Word: clubs
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Porcellian is reputed to hold the most elegant "punches," the weekend outings to which would-be members are invited for inspection. With more local graduates to choose from--the Porcellian is partial to Old Boston families--the club can always find a wealthy alumnus who will lend his palatial residence and spacious lawns to the club for a raucous afternoon of football and drinking, usually carried on simultaneously. Skeet shooting, bowls, or other forms of leisurely recreation are sometimes provided for the less energetic...
Following each punch, the members meet at the club to rate each "punchee." A punchee's rating determines whether he will be invited to the next outing...
Opinions differ on the value of the Final Clubs. Robert B. Watson '37, Dean of Students and a graduate member of the A.D. Club, feels that the clubs are "in phase with the College...
Kinnaird Howland agrees with Watson. "A social club in the University today has its limits of usefulness unless there is some sort of contact with the outside. I hope that there will be a lot more of this, particularly with the Faculty, in the Delphic Club next year...
...Howland feels that a member can be too enthusiastic about his club. "As soon as a club becomes primary, I think it's bad. If you look at it with any sort of perspective it immediately assumes a secondary role...