Illinois College - Rig Yearbook (Jacksonville, IL)

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MWeeNeTER WEEK “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.” And it did. During the month of January the Illinois College campus became the home of snow men and icicles. Snow covered the ground and ice covered the sidewalks and trees. New modes of transportation were sought by many persons. Several I.C. profs and stu- dents were seen sending their bicycles south and getting out their dog sleds. And ice skaters glided up College Avenue as if they were on a frozen pond! One student resort- ed to wearing baseball shoes in order to keep his equilibrium. The yard in front of Crampton Hall be- came the scene of snowball battles. Although the firing was quite violent, no casualties were reported. Several people, however, suffered injuries from falls on the icy walks. The J’ville hos- pitals had one of the busiest seasons in years. Despite the misfortunes caused by this snow and ice avalanche the scenic effects were beautiful. Nothing could have been more breath-taking than the moon reflecting Powder your face with snowballs. Ah, art! on the ice-covered branches of the trees. And then as the sun came out and melted this glittering mirror, the winter scene faded away for another year. “Silent Night’

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