Anna Head School - Nods and Becks Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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 On May 7 Kathryn Prost gave a tea in honor of Marion Devlin and Natalie Shreve. Marion is leaving for Europe sometime during the summer and Natalie is leaving California to make her home in the East. May 8 Mildred Dorward entertained about one hundred guests at a very unique tea at her home. A very charming bridge-tea was given by Ethel Graves on May 15. There were about fifty guests present. 'l'lie seniors are looking forward with great pleasure to the three last events of the year. There is to he the usual senior luncheon which is given by Miss Wilson on May 27 at the Claremont Country Club. On the evening of May 27 there also will he the Alumnae banquet. May 28 is the day of all days,—“graduation,” and the beautiful garden party. [75]

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February 6 was the date of a lovely bridge party given by Beatrice Boyer. Forty-four girls enjoyed the afternoon. Cloyne Court, the home of Betty Ballantine, was the setting for a valentine luncheon, given on February 13. About twenty girls were present. On February 20 Anna Doris Kohlmoos was hostess at a large tea. The house was beautifully decorated in spring blossoms. Those who assisted Anna Doris were Eva Miller, Lucille Clark. Barbara Rowell, Margaret Dyer, Janice Yard. Eleanor Burgess entertained a group of friends on March 6 at a delightful bridge tea. The girls who were successful in winning the prizes, carried home lovely tulip plants. March 19 Charlotte Ham gave a tea in honor of her cousin, Miss Marian Ehmann. Her home was beautifully decorated with spring flowers. The girls assisting Charlotte were Eva Miller, Carol Craig, Jane Wood, Anna Doris Kohlmoos, and Delight Frederick. The Nods and Becks Group gave a very successful bridge tea on March 20. There were thirty-seven tables and everyone enjoyed the afternoon. Carol Craig was the lovely hostess April 10 at a bridge tea, given at the Palace Hotel. About eighty girls played bridge in the French Room, at four o'clock adjourning to the Rose Room for tea and to enjoy the Saturday afternoon music. April 17 Zbe Benzeman gave a very delightful tea at the Athens Club. The afternoon had added attractions as Zoe announced her engagement. At the St. Francis Hotel Lorraine Richardson and Jean Curtis entertained charmingly at tea on April 24. A great many girls from school enjoyed the afternoon. Lillian Goldwater was hostess at a very charming tea given at the Palace Hotel on April 24. May 1 was the date of a very delightful tea given by Ingeborg Stockhausen. f 74 ]

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0F CALENDAR ¥j Eft. 9. We were glad to see Miss Wilson looking so well after her European trip. Since it was so good for her we ought to try it. The new borders got the “once over’’ and came up to the mark 100%. Sept. 10. School days, school days!” There was much excite- ment getting acquainted with both teachers, subjects, and pupils. Sept. 12. The boarders are starting early. They went to see “No, No, Nannette” and, judging from the sounds drifting from behind closed doors, they liked it. Sept. 16. Tonight was first callers’ night. The parlor was mobbed—by girls! Sept. 22. Another important meeting. The “Nods and Becks” Group assembled for the first time. Several editors and important officers were elected. Sept. 23. The Athletic Association held it first meeting of the year in the Assembly Hall today. Under the able guidance of our leading athlete, Lois Howorth, president of the association, a very fine meeting was conducted. Jt looks as if a big year is ahead of us in athletics. Sept. 23. The boarders had their first birthday party! Oh, My! Sept. 28. Big debates about the senior rings have been carried on. e really feel that some of our youthful orators should go to the Senate. Oct. 3. 'Fhe Freshmen are starting out very well. Already they are giving a dance. This is rather praiseworthy of the dear children.' Oct. 16. The day pupils have been marvelling at the suppressed excitement of the boarders. Now they know the secret. It is month- end, which means home for the boarders, and—no home-work for all! Oct. 31. Hist! Tis Hallowe’en. The boarders celebrate with gay revelry. Nov. 7. M-m (Sign of keen enjoyment) The “Nods and Becks” request the pleasure of your company tonight at an informal dance. M-m (more enjoyment). We know those dances. [76]