Academy of the Holy Angels - Echoes Yearbook (Fort Lee, NJ)

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+1 Ecnoizs f a 1.9.2.8 Q Jzgfs A-H5115 in N L mm, ,,,,,m,nnm. -'fffai-3526? 515 as the storm had assumed the proportions and violence of a cloudburst. However, the enjoy' ment of the day had been too great to be driven away even by such a storm, and we still look back upon it with pleasure. On October 21st a delightful musical recital was given by the Hilger Trio. We were already familiar with the splendid music of this famous trio, but we were more than ever charmed by this recital. As we left the hall we agreed with the inimitable Shakespeare, who said: The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved by concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils. Soon, Hallowe'en, the night of things uncanny, was with us, and we gathered in the gym for a good oldffashioned Hallowe'en Party. The Seniors played the part of hostesses. The first number was a recitation by the Seniors, a poem which, while in perfect harmony with the occasion, included a welcome to our dear Sister Superior. The lights were then extinguished and many ghostly games were played while the Seniors ilitted about in costumes representing ghosts, witches, cats, pumpkins, corn, and scarecrows. Having thoroughly enjoyed ourselves for some time we repaired to the dining rooms where a delicious repast was served. Soon afterwards we departed, regretfully, but taking with us the memory of a delightful evening. On November third we assembled in the hall to listen to a lecture entitled 'fHeretics and Orthodox in Modern Literature. The lecture was delivered by Mr. Louis H. Wet' more, former Literary Editor of the New 'York Times, who is well known both in America and in England. Mr. Wetmore chose four modern authors to exemplify his subjectf George Bernard Shaw and H. G. Wells as the heretics, and Gilbert Keith Chesterton and Hilaire Belloc as the orthodox. Mr. Wetmore is intimately acquainted with all four of these authors and was able to narrate many humorous incidents and reminiscences concern' ing them. In his brisk, invigorating manner he visualized each of these men for us. George Bernard Shaw he represented as a kindly old Irish gentleman, hiding his geniality under a mask of cynicism. H. G. Wells was introduced to us as the most accomplished man of letters in the world today, and at the same time he was humanized by the description of his irascible temper. It was impossible not to laugh at the delightful anecdotes concerning Gilbert Chesterton's absentfmindedness, while Hilaire Belloc became a most intimate Hgure in the description of the man himself and his soldierly attitude toward Catholicism and life. Although Mr. Wetmore's lecture was all too short, he probably taught us more concerning these four authors in his brief hour of speaking than we could possibly gain from any amount of study or reading. On December third our Annual Bazaar was opened. For several weeks previous great interest reigned in the school. Preparations were made and the gym was decorated in gay colors. Competition among the different classes for the greatest number of books was keen, and each girl vied with every other in putting her own class at the head of the list. Finally, 80