainly is not out of the limits of
possibility to hope that such acquisitions may
form the nucleus of a superior art collection,
and if such proves the case the college Avill
owe it almost entirely to the endeavors of
Prof. Johnson, the prime mover, if not the
originator of the design. It is needless to
remark upon the means for artistic improve-
ment which these casts offer, or their possi-
bilities as educators. The alumni we hope
will continue to be impressed with the belief
that true education comes in no small degree
by association with the beautiful.

Colleges are the most desolate places
in the world in which to undergo sick-
ness. There are practically no advantages
in the way of obtaining food or assistance,
and no means of quiet or regt taffoided. The

utmost endeavors should therefore be made to
provide against sickness in thewaj' of observ-
ing cleanliness in the care of buildings and
surroundings. At this season, especiallv, the
campus near the dormitories should undergo
a most systematic cleaning, and the mystery
of various odors, especiallj' noticeable in the
vicinity of Appleton, should be thoroughly
investigated. It is certainlj^ a desideratum
of this college, as of many others, that we
should have every care taken for the preser-
vation of health, by a rigid examination of
what air the students breathe and what water
they drink. We have no intention, however,
of causing the belief that sickness is preva-
lent in college, or has been.

The fall from the heights of notoriety to
the commonplace is something severe, yet
time with its swiftly revolving wheels has
brought us to it. We are confident, however,
that we have worked ourselves up to the
conventional mood wherein the valedictorian
feels called upon complacenth' to review his
career and, perchance, describe his peculiar
mixture of delight and despair familiarly
known as sorrow and, finally, after the ordinary
manner of farewells, sadly " go out sighing."
This much would deter us from an elaborate
farewell, 5'et, as we stand in the doorway of
our figurative Orient office, quite ready and
willing to move our furniture, we feel tiiat
we ought not to leave forever without a word
or two, honest, even if conventional. We
should surely be ungrateful if we failed to
thank our facultj', alumni, students, and
friends who have given us their aid, subscrip-
tions, and advice. We are sure that they were
never more plentiful. With regard to our
endeavors, it is quite too late to enlarge. We
have fondly hoped and still hope that the
result of our labor has made them apparent,
but if not, it is quite too late to harrow our
indidgent readers with their recital. It is not
complacently, by any means, that we review

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201

our career. In our present enlarged editorial
insights we are grieved at our shortcomings and
honestly hope for our successors more of the
needed, clearer light than was given to us.
We are glad, however, that bliss has had an
abiding place in our sanctum and, finally, that
we can congratulate ourselves that we have
been permitted to labor steadfastly for the
college and its interests, as the Oeiekt ever
has done and, let us hope, ever will do. For
all this greatness we sadly drop a tear as we
consider that, with this number, we evaporate
from the journalistic world. " Farewell, and
forever, farewell. If we do meet again we
shall smile ; if not, . why, then, this parting-
was well made."

It is nearly time for the election of the
officers of the Athletic Association, this event
usually occurring at the beginning of the
spring term. In view of this event it is worth
while to drop a suggestion that care be taken
in this election and the interests of this de-
partment be sustained. It is indeed a matter
of regret that the college can make, or will
make, no endeavors to sustain its connection
with the Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association,
— a connection highly honorable in the past, and
which once broken cannot easily, if indeed
ever, be repaired. A judicious election and
the presence in college of a live athlete,
would make things move in every branch of
athletics, but the continuance of the idea
that a week or two of spasmodic effort attended
by the discontinuance of smoking and various
habits for an even shorter period make up
the sum total of training, is ridiculous.
Field day at Topsham cannot be a first-class
affair unless it is made a matter of personal
pride to every member of the association, and
imless a generous rivalry step in in the place of
the present idea that every race is a foregone
conclusion as soon as the entries are made.

During our brief term of office many

events worthy of recapitulation have occur-
red. It is safe to say that on the whole the
college has prospered. Although no decided
addition to the fund of the college endow-
ments has been publicly made, yet the college
has seen the practical completion of Memo-
rial Hall, — an edifice whose unfinished propor-
tions have long been an eye-sore to ever}' one, —
and has made a decided advance in its capa-
bilities of giving instruction. The curricu-
lum, which gives Senior and Junior classes
electives in sufficient numbers to suit the
most exacting, and which provides improved
instruction in specialties, is now an assured
and established thing. This much for the
college. The students have come and gone,
much as usual. The mild June days merged
into the sultry days of mid-summer, and then
the hosts came and the band played and the
tin dippers rattled and the venerated class of
'81 passed our portals. The event of the
year came with the new college year. A
year ago the class of '85 was, let us believe,
gamboling upon its native hillsides. With
its advent came the advent of the great " un-
salted," and wayward spirits rose and the
busy wheels of the faculty grind turned out
seven famous " culprits," who to-day stand at
the bar of their country, demanding justice.
Since then peace and quiet have reigned
within our tabernacles. We are willing to
believe that this was the death struggle
of hazing, and, if so, should consider the year
a glorious one indeed in the annals of the
college. In the sporting world we have not
been entirely left. The Bowdoin Base-Ball
Nine dashed forth like a meteor and went out
like one, quite satisfactorily to every one, the
college included. Take it all in all, base-ball
was at its highest for years. In athletics the
college maintained its brilliant reputation.
Fully a hundred people saw the field sports
at Topsham and were pleased, no doubt,
and foot-ball has been elevated to an envia-
ble position in our sports by the lucid game

