Manhattan College - Manhattanite Yearbook (Riverdale, NY)

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, , fN PMANHATTANITE-'g?'X3g, A ,W - .4 I Q n .i 0 D ie K. i K K3 L RP' K. r 2 , THJE PRUM Tl1e soft, smooth, rhythmic beat of a banjo-the caressing sigh of a trombone,-- the mellow tones of a sax--the insistent thrumming of the drums-dim-lighted room -dancing couples-graceful movement-men in Hashing white and somber black- women in all the colors of the spectrum-the ever-changing colored eye of the spot- light darting hither and thither-picking out a smiling face here, a gleaming arm there-excitement-j oyousness-Junior Prom ! 1 Over four hundred and fifty couples danced in the Grand Ballroom of the Biltmore to the entrancing music of Waring's Pennsylvanians, the highest priced Prom orchestra in captivity. At eleven-thirty it seemed as if the whole college and all the alumni were there. It was impossible to bunk into somebody without apologizing to someone you knew. The floor was the scene of greeting after greeting. The Prom! The Pennsylvanians swung into Green and Whiten and they played it as it has never been played before. President Jerry O'Connor with Miss Viola Broderick on his arm, lead the Promenade, followed by the rest of the class of '29 and their fair companions. Under the direction of Fred Waring the Prom- enaders split, doubled, quadrupled, until they were drawn up in a twelve-abreast formation, when, at a signal from Fred, the solid phalanx swirled away into dancing couples to the applause of the onlookers. Immediately after the Promenade, the first call for supper was issued. By an exceedingly efficient arrangement of different colored cards which were issued to each fellow, who was then guided in going down to supper by the color of his card, confu- sion as to seating at the many tables was reduced to a minimum. Supper engaged the attention of the Promenaders for over an hour, and then the ballroom once more became the center of attraction. Shortly after the stragglers had returned from supper, the Pennsylvanians entertained. For three-quarters of an hour they sang and played with the superb showmanship of which only they are capable. Poley,' McClintock, the trick-voiced drummer, and the famous Waring novelty effects were exhibited for the edification of the boys and girls. The Pennsylvanians closed their program with a glee-club rendering of a popular ballad, which put effective finishing touches on a superlative entertainment. Then the Manhattanites danced on till four-thirty, when the stirring chords of Alma Mater sounded in a mighty chorus, as the Pennsylvanians bade farewell to the Promenaders. To the Warings must go a lionis share of the credit for Manhattan's best Prom. They played neither too long nor too short dances, and chose their numbers exceed- ingly well. As purveyors of melody, they rank with the best in the land. The rest of the laurels belong to the Prom Committee, to whom the eflicient and agreeable arrangements were due. There was no confusion at any timeg the evening was one of smooth-running, unalloyed pleasure. The favors, which were gold bracelets set with a silver class seal for the girls, and leather cigarette cases set with a gold class seal for the fellows, were received with unanimous approval. '29 Prom! It certainly was a corker! An evening of entertainment unsur- passed! Those who enjoyed it will remember it when the class of '50 is strutting around the Quadrangle. Two Hundred Six . 1 Y Jq kf i s f x,,'x..v'-4 NJ i'xINg!W1 K,