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2 THE BATTALION. was Su thoughtless as to yell “Austin Club.” “This is no subject to be laughed at,” said Or. B ouston, and he frowned as he said it. “As long as this school is run by the honor system we should strive to produce enough honor to run it.” “Speaking in regard to the faculty or the the corps?” asked Prof. Butson, who had fallen asleep during the first part of the speech. ■ “Will the commandant please take the floor,” said Da- id Frankfurt, for it was clearly seen that he had been floored. Then the author of Napoleon’s Campaigns of Marengo, rose to the occasion. “Gentlemen.” he said, “I have been asked by Dr. Bouston to say a few words in regard to this honor system. Something’s got to be done and done quick. Gentlemen, a man who would cheat on an examinination is so low down that to bathe in the dirty waters of the natatorium would be too good for him. This may be using strong lan guage, but it’s the truth. I intend to do all in my power to stop this ponying.” Here the Professor of Veterinary Science became inter ested. “I hear,” he said, “something about stopping this ponying, i hope that does not apply to the students of Vet erinary, for ponying is a part of our business.” Whether our horse doctor meant that as a joke or not, no one knew, but the commandant was evidently worried. ‘T move that we adjourn,” sang a member from the corner.