Northwestern Military Academy - Yearbook (Highland Park, IL)

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THE TARGET 63 Halloween a La Carte-Continued The gymnasium had been decorated to represent a large barn, and the illusion was well-nigh perfect. It seemed only a short time until the last dance was called, and Hnally when the frolic ceased and the light harmony of the orchestra could no longer be heard, the miscellaneous throng slowly dispersed. On some faces the paint had begun to run a little on account of the warm blushes, while other countenances bore a wistful expression which seemed to signify the more you eat, the more you want. Cn leaving the hall and going into the open, all were greeted with a perfect evening. The soft rays of a full moon shone down upon this wooded little village, the air was sweet, cool and surprisingly refreshing. The adieus were hastily said. The couples were impatient, although they tried cleverly to conceal it. There surely seemed to be an eager desire to wend the way homeward, once home the escort bids good-bye, and wanders in deep thought back to N. M. A. ICE GORGE-LAKE MICHIGAN

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62 THE TARGET Officers' Club Hop THIS important social function took place on schedule time, December 9. Carpenters and painters had been busy in the drill hall for some days previous to the occasion, and had left it in such a greatly improved condi- tion that the work of decorating was comparatively easy. Suspended from the ceiling were festoons of red and blue bunting, relieved at regular inter- vals by the national colors. The white arches were trimmed with sprays of holly, and on the side walls were wreaths and artistically arranged sabres and rifles. The electrician had been busy, too, and from arches and side walls gleamed rows of electric lights. The decorations, on the whole, were simple, but massive and strikingly effective. The hop proper was initiated by the grand march, in which seventy- iive or more couples joined, after which followed an evening of rare pleasure. The usual regrets were expressed when tattoo sounded, good- nights were said, and the Officers' Club Hop had passed into history. Students' Informal ' An informal dance, promoted by the older students of the academy, was given on Saturday evening, January 28. Although quiet and unos- tentatious, the affair was greatly enjoyed by all who took part in it. ,Halloween a La Carte CKWHOOPI Heap big Injun chief no-like pale face. Stop thet! Faith end I'll hev to arrist yis, fur disturbin' the pace. - Howdy, Pard, shake! How's yer claim down ar on de Rio Grande pannin' out? See'd in de news dat you've 'tied up' with an Indian lass. - Who said chicken? De Iiawd knows, I dust lub dat fowl. I'se fond of barbecue some, too. - Sing ya la rse pang ksow lou kansango, ya kolomi ti, J apansinlee, likee Russianyesi nitchie. - Well, now-a-doncher know, I'm weally inclined to a racket, and am surely petty fair at the lovely game, lawn tennis, I am, weally. - Whoa! By Gosh, Sindy, how'd you git to this 'ere place? - Paw, he shucked the corn this mawnin' and I hitched up Sal and - Scow ahoy! off the starb'd quarter, port your helm, port she is, sir,- aye, aye, sir. - Tunk! Tunk! Put on the air and give her a little more gasoline, now, try the sparker. VVhfish! BANGIW' And they all came down in a bunch. Just about this time the academy orchestra struck up a popular two- step and the grand march began. Everyone who took part in the dancing and various amusements gave evidence of having a glorious time. Among the amusing features were the apple-eating contest and the scramble for nuts, which were the source of much merry laughter.

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54 THE TARGET The Junior Hop THE annual formal dance given by the Junior class on Washingtonis birthday was an unqualified success. The decorations, on which so much untiring labor had been spent, were unique and exceedingly effective. A new decorating scheme had been devised, which was purely original, and showed an appreciation of Nature's luxuriance and beauty. The rich green of the crossed palm leaves and the red, white and blue of the stars and stripes contrasted with the white side-walls, the Florida moss which hung in abundance from the high rafters and low arches, the latter illuminated with alternate red and white lights, the hundreds of red and white carna- tions, the class flower, suspended from the beams overhead, the sprays of long pampas grass artistically arranged in the nooks and corners, the swimming tank, with its spray of water, its thick festoons of moss, its palms and cozy corners, and lastly, the real log-cabin, with a real Cstuffedj owl in the branches overhead, and a real coonskin tacked to its side-all these separate features combined presented a woodland scene which, no doubt, left a lasting impression upon our guests. As a reminder of the occasion, a hatchet of such heroic size thatit might well have served as a weapon for one of the Titans was made the piece de resvlstcmce of a decora.tive scheme at one end of the hall. '06 outlined in electric lights shone resplendent from the blade. Even the real hatchet was in evidence, and a cherry tree, with imitation cherries, and to complete the picture, a similitude of the inquisitive little George and his austere father moved freely among the guests in the persons of little Nason and Colonel Toby. On the refreshment tables were miniature cherry trees laden with candied cherries, which were plucked and eaten by the guests, and which grew on again through the deft manipulations of the serving men. A An innovation in the shape of a colored quartette was introduced as an auxiliary to the regular orchestra. Plantation melodies and popular airs were sung, which enlivened the wait between the numbers.