fl a X z P Z > d] OS tn >* H o < X ui ::4^ e 04 '-11 -••j:) • 9 POSTMASTER: If not delivered in tea dfty», please notify Phi Gamma De]ta» University of Maine, Orono, Me. 0 o « c X 0 b o e 0 IViAJHflJ I• * r ; - • • K i' * •' • V.'-r; '*^J^; "J .;|1 i jilCSy^:aTa ]'J \r\nMaine Fiji Vol. VI June, 1912 No. 3 Clifton E. Chandler, 1913 Carl S. Cleaves, 1912 ] Editor Ralph W. Weatherbee, 1913 I Theodore W. Haskell, 1914 Robert F. Thurrell, 1915 Fernando T. Norcross Associate j Editors | Business Manager Alumni Reporters Issued —When there is news enough. Purpose—To advance the interests of cur Alumni. No articles in this paper are to be publish ed in publication except those of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, unless special per mission is secured • .f..a-- • • r*.f" t-u • EDITORIAL Three weeks remain and then the college year of 1912 will go down in history as some thing of the past. To the Seniors these three remaining weeks will pass as a day and then all will be over, their college life, with all its free and happy days, will be at an end. They have nearly reached another turning point -.r.i ^ . • . . - - and in a short time they will be striving, like the rest of our graduates, to live and to win .. out in the battle of life. r-Lii- ' ..—••••• -. ^ '--"^5^^'^' What the future has in store for them, like the past, is but a question of time. For four long years our Senior brothers have lived together, bearing each others joys and sorrows, and now they are on the verge of parting. We, as under classmen, cannot but help express our sincere sorrow that these men , k-. . -C,'*:* ;• •:,r ^ 'i- ' ••;•. '.? !r!- J . . -- —1 . . . rr " - ' - ;- "••- • •• . will be with us no longer as active members for they have been the nucleus about which the whole chapter -^r has been building itself and have been the means of raising the chapter to the high standard that it now attains. They have been men true to their college, true to their fra ternity, and true to themselves, what more ;:7nv.~ can be expected? They have set a shining example and it is our only hope they will be as successful and progressive in the future as they have been in the past. .:vx To brothers William R. Ballou, Charles B. Cleaves, Carl S. Cleaves, Philip Garland, Clifford H. George. Benjamin Haskell, -'; -.r.'si-*' - - • '-r ;; • • ••••,• • •» .. «•.•> • ' • *' Warren McDonald, Ralph B. Pond, Luther P. Russell and Leon W. Smiley of the class of 1912 we pay this tribute. As for you Brother Alumnus, are you com ing back to see these men receive their much coveted diplomas? Aren't you coming back and re-new old acquaintances? Commence ment is a time when you should forget all \r\nother cares and come back to your Alma Mater and live over the days that you once so pleasantly passed here. This Commencement is going to be the greatest Commencement ever celebrated here. There are at least four anniversary dates that are to be commemor ated, the most important being that of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Agriculture Colleges under the Merrill Act. Besides these inducements a cup is to be pre sented this year to the fraternity having the largest number of Alumni in attendance. We have without any doubt the largest number ^f Alumni of any fraternity on tbe Campus but tbis will count for nothing if we do not have the largest number registered at tbis great event. Thus, there are three reasons why you should be here for Commencement, firstly, you should come back and show your .Alma Mater that you still have its interests at heart; secondly, you should come back out of respect to your Fraternity; and thirdly, you should comeback for your own good, to renew your acquaintances, to renew your college and fraternity spirit, and even to renew yourself. OBEY THAT IMPULSE AND BE HERE WITH THE REST. Preparations are on foot for the Thirteenth Annual Commencement Banquet of Omega Mu. This year this banquet will be of great very successful manner, the Senior team final ly winning out. Bros. C. S. Cleaves, Smiley and Garland played on the Senior team. Bros. Long and Bradbury played on the Junior team Bro. Bradbury was also manager. Bros. Hall, Abbott, and Haskell were on the Sophomore team, Bro. Hall was captain and Bro. Thomas was manager. Bro. P. M. Hall was our only representative on the Freshmen team. The relay team at the B. A. A. meet, Boston ran a fine race and was beaten by only a few feet by the fast Vcmnnt team. This spring the track and baseball teams started early prac tice, at the State track meet at Brunswick, Maine was represented by a well balanced team. The meet was a close one. Bates Col lege winning first place from Maine by a close margin of 4 points. Bro. Thomas was the only "Fiji" representative on the team and captured third place in the pole vault. The baseball team, under the leadership of Bro. "Artie" Abbott, '14, has been, so far, more successful, winning five games out of six. The possibilities, at the present writing, of winning the championship are fine. Bates has played two games, both with Maine, she lost the first game but won the second. She has four games more to