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between '82 and '83, and the remarkable
knowledge and avidity with which the Fresh-
men took up the sport. Boating has been
and is, as evei', the prime sport of Bowdoiii.
We are sure that this sport was never more
thoroughly conducted, and that tlie college
was never in a better condition to row in the
college rowing world than during the season
just passed. It is needless to express again
our hopes for the future. As for La Crosse,
cricket, tennis, these are practically unknown.
Take it all in all, sports have not languished.
In college journalism the year has not been
remaikably eventful. The faculty have is-
sued a catalogue of the alumni and are, at
present, distributing it, and the literarj^ event
of the year, the advent of the Bugle, occurred
at about its usual time and was as welcome
as ever. Really we have been under a pro-
pitious star.

DRIVEN TO DEATH.

Stretched on a settee in a corner of the
gentlemen's waiting-room, nearest the stove,
lay an old man. His head rested on a ragged
carpet-bag aud he was asleep. The deep
lines about his mouth were like valleys
gouged out by the glacier. The sparse gray
hairs growing upon his wrinkled chin were
like scattered bushes, and the rivulets of
tobacco juice tliat trickled down llie fuiTows
completed the simile. I paused and looked
with pity on tliis aged veteran who had evi-
dently had a liard fight with the world and
been badly worsted. As he slept a ghost of a
smile seemed to cross his featuies and I
doubted not he was dreaming of tlie liappy
times of his youth. At length he stirred and
slowly opened his eyes, but witli a stealthy
glance as of a man who feared to meet the
world. As he saw the look of pity on iny
countenance and that no one el.se was nigh,

his features relaxed and he asked me in a
meek voice where he was.

Hardly had the word Brunswick left my
lips, ere he started up, the hunted look came
back to his face and he attempted to flee.
He was unable to do so, however, and sank
back on to the bench, still resting his head
on the carpet-bag. " Biunswick," said he,
" Brunswick ! Remorse, remorse ! Stranger,
wouldst hear my story for I feel the icy finger
of deatii upon me and would not bear my
terrible secret to the grave ? " I gave my
assent and he continued in a cracked voice,
frequently losing his breath and stopping
from inability to continue.

" This Brunswick which I have not set
eyes on before for these fifty years is mj- native
place, and here, as a tow-headed boy, I laughed
and played, not dreaming of the terrible future
that was to be mine. The favorite haunt of
my boyhood was around the buildings of the
college that cluster on the broad plain above,
but near the town. Perchance j'ou have
seen them." I told him that, being a student,
I chanced to see them quite frequently.
" Then you will understand my story," said
he and continued. " I loved to lie under the
spreading elms, out of the reach of pails of
water from the dormitory windows, and
watch the industrious ants crawling at my
feet and the birds flying overhead ; loved it
far better than sitting at a desk in the close
school-room, for I thought that, by a personal
contact with the students from my early
years, I should become proficient in their
style of esprit (you see, I have picked up a
little French in my wanderings), and should
get a more natural and independent culture
than the mere student of books. My life
passed pleasantly in the varied routine of
doing little services for the students and
improving my mind and manners. I had speed-
ily learned to smoke and became a connoisseur
on cigar stubs, and my patrons had taught me
various pet phrases whose utterance on the

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203

street brought stern reproofs from narrow-
minded people who had not the breadth of
view of the educated."

He sank back exhausted, evidently reluc-
tant to disclose more. I waited patiently and
he proceeded, wiping a tear from his wrinkled
eyelids and leaving a black mark from his
grimy hand in its place. " Do not wonder
that I weep at the recollection of those happy,
innocent times when I bore water and
cleansed spittoons with no thought or anxiety
for the morrow, for now the scene changes
and I disclose to you the crime which has
cast its blackening stain upon my whole life.
I had been insulted. As I look at it now,
the cause may seem slight but, at the time,
the hot blood of youth boiled in my veins at
the affront offered me. I was offered liberal
pay to bring a pail of water. I carried it up
three flights of stairs, received the pay for it and
started gaily clattering down-stairs with my
thick boots, thinking of the much-wished-for
plug I could now procure. It was the coldest
day in winter, I might say," and here a
twinkle in the old man's eye showed that he
essayed a joke, " it was the coldest day I
ever saw. The detestable wretch, for whom
I had brought the water, poured it upon me
from the window. It congealed on the way
and a block of ice struck me, crushing me to
the earth. When I came to, the word,
'revenge,' which had stuck in my throat when
I fainted, spontaneously issued from my lips.
That word was henceforth my motto. I
knew the perpetrator of the deed, and only
waited for the most favorable opportunity for
making him pay the penalty of his baseness.
I played the spy. I became aware of all his
actions and his ver}' thoughts were not hidden
from me.

