Bryn Mawr College - Bryn Mawr Yearbook (Bryn Mawr, PA)

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ifflap ©ap; or, 0m ftome on tfje Jftelb of ftonor ACT I Scene I. (The Cloisters. Dagmar as Compaspe, discovered posing in front of a mirror held by Jeannette Ridlon.) 1 Dagmar: Do you like me better kissing my hand or not? t ( Enter Samuel Arthur in a brown derby and such a hurry that he has forgotten his arctics.) Dagmar: Look out! Don ' t spoil my pose! Mr. King (cheerfully) : Miss Brown-n-n is in-n-n the Infirmary, so I shall do Apelles. Jeannette: Oh, Mr. King! Mr. King (perceiving he doesn ' t know her): My name is not Kink. I said King-g. (Enter mob. Exit Dagmar throwing kisses.) Scene II. (A room in Dolgelly. 3 Stage furnishings consist of dirt, mess, women sewing and Miss Daly. Enter Hel wearing flowers.) Miss Daly (relieved): Oh, here you are at last, Miss Ah-ah . You ' re the leader of the chimney sweeps?. ... Ah! (Looks up and down Hel. Then from a pile holds up a dainty scrap of Lincoln green.) This will just fit you, won ' t it? (Pause full of expression. Exit Hel cheering Annassa.) (Enter Molly.) Miss Daly: Ah, just the thing ... a lovely shade of pink! Next. . . 1 We tried to think of some one in ' 17, but couldn ' t. Indicating lapse of time. To be pronounced as if the W were not there. Go on mighty Seniors may be substituted at the discretion of the actor. —19—

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Cfje Jfresfjman Banquet WELL! she cried nervously, clearing her throat and performing a few setting-up exercises — the Freshman Banquet was a memorable and inspiring occasion. Even now I seem to see before me that long line of lovely young, eager faces, flushed with youth and the hope of a hearty meal. How many of these could now assume such an expression? How many of them have not become mere impenetrable masks used to cloak such simple emotions? How many can still smile? How many can still eat? 1 Of that noble and heroic little band, setting forth on Life ' s Highway, how many have strayed, how many have stolen, how many have been mashed by the ruthless wheels of Fords and other cars such as ? But to return, she cried joyously, reaching for another refreshing draught of ink — the banquet was a grand affair. Sumptuous dishes were served on groaning platters by lac- quered menials; water and lemonade flowed freely. No expense was spared. Salt, pepper, rolls — all the luxuries so harmful perhaps, but oh, so pleasant! Never have been such as it was (the Banquet) ! She it was who forever placed it among the Ides of March, where it stands unique among the phenomena of the world. Well, she cried, gasping slightly but still retaining her equilibrium, the Freshman Banquet was a memorable and inspiring occasion. Note to censor: If this is too long, please see that none of the important part is cut. Eleanor M. Jencks, ex- ' 17. 1 For answer to these questions see President Thomas. Statistics don ' t lie. At the Senior receptions ninety -eight gross of marrons have been accounted for. —18—

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(There is a sound of singing outside To the Maypole let us on. 1 Enter Maypole dancers.) Miss Daly (looks at them proudly, then pleasantly): Pretty good. (Curtain falls slowly.) ACT II Scene I. (May Day on the Bryn Mawr campus. Rain. Some time elapses as rain con- tinues to fall heavily.) Scene II. (Same as Scene I. Flourish of trumpets. Enter heralds, clearing the way. 2 First lady starts to cross the road.) Con Wilcox (firmly): Stand back there! First Lady (haughtily): I am the wife of a trustee. (Exit Con, squelched.) (Enter the Nine Worthies.) 3 Second Lady (explaining to Third Lady): Those are the professors, you know! (Enter Saint George, singing to the horse to keep him awake. Horse falls asleep.) Mr. King (rushing out excitedly): Can you hold him, Miss Hall? Shall I manage him for you? (Noise without.) A Voice: Make way for Mr. Taft, as space is limited! (Curtain.) Sarah Fenton Hinde, Thalia Howard Smith, Constance Sidney Hall. ' This song, adapted from the early Icelandic, is always sung on May Day by the students of Bryn Mawr. It is peculiarly suited to their fresh young voices. 9 This custom is always kept up in spite of Scene I. Does this mean the Seven Deadly Sins or the Five Temptations? —20—