College of Idaho - Trail Yearbook (Caldwell, ID)

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128 The TRAIL Opening Reception S usual, the lirst-social event of the year was the opening recep- ffyi itgiixxll tion for the friends of the college, faculty, .alumni and students on Friday evening, September 33rd. The parlors were filled ,LQQVQA with a gay, chattering throng, which was quiet only long enough to listen to some delightful musical numbers consisting of a piano solo by Elbert Rice, a violin solo by Lucy Miller and a vocal solo by Edith White. Dr. Boone gave one of his delightful talks to the incoming class. At a late hour refreshments were served and after singing College Loyalty, the guests departed wishing for the college a splendid year of achievement. I'Iallowe'en Masquerade N the mystic eve of Saturday, Oct. 30th, the young and the old, Z the slim and the plump, the long and the short, the various types of collegiates affiliated with this institution, assembled to enjoy the annual Hallowe'en Masquerade in the Sterry Hall auditor- ium. In order to reach the scene of the festivity the candidates were forced to thread their Way through a horrible labyrinth, beset with all sorts of obstacles and punctuated with spectral shrieks from devils C?J who persecuted these strugglers. When at last they reached the brilliantly lighted room they found all the spirits of ancient Hind and the ouija board come to life. Uncle Sam and Columbia, Old Dutch Cleanser Girls, Persian Ladies, dark-eyed Darden- ellas, and many other international characters produced a cosmopolitan effect. Petite Columbines and Harlequins, Julius Caesar, Abraham Lin- coln, Martha 'Washington and Cleopatra, were there, the only personality lacking was that of the inquisitive Sir Oliver Lodge. Cowboys kept the company in a state of chronic terror by wildly shooting up the town after each drink of hard C175 cider, and each doughnut. Money was cheap and plentiful. When they unmasked everybody recognized their old friends and re- marked, I knew you all the time, and Went home in a happy frame of mind. The Annual Banquet, given by the football squad, was held at Shep- perd's on Thursday evening, December 9th. This banquet marked the successful culmination of the football activities of this season. The room was beautifully decorated in the College colors. The table extended in a T shape, the full length of the parlor. A large bouquet of white carnations adorned the center of the table. The interest centered around a sumptuous seven course dinner, exquisitely served. Mr. H. R. Cleaver, with his usual wit, presided as toastmaster. The football letters were presented to the squad, after which various appropri-

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The TRAIL 12.9 ate toasts were given by all the men. John Walsh was elected football captain for the year 1921-22. Toasts were also offered by Misses Anne Clemens and Doris Rae. The evening proved to be a great success, and was heartily enjoyed by all. The Voorhees Christmas Party On the Monday evening before Christmas the Voorhees boys gave a tres informal Christmas party for their friends. The lobby was cozily decorated in greens and reds, a big Christmas tree laden with interesting looking packages made the holiday atmosphere complete. The Hrst part of the evening was spent in playing games. Then the famed Voorhees orchestra furnished music at intervals until time for the Christmas tree. A novel introduction was used to create the desired atmos- phere and then old Santa himself came in through the Window and pre- sented each girl with a gift. During the remainder of the evening everyone talked merrily to every- body, while all nibbled at every kind of real old fashioned goodies. A large basket was placed in the center of the room for scraps, Needless to say, it was well filled with nut shells and sundry other remains when all took their departure late in the evening, each with the good old Christmas spirit Well established in his heart. Taffy Pull Friday evening, January 7th, the Seniors spent a very delightful even- ing at the home of Anne Clemens. Rook and Pit, the chief games of the evening, became so hilarious that they threatened to disturb the sleeping neighbors. The taffy wouldn't pull, but when converted into fudge, was excellent. The party evidently attracted the attention of some wandering spirit for a plate of butter mistaken for taffy mysteriously disappeared from an open window but was as mysteriously returned by a long arm clothed in a red sweater sleeve. Senior Party On Friday evening, Feb. 11th, the Seniors gathered.at Finney Hall. A cheerful fire was built in the Hreplace and all the guests gathered about the hearth to sing songs and tell stories. All lights but that of the fire were put out and the gruesome and thrilling tales told by our Senior story tellers would rival those of Poe. Popcorn and candy were served by the hostesses, Margaret Rudy, Irene Briegleb and Ruth Miller.