"One night, as I watched through the key-
hole of his door, I saw he was in trouble.
He was hunting all over his room, and I saw
that he had lost something that was very val-
uable. 1 understood him to tell his room-

mate that it would be the death of him if he
did not find it. At last I knew by his ex-
pressions of pleasure that he had found it,
and such was his delight at seeing it again
that he could scarce take his eyes off from it
that night. When he went to bed he left it
on his table. I instantly saw my chance.
With a pass-key I entered his room. The
darkness of night concealed me. I took the
treasure, which I doubted not was dearer to
him than life, and hastily made my escape. I
put it in a chest of thick planks bound with
bands of iron firmly riveted about it. I bur-
ied it." Here he grasped me by the hand, drew
me towards him, and whispered low the place
of concealment in a certain part of the cam-
pus, and that he had planted over it a stick
which must have grown into a stout tree by
this time. "The deed done, I hastened from
the place. I feared the light of day and the
face of man. I fled to foreign lands to es-
cape justice and the pangs of a guilt}' con-
science. I rushed into battle hoping to find
favor hereafter by throwing away my worth-
less life, but the sacrifice was spurned and. I
lived." The old man became more and more
excited. He waved his hands and talked in-
coherently, in broken sentences. Exhausted,
he fell asleep again at last, but showed by his
restlessness that he was still reviewing his
troubles. Pressed for time, I left him, and
when I returned he was gone, and only a tat-
tered rag showed that the eminently sesthetic
gentleman's waiting-room had held such a vis-
itant. But his words were not forgotten, and
I determined to become the possessor of the
treasure, the hiding-place of which he had
disclosed.

I marked the spot following the descrip-
tion he gave me, and saw a fine vigorous tree
growing, where the place must be. The first
dark, moonless night there was I stole to the
spot with proper tools for digging and. cut-
ting. It rained, but that rendered it all the
more difScult for any one to see me. I dug

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the earth carefully away from the tree, sawed
off portions of the roots and so got down un-
der it. I probed in the soft earth until I
struck something hard. Then I dug with le-
doubled efforts, and soon found precisely the
box described. It took all my strength to
bear it to my room. I worked long at the
rusty lock and at last opened it. Its contents
were intact. I brought my lamp to the chest
so as to see more carefully. It was there.
But what? I took it from the box and speed-
ily ascertained that it was a dog-eared copy of
an English translation of a well-known clas-
sic, read in our college, in common parlance
— a horse.

The surprise was too great for me. I fell
fainting to the floor, and the gray lights of
dawn were peeping in at the windows when I
revived. If you doubt the accujacy of my
tale, I have the book which I should be pleased
to show at any time, and the chest — but un-
fortunately, I have just used the last of that
for kindling-wood.

ON PLATITUDES.

We have but little patience with the man
who talks platitudes. In general the world
resolutely turns a cold shoulder on him and
refuses to listen to his flatness, but too often
he finds his way into well-established society.
Let us be generous and call it for the most
part a habit, for habit it is, when the law of
association has crowded out, by the force of
these weak inanities, the very life power of
the Queen's English as an instrument of
reasoning. When this occurs the individual
finds that he is busy endeavoring to feed llio
world on husks, and the world in general re-
fuses to accept them as a permanent diet.
This habit demands in every way discounte-
nance— this continual recounting aged saw.s
and worn-oat stories and empty phrases. We
never fall in love with the man who, when

asked for a match, blandly smiles and re-
marks, " Well, I guess I'm a match for 3'ou,"
or the individual who is continually interlard-
ing his conversation with "as it would seem,"
and " certainly," and to a mild statement of
your own, complacency adds an " apparently
so." It was a relief to an agonized commu-
nity when "hardly ever" breathed its last.
It would be a blessing to the world and to
the unity and consistencj' of our mother-
tongue, if every dealer in this article known
as platitudes could go down forever iu the
unfathomable sea of public contempt. Yet
we find them everywhere, in society and out.
They are by firesides in the country dealing
in stories beginning with " as the old lady
said," and again gliding inanely along in the
ranks of city life, and from the street gamin
to the scholar, in all places exhibiting the
spectacle of human beings who prefer to gar-
ble her God-given tongue bj^ the sickening
use of- platitudes. They approach and go
through the list from the preliminary (ja,nd
most useful) of the platitudes, something
concerning the weather, ending with " good
day" without uttering a word of original
thought. There may be occupations which
these people can adorn. The necessary fre-
quent conversation with strangers makes a
formula of speech necessary, and hence
barbers and bai-keepers and street peddlers
are dealers in this article, but there is no rea-
son why college students should hesitate be-
tween the logical and the extreme of the il-
logical and inane. Ben Johnson says, "lan-
guage most shows a man ; si^eak that I may
see you," and, my beloved readers, what can
any one see in him who continually yields to
the easy pleasure of talking eternal platitudes
and is too tired or indolent to ever rise above
it?

