Students Exeunt as College Puts Half Century on File

Like air hissing out of a balloon, students will hasten out of College today, leaving it deflated and limp. The occasion is the Christmas recess, which, like birthdays, comes only once a year, but never has caught anybody unawares.

Officials of the transportation industry stayed up late last night perfecting plans to cope with the traditional efflux, while highway police prepared to welcome the holiday crowd.

Meanwhile, on the local scene, Instructors have been nodding to last-performance applause, folding their briefcases, and quietly stealing away. Biddies are marshalling mops and dusters to brush over students' quarters for the last time in 1949.

Rising liquor sales indicated that Christmas parties were widespread last night. Most merrymakers were unaware that today will be the last day of school in the half-century.

Many students joined the myriad throngs Christmas shopping in Boston and the Square yesterday. Stores have been staying open until 9 p.m. to handle the rush.

Although stock in many stores is running low, the CRIMSON is keeping its subscription lists open as a public service to those who want to give their parents or anybody else the perfect Christmas present.

Late weather reports last night promised good traveling conditions. But the weather will probably be poor for skiers this vacation, and some aficionados are heading for Colorado.

Students are expected to come back by January 5 and be present during the reading period.