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We even did the conga at the Junior Prom. door to new winter styles was opened as seniors became lovely models. The Card Party was held in the Casino, October 23rd for the bene- fit of the Georgian Court endowment fund. The anticipation of a gay HaIlowe'en was seen clearly on each girl's face as the day of witches and ghosts approached. The freshman class seemed dubious about October 27th, for it was on that day that the newcomers were initiated into the ranks of collegians. The day was concluded by a delightful and appropriate interpretation of Arsenic and Old Lace given by the traditional Hallowe'eners, the sopho- mores. The cider and doughnuts served after the performance made the occasion a real party. On November lOth, and November l7th, in cooperation with St. Peter's Forensic Com- mission, two members of Tau Kappa Alpha, Cecily Swabb and Kathleen Mooney, upheld the affirmative side of the resolution, Re- solved: that Franco Spain should be admitted into the United Nations. Both debates were held at Georgian Court, the first with the University College of St. John's and then with Seton Hall College. The Holly Hop Committe anxiously await Santa's gifts. l L ll N, l l l i i Diane Delany as Henrietta, Marie Schubert as Arabel, and Elizabeth Byrne as Elizabeth in The Barrefts of Wimpole Street. The Mansion Christmas tree filled every heart with holiday gladness. A Christmas house party at Kingscote.
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Dorothea Scheuermann, Bid Chairman of the Courtier Ball, Peggy Rainey and their escorts await guests at the Ritz-Carlton. fi. .Hu senting typical scenes of the present Christ- mas-time. The final tableaux was a beautiful Nativity scene. As the Christmas activities came to a close on the campus all Courtiers had acquired a vibrant holiday spirit to take home with them for family Christmases. On January l l the members of St. Joseph's College Glee Club from Philadelphia presented a delightful program. Following the concert refreshments were served and dancing was enjoyed. So another month in another year was begun on the Social Calendar of Georgian Court, a calendar that would have many dates encircled with red pencil to remind each social- l Freshmen enjoying their first college formal at the Ritz-Carlton February ll loomed next on the important date list when the high-light of the whole social calendar drew near. The long awaited Courtier Ball given by the Senior Class was the gayest occasion of the entire year. For the particulars: place, Grand Ballroom of the Ritz-Carlton in New York, time, 9:00 to l :OOQ orchestra, Jeno Bartel, favors, dance programs in gold frames with a picture of the Mansion on the cover. Patricia Meehan was the chair- man of this social event and it was a grand dance that she and her committee arranged. This second month of the new year seemed to be crammed full of important dates and celebrations. The Heart-Party given by the ite of an important occasion. January l7, had a red circle to denote the passing of exams, we hope! ,But they didn't actually pass until seven days later when weary and exhausted scholars closed the last blue book with a sigh. The three days following exams were given over to our annual Retreat. It came at a period when we most needed some time for reflection and guidance. Monsignor Leslie M. Barnes conducted the Retreat, and a silence reigned on the campus as collegiate hearts became cells of deeper spirituality and meditation. The bowed heads in chapel and the inspiration- al conferences of the retreat master gave indi- cation ofa profitable Retreat. The February Frolic with its 195 Elmeda Capoferri celebrates Valentine's Day in big way. hu Camlval theme was delighfful- Patricia Bremer and Dorothea Scheuermann, co-chairmen of the N. F. C. C. S. tea dance and their escorts.
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