James Madison University - Bluestone Schoolmaam Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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March 18. — Mrs. Graham talks to us about China, and we all want to ride on wheelbarrows. Examinations begin. — How has expectation dark- ened into anxiety — anxiety into dread — and dread into despair ! March 19. — Mr. Geraldo Vito Petrone sings to us about love. Examinations end. March 20. — A Mid-summer Night ' s Dream by the Stratfords. Shall we ever forget the grace of Thisbe or the tragic death of Pyra- mus? March 25. — The Conference of the Seventh Congressional District of the State Teachers Association commences. Mr. Claxton talks about Rural School Problems. Hurrah for the farm- ers! Long live our democracy! March 26. — We entertain the visiting teachers and get holiday! Oh, the gallons of chicken salad they consumed! March 27. — Ellen locks herself in and loses the key. Over the transom to the rescue went Page, and then had to take the door off the hinges. Senior-Freshman Basket Ball game 17-0 Junior-Sophomore Volley Ball game 20-16 March 28. — Miss Young talks to us at Y. W. C. A. about Fjght-Week Clubs. March 29. — Miss Guitner describes the customs and costumes of India. April 1. — Hash and silence for breakfast. April 2. — Good Friday — Holiday — Reports — Eggs! A few fortunates set out for home and Easter bonnets. April 3. — Easter or Christmas? That is the question. You can ' t tell by the weather. Lanier Literary Society — Easter Program. April 9.— Jules Falk! Now he melts their hearts to pity; Now he stirs their souls to passion. April 10. — Lee Literary Society — Spring Pro n-am. Sophomore-Freshman Basket Ball game 11-0 April 12. — Down with the mice! Seven are slain in Room 61, Dormitory 2. April 13. — Biscuits for supper! April 17. — Senior- Junior Basket Ball game — Score, 6-3. April 18. — Stratford Literary Society. The Seniors entertain the Senior and Junior Basket Ball teams. May 1. — May Day. May 28-29. — Ben Greet and Shakespeare. Tune 4. — A Russian Honeymoon- June 8. — Graduation day, at night.

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January 23. — The Famous Four Film Company give moving picture show, This is the Life. January 28. — Farewell Feast in Miss Lancaster ' s honor. February 1. — The Romancers by the Frank Lea Short Company — short. February 5. — Japanese Tea. February 6. — The Laniers entertain Mr. and Mrs. Heatwole. February 12. — Miss Gregg gives the Seniors a Masquerade Ball. Mr. Burruss may not be a boxer, but he certainly was boxed. February 13. — The Seniors give the Faculty a reception. February 19. — Senior-Sophomore Basket Ball game. Score, 3-2. February 20. — Junior Banquet. Oh, the toasts that there are given Cover earth and touch on heaven, And the salad is delicious, so they say. February 22. — Fifteen rahs for George Washington and holiday! February 24. — Sweeping, victory for the mump germs. Nine victims at first charge. February 2 . — Student ( Government! February 26. — Richmond College Glee Club — Trada-la ! Yum-yum ! February 27. — Something going on: 1. Practice Teachers entertain Critic Teachers. 2. A birthdav nartv is given. 3. Debate: Resolved that woman should have a promi- rpt -1pce in the business world. The Affirmative wins! 4. Hiawatha — Heap Big Show — Mighty Sophomores. February 28. — The Indian war chiefs are unable to become normal pale faces again. March 5. — Ye Pov rt-je Social — In Ye Spirit of Ye Hard Times Whiche Now Prevaile. (Ar Ye Hard Times continue to prevail.) March 6. — Lame ' - Literary Society — Current Magazines. March 9. — Miss Ba ' Tows reaches the Household Arts girls to make pie crust and other things- March 12. — The American Girl wins our hearts, but it was anither in- justice to dear auld Ireland. March 13. — Picture taking: Look pleasant, please. The Lees celebrate St. Patrick ' s Day.

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Senior iHagquerabe NE wonderful night in February the Seniors were taken by storm by their honorary member, Miss Gregg. Invitations to a masquerade ball ! ! The whole school shared the overflowing excitement. What are you going to wear? Are you going to be a lady or a gentleman? What kind of mask a ' - e you going to wear— black or white? Greater still was the enthusiasm when, on the night of the ball, hand- some young cadets, sailors, and other gentlemen were getting themselves confused with fairies, Colonial dames, gypsies, Indians, and people of every nationality. Even Faust, with all his cunningness, was in close touch with a priest who had been summoned to join, in holy matrimony, a blushing bride and a brave gallant. The strains of the wedding march were soon changed into a lively one- step and immediately the throng began to sway, this way and that, up and down, round and round, like some work of an ingenious mechanical toy-maker. A dreamy Hesitation soon made more evident the graceful swaying of the dancers. Before fond lovers (damsels in soldier uniform) could whisper into the ears of their partners various words of endearment, the attention of all was transferred to an irresistible Fox Trot. In contrast with this were the feature dances of the Colonial belles and beaux. The minuet and the lancers were presented with so much spirit and grace that an on-looker could easily have imagined that his an- cestors moved before him. Various kinds of games and merry-making soon whiled away the time. The climax of fun and excitement was reached when a human box — or rather, stack of boxes — walked in unannounced. Mystery and curi- osity ran riot. Who could it be? Oft came the lid and what should we see but the beaming face of our President, Mr. Burruss. Surprised anew were the guests when they were presented with ham and eggs, lobster, chicken and fruit — all on plates not much larger than a fifty-cent piece. This, however, proved to be only a sample of the abun- dance of real delicacies that were lavished on all.