The second order consists of novices, who are designated by the name of
'foxes.' The appellation is probably derived from the custom of playing
a kind of game, at the opening of the term, which is called the fox-
hunt, and in which the novices, riding astride of chairs, are made to
run the gauntlet through the 'fellows' who are armed with blackened
corks, and who, without moving from their places, attempt to smudge the
faces of the youngsters as they hop past. These 'foxes' are young
students who have just joined, and who are not admitted to the rank of
fellows until they have fought a certain number of times. They are
raised to the higher dignity after a ballot, at which they are not
present, and the term of probation generally lasts six months, or one
term.

The fellows, or Burschen, are full-fledged Korps students, eligible to
become officers. The officers are three, and are called respectively
the first, second and third, 'in charge.' The first is the chief, who
presides at formal meetings and in the drinking-hall, where the Korps
assembles officially on two evenings of the week. He also represents
the Korps at the weekly meetings of all the representatives. The second
in charge manages all affairs relative to fighting, and is personally
responsible to the association for all formalities relating to the
duels of its members. If any fellow, or novice, has challenged, or been
challenged by, any one else, he must immediately report the affair to
the second in charge, who arranges the meeting for him, and warns him,
at least twelve hours beforehand, of the time appointed. The third in
charge is secretary and treasurer; he keeps the minutes of all
meetings, collects the dues from the members, pays the bills, and is
responsible for the financial department and correspondence.

In well-conducted Korps, and there are many such, the president