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Show CHAPTER XI.SOCIAL LIFETONIA has always been conspicuously free from all diseases of nerve and brain. Without doubt, this remarkable record is the result of the wise policy of the Republic in fostering" in every way social recreation. Utonians are taught, above all else, to avoid overtaxing the mental powers; when they find their brains growing tired of disagreeable study to throw all cares aside, and to seek refuge in social things. And social things in Utonia are not confined to any place or time, but spread themselves everywhere and all the time. The spring and fall promenade along the Post boulevard; the informal, impromptu gatherings and receptions of two and three or more on the campus, on the steps, in the halls and in library alcoves; the dramatic performances of the Babonians and Tomiestes; the Wednesday n :3o's-all these are raisins in the dry daily bread of Utonian life. Nor must we forget the smokers and "beer busts" of the Alphipians and the revivals and "soda pops" of the Amicis, or the secret doings of the Phi's, Upsilons and Sigs. Still les,. must we forget the untiring services of those few benevolent and philanthropic souls, self-appointed to spend their entire time, all the time and everywhere, to entertain with high comedy the populace of the Republic.Of course, Utonia also gives up much time to the more formal social affairs. Every class, every set, every degree, high or low, has given its hop, its dance, its ball, grand or otherwise, where doughty, gallant Engineer,- nay, the doubly doughty gallant Engineer,-the fierce medics and the doubly dead and inoffensive Art have met and joined hands in peace to do homage to the Miss Co-eds just perfect.116 |