The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-04
LATEST BERKELEY ITEMS,
Committee on Students At
fairs Summons the "JoSh"
Staff to Appear.
No Personal Matter Allowed in
the PubIication-"Fresh
"Sophle" Rush.

BERKELEY, CAL, Sept. 3.-The staff
of the proposed new comic paper, soon to
be published at the university, was called
before the committee on students affairs,
consisting of Professors Soule, Edwards
and Bacon this afternoon for consulta-
ton as to the policy which will govern the
edition.
The editors and artists were given to
understand that if the paper was to be on
the plan of the Harvard Lampoon" or
"Yale Record" as had been reported, it
would receive the sanction and hearty
support of not only the committee, but of
the entire faculty; but if it was to be per-
sonal in its character and to serve as
means of inficting pain upon individuals
connected with the university its publica-
ton would be at once prohibited.
sit will be given extensive leeway so far
as generalities are concerned" said one OF
the committee, 'but we propose to take the
strongest measures possible TO prevent
publication of matter which will wound
the feelings of individuals. You shall not
be allowed to indulge in any personality
whatsoever"
The boys were given to understand fur
ther that any infraction of this rule would
serve as ground for summary action on the
part of the faculty. No censorship will be
inaugurated, but the matter for publication
and illustration will be left entirely to the
Judgment of those responsible for the APP
pearance of the paper.
After the formal adjournment of the
committee, the three professors were shown
as individuals severalof the sketches which
are to be used in the initial number, and
they were heartily approved. 1t is ex-
pected that the first issue of this new funny
paper will appear September II.
Board of Education Meets.
At the meeting of the Board of School
Directors held last evening the Committee
on Schoolhouses and Sites presented bids
for the construction of a small school
| building in the rear of the kellogg School
and recommended that the work of con-
struction be commenced at once. Princi-
pal Waterman of the East Berkeley schools
reported that the number of pupils at
present enrolled are as follows: High
! School, $780, Kellogg, 1854; Rose street, 81;
Whittier, 2S4 Lorin, 263. Total, 1863.
| ]. W. Warwick, principal of the West
Berkeley schools, reported that the total
enrolment in his district is 1853.
An animated discussion took place over
| the action of the board at its last meeting
! in raising the salary of Principal Congdon.
1t appears that such action was illegal, the
! boards employment of teacher being,
according to law, in the nature of a con-
u.
during its existence. 1t was proposed by
Director Norton to declare the office of Mr..
Congdon vacant. with view to getting over
the difficulty by re-em ploying him, but the
matter was left undecided.
Ready for the Crush"
The sophomore class held an exciting
meeting this afternoon, and amid loud
roars of applause formally accepted the
challenge of the freshmen for the custom
ary annual rush" tomorrow evening.
The question of supremacy will be de-
cided on the football field near the south
entrance to the campus, and the onset of
the ''sophs" will be made at 8 o'clock.
For several years past the freshmen have
come out victorious, having succeeded in
tying up their opponents, but this year an
unusually hard one is expected, as the
classes are very evenly divided. About
700 men will take part in the affair.
West Berkeley Notes.
Poundmaster LaudeIback held an auc-
ton sale yesterday morning at the public
pound. Quite large gathering was pres
ent, as it was announced few days ago
that three calves were on hand unsold.
They were sold, however, to their former
owner.
A meeting of the West Berkeley Pro-
gressive Club was held tonight, at which
plans were discussed for the proposed
ferry system to San Francisco.
Farewell Reception.
Tomorrow evening at the Trinity Metho-
dist Church farewell reception will be
rendered Rev. and Mrs J. G. Davidson.
who assisted in founding the Methodist
missions in Japan.