Alfred University - Kanakadea Yearbook (Alfred, NY)

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Freshmen D. K. HOWARD, President MARGARET E. PLACE. Vice-President ELVA S. PAYNE, Secretary CLARENCE E. GREEN, Treasurer Colors Ox-blood and Gray Yell A-Z-f-1'-e-d One-nine-one-three

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A Record of Sir Frosh OSTERED among the natural glades of divers and sundry prep schools, innocent of the wiles and crafts of those who had gone before, the gallant 1913 entered the lists to make test of his prowess and valor. No sooner had he crossed the little Kanakadea stream which bounds the field of action, than he was greeted with much applause and the admiration of many of the patrons and nobles, several of whom had even been the favorites of his rival, 1912. For stalwart and of glorious strength was his physique, frank and unblemish- ed was his brow, and proudly did he toss his head, helmeted in green with a golden crest. Aided by his strong and solicitous friend, 1911, this youth- ful knight marshalled his forces in preparation for the struggle to come. Scarcely had he given his battle-cry when the traditional enemy, experienced in all the arts of warfare, rush- ed down upon him. As the daring Sir Soph advanced, he attempted in vain to crush the young knight's ardent spirits with many oaths and much irrelevant advice. But, like the gallant soul that he was, 1913 was undaunted, and, scornfully disregarding his enemy's prattle, on he plunged, his lance in rest. Right valiantly did the combatants conduct themselves in the coming struggle. Both were ever alert, ever watchful, 1912 because of his former experience and training, 1913 be- cause of his irrepressible spirit. At last, after thwarting several very craftily aimed thrusts from his opponent, 1913 dealt ' ' Sir Soph one good blow which quite surprised and dazed him. Let it be said to his honor, however, that as he retreated, sore-smitten, down the field, he suddenly wheeled about and thrust at 1913 with his reliable, old sword, the Erie Special , dealing him a blow which, though by no means incapacitating the youthful victor, won for him his knightly spurs. Sir Frosh , confident in his new-found strength, twice challenged Sir Soph to further contests of courage and valor. But the elder knight, no longer strong and of a good courage - , pleaded indulgence on account of loss of strength, and threw down his gauntlet as a pledge that, immediately after his recovery, he would again meet Sir Frosh in knightly conflict. Then followed a long winter in which both contestants were recuperating and training themselves in view of the future battle. The knights of Sir Frosh engaged in many courtly pastimes, and won great renown by their skill in the art of fencing, conducting two tournaments each week. Early in November, they were introduced at court and were tendered a royal reception by the king and queen. Their jolly friend, 1911, proffered them many helpful suggestions, and, just as the first signs of spring were announc- ing the approaching confiict with Sir Soph , he entertained the forces of 1913 at a great feast, from which each knight de- parted, feeling even more closely the good fellowship which exists between him and his comrades. The winter has passed, and spring is calling the knights to battle. May each show his knightly valor and chivalry !