play and the best she can do, providing she wins them all, is to tie for the Championship with Maine. "Come Back To Commencement" interest to everyone for it is held in honor of old Q. T. V. Society from which the Omega Mu Chapter of the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta was formed. We are looking forward for all the members of that society to be THE SOCIAL LIFE The social life at Maine was opened for the the gala event of the week, come and be one spring by the Sophomore sity Gymnasium on April one of the best dances University and much of of the happy numbers. Return postal cai'ds will be sent out in a short time informing you Bro. Norcross, '14. present that can possibly be here and also all members of Omega Mu. This is going to be of this event, be sure you are numbered with the rest. Hop at the Univer 12. It was said to be ever given at the the success was due to the decorations designed and executed by Bro. Hanson, '14 was one of the aids at the reception. On April 26 the Annual Military Hop took place and was well attended by everybody. The company ATHLETICS OF THE PAST YEAR This year has been one of the most succes- drills were up to the usual standard; Company A commanded by Bro. Ballou doing the Guard Mount in a creditable ful years in the history of the institution. manner, while Company B commanded by Under the safe guidance of President Robert Bro. Hanson had the firings. The best social event of the year was the J. Aley, the year was launched off and its course has been a safe and prosperous one. With plenty of material to pickfrom the foot ball team started on its carreer and when the season ended, Maine had won the Champion ship or the State. Bro. "Jock" Cleaves, '12, played a superb game at quarterback all through the season and unanimously chosen as All-Maine quarterback. ey, '12, Bro. "Cat" Smil worked hard at left half back and made his letter. Bro. "Tracy" Thomas, '14, made the squad. Following the football sea son came indoor track and basketball. The interclass basketball games were run off in a Junior Prom, which took place on May 3 dur ing Junior Week. Bro. Brewer, '13, served on the Junior Prom, committee and Bro. Weatherbee, '13, acted an aid at tbe dance During intermission, we returned to tbe bouse wbere hot coffee and salad was served and a social time enjoyed for about a half an hour. During Junior Week we were fortunate to have several young ladies staying at the house and their company was enjoyed by all. Bro. Chandler, '13, served on the Junior Week committee which conducted the festivi ties of the week without a break. On Thursday, May 30, we had our sixth an- \r\nnual boat ride. Following our usual plans, we left Bangor at 9 a. m. and sailed to Verona Park where dinner was enjoyed. In the afternoon we headed for Penobscot Park where supper was to be served. On the way C. B. Cleaves, 40 Beckett St., Portland, Me. C. S. Cleaves, Bar Harbor, Me. Phillip Garland, Old Town, Me. Benjamin Haskell, Westbrook, Me. C. H. George, S. Brewer, Me. many new games and songs were introduced Warren McDonald, 10 Crosby St., Woodfords, by the committee which kept the ride from being monotonous. Everybody enjoyed them- R. B. Pond, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. sJves—especially during the return trip up the riyer by moonlight. ALUMINI NOTES Bro. Charles W. Mullen, '83 has again been re-clected Mayor of Bangor. This only goes to show that Bro. Mullen is held in high es teem by his fellow citizens. Bro. Frank Fellows, Law; '12 is now prac ticing law in in Portland and is getting along finely. Bro. Walter K. Hanson, ex-'12, and Bro. Guy Bachelder, ex-'14, wei'e recently at the house for a short visit. Bro. ''Bob" Ingersoll, ex-'ll, made us a call recently. Bro. Charles C. Elwell, '78, was made a member of this fraternity a little over a month ago by the Yale Chapter, Nu Deuteron. Me. L. W. Smiley, Skowhegan, Me. I. M. Bradbury, Gorham, Me. W. G. Brewer, Peaks Island, Me. C. E. Chandler, 9 Wescott St., Portland, Me. G. L. Christy, Providence, R. 1. Harold Hamlln, Orono, Me. L. 1. Harvey, Bangor, Me. P. C. Leonard, Frankfort, Me. M. S. Pope, East Machias, Me. R. W. Weatherbee, Hudson, Mass. A. W. Abbott, 12 Charles St., Portland, Me. H. W. Hall, Rockland, Me. E. F. Hanson, Gorham, Me. T. W. Haskell, Westbrook, Me. P. H. Martin, Fort Fairfield, Me. F. T. Norcross, Portland, Me. V. H. Shields, Vinalhaven, Me. P. W. Thomas, Portland, Me. H. H. Towle, Jr., 14 Hill St., Portland, Me. L. P. Carle, North Raymond, Me. M. J. Creighton, Thomaston, Me. Bro. Elwell was a former member of the Q- P. M. Hall, 11 Harrison Ave., Taunton, Mass. T. V. Society. Omega Mu extends her sincerest congratulations to Bro. Elwell and R. B. McCloy, Buffalo, N. Y. J. S. Randall, Whitman, Mass. hearty appreciation to Nu Deuteron. Bro. Jeff Davis, '11, was here for the Jun ior Prom. Bro. "Scrapper" Waite, '11, who has been stationed at Fort Leavenworlh, Kansas, has beendetailed to report for duty at Plattsburg, N. Y. "Scrapper" states in his last letter that he likes the life so far and is getting along finely. The latest news from the front is that