'Pile brdiizd ti'recu paint on llic wiiiilow ciusings
1)1' nicniiuial hall is a decided iiiipi'(i\ cniciu, dii tlio
India 10(1 lliat procodod it.

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CONCERNING THE PROPOSED LAKE
GEORGE BOAT RACE.

The fact that, in the past, the general
occurrence has been, that when Bowdoin has
been ready to row other colleges were not,
has, in general, caused us to take a gloomy
view of boating. The present condition of
affairs is far more reassuring in its prospects
for a race than for a number of years previous.
It may briefly be summed up in the statement
that Bowdoin and Wesleyan have alreadj^
agreed to row a four-oared shell race at Lake
George early in July.

What the projectors of the race desire is,
as the secretary of the Lake George Amateur
Regatta Association writes to the World's
" College Chronicle," not " to institute a
general regatta," but to " get up a college four-
oared race." With this in view, the leading
colleges were besought, early in December,
to send delegates to meet in New York.
Bowdoin and Columbia alone agreed to this
and the meeting was not held. At present,
the matter has taken a start in the right
direction and, with the assui'ance that a race
will actually be rowed between Wesleyan
and Bowdoin, at least, it is more than prob-
able that other colleges will be pleased to
avail themselves of the opportunity thus
offered.

Pennsylvania, Princeton, Columbia, Cor-
nell, and even Virginia University and Ma-
rietta College, Ohio, are possible sources of an
increase in number. The correspondent of
Wesleyan to the World's " College Chron-
icle " states that Wesleyan intends to row
and that probably she will meet Bowdoin,
Pennsylvania, Columbia, and perhaps Prince-
ton and Rutgers. The Oornell Sun states
that, "notwithstanding the apathy in the
three upper classes, the Freshmen are very
enthusiastic in the pi'oject of bringing out a
good crew." Invitations have been sent to
various Freshmen eight-oared crews. The
Freshmen of Princeton decline a race, Colum-

bia desires a formal challenge in the place of an
" invitation," and the universities of Toronto
and Pennsylvania prefer four-oared to eight-
oared. " Should these possibilities fail of
realization," states the World, " the aspiring
Freshmen seem likely to have a chance to
enter themselves as a representative Cornell
crew " in the four-oared race which Bowdoin
and Weslej^an and other colleges seem likely
to arrange for July, under the auspices of the
Lake George Regatta Association.

We are unable to state further at this early
date. The race seems at present assured, as
stated above, between Wesleyan and Bowdoin,
at least. Wesleyan having voted at a college
meeting held March 24th, to send a crew and
Bowdoin the same, on March 28, and the date
is well nigh settled for the first week in July.
It is impossible to conjecture at this date as to
the boating designs of various colleges and
what addilions may be made. The College
Argus, of Wesleyan, of March 31st, states
as follows: "Nine men are in training for
the University Crew. We give the height
and weight:

AGE. HKIGHT. WEIGHT.

McDonald, '83, Capt 26 fi.lliiu. 175 lbs.

McCarthy, '83 23 .5. Hi 174

Rollins, '84 21 5.9 150

Bniudage, '85 .-..21 S.IOi 166

Penfield, '83 22 .5.8 150

Andrews, '85 19 5.10J 163

Carson, '83 18 5.1]f 174

Hayward, '85 25 5.9i 166

Thompson 22 6.2 170

Six are to be selected from these and trained
vigorously until the close of next term, when
the four will be finally selected, with one sub-
stitute to accompany them."

As is probably quite well known, our crew
will be made up of three of the last year's crew
that was " ready and willing to row," and one
man to be selected from men at present, or
soon to be put in training. The following
will go into training at the beginning of next
term. The first thi-ee were members of last
year's crew.

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AGE. HEIGHT. WEIGHT.

Keed, '82, Capt 23 5.1U 164 lbs.

Curtis, '82 21 5.1U 164

Plimpton, '82, stroke 23 5.8 176

Brown, '84, 20 5.9 175

Chase, '83 22 5.11* 160

Adams, '84 18 5.9 161

Winter, '84 24 5.9| 170

It is more than likely that the crew can
go on the river by the middle of April, and a
professional coach will most likely be secured
in order to give the crew a proper start and
insure us that they are at work in the right
way. The secretary of the Association
writes, under date of April 4th, assuring
board and transportation for five men and
boat. It is evident that, at present, nothing
lies in the way but what may easily be re-
moved. It is evident, likewise, that this will
in no wise interfere with the class races, which
it is expected will occur Ivy Day, as usual.
Boating seems to have taken a boom with
us, and the college, while it will make every
endeavor within its own limits and has already
been assured of the hearty good will of the
Faculty and, let ns add, their substantial en-
couragement, yet hopes that the alumni will
assist in seeing that the crew have money
enough to enable it to do its best. It is a
matter of some consequence to the interests
of the college.

