The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-04-13
PRINCETON PASTIMES.
How the Frisky Freshmen Annoy the Presi-

that Cnefc is growing ulSfeSpecC Tor
the authority of Prof. McCosh among
the students of Princeton. college.
From other sources also have been
heard hints of the same nature. A Sun
reporter drifted into thetide of fresh
men on Friday. Up to the bible:class
lecture.roonl, Oh the second floor, the
students went orderly enough. But
the scramble for the best seats in the
amphitheatre was vigorous and noisy.
At the converging point. Of the semi
circle of students and behind desk
upon a high platform, stood President
McCosh, eying uneasi1y the settling
class. \ few students, evidently
''digs," laid their notebooks on the
broad right arm of their chairs, and
prepared to write in them. All the
others, however, assumed the easiest
att;sinable postures.
Having shuffled the leaves of his
notes, President McCosh said, in his
lecturing tone, which is very low,
quiet. and Scotchy: 'Gentlemen,
preached in chapel on Sunday after.
noon, you will remember, on Samuel,
principally. shall endeavor to dis
cover what was impressed OIL your
memories. Mr.. B-.who are the
most eminent men in the bible?''
Bang went big torpedo, exploding
on the right of the platform.
"Gentlemen, this must not happen
again, said President McCosh, looking
severely over his spectacles at the
rows of lamb-like students in the quar-
ter whence the torpedo came; 'there
must be ORDER
"Abraham, Moses, and David" re-
piled Mr.. B., who had been meanwhile
Il target for torpedo and a paper ball.
"What was the special characteris-
tic of Abraham =
ellis affection for Cod
''No, sir; his confidence in
"God," interrupted Mr.. B., briskly.
"What was Moses famous for? Civ.
ing
sGiving the law,'' ventured Mr.. B.
'sWas David military MANI"
A student on the left raised his hand
to throw torpedo, but, thinking just
ly that the moment was inauspiciouS
lowered it.
eyes, sir. and Mr.. B. took his seat,
complacently.
''Mr. P.,'' called President McCosh-
[bang went the torpedo salute that
greeted the student as he arose 81
shall soon find out the gentleman that
is doing this. am looking ut him
that is, within one or two of him
now," and the president gazed fixedly
at a quiet student on his right, who
blushed crimson to the root of his hair.
s:Such conduct is frightful. 1t is
the students here began to applaud
rhythmically with their heels 1.-THE
duty of the class to put Il stop to it.
The sin rests upon you.
The heel.tapping was redoubled. 1t
died away, and then President McCosh
began to catechize Mr.. p.
':Where was our Lord born?: Bang
went a torpedo
':In Bethlehem" responded Mr.. p.
promptly.
':Of what tribe =
''The tribe of Judah
''That tribe could not offer the
yearly sacrifices
"NO.'
'.Though Jesus was the head man he
could not offer the sacrifices, and Sam
uel was promised to offer them!'
s'Yes.'
s.To what does David refer largely in
his psalmody!''
s!Nature.'
s.There are more references to
nature in the l04th psalm than in all
the others, according to Humboldt =
Eyes,
s:Showing that they had very great
appreciation of nature. The classics
dealt mainly with tabled gods and war
like incidents !; and very admirable
they are e!'
':YeS.'
':There are many novelists and poets
of the present day that speak largely
Of natural scenery?''
eyes," Mr.. p. responded, the mon-
otony of his response tickling his class
mates into low-toned laughter.
"What was the difference between
David's efforts and those Of the class
icists! David ref
"David referred to his Cod"
"What was the feeling that David
had when he heard of Goliah y
s'l1e was surprised that no one
would go to meet him.
Just as the student uttered the final
word another torpedo was exploded,
and the boys all gave a jump as though
terribly frightened. Then they all
laughed.
"Well, young gentlemen,'' said
President McCosh: trying to smile, lit
is possible that may find out the per.
son at last, and hold him responsible.
It is not gentlemanly to insult one
that is among you. ['Hear.'] Sup.
pose, for instance, that David's
brothers had told him that he was a
keeper of sheep, and not as good as
other men. ['Hear.'] Men that are
in college should be remarkable fol
modesty. [Heel-tapping and cry,
Good for Jimmy.I know that there
is a secret fear in the hearts of those
present. ['1Iear.'] They are the good
young men that are led to evil. l dc
not refer to individuals. Laughter
The president added: ''You may sit
down. sir-we will now turn to
page
(Bang went IN explosion on the
right
President McCosh looked long in
that direction, and the students in the
other part of the room tapped the f1oo1
with their heels.
Another student was then called out
to recite, and as the president ques
toned him the others exploded torpe
does, responded in undertOnes to the
questions with ridiculous answers, anG
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