Alma College - Almafilian Yearbook (St Thomas, Ontario Canada)

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THE .4LM,4F11.1AN X we ' or -if 1 x- Skating Carnival On the fourth of February a skating carnival was held here at the Alma skating rink. The different houses entered into it hear- tily and each one presented a skit. Upper McLachlin interpreted WFerdinand the Bullu, nThe Old Mill Streamn was given by Ryerson East, WSnow Whiten by Ryerson West, WCanada's Quintupletsw by Warner East, and-WThe Courtship of Stiles Mandishn by Warner West. Reubena Rabbezana, Mary and Nancy Newton carried off the prizes for the best dressed, and Betty Hill, as a fat lady received the prize for the funniest costume. Between these amusing presenta- tions everyone enjoyed skating around the rink, or warming her toes beside the blazing bonfire. Afterwards lunch and dancing were enjoyed in the gymnasium. Holly Hop One of the greatest social events of the year at Alma was the enjoyable, informal dance which was held the night before the Christmas vacation. The guests were graciously received by Miss Sparling and Francis Reiner in the drawing room. Here the students were gath- ered in little groups waiting expectantly for their escorts. Upon their arrival they proceeded to the gymnasium which was decorat- ively attired in full accordance with the Christmas Spirit. The gay dance music which was rendered by Benny Palmer and his orchestra, stopped for a brief intermission during which an appetizing lunch was served in the dining room. After refresh- ments, everyone returned to the gymnasium where the dancing con- tinued. When the strains of WGod Save the King had died away, the guests expressed their enjoyment as they departed and left the students with many pleasant memories. t 55

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