COMMUKICATION.

Editors of Orient :

Without any desire to criticise college
papers in general and least of all, tlie Orient,
which I consider a model college journal, so
far as college papers go, I beg leave to suggest
a few changes which an extended experience
as a journalist and acquaintance as a Fresh-
man with the needs of college nieji would, in
my judgment, be efficacious.

You are well aware of the difficulty with
which ambitious aspirants for editorial honors

meet in choosing a subject for composition,
and never was this difficulty so great as at
present. To ,you, from long experience, such
choice must be a mere pastime. Then why
not establish a column for such subjects as we,
in our "Squedunk Weekly Blowhard " have —
a corner for spring poetry ? By the way, do
you exchange with the "Blowhard?"' If
you will allow me, I would suggest, as sub-
jects that have never been touched, " College
Rank," " Cheating in Recitations," " College
Characters," " Reading Room," or perhaps
some one will kindlj' suggest to our author-
ities a few changes in the curriculum. This
is a mine that will bear inexhaustible
working.

It was a great surprise to me, in your,
recent announcement of the change in the
editorial board to find my class left out in
the cold. This, sir, I believe is a serious
error and I tremble for the future of the
Oeient. To be sure, you offer as a reason
that such a change would be too radical in
its nature, but I can assure you it will be
difficult to draw the wool over our eyes by
such a flimsj' pretext. Prescription of any
class, or man, must inevitably work ill to its
projectors. I believe you will consider tliis
warning and make the advised change.

I have no desire to blow my own trumpet
nor would I be a candidate for the positit)n
in case of its creation, but I may say in confi-
dence, that at Squedunk, as a writer, no one
was superior, and that my editorials in the
" Blowhard "' have often been discussed in
the town meeting. Indeed, it is the unani-
mous opinion of my class, and so often lias it
been remai-ked in my hearing, that it has
become a source of mortification to my modest
nature that, in a class of peculiar literary
brilliancy, no one possesses such aptitude as I,
and it is only my overweening modesty that
stands in the way of its being universally
known.

I would advise the addition of several

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pages to allow space for the coutribntions of
our Faculty. At no other college is such
interest taken in the college paper, and a
member of that body recently remarked to
me that he was much grieved at the treat-
ment his articles had received, and besought
my aid. Certainly, my dear sirs, this crowding
out of articles from your superiors to make
room for those of undergraduates is hardly
polite, to say the least. To be sure, as you
say, but few opportunities are offered for
composition, except through your columns ;
but such commendable zeal and active interest
is deserving of respect and should meet with
your cooperation. You might, at least, grant
them an equal chance by subjecting their
articles to lot. Of course, in the crush of
contributions from them, there is necessary
a person of the nicest taste for correct dis-
crimination. With such a person I think I
am acquainted. With such provision you
would have the best, and righteous com-
plaint would be silenced.

I was much shocked at reading in a recent
edition a request for payment of subscriptions.
You put it mildly, you say ; but sir, consider
for a moment the vulgarity : the connection
is shocking. College journals should never
be confounded with the papers of the world
which have in view but filthy lucre. They
should be run on a higher and more aesthetic
basis, and it is only owing to a misconception
that your publishers demand payment for
their work. We of the " Blowhard " would
be more considerate. Place the matter in
its true light before your printers, but, at all
events, keep such unpleasant suggestions out
of your paper.

I have just been informed that the next
board has been elected. I beg they will
consider these remarks and, as the3' have the
power to add to their numbers — a word to
the wise — . V.

There were six '81 men in chapel, Saturday.

COLLEGE ITEMS.

The medic's face is wreathed in smiles,

His flowing loclcs tossed light ;
For Physiology he's passed,

And Wilder's taken flight.

They say " Cros " doesn't like it.

Grimmer's eight has been engaged for the Senior
and Junior exhibition.

Saturday, April 1st, the second clinic was held
at the medical school.

The new chapel choir consists of Barton, WeekS'
Butler, Pierce, and Stetson.

Four new casts have been added to the collection
in the north wing of the chapel.

Professor Packard and President Chamberlain
attended Longfellow's funeral at Cambridge.

On Monday last the Seniors began recitations to
President Chamberlain in United States History.

Prof. Packard has seen every man who ever
graduated from this college except three or four.

The presence of bills for box rent at the post-
ofQce on April 1st, was Uncle Sam's little April fool
joke.

The reviews in history of philosophy were an
excellent preparation for the examination in that
branch.