Dro. Chauncey S. Robinson, ex-'ll, has deserted the ranks of bacheldorhood. Hisengagement to Miss Charlotte P. Mooers of Carmel has been recently announced. Greetings to "Toddy." Bro. Hosea B. Buck, '73, has been re-elec ted to the republican committee of Bangor and has been made chairman of that commit tee. Bro. Ray P. Stevens, '98, is President and General Manager of the Lehigh Valley Tran sit Co. and is located in Allentown, Pa. The rushing season of 1912 has commenced in earnest and it is hoped that if any of the brothers know of any good men who are plan ning to enter Maine next fall they will let us know at once. The following list contains the summer addresses of the active members o our chapter. W. R. Ballou, 1006 High St., Bath, Me. P. F. Slocum, 115 Milton St., Brooklyn, N. Y. R. F. Thurrell, 70 Gray St., Portland, Me. Edward Woodman, Jr., 75 Vaughant St., Portland, Me. R. D. Long, North Raymond, Me. FRESHMEN AND ALUMNI SMOK ERS The annual Freshmen Smoker was held here at the house on March 23rd. By 8.15 that evening the guests began to arrive and by the next half hour about thirty-five freshmen were seated around the various tables and amid the clouds of smoke, smoked some more, played cards, drank (Mums the the word, not extra dry,) and eat and when all were filled, gathered around the fire place. Amid the crackling of logs and peanut shells, stories were told and enthusiasm tor the distant Frog Pond Scrap was aroused. About 12 p m the Smoker wound up with a sing, three cheers for 1915 and a return three cheers for Phi Gamma Delta re-echoed from the porch Bro P. M. Hall, '15, acted as Toastmaster The evening of May 23rd was devoted'to one of the best Alumni Smokers ever held ere. Every Fiji Alumnus in ihis vicinity re dS' r tim r "on occasion. good ,t.„ „ snish.It was We sureone su,el° nf,e. \r\nrealized that we had such a jolly bunch of Alumni in the vicinity until we gathered around the old fire place and heard of the good old days, etc. The occasion was much a success and now that we have started the ball a-rolling we are going to keep it in motion. You, who were not here this time, see that you don't miss the next one. The sleuths reported that the letter "C" stood for "Crab" "Marvellous." This announce ment was greeted with fear and astonishment by us and we could not believe it, until the following notice appeared on the bulletin board: NOTICE! To WHOM IT MAY (OR MAY NOT) CONCERN. Be ye known that on this day of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twelve, the LOCALS We are glad to learn that Bro. Daggert (Brown '02', will return to his position as Professor of Public Speaking at Maine next year. His absence from College this year has been felt moi-e by us than we realize are looking forward to his return and we Bro. White, (Dartmouth '12), spent a few days with us last month and his company was greatly enjoyed. We hope that "Doc" will be around again soon as we feel well acquainted with him. It is seldom the house and grounds have been in as good condition as they are this spring. The steam heating plant installed the first of the year has given excellent service, the interior of the house has been repaired in many places, and the exterior is to have a new coat of paint soon. At the recent election of the Musical Fed eration, Bro. Brewer, '13 was elected presi dent of the combined clubs. Bro. Brewer was also re-elected leader of the Glee Club and Bro. Thomas '14 re-elected leader of the Mandolin Club. The House Officers for next year are as fol lows; C. E. Chandler, W. G. Brewer, M. S. Pope, R. D. Long and R. W. Weatherbee. Bro. Martin was elected steward and Bro. T. Has- kell was elected as editor of the "Fiji" Great preparations are on foot here at the house for the banquet on the evening of June 10th. Don't miss the good time. THE ANCIENT ORDER OF CRABS Like a thunderbolt from the clouds, there has come within our midst a newly formed organization whose title bears the four letters A. O. O. C. At first we were at loss as to just what was the mystic meaning of these four letters. The first three were discern- able but that last letter was a sticker. Every means available was used to discover the dreadful interpretation of that last letter but in vain. Finally, as a last resort, we sent our renowned "Sherlocko" and "Dr. Watso the trail. on These two famous detectives while sleeping in the same room with "Hoss Hall heard him say in his sleep, "Crab! Crab! Who wants to be a member of your old club, any way, I would'nt be with you for anything. undersigned have banded together for mutual protection and the furthering of crabbed feel ing. We shall be known at the Ancient Order of Crabs and our object is twofold; (1) To look on the dark side of everything, (2) To attempt to prevent "Hoot" and "Uncle Mun" from being always cheerful. Signed, "Spike" Brewer Crabbus Supremus "Windy" Shields M. D. * Crabbus Secundus "Count" Norcross Crabbus Inthemorningus "Bug" Weatherbee Crabbus Nextibus "Shorty" Long Crabbus Lastibus •^Chief consulting physician of all Crabs. \r\n"•it'b: . - ' ; j . Iti *,• !"M". t '••.•: i7> { .•. ^•.^ .J.: .j..:,: .-. ;.rr anw^