Among the naughty practices of our freshmen, and we fear also of some upper classmen, is that of surreptitiously "appropriating" the signs of Cambridge tradesmen. As long as this annoyance was limited to our hereditary extortioners, we were content to pass over the transgression in silence. When, however, our esteemed contemporary, the Lampoon, is subjected to a loss by the mania for decorative signs and shingles, it is incumbent upon us to protest against the extension of this line of business. In a communication to the CRIMSON, the editors of the Lampoon have stated their grievance. They are robbed of a considerable sum of money by the diminished sale of papers, which results from a removal of the drawings, posted for advertisement. We are glad to hear that active measures will be taken to prevent the continuance of the annoying and disgraceful procedure.
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