Grinnell College - Cyclone Yearbook (Grinnell, IA)

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'S ,Z- l fI K X' N g1E57Elz. N, A MEDLEY ' ENTER: Topsy QR. Robertsj, Lilflc Eva tEdith Swanl, Uncle Toni tHerbert Templetonj, Samantha Allen tMary Janej, Mrs. Berry QFlorence Van Dykej, Mrs. Knisley CCarrie l-luntingj, Mr. Knisley tTecumseh Carneyl, English Duchess fClementinel, French Count Qlrving Davisl, spinster with curls CAdah Hopkinsl, minister tWill Mcllrathb, old gentleman with asthma QR. Denisej, and a motley throng of others. PROLOGUE. Stage Manager fHelen Stocksj: ' We all know that it is exceptions which prove the rule. For the twenty-tourth time this Senior Girls Club is assembled tonight and for the twenty-second time we bid the Senior boys welcome. By the weight of these twenty-two exceptions, we hope to prove to you beyond all doubt that this organization is exclusively a Seniorgzkls' club. The first scene which we will present to the audience tonight is a tableau from the famous tragedy, Uncle Tom's Cabin. T0Dsy,L1'lllc Em and Uncle Tom come forward. Uncle Tom seats himself, the little girls it if if at-fCut out by facultyj. The audience remain entranced by the beauty and naturalness of the scene,.until Adah and Katie break the spell by transferring, the interest to themselves, as they flit about murmuring enticingly, Have a kissf dog take all you want, take two. g , The management then announces an intermission for refresh- ments. An uproar at once arises, with now and then an intelligent remark audible, from which it may be concluded that, the seniors are having a social time. Why, ljust love dogs, don't you?- black collies with pedigrees anywayf' comes from a little puritan maid as she casts a bewitching glance at the Count, which misses

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Grinnell, Iowa, My Dear Boyl Oh! Get May ll, 'O5. me away from this girlish rabble. Of course a place on the bench is m cessful lawyer I'll be, in mine. Harvard won't do. Would that I might dream and awake only to ine and a suc- but no Co-ed do, Iowa won't fall into a find myself in the jungles of a distant land, with a private phone in connection with old Marshalltown and with but one Central. Your truest friend, LEONARD C. Grinnell, Iowa, May 7, 'O5. Mr. Sing Sing, Ningpo, China. ' Dear Siri In immediate response to yours of a month ago, would state that I will sail June lst for Shanghai. I intend to take charge of the Shanghai flock for awhile, after which I will journey to Wu Chau and Pekin, to visit my friend, Shy-one-Lung start me out on my work , who will as a full- fledged missionary. Hope to be able to do some preliminary work at Ping Pong. Praying that our cause may - ever prosper, I remain yours, JELLI JOHN HEEREN. Grinnell, Iowa, May 29, 'O5. J. G. Rounds, Pres. Citizens Nat. Bk., Des Moines, Iowa. Dear Sirl In answer to your ques- tions would state that I am not con- sidered a man of dissipation. Never dance, except once in a while with my brother in our room. Am not exactly an habitual smoker, and HOld Maidu is my limit in the card line. Feminine nature hath no charms for me. ' Yours, L. J. MERRILL. Grinnell, Iowa, June 2, 'O5. Dear Fatheri Your persuasive powers have gotten the better of me and now success in the lumber business is my only thought. Must confess, I hardly know a lath from a two-by-four, but me a Hstickn back to the in with the other day Paul called and Irving told me to Ngo woods,H while Denny piped Hblock head,H so I suppose they know. Your son, HERBERT T.

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fire and falls harmless. I should say I do, a buxom Dutch lassie returns enthusiastically. I love to have them follow me. Sister Cruikshankj' the shrill tones are unmistakably Samantha's, What is that-er recent pop'lar book you've been recommendin' me to read-'Little Red Divil! That's it, ain't it? Perhaps you mean 'Little Green God,' a new missionary book. Just here a vigorous discussion of school teaching, in which a large number have joined, drowns all other topics. I'd rather like to teach just for the experience, if it were'n't for the exertion, comes in drawling tones from the Duchess. Well, I would too, but my mother and some others seem to think I'm only fitted for staying at home, a sylph-like figure confesses dejectedly. I want to teach, but I'm going west. The boys have told me all about Loveland, and I know it is ideal, and the damask-cheeked maiden casts her glowing eyes uponthe floor, thesecond performanceis announced: Specialty danc- ing by Bess and .lelli John in costume. Agreat crashing is heard as the ideal of the Y. M. president falls off its pedestal at this announce- ment, but the performers hasten to explain that they will give only the Dutch clog. So the audience repairs its shattered idol and composes itself for the rare treat. When the performance is ended the chattering begins again: Mattie, how did you happen to come tonight, was there a wreck on the Iowa Central? its it 'E What's this I hear, Flora, about lVIrs. Berry's asking you over to see the trousseau and wedding decorations? I really think she might have asked me too! Well, you see, Oda, she said she was just asking those who would be specially interested. If I had known it, 1 would have suggested your name. She asked me afterwards if I thought she should have invited Miss Bousquetf' it if it We have a good one on Fay. Addie was embracing all of us Ruggles house girls the other day and when it came Fay's turn she said, 'This is something like it.' it if 'F I-Iaveyou recoveredyet,Irene, from that picture youhad taken with Seddie? That is about the best I ever heard of. Here the chattering is interrupted by the announcement of a reading from Mrs. Berry, who comes forward in costume and thus proceeds: Young ladies and young gentlemen, it is indeeda pleasure to be with you upon this festive occasion and to have this opportunity of making a few timely remarks which I feel are needed, from my observations this evening and past knowledge of the club. I hope you will pardon me it Iunconsciously address myself more especial- ly to the young ladies, as that is my peculiar sphere. First, let me remind you that it is a little better form to leave a small part of one's refreshments upon one's plate. The necessity of this formality is too obvious to need further explanation. Then let me say to the girls, as I have already said many times, the general social atmosphere depends upon you, and I would like to see a more persistent effort to keep the conversation above the personal level-or, to elucidate the point further, if you will pardon the expression, do not conhne yourselves to 'jollying' all the time. It would give me great pleasure to see more dignity among the senior girls. lf a mouse approaches, one should rise to the occa- sion calmly, politely ask to be excused and withdraw gracefully. Right here I must say to the young ladies,-and the young men will be interested I am sure-that it is very unseemly for them to appear on the street unescorted at a late hour as I have known to to occur after gatherings similar to this. Never let your personal preferences carry you to such breaches of good form. Finally let me remind you all that ten o'clock is a very fitting time for bidding the hostess good-night, and as the hour even now striketh I must not detain you longer. Thank you. fTbe Seniors meekbf take their departure in procession, iwo by Zwoj ,25-