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Caption: Book - Banks of the Boneyard (Charles Kiler)
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36 On the Banks of the Boncyard it with "Eye Water" and not content with this criminal and unchristian act, they had dug down to the gas mains, attached hoses to them, and had blown the gas back toward the gas house, so there were no lights at all in buildings lighted by this means. The combination dancing party of '92 and '93 developed into a condemnation party in which we really turned our best invective upon that ornery bunch in '91. The trip back to Champaign was interesting and instructive because plans were laid to get even in a big way when '91 had its Junior Ex, and the story of our combined Sociable in Danville was thus immortalized by the class poet of '93: And the stories weird and wonderful, That circulated freely everywhere Of Freshman matinee and other things Besieged the ears of willing listeners. The Senior gay, the Junior, and the prep All took great interest in our behalf. Each had suggestions wise to offer us, All free of charge. The schemes and plans put on foot To capture and detain some boys and girls Failed signally for want of good support. Our preparations were completed when The Sophs most humbly asked to join our feast. * This wish evinced a judgment rare as wise, And forthwith all was planned to have it so. With '92 and '93 combined We did not fear the stratagem of foes. To Danville, on a river called Vermilion Some thirty miles away, we made a trip And put up at a second-rate hotel. We danced and sang and played at wicked games Until the host appeared and led the way Into a banquet hall ablaze with light. Seated in groups around the festive board We ate and drank and listened to the toasts By Hewitt, Carrick, and yet fairer names. When appetite was more than satisfied Some went to trip the light fantastic toe, While others not so skilled were left behind To pass away the time with other sports. The merriment had only just begun When friendly Juniors quietly stole in And threw some chemicals upon the stairs.
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