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

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THE 1923 CLASS BOOK (Uaesar and GUpnpaira A cause of jealousy and blinding rage, Was 1923 ' s first debut on the stage, To every class aspiring to fulfill The standard of our histrionic skill. Compared to Frank as Caesar Mr. Robertson Seemed like a novice who had just begun, And Maxine Elliot — well, as for her Compared to Ellie — she ' s an amateur. Our Caesar ' s air of dignified repose Was greatly aided by her Roman nose Constructed by the clever make-up lad. Who little knew what a bad cold she had. As for the stalwart Ftatateeta, she In death exhibited nobility All unsurpassed. And like a martyred saint Protested not, nor winked, at the red paint. When from the lighthouse high, into the sea Lithe Cleo fell; (to show her family) She rose up straight again (lest they should fret, And fear, unknowing, that she had got wet. There was a loud laugh — why I do not know At the high dive of graceful Rufio. Thus we all sported in the glaring light Upon the opening (and only) night. From this, dear reader. I hope you have gathered as I meant you to do that in the whole wide world no living he or she — Has any right whatever to think any play ever given is on a level with our production of Caesar and Cleopatra except possibly our Junior Play — He — And I hope after all these hints and suggestions you will be able to read some facts between the acts as it were and realize that our dramatic ability — Has not, is not, and never shall or may be equalled by any possible stuck-up rival who tried to do anything half as fine as — hurrah for all of us — the class of 1923. 2S

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THE 1923 CLASS BOOK (ElaaH (iffirprs President Helen Rice Vice-President and Treasurer Alice Smith Secretary Dorothy Meserve Undergraduate Association — Assistant Treasurer, Julia Ward Advisory Board, Ruth McAneny Self-Government Association — Treasurer, Katharine Strauss Executive Board, Florence Martin Christian Association — Secretary, Esther Rhoads Athletic Association — Secretary, Helen Rice The Lantern — Harriet Scribner, Evelyn Page Business Board, Marion Lawrence The College News — Elizabeth Vincent, Elizabeth Child, Lucy Kate Bowers. Business Board, Frances Childs (resigned), R. Beardsley, Sara Archbald. Song Mistress — Marian Holt

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THE 1923 CLASS BOOK Qlnrmt dampus (Eompnrtmpnt Every fall an increasing number of young girls leave home, some of whom have no place to go. It is becoming customary for these to enter some in- stitution of higher learning, whence they will emerge in four (4) years with even less place to go. For these the following rules are offered. Calls, Engagements, Etc. I. Calls may be of two (2) kinds. Telephone and social. A. Telephone, (if answered.) Hello. No. Who? Oh. No, Not here. click. (if calling.) ' ' New York operator? Reverse charges. Hello Mother. What? No, I ' ve got my rubbers. What? No. I spent it all. What? clickety-click. or Hello Eddy. (he-he-he), door slams, stage whisper mounting to a shout. Gotta have a chaperone. No — not an umbrella, a chaperone. Alright, Bellevue at one-thirty. click. Door opens. Hey, Mary I got a date with Eddy . Proctor. — Ssh . B. Social. As soon as the occupant has left the room, caller approaches holding en- graved card between first and second fingers of the right hand, and places it on the door. Correct form for such cards would be : For Gods sake pay me that $.50. Love and kisses — Susie, or Gym. practice at 8 a.m. daily. Fines for non-attendance. (It is safer not to sign this.) or Thanks for your evening dress. Sorry about the soup. Try Carbona. II. Engagements. 29