24 The Acorn Originality is the spice of life. Florence "I choked in English today." John "What was the matter ? Were you trying to swallow the word "technical." Mary Jacobs (running her fingers through Lothier Packard's hair) "Oh, girls, isn't it beautiful?" Reward of 10 cents (10c) for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who deliberately stole our dishes on the night of Nov. 23, 1909. As our treasury is empty, please call at the office of His Majesty, Bishop Thomas, and receive reward. FRESHMEN. Mary Farrel (in ancient history) "The Greeks colonized Chalcidice because they found plenty of timber to build their airships." Miss Iree Handly was given two maltese kittens, and after raking her brain for an appropriate name, asked David Eccles to kindly suggest names. Mr. Eccles' suggestion was that the cats be called Cook and Peary, after the two explorers. But Miss Handly indignantly replied: "Mr. Eccles, do you want to insult these animals of mine? They are not pole cats." Enjoy an evening with the Juniors Jan. 21, 1909. Editor Local Department. Dear Sir: We wish to submit the following local for publication in the next edition of the Acorn: "Two musical numbers always appearing on Senior programs. "We used to be afraid to go home in the dark, but now we're afraid to go at all. JIM SCOWCROFT." "Peace, Peace, Be Still." VICTOR SEARS (Senior President). We wonder what has caused revival of these old songs? If this local does not appear in next Acorn, every word of it, we warn the local editor to beware!!! Something has happened! The student body is alive Hurrah for us. Christmas, 1909. 25 Mr. Heck has kindly consented to answer all questions for the Acorn readers. Inquiries must be written in ink and dropped in the Acorn box. QUERY DEPARTMENT (Edited by Heck.) Dear Heck: I think the Acorn is "positively punk" this year. Can you tell me why? CELIA. Dear Celia: Yes, my dear child. It has been explained to me by the editors that you didn't give them any help. Yours truly, HECK. Dear Heck: Is it possible that I saw Miss Wetzel come out of the picture show on the night of La Follette's lecture ? STUDENT. Dear Student: It may be. Where were you? HECK. Dear Heck: I am- and--love- and--your advice- HAROLD TRIBE. Dear Harold: I do not think myself capable to give advice on this subject and, anyway, Beatrice would not like to see such a letter in print. Yours truly, HECK. Oh Heck: Why doesn't Boyd Lindsay hold hands with me? Most of the other boys do. VERA CLARK. Dear Vera: Such sentiments from one so young! Stop it for Heck's sake. Several of the queries will have to be left over for the February Acorn. Mr. Heck will answer them; also others you may ask.