A power failure at Kirkland House that lasted for more than an hour produced a riot of mild proportions in the Deacon courtyard last night.

Lights went out all over the House at approximately 11:10 p.m. and did not go on again until shortly after midnight. During the interval, over two dozen students discharged a few firecrackers, threw some water from windows, and milled around the courtyard; but did not break out in a mass demonstration.