Duncan (DDR 874) - Naval Cruise Book

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DUNCAN ' S DELIGHT Witli a degree oi quality tnal surpassed even tne excellent party held in San Diegi), Lne annual DUNCAN Snip ' s Party came to a conclusion at 2230 on tne nignt of Octoner 26tli, ending a very sticcesstul two-day run. Tne rasnionanle Cnina Niglit Canaret, one of Saseto ' s plusli nignt cluns, was rented for tne Party, and proved to ne a very excellent clioice on tne part of tne l-Jecreation Committee composed of W.D. NewcomL, L. 1 Vest, K. L. FunL, I . K. Tmazu, Bill Moore, R.C. W ' liite, and R. E. Eadie, Cnairman. J lie spacious nardwood dance floors on botli decRS received avid attention from all attending. Tne narlending cnores were capaolv liandled ny R. L. liinerhardt and K. L. Funk topside wnile Bill Moore did tne honors on the main deck. I he second night of tiie party found W. D. Newconik topside while L. 1 . Vest did the lionors below decks. R. d. White was kept busy tne second night replenisiiing the bar stock. Tne ample buffet supper was prepared by 1 . I . Blocker, f . J. Vines, and A. V. Aslie in the well-equipped kitcnen of the China Night, with a supplementary assist from II. A. Donaghey aboard snip. Under Chief f liornton ' s efficient supervision the delicious menu, including steak, fiam, cbicken, potato salad, olives, macaroni salad, cake and coffee was attractivelv presented to tne partygoers. It is safe to assume that this was ONE line in whicn none of the f)UNCAN ' S crew minded standing. Augmenting tiiis repast was tne ample supply of mixed drinks and beer for those who cared to partake, plus an attactive array of soft drinks for all hands interested. As if these ingredients were not enough to guarantee the success of the venture, the menuiers of the China Night ' s floorshow added the final touch as they gave an excellent performance of their regular act. As the proof of the pudding is in the eating, so the feeling of satisfacticni lor a joh well done is gained from the impressions made upon those who sample the results. f he general consensus of opinion is that this year ' s parly was the best ever held. 39

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