Central High School - Blue and White / Pnalka Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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5115 1553273 I 5 jfrfsbman. Qtlass ilatstnry CATALOGUE OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM SHELF B No. 1.625 V1'r1'l1'.v homo. Gcns anfnozznrz. fComm0nly called FRESHMAN., HIS skeleton, as the title infers, is that of a creature which is a cross between a donkey and a human being, about two parts of donkey to one of human being. In prehistoric ages this creature was of gigantic proportions, but it has greatly degenerated in modern times until it has become a mere flea. It has always been variable in size, and at present it is about the limit. One peculiarity of this creature is that it disappears in the summer months of July and August, but reappears in vast swarms in the early part of Sep- tember. VVhen it lirst appears in the fall it looks very much like a bull pup-it is all head. However, by putting the head in water frequently the size of this organ is greatly reduced. These creatures are subdivided into two classes, annur and anni. It takes two years or more for the anni to pass on to the next stage in their development. Many specimens of this kind may be seen at the Springfield High School. The great increase in numbers which the Virilir lvomo has made in the last few years is causing wide-spread alarm. All kinds of poison have been tried with the purpose of exterminating them, but everything has failed, even Manning's Sure- Kill Insect Powder taking no effect. The only possible way of killing them is found to be by stepping on them. CBe sure to sweep up the remains carefully and place them in the rubbish cans in the basementj In behalf of the public good, a bounty has been offered for them by the publishers, and anyone who can prove that he has killed one is requested to call upon the above-mentioned publishers between twelve P. M. and the Pecowsic Brook, and he will be rewarded with a real lunch ticket.