New-York tribune., 1900-11-25
FUN WITH FRESHMEN.
NO IIAzINc, PERMITTED AT CORNELL. BUT
UPPER CLASS MEN PLAY MANY
PRACTICAL jokes

UPPER CLASS MEN PLAY MANY
PRACTICAL jokes.
Although hazng of freshmen at Cornell Uni
versty is unknown the sophomores and upper
class continue to have deal or good natured
fun with the green members of the entrance
class The sophomores having won all the under
class athletic contests. including hloodtess nag
rush. beginning boast of the tricks to which
the unsuspecting "freshies" fell victims Some OF
them and have humorous vein, which
makes their telling worth while
Every who remembers his first week In COL
lege knows of the terror of the entrance examina-
ton in English. Nearly every student has to take
the English examination, even though his pre-
paratory school standing exempts him from other
tests. The sophomores knew this from last years
experiences of their own. and organized a plot.
1t nothing less than fake" English exami-
nation. A sedate senior who wears glasses and
looks like a young professor, found who
agreed to preside over the examination. Two other
seniors also of dignifed appearance were enlisted
10 run in" the freshmen. Plenty of green men
be found about the campus. rather home
sick among the crowd of strange fellows. and they
We're easily approached.
Have you taken your English B examination
YETI" was the question the seniors asked after
they had made themselves friendly with the pro-
posed victim. A negative answer brought forth
careful directions tc in White Hall. and the
advice that the freshman would have easier
time if he took the quiz early In most
the freshman followed directions without asking
questions. He found the professor reading a
his desk the little platform, and number OF
students working over examination papers in vari-
Gus parts of the room. They were the sophomores
who had formed the plot. but the freshman did
not know that. The examination oral, and
only one freshman admitted a time. The
new man first asked to give list of the books
he had read then came all sorts of curious Ques-
tions.
How many of Shakespeare's plays have been
public
candidate was able to answer When did Milton
write The Ancient Mariner" " betrayed the pro-
found ignorance of many who made bluff at
giving a date What have Won TO sav on "Addi-
sons Essay Macaulay? " was another On
telling which of Shakespeares plays he liked best
the candidate was asked 10 outline the plot. One
overlearned youth who not taken IN by any
Of the catch questions spent quarter OF hour
giving his opinion Of Shakespeare and comparing
his work with that Of Milton.
The examinations carried off with serious
ness. although the sophomores had trouble sup
pressing their laughter. At the end each man re-
ceived note TO the register. which read:
The bearer, --, has this day been examined
by me In English 1B. Although slightly deficient,
I would recommend that ne be allowed to register.
Professor NEWMAN"
One youngster, who had been rather fippant in
his answers and who gave evidence OF freshness
told that his knowledge of English not
sufficient to permit his entrance. He was advised
to go home and study Shakespeare for solid year,
September. 1901. He began 20 cry and begged the
professor" to let him enter. He finally pleaded: AIDED:
hSr heart , dc do mot get in s and t"n win study m a al
aowed to '.ae stay"fo4 his u mother's 2 saRe
Many of the freshmen who come to Cornell have
system in vogue here and are anxious to be taken
into i the fold d. as soon as possible crowd OF
chap who was anxious TO Join fraternity. They
Ro theta Mu and promptly pedged ID the child
He was initiated into the fraternity which did not
happy with a pin which was really the in
sigma OF @ club for the ATTIC Of soul
one of his fake ''brothers" met the member
see s ha little man Standing over there by the
;:%rary?, and he pointed to a, shrivelled up old
known the most unapproachable man In the
faculty He is one Of your frat brothers, and
Hadn't you better introduce me?" said the fresh
No. We don't do it that way" was the reply.
whisper the password into his ear and t will hnf Se
The freshman edged up to the Professor and
twirled his index finger around his ear several
times. which the high sign he had been
county south He Waited for the friendly greet to
ins which he had been led to believe would be
The Professor. thinking that the student was
janitor proctor The student was speechless with
indignation and dismay. and has not yet been able
Last week sophomore who lives boarding
hall yelling: '
Help. help. fellows: Jack has had a fit IN NV
room" " '4' my
The students rushed in and found one Of their
number in contortions on the floor
Run for the doctor. 'Freshie There's ona
across the street" was the order which sent the
new student out In hurry. ~
The Instructor, who is a dignihed man came es
rapidly as possible, and the freshman rushed into
the room after him. -'O
Where is the sick man." asked the doctor. turn
ing 10 his guide. ~
"Why-he-he here when left Here on the
floor 'o oi 'Ho
Young man. is there any one sick bere7. the
doctor asked. turning to the student who had
rushed In ~ '"e pun
NOT that know of, sir" was the reply. i've
wrong" ~ 'i 'i''ihs
The freshman stammered minute then "boited'
at top speed. ~
Guess somebody has been trying to play a trick
fn ~ ~ ''9PPeSN
What is that fellows name who brought mo
hhereF demanded the outraged physician. at viii
nave his case attended to-
sanneH ne freshman has heard nothing from It. for the
sstows gave name which doea not appear In
ne stnaent list MeSsrtheless he is thanking his
Ike when they are wearing ssRestera and .stunf.s