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highly spirited stallions. Whenever the horses slackened speed the athletic memoers of the company amused the .occupants of the vehicle by playing leap-frog and practising aquatic stunts in the snow.
On arriving at our .destination we went in, shed our bundles and donned our heavy clothing. Then we left the house, some pairing off in twos, others straggling along in small groups, un- til the hill was reached. It was then that the exciting events be- gan. Of the tobogganing itself, we will not say much. 1'o some of our number the snow seemed soft and sticky. Strange to say,
to some others the snow seemed relatively hard. The difference of opinion can perhaps be accounted for in the point of view. Those who found it hard formed that opinion at the conclusion of a fast, perilous riue.
The hill was long and steep, and it was estimated by one of our bright mathematicians that we were going at the race of forty miles an hour, when we reached the bottom? If we reached it? It reminded us of the Chinaman's comment on tohoggan- ing-"\Vhizz, bang, walkee, backee, fivee, milee."
Eventually we became exhausted and we ceased our exer- tions. We went to .the house where we soon removed our out-of- door clothes, applied our indoor complexions and adjusted our wigs. Then we assembled in the large living-rooms. Soon the victrola was spraying the atmosphere with the captivating strains of "My Sunny Tennessee'', and wo immediately began to feel the frost creep out. of our hands, nose and feet, and once more we became talkative?
Then came the "eats" which our kind hostess and the girls had thoughtfully provided. Just at this time, one of the boys created a diversion by sitting on .the cat, following which he broke the world's record for the standing high jump. The clock soon pointed to the hour of twelve and sadly we thought of our homes.
I falter even yet to tell of that sorrowful homeward journey. At first a few tried to sing, but it sounded melancholy, and the song came to a dismal end. The rest of the way we sat with downcast eyes and chattering teeth, while the cold north wind blew pitilessly upon us. Then came the farewells. Everyone said good-bye to everyone else. One or two of the male section took the nicest girl in the world home. The general farewell was over and the individual farewe1l came iater.
Here is a problem I wish to leave with you: "Why is it that a C. C. I. student will object most vigorously to walking around the school rather than through it, when that same student in company with another, will walk four blocks out of its way, ~nd apparently enjoy it?"
Yes, a pleasant time was had by all.
ZELMA COLE.
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