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IMHNMNM Wqz College nom The Annual College Boom., given in the College Chapel by the various classes and organizations, under the auspices of the Y. M. and Y. W. C. A.’s, was one Of the big features of the college year. The 1914 Boom was a scream from beginning to end. and interest and enthusiasm never lagged from the time the first curtain was drawn until the “nigger’’ minstrel was clapped off the stage at 11:30. The first stunt took the form of a few major college activities which were staged by the Academy students, and plainly showed that the “Preps” have had their eyes open and know how things are done at Wesleyan. The next time the curtain was pulled, one lone Freshman had possession of the stage, while a shingle hanging at his door said, “Wanted, a Wife.” After ten minutes of side-splitting laughter the audience cheered the young man and his fortunate prospective helpmate into the background and behind the curtain. “Mrs. Jarlcy” of the Sophomore class then displayed her beautiful wax figures. She had a rare collection among which were “Bo Peep,” “Jack and Jill,” “Simple Simon,” “Two Lovers,” and others equally as attractive. For particulars see opposite page. ‘ Miss Wishard of the Girls’ Glee Club then took out countless A Winding Walk charge of the situation, and ground old maids (“Ladies in Waiting”) from a large machine in the rear of the stage. None of the girls were recognized, so no harm was done. The fifth and most complicated act of the evening was staged by the 1915 Croaker Class entitled the “Croaker Stew.” This was a weird and solemn sketch put on by an energetic and solemn class. The setting was a large kettle in the process of stewing and boiling down all college activities, the result being the 1915 Croaker. This act made the big hit of the evening. The noble Seniors who staged the sixth stunt of the evening had for the audience a rare treat in a little two act comedy drama entitled “A Reunion After Thirty Years.” This little act perhaps received more rehearsing than the other acts and the authors of the sketch should submit their production to Pathes or Keystone. The evening’s merriment was brought to a howling close by a black-faced minstrel, acted out by the Men’s Glee Club. Few songs were left unsung and they because of the late hour. The Boom was given to a packed house and the Christian associations felt well repaid for their efforts, for besides reviving the old-time Wesleyan Spirit, they were able to report a favorable income. Between Classes
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