Hannah More School - Within the Lych Gate Yearbook (Reisterstown, MD)

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WITHIN THE LYCH GATE 1934 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT — DECEMBER 16 Th ' s year the Christmas Pageant, Let Us Adore Him was lovelier than ever before, if that is possible. Many outsiders were in the audience, who i.-njoyed i: as much as we did. We left the play when it was over with that feeling of deep satisfaction which we always feel when we have seen a lovely thing uncerely ,i d beautifully presented. BILLIE - TEDDY PARTY - - JANUARY 20 As the Billies had won the A. A. drive, the Teddies gave them a party. It was a costume party and some really original costumes found their way to it, so that the judges had a difficult time in judging them. Prizes were awarded for the bpst ones, after which many interesting games were played. Hot dogs and ;oud served afterwards, were quite welcome to the hungry girls. MID-WINTER RECITAL -- JANUARY 20 The Mid-Winter Recital was held on January twentieth. The students gave us many enjoyable piano selections, which showed that many months of practice had been spent on them. PAGEANT — JANUARY 27 The part of the pageant that had been given in Baltimore by the Hannah More girls was given in Wyman Hall for the benefit of those who had not been able to go into Baltimore to see it. It made us appreciate our Hannah much more after we had seen it in its early days. The Juniors sold refreshments after the pageant episode. WEEKEND — FEBRUARY 3 On this weekend after exams, quite a few of the girls went home to have a good time after the strenuous work of the week before. On Friday night the Juniors gave a skating party for the ones that remained here. The next day a small busload of girls went to Baltimore to see the movie Carolina . LECTURE — FEBRUARY 17 On the following Saturday we were given a lecture on Scandanavia and the northern countries by Mr. Barthnetz. He showed us pictures of these countries, which were very interesting to everyone, and which helped to increase our interest in his lecture. 27

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WITHIN THE LYCH GATE 1934 HALLOWE ' EN — NOVEMBER 4 Everything in the dining-room was very spooky, and shrill screams were fre- quently heard during dinner. After dinner we had a grand old time in the gym. The Sophomores won the prize, a cake, for the best stunt which was their interpre- tation of the Romeo and Juliet of yesterday and today. Pretzels and rider were rerved. Following that, came the bright bonfire, where we toasted marshmallows and sang songs. ALUMNAE HOCKEY GAME - NOVEMBER 11 There was hustling and bustling everywhere. The reason? The Alumnae were coming back. This meant a hockey game was to be played. After an excit- r g game, at the end of which our team proved to be the victors, the teams were cerved tea in the library. NEIGHBORS - NOVEMBER 18 We all enjoyed many laughs at this amusing play. The Neighbors , chat the Seniors gave. The play gave us an opportunitv to see how much talent there is in the Senior class. There was dancing afterwards, and refreshments were sold. SPOKEN ENGLISH PLAYS — NOVEMBER 25 The Spoken English Class presented two delightful plays. Where But In America and Wurzel Flummery . The scenery was good. The actresses did their part nobly, and the plays themselves kept our spirits up during the entire performance. SEVENTH GRADE PLAYS — DECEMBER 2 Our hostesses, were the Seventh Graders, who gave us two interesting plays. Especially did we enjoy the one bearing the intriguing name of Morte d ' Arthur. ALUMNAE SALE — DECEMBER 9 On December the ninth, the Alumnae held their annual Christmas sale. There were many lovely gifts one could purchase. Cake and candy were also sold. Manv cf the Alumnae were back and helped to make the sale a financial success as well as to rontribute to its social success. 26

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WITHIN THE LYCH GATE 1934 COUNTY FAIR — FEBRUARY 17 The Juniors gave a county fair which proved to be loads of fun. A tight- rope walker, the famous Mile. Smeallie, was one of the main attractions. There was also a fashion show where the clown imitated all the models. The fortune- telling was very popular, too. Peanuts, popsicles and hot-dogs were sold. THE TRYSTING PLACE -- FEBRUARY 24 The Trysting Place proved to be a play true to its name. It was a clever production, which the Sophomores presented with perfection. We had a iioorl laugh, although at times we wondered what would happen next. BASKETBALL GAME — MARCH 3 On March third, a large busload of girls went to Washington, where they spent part of their time in sight-seeing. In the afternoon our Varsity team played a game with Warrenton Country School. To our regret, we were defeated. There was no entertainment that night, but the Juniors sold ice cream in Wvmar Hall. THE NEW POOR — MARCH 10 This proved to be an unusually amusing play presented by the Junior Class. Everyone went to bed practically worn out after so much continual laughing. To end it all perfectly, the Juniors served refreshments to prove that they were res ' hostesses. VARIETIES — MARCH 17 This entertainment was presented by the Senior Class. The girls mimicked the teachers so that they could see themselves as others see them. Berkie made Miss Cordelia Otis Skinner a reality to us. After that, a snappy minstrel show was given. SPOKEN ENGLISH PLAYS — MARCH 24 On the Saturday evening before Spring Vacation, the Spoken English Class presented two plays, At the Junction and Bargains In Cathay . They were thoroughly enjoyed and earned for themselves the praise of being different from most of the plays that have been given this year. Sandwiches and punch were sold by the girls during intermission. 28