Connecticut College - Koine Yearbook (New London, CT)

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il '-h'?'.lfiiii'if!'w'ifr'l'.'l'f.5'1 ?.iiljrillfffa'miff.l!iJIlui?JiUJJ'f.'f i QoW s e O o Verily I say unto you, never was such confusion before. And each man and each maid bore upon his and her raiment a number. Fine as the grains of sand were they aqd they'could not be seen. But the people were glad and there was much dancing and clashing of instru- ments. And the raiment was of many colors. And verily, Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like unto these. And the folly of the Freshmen and Sophomores waxed greater and greater, and the preacher rose up and declared: Vanity, vanity, all is vanity. For it came to pass that a Fair was held, whereunto the people came and they did buy many things. Yea, much gold and silver did they give. And their folly was great. ; Now in the fourth month and on the fifth day of the month, was a day of thought. And it seemed good to the Freshmen to sing, yea, to sing Easter carols to Dr. Sykes. And the students rose up early in the morning, and girt on their clothes, and went up unto his house. And they lifted up their voices and sang. And on the tenth day of the month a hero of the people was taken from them, even Pinky; and he rose up and went away and made ready for battle. And the sorrow was ex- ceeding great among the Freshmen. But on the twenty-ninth day of the month was great gladness, moreover the hearts of all were merry. For President and Mrs. Sykes prepared an entertainment for the students, and verily I say unto you, it was fit for queens. And all did eat and dance and there was much music and laughter, and peace was upon them. Yet there was sorrow in their hearts, for the joy of a might 1s fleeting and of the morrow we have no Knowledge. Give ear, all ye people, and heed my words; never was there a day like unto the next after the night whereof I spoke. For there was sunlight in the fields, and peace upon the waters, and the world was full of rejoicing. And the Freshmen and the Sophomores did again contend upon the field and lo! the Freshmen were mightier than they. And even up- on the river, they strove in boats, to learn whereof the swiftest strokes should come. Yea! and the Freshmen rose up and were glad. Even unto this day do they rejoice, for lo! how the mighty are fallen and the weapons of the Sophomores perished ! And it came to pass that on the night thereafter there was a great company assembled. Yea, under the heavens were they assembled. And maidens danced on the green grass and the moon was exceeding soft. And the people were glad and lifted up their voices and called upon Professor and Mrs. Osburn. Yea, and they cheered long for Dr. Sykes! And there was a clamor among the students. Yea, they called loudly upon Miss Woodhull, and she danced for them and brought joy into the hearts of the company. And the night passed and the students sought their beds. Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep and the day cometh wherein the Freshmen shall depart. And they shall be no more. For, having con- quered the Sophomores upon field and river, they shall pass over into their country and take the name of Sophomores for the sign of victory. And the Sophomores shall be pressed on toward the Sea. And I say unto youfrom time to time, often, Fresh hall be i i but, verily, never shall C. C. know the like of these. SRS oy dwehigs R. A. B. 20.

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'l-.h B A TR il il e g, o l il el Il o s e e O S sired that he speak to them. And the President heard and had compassion on his students and he rose up and went out to them. And the students lifted up their eyes and were glad, for great is the love they bear him. And he spake unto them and they were satisfied and went on their way. Now on the twenty-first day of the month it came to pass that the Freshmen desired one to deliver them out of the hands of the Sophomores. For they were mighty in Hockey, and fear came upon the Freshmen. Behold, Captain Dave was chosen and they rejoiced in her. And it so happened that the mighty ones went out on the field to do battle with the Sophomores, and they were strong in battle. But behold, the Sophomores were ancient warriors and the Freshmen were set at naught. And as they count, the winning thereof was five to one. Then it came to pass that Captain Dave was called forth from among the Freshmen and she was taunted and made to see the weakness of her people. But wisdom was in her heart and with meekness did she wear a chain-yea, even a chain of beads about her neck. And the beads thereof were the tears of the prophet Job, who wept ex- ceeding great for the Freshmen, and there was comfort for them in their hearts. For the beads were drops of perspiration shed by them and the nipple was a solace to them in their grief. On the sixteenth day of the month was the joy of the students exceeding great. And they met together and Dr. Sykes ministered unto them, reading to them of a Carol of the Season of Christmas. And they listened and heard his words. Yea, and he gave unto them gifts, even the fruits of the orchard did he give unto them, and they ate and made merry. And with the New Year, affiiction descended and came down upon the hearts of the Freshmen, and they feared the words of the prophet, saying, On the lips of him that hath understanding, wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of under- standing. For the time was come when judgment must be rendered, and the Faculty weighed them in the balance and lo! some were found wanting. And those nights much oil was burned, and the lamps were bright in the dwellings of the Freshmen. And there was a saying among them: He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising up early in the morning, it shall be a curse to him. And the sun rose, and day came, and a prayer went up among the Freshmen. And they were tried sorely, but when the days of sorrow were passed, great was their rejoicing. Lo! the books were laid away even until dust came upon them, for the last day of judgment was yet afar off. Now after twelve days had come and gone, all the people were bidden to a great feast. And it was the twenty-second day, and with it was much rejoicing. And they assembled, and came together, and all the elders with them. And they clothed themselves in fine rai- ment, even raiment of other days, and there was rejoicing among them and they ate and talked together. There was music and dancing, and the Freshmen rejoiced. And in the third month and on the eighth day there came unto the Freshmen rings of gold, and the seal of the Freshmen was upon them. And their rings were upon their fingers even rings of fine gold. And it came to pass that in the seventeenth day of the month the excitement of the people waxed great. For they sent out and summoned unto themselves many men, who were bidden to come and rejoice. And there was a Frolic, and an exceeding Mad Frolic. 17

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il e oyl goe e i o i A 52 o e 6 A S o THE FRESHMAN TO THE SENIOR With Apologies to Father William You are old, Reverend Senior, the Freshman said, And your hair is slicked back very straight; And vet you incessantly roll down the hall Is it true that you're trying to lose weight? In my youth, the grave Senior replied to the child, I feared it might injure the brain; But now that I'm perfectly sure I have none, Why, I do it again and again. You are old, said the Freshman, as I've said before, And have grown most uncommonly fat; Yet you leap o'er the buck with a vigorous spring Pray, what is the reason of that? In my youth, said the Senior, with uplifted brow, I managed to keep pretty thin By the help of corrective and cutting out bread But alas I had to givein! You are old, said the child, and your jaws are too weak For anything tougher than hash, Yet you finished the chicken both muscle and bone Pray how did you get so rash? In my youth, said the Senior, I studied at Psych, And argued each case with my prof. And the muscular strength which it gave to my jaw I never have yet shaken off. You are old, said the Freshman, one would hardly suppose That your hand was as steady as ever, Yet you balance a tumbler with ease in each hand What made you so awfully clever? I've answered three questions, and that is enough, Said the Senior, don't give yourself airs. Tis plain to be seen you're alarmingly green And much too young for such cares! A L G and K. H. 20 19