Grinnell College - Cyclone Yearbook (Grinnell, IA)

Page 28 text:

of this day, girls are received separately, in evening boys by themselves, and on next night of Saturday these are mixed together and received in a lump in one great General Confusion. This are entirely most fashionable and conglomerate event of the Whole year, says Hon. S. dz B. September 15 was sunday. I hoped to rest but cannot, but must report that once again freshmen are received, this once into Vespers with one of the fifty seven 1571 varieties of Welcome words. On Monday persuing I ask- Oh, Hon. Mister- When will We be completely received? Does not Scripshire say, 'It are more blessed to give than re- ceive'? But on Tuesday, Oh Alast! All this politeness are exploded. In dewy morn, all girls put on caps to cover their curl papers and make rosh to Campus, Where with joyous expression, peculiar to Roman ladies of Arena, they holla on belligerous Freshmen to chain and fetter meek Sophs. Wednesday September 18, farmer arrive up to Lab and require, Have you an Institute Man? Here are one, announce Hon. St. Ives, making present of himself. On moonshineous night of September 19, my eyes make haul of two 121 persons, Who I make guess to be I-Ion. Harl Eslick and lady friend who snuck forth in request of Watermelons. They found out none, nor neither did I done so, Hon. Boss. Friday September 20. Recepshuns are made by three girls social societies, which hang forth signs, Come early and get in the Rosh. In evening hours of Friday, receiving are termi- K '5- J A ffi.

Page 27 text:

SEPTEMBER To President Grinnell College, who is greatest re- ceiver of allg HON. DEAR SIRQ Oh, never Mr. Pres., have I seen such a recep- shunous time! Meanwhile in this September month, one hundred and forty 11401 complete recepshuns have occurred in polite profusion. All college wear How charming I are to meet you expression, which is not taken OH even on Sunday. The program of said receps runs, as near as my reporters skill could fathom it, somewhat thuslyz Monday September nine CLikewise Tuesday the next dayj fifty seven 1573 lady students in conven- tional red badges, one hundred and seven f107J un- entleman like students, wearing Rah Rah expres- sions, two hundred and seven C2071 girls represent- ing new fall millinary store, and Hon. Harley Har- rington, continuously rosh up to depo to receive two hundred and seven C2071 assorted freshmen who descend down from every train. Wednesday September 11. Profs. Receive new students with delicious politeness peculiar to first of year, before they know each other. Thursday September 12, Grinnell newsless papers give their recep by pronouncing, Grinnell College stands Expectful of Most Remarkabilious Year of Her Carreeri' This thought are so new each year! Friday September 13 the C. A.'s, Y. M. and Y. W. respectively, start to receive. This they prolong for three continual days without stopping. In afternoon

Page 29 text:

nated. This time, Miss Hallie Greef, one fair lady, make her recep as one more zephyr in the 14 Cyclone Blow out. Sunday, next day, Sabbath rest is employed by all for their own uses. Monday September 22, Miss Juila Kessel gives her horse highered for riding purposes in favor of Hon. R. H. P. Manual, virtuoso gentleman admired by her. September 24. Juniors enjoy class meeting by opening with hym in pious like manner. September 25. Alast! News of one more recep- shun do I receive. This one are given by Society guys to raw and rube like freshmen. Thursday, one day later, Seniour perpetrate a club. Purpose-to teach freshmen what they are not. On same day, Miss Ruth Camel is moved to give Prof. Scheve's organ play a hand in chapel. On Saturday Eve, Hon. Chester Camp, gentlemen of single but affecshunate nature attend Shack Open House and acknowledge with shivalry, I make pro- posal to myself to pick out some sweet hearted lady and rosh her all year. Oh sad Lady! September 28. I-Ion. T. R., Taft and Womans Suiferage completely berried under straw Vote. On next noon, Hon. Miss Sparks at Wisecarver Club pronounce, Miss Mickle and me of Marshall- town, Iowa, request bread and butter plates for fashunable appearance. September 30. I-Ion. Doc Yak, young man bearing hair of lurid complexshun, writes to appreciate the Shack Open House, addresses letter to I-Ion, Y. M.