Senior (to class officer) — " How many markshave
I '? " Class Offlcer — " Only eight sir, hardly enough
to be respectable."

The Seniors have recently discussed the ques-
tion of Chinese immigration and decided that it
must be prohibited.

The Seniors who took optional chemistry had
for examination a complete qualitative analysis of
unknown substances.

Lists of pictures for the Seniors can now be ob-
tained of J. R. Jordan. It is his wish that the
orders be filled this week.

Instead of the usual term dance, a German will
be given at Dirigo Hall on Thursday evening, April
6th, after the exhibition.

The coming vacation will doubtless he de-
voted by every Senior to work on ethical themes
for the Examining Committee.

The Brunswick and Topsham Musical Associa-
tion gave a concert at Dirigo Hall, Thursday
evening, March 30. The Bowdoin Orchestra and a
quintet from the college took part.

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Prof. — " What evidence have we that he vs-as a
man of high standing in the community?" Mr.
P. — "He was imprisoned for debt."

W. A. Moody, '82, has gone to Auburn to take
charge of a department in the High School. Mr.
Moody will graduate with his class.

E. U. Curtis, '82, has resigned his position as first
director of the Boat Club, and Mr. E. T. McCarthy,
'82, has been choseu to fill the vacancy.

The Bowdoin Orchestra is now quite proficient.
Their services are in demand for all local entertain-
ments, and satisfaction is always given.

Rather rough on the Freshman that his cher-
ished moustache should be consigned to eternity by
an imfortnnate slip of the barber's razor.

Wednesday, March 29th, the Seniors enjoyed an
adjourn in philosophy, owing to the unexpected
prolongation of Prof Campbell's vi.sit iu Boston.

An old paper found in an upperclassman's scrap-
book shows a marked contrast between the Fresh-
men of a few years ago and those of to-day, in the
matter of boating subscription, and the comparison
is in no way flatteriug to the present class.

At a meeting of the Boating Association on
Tuesday, March 28th, it was voted to send a crew
to Lake George to compete with Wesleyan and any
other colleges that may join, —the distance one and
abalf miles straight-away, date early in July. Three
of the college crew of last year were re-elected,
viz.: W. 0. Phmpton, '82, stroke ; W. G. Reed, '82,
No. 2, captain; E. U. Curtis, '82, bow; these three
to elect a fourth man for No. 3. The meeting was
an enthu.siastic one, and provided suitable terms
can be obtained from the Lake George Association,
there is no doubt that Bowdoin will be represented.
The following committee were selected to collect
money : E. T. McCarthy, '82 ; N. B. K. Pettengill,
'83; D. C. Clark, '84; N. Ford, '85.

The Senior and Junior exhibition will occur in
Lemont Hall, Thursday evening, April 6th, with the
following programme :
Salutatory Orntion in Latin
Freedom of Opinion.

C. H. Oilman, PortlanJ, Me.

W. O. Plimpton, Litclifleld, Me.
Washington and Bonaparte. — Original Version

from Cliateaubriand. *E. A. Packard, Aul)urn, Me.

Our Inberltance.

C. E. Stinclifield, Bninswicli, Me.

music'.

Are Men Gaining the Mastery over Tliing.s?

W. A. Moody, Kenneljunkporl, Me.
Protection the Means, Free Trade tliu End.

\V. E. Mason, Nortli Conway, N. II.

Cotta, the Consul, to the People. — Original Ver-
sion from Sallust. *N. B. K. Pettingill, Augusta, Me.
The Huguenots.

W. W. Curtis, Freeport, Me.

MUSIC.

Vibius Virius to the Capuaus. — Original Ver-
sion from Livy.

*H. A. Bascom, Portland, Me.
Monopoly.

J. F. Libby, Locke's Mills, Me.
Socrates' Last Words to his Judges. — Original
Version from Plato.

tE. F. Holden, East Otisfield, Me.
New England's Influence.

M. H. Goodwin, Gorham, Me.

* Juniors.

t Excused.

IN MEMORIAM.

The students of Bowdoin College met on the
evening of March 28th, and passed the following
appropriate resolutions in memory of the poet,
Longfellow :

Whereas, By the death of Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow an overruling Providence has sum-
moned to his immortal home a poet, dear to the
hearts of all ; and whereas, once connected with
this institution, as student, as teacher, and in after
life as a light in the literary world, he has been
among the most cherished sous of Alma Mater.

Resolved, That while we deeply deplore his
death, yet we manifest our heartfelt thankfulness
for the example of his Ufe.

BesoJved, That although we cannot add to the
homage the world has hardly ceased to render at
the crowning point of his life, nevertheless we de-
sire to express anew our sincere admiration of his
genius.

Resolved, That while those who were most inti-
mately connected with the departed most deeply
grieve over severed ties, we yet mourn his loss to
us all, and perpetuate his memory in our hearts.

PERSONAL.

