4 - November 1904

7. Bath [underlined] - a town in New York where the small men have large hearts [struck out] voices and larger hearts 8. Comber [underlined] - a place south-west where the ladies are all bewitching - but "a fellow can't fall in love with every girl he meets." 9. Port Rowan [underlined] - a village on the lake from which three distinct calls home failed to restore a summer visitor. [drawn line]

Comical Candences. There was a fair maiden named Vic Down whose throat sherbet disappeared quick When we said "Is it cold?" She replied "Don't be bold" I'm seeing how much I can hold!"

Field Day [all underlined]

"There's nothing the matter with us! We're all right! Yes and we're nearly everybody too!" was the verdict the Arts and Divinity students passed on themselves regardless of what the Meds had to say at 6 P.M. November 1st 1904. But I'm beginning at the wrong end to tell the story of the day! November introduced herself that morning with a noncommittal smile. "I'll not roast them, as I might do", she seemed to say, "Nor freeze them as I did last year, nor dampen their spirits as I've been known to do but I'll just wait and watch and give them a fair chance and then - So that morning the sun just peeped a little while the competitors strove and labored and strained. Then as the day sped on he grew confident, seeing it was good sport and took longer looks until, fully satisfied, he was the first reluctant spectator to leave the field. Ever since we have had fine

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weather.

In the forenoon Cal Brown, in a single garment and pair of shoes did the "drum major act with the light and heavy hammers which Hick-son and some other sons tried to imitate with varying success while a few others demonstrated their willingness to learn. With the exception of Frank the Quiet and that other Frank, the Theologues were content to be spectators. The quiet Frank took a try. The other Frank took a throw fully worthy of our notice. I cannot describe the dignity with which he walked to the hammer. I only say he was dignified. But when this Frank begins to work his dignity goes with his coat. The spectators stood expectant. Slowly the hammer began to circle round his head. With the third time round the twist got into his body, two more, his legs were affected, and in an instant feet, hands, head and sh[?]

were whirling about in an indistinguishable mass, from which the hammer appeared sailing down the field in the direction of the spot it subsequently hit. There was silence for a moment, then a voice - "Powell 5 feet 4 3/4 inches." The wrestling match followed when Thompson in short, sharp order succeeded in screwing the shoulders of two opponents to the ground. After 2 P.M. large crowds quickly gathered. One wondering small boy was heard to ask "Who is that big man with the note book and hat on the back of his head?" - " Why that's Mr. Frank Powell, Secretary of the W.U.A.A. Just watch him for when he speaks the fun will begin." And so it was. Presently the note book waved its fluttering leaves high above all heads and a voice roared "This way ladies and gentlement. The broad jump will take place over here."