College of Idaho - Trail Yearbook (Caldwell, ID)

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The TRAIL 131 of St. Patrick's Day, and the four courses of the exquisite banquet were designed in the same colors. At seven o'clock the guests found their places at the dainty tables. After dinner unique entertainment was fur- nished. The occasion, which is an annual event, was one of the most suc- cessful affairs of the college season. Forum Banquet The girls of the Parthenian Forum entertained their gentlemen friends at their annual banquet March 25, at Blatchley Hall. Yellow and white was the color scheme used in the table decorations and place-cards. Archon Irene Briegleb, who presided as toastmistress, presented a supple-mental menu which fairly rivalled that presided over by Miss Nichol. Berry Cordial given by Miss Briegleb as a welcome to the guests, was responded to by John Walsh with Consomme a la Forum. The meat course was rhythmetically taken care of by Margaret Rudy with Scalloped Brains. Succotash was served by Gladys Willmarth, and Socrates Salad by Louise McCormick. The dessert Pi-F a la Mode, was ably presented by Corwin Hinshaw. Some-we are not saying who-wish that the real mints of the banquet had required a little pecu- niary expenditure, as those so charmingly served by Ezra Hinshaw. After the tables were relieved of their we-ight of good things the guests gathered in the Blatchley Hall parlors where poems composed at the dif- ferent tables during the evening were read, and games and tricks were enjoyed. The following are samples of the poetic skill displayed, the first being written by representatives of the Senate: THE OWL The Owl, the Owl, The Parthy-Forum Owl, 'Tis the bird that knows Where the Senate Gavel goes, Why the rain turns into snows, Why the frost doth bite our toes, Why the blackbirds chase the crows, Where forbidden spirit Hows, Why the lover loves the rose, Where the girls get all their beaux, How' the boys can buy their clothes Why the man his wild oats sows, How to conquer all your foes, How William Vance's bald head glows, How Hayman wields the garden hose, Why Springer always blows his nose, What Anne can see in Taffy Tolles, Now, though this sounds like prose, You really don't suppose That it's Edgar Allen Poe's! HGRAVELY' Do you think you'll find A gavel in the air? There are various kinds of gravel That you meet where'er you travel, Now the mystery unravel Why they're there. Oh, it's fun to ravel, ravel, As you travel, travel, travel,

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130 The TRAIL Post Exam jubilee At the Post-Exam Jubilee the guests are always particularly jovial, since light-heartedness-and perhaps light-headedness-go to make jollity, for our heads are as light as our hearts, for we have written all that we gathered for the past semester and we need no longer bother to remember it. Thus felt those who assembled at Finney Hall Feb. 5, to celebrate another victory over the brain-teasersf' After gaily chatting for a while with schoolmates and alumni, Edith White entertained the guests with a pleasing solo. We were then invited into the reception hall, whe-re seats had been arranged so that we might witness the final outcome of many of our college friends. The Rev. Pooki inspired us with a deep and reverent feeling, while poor, hungry Bob Bates brought tears to eyes long unaccustomed to showing emotion. But the happy, wealthy Mrs. Jester C Karen J ensenj cheered us again, and Harold Hawkes showed us the worth of a college education, since through his intensive study of salesmanship he was able to sell ice in summer and coal in winter. VVe all agreed with Anne, Rev. Pooki's housekeeper, that James Walsh would have a high calling and he did not disappoint us for few things could be higher than a giraffe-dentist! Rev. Pooki showed true Solomonian wisdom in telling Mr. Smith to get on a chair so Mrs. Smith, nee Marie Feldhusen, would not have to stoop to kiss him, and so prevented a divorce. And Irene Briegleb! Who'd a thought it? Surely that gum- cracking, slang-slinging girl seeking spiritual uplift was not Irene. Poor Gertie Shoemaker, she finally got married by forcibly bringing Verle Han- son to the altar, as a lamb to sacrifice. Carlton Elhart, as President of the U. S., was suiiiciently dignified to lend weight to the occasion. We were all so glad to learn of our other friends' futures as told by those who visited Rev. Pooki. Dainty refreshments were served after the entertainment. Wednesday afternoon, February 9th, the Day girls of the College were entertained by the Dorm girls at a pre-Lincoln Day party. Finney Hall parlors were pleasingly decorated in red, white and blue, which color scheme extended to the refreshments. After several games, Mrs. H. D. Blatchley, in her delightful way, enter- tained the hostesses and guests with a lecture on Art. A Debate Banquet A On the evening of March 21, 1921, Prof. and Mrs. H. H. Hayman enter- tained at a charming dinner. The guests were the members of the debate teams and their friends. Green and white were used as decorations in honor

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132 The TRAIL College Women's Banquet Kg ' N Wednesday evening March 30th the College Women's Club 2 of Caldwell entertained at a banquet in honor of the Debating M gt' and Expression teams of the College of Idaho and the Caldwell High School. The banquet was given in the social rooms of the Methodist church, which were beautifully decorated for the occasion. The fifty honored guests were seated at the center table arranged in the form of a cross and decorated with the silver loving cup of the Southern Idaho Conference. The other guests, numbering over two hundred were seated at the surrounding tables. During the intervals between courses, original songs were sung with hilarity and zest. Prof. H. H. Hayman presided as toastmaster. The College Women's Club, in thus honoring the Debating and Expres- sion Teams, have stimulated interest in Literary activities, which we hope may be sustained in succeeding years. The Senate Banquet Blatchley Hall was the scene of one of the most elaborate social func- tions of the school year when on April 23, 1921, the Annual Senate Ban- quet was given. Pink and white carnations decorated the tables while the college colors were carried out in the menu cards. Throughout the evening delightful music was furnished. Senator Harold Hawkes presided, and the program followed the order of the regular Senate docket. Senator James Hawkes ably toasted Roll Call, while Senator Smith very originally handled Quotation, Miss Electa Gartin ingeniously responded to The Minutes and signalled the return of the historic Senate gavel. as she finished the toast. A debate followed. The question was Resolved, That girls should be eligible to the Senate, with Senator Russell Kenney taking the affirmative and Sen- ator Corwin Hinshaw eloquently speaking on the negative. The program closed with the Censor's Reportf' by Senator Justin Conrad. After the singing of College Loyalty, the Senate members and guests dispersed.