'25. — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow died at his
home in Cambridge, Mass., March 24th : was born
iu Portland, Me., February 27, 1807. He was a son
of Hon. Stephen Longfellow, and a descendant of
William Longfellow of Newbury, Mass. This
gcntleniau, who was the first of the name who
came to America, was born iu Hampshire>
England, in J65], and emigrated to Newbury,
whore, in J()7(5, he was united iu marriage with
Anno Sewall. Mr. Longfellow was drowned at
Anticosti iu IGiMl. On his mother's side the subject
of this sketch was a descendant of John Aldon.

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209

Henry, after completing his studies in the public
schools of his native city, entered Bowdoin College
in 1821. He graduated in 1825 and devoted himself
for a short time to the study of law. In his Alma
Mater he received the appointment of professor of
modern languages, and in 1826 he went abroad.
He spent three years and a half in France, Spain,
Italy, Germany, Holland, and England. In 1829
he returned to his native land and assumed the du-
ties of his offlce. In 1831 he was married to a Miss
Thatcher of Concord, N. H. A vacancy occurred
in the Faculty of Harvard College by the resigna-
tion of George Ticknor in 1835, and Mr. Longfellow
was elected professor of belles-lettres. In conse-
quence of this new appointment Mr. Longfellow
made a second trip to Europe and passed the sum-
mer of 1835 in Denmark and Sweden, the autumn
and winter in Holland and Germany, and the ensu-
ing spring and summer in Tyrol and Switzerland.
During his sojourn in Rotterdam his wife died, and
Mr. Longfellow returned to his native land. In
18'I3 he visited France, Germany, and England.
The summer of that year he spent at Boppard-on-
the- Rhine. In 1843 he was again married, the bride
being Miss Appleton of Boston, and took up his
abode in the old Cragie House, made famous by
being the headquarters of Gen. Washington during
the singe of Boston, and which Mr. Longfellow
subsequently purchased.

'44.— Josiah Howes, M.D., a physician of re-
pute, died at Clacinda, Iowa, Dec., 1881.

'44. — Samuel P. Dinsmore, editor of the Stock-
hoUer, died in New York, March 23, 1882.

'46. — Edwin Lee Brown, Chicago, is President
of the American Humane Association.

'48. -John Jewett died in the militai'y service in
1862.

'54.— Edwin Sewall Lennox, Washburn & Moen
Manufacturing Co., Worcester, Mass.

'57. — Gustavus A. Stanley is a successful lawyer
in Pensaeola, Florida.

'57.— Malcolm Mclntyer, Deputy Collector, In-
ternal Revenue, Owensboro, Daviess County, Ky.

'58. — George B. Towle, Union .Mutual Life Insur-
ance Co., Boston, Mass.

'61. — Henry Jewett Furber, of the firm Big-
gins & Furber, Attorneys, 132 La Salle Street,
Chicago, 111.

'68. — Llewellyn S. Ham is a teacher at Pana, 111.

'69. — Oscar Fitzallen Greene resides in Bowl-
der, Col.

'69. — Oscar S. Williams, teacher at Haverhill,
Mass,

'73. — D. A. Robinson, M.D., is meeting with
fine success practicing medicine in Bangor. He is
" Director " in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium and a
member of the school board of Bangor.

'76. — C. H. Clark is instructor in French in the
Bath High School.

'79. — Castner is in the law offlce of A. P. Gould,
Esq., Thomaston.

'79. — Henderson is instructor of mathematics
in the Bath High School.

79. — H. A. Huston and Hanson are both in-
structors in a High School, Lafayette, Ind.

'79. -J. P. Huston, in law office of W. H. Hil-
ton, Esq., Damariscotta.

The following have visited the college during
the past week : '78, S. E. Smith ; '80, H. L. Maxcy ;
'81, J. 0. P. Wheelwright, J. W. Wilson, J. W.
Manson, W. I. Cole, D. J. McGillicuddy, A. D.
Gray, E. 0. Achorn.

'81.— J. W. Nichols is in St. Paul, Minn.

'82.— A. H. Perry, a former member, has re-
turned home from spending the winter in the West.
He visited Mexico and California.

'82. — J. M. Curtis, a former member, has a fine
situation in New York.

EDITORS' TABLE.

Statistics are notoriously dry, and those strange
compounds of truth and fiction, sense and nonsense
which are tabulated by careful class historians of
classes about to graduate, are no exceptions to the
rule. As if a sti'auger could get a fair comprehen-
sion of the great and glorious class which is about
to begin the battle of life by knowing its total weight
and the size collar they wear. The "Diagnosis of
the Class of '82," published by the Washington
Jeffersonian, is however an exception. It conclu-
sively shows that class to be very remarkable in
several particulars. It numbers thirty-nine; the
average age is twenty-two years eight months;
average height, five feet eleven inches; oldest
man nearly thirty-one, youngest a little over
eighteen ; heaviest man two hundred and five,
lightest, one hundred and twenty ; tallest man,
six feet five and one-half inches, another is six
feet three inches, two, six feet two inches, and
three, six feet. The two Itallest men have a regard
for the principle of design in nature, as they alone
of the class are to be civil engineers. It is almost
needless to say that the nick name of the giant of
the class is " Infant." Of this Herculean class,
twenty-four smoke and sixteen chew. It is also
said that no one of the smokers is among the first
six of the class and probably not ^mong the
first ten,

210

BOWDOIN ORIENT.

