Milford School - Typhoon Yearbook (Milford, CT)

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f' WIC 'SMOKGR W7 To show their appreciation of the wonderful work of the students, GIS a hitherto unheard of thing in the School, the Faculty on SMTW- o .? TFS gave a smoker. It was a wicked party. The School Jazz Band, having finished their afternoon engagement at one of the leading New York hotels, worked everyone to a high pitch of excitement by their irresistible syncopation, and the evening started in a shower of clam l .4 f 0 .gf 4 . .2 'H - 0, qi l . . ii' A shells. In the center of the gym a ring was built, and ten of the better known JF international puglists gave short exhibition bouts under the supervision of Charley Griiiin, the Australian Kangaroo. Although there was much heavy betting along the .' only fooling. rmgside no debts were collected, as the contestants afterwards admitted that they were In the interval followmg, Missouri Meerschaums and Miner's Delight were distributed qi W among those whose parents allow them to smoke. In the mysterious haze which resulted from the use of these implements, Sandiford, the Wizard, the seventh son of a seventh son, gave an exhibition of the powers of magic. His tricks were so numerous and so well executed that nobody real- ized at the moment how easy they were. Everyone was astounded and delighted by the remarkable harmonic symphony' produced by the Faculty Community Chorus. They sang a que er old folk ballad of Icelandic origin into which they introduced the names and escapades of some of the prominent members of the student body. Again and again they were encored, but finally quit on account of the coal shortage. The evening ended in a cloud of Miner's Delight and congratulations. It is well to note that all work for the next day was well prepared and only forty of the students received xis.

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Town Hall for the Prom. This building is particularly Well adapted for use on such an occasion. The large central hall is flanked by roomy corridors in which comfortable settees and couches afforded tempting resting places to the momentarily weary. The interior of the building was tastefully decorated with evergreen boughs and with banners of leading preparatory schools and colleges. The arrange- ment of Navajo blankets and rugs in the corridors was especially pleasing. Of the dance itself little can be said. We may state that the music was by that champion of jazz- dom, Markel's Orchestra, and that intermissions were practically non-existant. With these facts as a basis we leave further description to the imagination or the recollection. One feature, however, must not be overlooked-the wonderful view of the waterfalls of the Wepowaug River to be gained from the porch which extended across the entire rear of the building. Certain it is that the members of the Prom. Committee whose earlier explorations had led them to select this place for their own use, when anxious for a little rest found the porch surprisingly popular and their own settees usually occupied. But the excellent music made dancing the principal interest of everyone and the spacious fioor was always filled. Half-past three and Home Sweet Home came all too soon and the ever present taxis conveyed a reluctant throng back to the school. Many of the more tireless ones proceeded at once to the Jigger Shop for further nourishment before retiring and the dawn was well advanced when the last good-nights were said. The exodus began on Saturday morning, many of the boys accompanying their guests on the return trip to New York and other points. By afternoon the school presented a deserted appearance, while here and there a small grou pof the revent revellers might be found describing the events and adventures of the day before to an unfortunate stag or two who at last might dare to emerge from their hiding places. ' And so the Prom. passed into history. A precedent has been established and we can only hope that future occasions of this sort may be equally well described as the 1920 Prom. by these words: Wonderful girls, wonderful music, and a wonderful time! 87

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SMOKER PROGRAM K 49+ -Q' 'if' '4f f3H?' O Deafness Where is Thy Sting? . . School Orchestry 5. ADDED ATTRACTION ..... Secretive Sandi 'VftflM EM! .M l'!!o.NPrs D , Heavonhelpus, The German Mark A as ew an O ZFZ1ZlZ'amu.?llzit1lIrila rs O ec - Rasslm ' Ilindimattus Gnwk Shine HEI10Ugl'l is T00 MUChl,, From the Swedish Operetta, Ay Kaant Staimclittn ' ' B35 the same orchestrjy So-Low- I Smell the Fragrance of the Lily Knottso Hifi: , . Accompanisl, n. Waugh lzmee Fine Alley. The Anvil Chorus . . Teachers'Quartet Kd' G g I Tl It I, PV, ,ll Lyrics by O. Waddamess. Music by Somme Homme 1 or onzo a, . ze aian nn, BOXIH, lst. Dellflum . . lx- Pe,-Sonnel Kid Rocquefort, The French Smell One Round Doughnut, The Holm: Terror 2nd. Slaughter . VS. Kid Light, One Blow ami Out - Kid Moxie, The Ghetto Getter 3rd. Massacre . . . F19 Koko Kola, The Zulu Demon Rieferee . Charlie Grijn, The Australian Kangaroo Txmekeeper, Hyman Rose-rx-fell, The New Hgvcn Shadow First Base . .... QT he Pittsbllfih .Wagie Second Base Conly more sol' . The Bull Roller Left Field ....... Caruso, Jr. Home Plate The Mast BeautJul Tubfbyj in America School Orchestry Pie-Annie . . Cuclzoo Kaos Drum . , Bang-em Bayliss Banjo . Stringed B Qej enedict Banjola . . Roaring Cannon Coach Treat M. Rough Stanley