Word: muckerism
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Among the curious phenomena that spring presents to us here at Harvard, there is probably no spectacle more remarkable in itself and in its bearings than the return of the "mucker." When the earth is covered with snow and our puritanical east winds are whistling through the yard, it may be confidently asserted that no one ever sees one of these shaggy-headed sprites wending his way about the college. But with the white blossoms of spring and the first baseball game he somes in all his glory. To be sure some few symptoms of him can be seen generally...
...that cigarette, will yer?" or similar remarks such as we have been accustomed to hear form the "mucker." It is manifestly impossible. Another theory that has been offered is that the "mucker" is a sort of gnome or underground sprite, bent on evil. Evidently this is a far more complete theory than the other, although it in turn fails in certain points. The latest theory is that they are a development or manifestation of Spencer's "Unknowable," and this brilliant thought is as yet receiving hearty approval. How long it will be accepted is, of course, another question...
...have had occasion before to call attention to the "rough" element which appears in the college yard night and day, and it is certainly time that measures were taken to correct this nuisance. The guilty parties are mostly confined to the genus "mucker" who have a most wonderful and varied command of the vocal organs. Indeed some of the sounds that issue forth from the lips of these specimens are astounding and remind one of a large and well assorted circus menagerie or of a steam calliope. It is exceedingly unpleasant when a man is grinding for examinations or puzzling...
...subject is closely related to the "mucker" question, so often discussed, and the two should be treated at one blow. Cannot the yard authorities free us from these experiences which to say the least are unpleasant...
...their way to and from their places of business or in pursuit of pleasure, for they know how to be have. But we do call especial attention to those who from their ignorance or youth are not to be expected to behave themselves unless repeatedly admonished-we mean the "muckers." Everyday during term-time the "mucker" is present in the yard in small or great quantities, and is so unrestrained by the usages of polite society that he be comes a positive nuisance. It is bad enough to be obliged to see these little rascals always about, but to hear...