Iowa State University - Bomb Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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In glorious words the speakers painted The great advantages of getting acquainted. We must know each other, they all did say, Before we try the Sophomores to repay. So at last a committee was selected Which met in Margaret Hall, and soon had plans perfected. Dr. Beardshear was consulted, and most kindly consented But the Sophomores jealously tho ' t us demented. At all our plans they took offense Which showed their lack of common sense. They tho ' t that as we were still in our salad days, That we were not used to all the ways Of polite society, and would not return Their grand reception of the previous term. The reception was planned for Friday night, But the Sophs said, That recep. shall not CDms off to-night. ' They worked with all their main and might, Outside the Hall that memorable night, And e ' en the profs., they took a hand To help the Naughty-Five Freshmen stand. Inside the brilliant lights which shed Glory round about, were extinguisht ' d. But the program went on and refreshments were served. And not a single Freshman was unnerved. There was a crash of glass, and a spurt from a hose, And the scent of pepper reached the nose; When at length, our Stantie did appear, ( And as the time was drawing near, ) Bade us bid one another good-night And put an end to the terrible fight. The very next day our beloved Dr. Beardshear, Who had just returned from the legislature, Stood up and called the tribes together, And they met in the chapel altogether, Wildly glaring at each other, And vainly trying their anger to smother. In their faces there was stern defiance, And in their hearts the thirst for vengeance. 24

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CANTO II. The next term when we did return, And the lights ' till ten-thirty once more did burn, I ' ll tell you a secret altho ' ' tis a fact Some by Prexy were asked not to come back. The first thing to greet us after vacation, Was that dread question of Vaccination. They said, To the doctor you must hie Before you can classify. The new Hort. Building which greeted our eyes, Had been completed to our surprise, — And the faculty gave a great house-warming Which lasted well nigh until morning. The first thing we did that was worthy of mention, Was to call a class meeting and have an election, And just to show how much he was respected Scotty was put up for chief and duly re-elected. Some one suggested we had gone quite a spell Without a very good class yell. And so at the meeting, the very next time, The committee bro ' t forth such a very good rhyme That the class unanimously did decide To adopt it for the Class of Nineteen Five. At our next class meeting we discussed a class reception, And never once thinking of practicing deception, — 23 —

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But the kind, loving words which to us he spake, Caused our heads to droop and our hearts to ache: Be ye kind one to another, For ye are all children of the same Alma Mater. He told us of all his anguish and pain, As he came home that day on the train; For the warriors he loved, his trust did betray And far from his precepts had wandered astray. And then in his persuasive way. He asked us to sign resolutions that day, Promising the honor of the college to maintain, And never to participate in a class scrap again. When that special chapel ended, all was well And the tribes altogether gave a rousing college yell. The troubles were over and peace did reign Until came the Sophomore-Freshman ball game; The contest waged hot, and the contest waged long For both the Sophomores and Freshmen were strong. But as the game progressed it was plain to be seen That the ' OS ' s were best by 17 to 13. The Sophomores were badly beaten once more. And this only made them a little more sore; Which state of affairs continued at red heat Until the time of the Annual Home Meet. For when the race that day was completed The Freshmen were most cruelly defeated. But enough of this war and strife And let us turn to that splendid night, When unto the Sophs the Freshies gay Did give a banquet, in order them to repay For that sumptuous feast of pickles and rocks. And all the water, pepper and hard knocks. It certainly was a swell affair And all the Sophomores were there. But when it was over their conscience did prick ' em For they knew we had taken the best way to beat ' em These old scores were soon put by And we joined to celebrate over S. U. I. 25 —