The Oberlin Beiiew says: "Since the authori-
tative crushing of the chess cUib e'^sx, there have
been vague rumors that a certain full-fledged Logo-
machy Club in Council Hall should be investigated."
Can it be that the meek Oberliners do not readily
bow their heads to the yoke put upon them ?

The present editors of the Argo gracefully take
their leave in the last number. Ephraim gives an
exhaustive review of college journalism and its
improvement since he lias been acquainted with it.
The Argo has always been good and we know of no
paper more fit for permanent preservation than it.
We wish we had kept a complete file of it. The gen-
eral style of the Argo is the best of any college paper.

The new editors of the Record have issued a
copy of the paper, the only one to be issued this
term. The Becord begins with the usual number
of good resolutions and is a very creditable number.
This resolve is especially coraraendablc: "Until it
seems likely to add greatly to the enjoyment of our
readers, we shall not devote extended space to
petty bickerings with the Courant and News, nor
to assaults upon the dignity of the Lit. Yale's
periodicals have each, in some measure, the honor
of Yale to sustain, and not its end of a quarrel about
the question of its own superiority above its co-
workers. There are different ways of making that
appear." Prizes of ten dollars each are offered for
the best prose piece of any description, for the best
humorous piece, and for the greatest number of
published poems.

The names of the newly elected editors of the
Amherst Student are given in the last number.
The Student complains that the students in general
know too little of the places around Amherst, made
classical for geologists by the explorations of the
late President Hitchcock.

The Yale Becord has the following: "When
Ezra Stiles was president of this college (and he
retired in 1795), the jiractice of sign-stealing was
an old sin. The ancient story goes that once when
the old president, on a confiscating tour, was heard
approaching the door of a room in which there
were a number of students together, all began as
with one voice to recite aloud from Matt. xvi. 4,
' A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after
a sign, but there shall no sign be given unto it' — ' Oh .'
Come in. ' " Readers of the Orient will recognize
this as substantially the same as an anecdote given
in the third number of the present volume of the
Orient, where its authenticity is assured. Wo
hesitate to accuse the Becord of plagiarism, but the
resemblance between the two is striking, and our
piece has priority of publication.

A PARODY.

No, ImpudenRfi, you shiin't liiive one I

How many times mu.st I refuse ?
Awiiy I
I say !

Or else you'll sure my frienilsliip lose !

I cannot bear su(Oi forward fun.

So quiek I hegoiie 1 If not, I'll run !

Why, now I'll luive to be severe-
No, not u kiss to you I'll give-
Take care!
I swear

I'll tell Papa, as sure's I live I
I never saw a man so queer !
But— are you sure there's no one near?

— Tale Courant.

We sat alone; your little hand
Lay on the table by my own.

Only a little hand, and yet

I cannot, while I live, forget

The tremor of profound regret
When I saw how your hand had grown.

We parted; but your little hand

Lay on the table, cold and fair;
Wide was the scoiie, the numbers spanned
Three bright-robed queens, serene and bland.
Two rampant jacks, a happy band.

While I had only one small pair. — Unidentified.

EPILOGUE.

We've got through, and certain of the habits in-
cident to an exchange editorship have become so
natural, it will seem strange for us not to have our
pockets uncomfortably stuffed with mail matter after
every trip to the post-oflflce. It will be long ere we
shall get out of the habit of reading a paper back-
wards and of skimming over its contents at a break-
neck speed. There are certain stale jokes which
we, when fresh to editorial duties, read with delight
and, perchance, cut out to regale readers of the
Orient, but which we have been doomed to read
several hundred times since. They are, however,
indelibly stamped on the tablets of our memory and
will furnish a fund for wit in private life for a long
time to come. We shall miss the history of college
life told in a different way by each college paper.
There are several stock subjects for editorials and
comments that we feel an interest in.

The Orient has been well treated by its ex-
changes. But one instance has occurred during the
year of anything plainly intended as a " sit on,"
and that was so plainly dictated through spite that
it did not make us feel as badly as it might have
done under other circumstances. We have always
believed that in no way the (")iaENT could be im-
proved in its character more than by a proper study
of the best of our exchanges, and strongly recom-
mend such a course as a chief duty for the new
board.

Our work on the Orient is done, but the spirit
and aims of the paper will be the same under other
hands and, if a change is noticed from the transfer,
we hope it may be an improvouient.

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