Northwestern Military Academy - Yearbook (Highland Park, IL)

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1 , . ,. 74 THE TARGET Rockford Hop - A 1 N , HILE at camp the corps was invited to attend a dance given by the lady friends of the cadets in Rockford. The affair - V took place the night before the corps left camp for N. M. A. and was a farewell which will long remain in the memory of the cadets. , The hall was decorated in a manner which called forth A 'J 1- ' the admiration of all present. Most noticeable, perhaps, were the cosy corners where N. M. A. banners and the Rockford colors blended in a way that was most pleasing to the cadets. The same gentle harmony that existed among the colors was also evident among the company. In some cases it seemed to be W Y 1 T , . M. Two souls with but a single thought, Two hearts that beat as one. Even Jimmie, austere and ascetic as he has been in his relation to the fair sex, so far gave way to the spell of the occasion that he' allowed the greater part of the buttons to be cut from his dress coat, and since his return has exhausted the quartermaster's supply of pins and emblems. Too soon for all concerned the dance ended, and slowly but happily the merry couples- wended their way toward home. This trip must have been fa very pleasant one, indeed, for although the car was held a short time for lingerers, a few extended their time to such an extent that they were compelled to walk back to camp in The wee, sma' hours of the morning. Even after this rather trying experience they appeared next morning bright and happy with pleasant memories. We wish to thank the young ladies of Rockford, to the extent that thanks can be conveyed by mere words, for this extremely pleasant ex- perience of our camp life. Qm5m1ijqfqqT5igff:'.f3:qjfvni-f?1't'f:ff!g7s:sw:f-Ryfuvrewv - ..,, U L M41 --,Q - ,---1 --.41 ..-,':,- I. Q-2 -1 :twig 1.3-i-3-gg 1 1 ..gj'f 1.- .'. ff?-1, 35 1145? Lit' . 4 93 ' 'ana M .x35,.j'f'f'j,wiL '.1 1 st? '--Hz. 1-big ff,gJffL' Title? .1,-eixnvif'-2359 . . v,::',.' iff fm. N, ' 'I

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gs 1I10I'e mg the tltlltign Qek of 1 green S from '16 tents . The night, voks on S. The ections. not be s, such spoits se who e river, moved tttered m the g fire- wever, crack gath- river trties. 16 N. Thf'Y zality ? the in the poke 1 fo YW' as s s fswg li I it Q, .. +P' 5 I K ,QA X: '7 4 ik J Q i fe i 'ae 'Eggs' THE TARGET' 73 The Dance at Camp N Saturday evening, May 27, the Officers' Club gave a dance to the young ladies of Rockford and also to the new mem- bers of the club who, of course, were considered as children ready at last to enter upon the ordeals and pleasures of their future great work. The success of the dance, which was most pronounced, was due to the hearty co-operation of the young ladies present who joined with the cadets in making the boat merry with their light laughter and charming ways. e The dance was held on the deck of the good old boat 'tlllinoisf' and no doubt the thoughts of the bright faces, the brilliant lights, the softly flowing waters of the Rock River, and last, but perhaps not least, the secluded corners near the paddle wheel, will linger long in the memory of the cadets who were fortunate enough to be present. This was the second dance the members of the Officers' Club have given this year, and both seem to have given much pleasure to all con- cerned. The only regrets were that far too soon the dancing had to cease, and when the boat stopped at the landing many were the requests that extra time be given the cadets to see that the ladies were escorted safely home. At last all returned to the boat, and when she was headed for camp again there might have been seen many looks of longing in the faces which so short a time before had looked as if life were intended for one long round of pleasure. However, such is the way of life, and many look forward to another such good time, if possible, in the same place. To us who have seen our last camp at N. M. A. there cannot help but come a tinge of sadness to overshadow the thoughts of past pleasures. However, our best wishes still remain with those who are left, and may they enjoy the future even more than we have enjoyed the past. sms ssfeaoeetfs

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