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"1917'' or "You Can't Keep a<br />

Good Class Down"<br />

("In Two Reels; Special Feature.")<br />

I was attracted by this alluring announcement, especially, <strong>the</strong><br />

"1917;" so I entered <strong>the</strong> "home <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> movies," in <strong>the</strong> expectation<br />

<strong>of</strong> meeting my old friend "Convict 999" under different numerals.<br />

Much was my surprise Avhen <strong>the</strong> "man behind <strong>the</strong> lantern'"' opened<br />

fire with <strong>the</strong> life <strong>of</strong> a "Freshman"<br />

First I saw <strong>the</strong> campus and a motley crew <strong>of</strong> "undergrads."<br />

Some seemed ra<strong>the</strong>r superior-looking with <strong>the</strong> usual air <strong>of</strong> "nonchalance."<br />

These I branded as upper-classmen. Then along<br />

marched more important looking individuals, though this same importance<br />

was evidently only skin-deep. I soon awoke to <strong>the</strong> fact<br />

that <strong>the</strong>se were <strong>the</strong> long-suffering martyrs whose tortures I had<br />

come to witness. Up to <strong>the</strong> main entrance <strong>the</strong>y sauntered, and<br />

came to earth with a little green book <strong>of</strong> "Freshman Rules" in <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

hands.<br />

The next appearance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> "Freshies" upon <strong>the</strong> screen found<br />

<strong>the</strong>m embroiled in deadly combat. The "Sophmores" were upon<br />

<strong>the</strong>m! "Stair-rush," I said to myself. Some scrappers, those<br />

"Freshies." It was pretty hard to keep <strong>the</strong> youngsters separate,<br />

until <strong>the</strong> arrival <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Freshman Badge. Verily, it was some badge!<br />

A little piece <strong>of</strong> cheesecloth with a flagrant yellow button. (They<br />

called <strong>the</strong>m "Caps," but I have my doubts.) Again <strong>the</strong> fighting<br />

spirit. This time "<strong>the</strong>y Avere out for gore" and <strong>the</strong>y got Avhat <strong>the</strong>y<br />

were after.<br />

In o<strong>the</strong>r words, it was "Flag-rush" time. Looked like a masquerade<br />

ball, Avhere most <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> guests represented <strong>the</strong> Hobo Union.<br />

The "Varsity" infants were determined though not altoge<strong>the</strong>r at<br />

ease. The "Soph" barbarians formed a wedge and advanced upon<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir prey. I guess it must have been masquerade, for <strong>the</strong> way that<br />

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