The members of the S. S. U. C. will observe the following signals:--
1st. The Grip.--This is given by inserting the first and middle
finger of the right hand between the thumb and fourth finger of
the respondent's left, and describing a rotatory motion in the
air with the little finger. N. B. Much practice is necessary
to enable members to exchange this signal in such a manner as
not to attract attention.
2nd. The Signal of Danger.--This signal is for use when Miss Jane,
or any other foe-woman, heaves into sight. It consists in
rubbing the nose violently, and at the same time giving three
stamps on the floor with the left foot. It must be done with
an air of unconsciousness.
3rd. The Signal for Consultation.--This signal is for use when
immediate communication is requisite between members of the
Society. It consists of a pinch on the back of the right
hand, accompanied by the word "Holofernes" pronounced in a
low voice.
BY-LAW NO. 2.
The members of the S. S. U. C. pledge themselves to inviolable
secrecy about all Society proceedings.
BY-LAW NO. 3
The members of the S. S. U. C. will bring their Saturday corn-
balls to swell the common entertainment.
BY-LAW NO. 4.
Members having boxes from home are at liberty to contribute such
part of the contents as they please to the aforementioned
common entertainment.
Here the By-Laws ended. There was much laughter over them, especially
over the last.
"Why did you put that in, Rosy?" asked Ellen Gray: "it strikes me as
hardly necessary."
"Oh," replied Rose, "I put that in to encourage Silvery Mary there.
She's expecting a box soon, and I knew that she would pine to give
the Society a share, but would be too timid to propose it; so I
thought I would just pave the way."
"How truly kind!" laughed Clover.
"Now," said the President, "the entertainment of the meeting will
begin by the reading of 'Trailing Arbutus,' a poem by C. E. C."
Clover had been very unwilling to read the first piece, and had only
yielded after much coaxing from Rose, who had bestowed upon her in
consequence the name of Quintia Curtia. She felt very shy as she
stood up with her paper in hand, and her voice trembled perceptibly;
but after a minute she grew used to the sound of it, and read steadily.
TRAILING ARBUTUS.
I always think, when looking
At its mingled rose and white,
Of the pink lips of children
Put up to say good-night.
Cuddled its green leaves under,
Like babies in their beds,
Its blossoms shy and sunny
Conceal their pretty heads.
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