University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Friends, fancy, familiarity build the mosaic . . . KNniULBE III Mill 01 LOCAL SPECIAL DEUT An hour between classes means a chance to play the debonair man- about-cainpus at the local haberdashery; but whether window shop- pint; or deciding how this month ' s allowance will go, her approval must come first. No matter how much must be done, no matter how close the exam, afternoons are simply not the time for forced intellectual labor. The long, quiet evening stretches out ahead, with really, plenty of time to study. Right now, be- t i-rn 3:00 and 5:00, there ' s a place for what the real me wants to do. Now is when imagination takes wing, when a man or woman takes a minute to stand apart from the day and look honestly at himself. This is the hour for stepping away to view the totality of one ' s craftsmanship. This is the hour for insight: this is the time to discover the Michigan mosaic. Whether it ' s written during an afternoon Anthro lecture or after class on a Diag bench, an occasional letter home reminds the folks that all is well in AV A late afternoon drizzle sends students scurrying into the book- stalls, not along the Seine, but less poetically, along State. Late Friday afternoon is the sly time to tiptoe into Lombard ' s to trade a scrubby I.O.I ' , for a crisp greenback and an evening ' s gaiety. 21

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Afternoons mean study, errands, or fun The bell in Burton Tower tolls four times the atmosphere changes school is out. For a brief interval between afternoon classes and dinner, we enjoy a diversity of activities. A few virtously dash to the library, but most of us feel that this is the time for a break. Everyone has his own conception of relaxation. Some are off to meetings. The League, the Union, the SAB, and the Publications Building are filled with busy, bustling people. Oth- ers take advantage of the fact that tomorrow ' s classes are far away by catching up on errands. This is the period for buying toothpaste, ordering gifts, or stopping at the post office. A large number of students are somewhat less industrious. To them, the end of classes means a chance to meet friends and to proceed to the nearest snack bar for a cup of coffee. No matter how we choose to spend them, these afternoon hours are an important part of our college lives. They provide moments for fun, for accomplishmen t, and for reflection. Philosophical debates, the forthcoming week end. that horrible econ exam, or one ' s future career all find their place in conversation over a cup of coffee. It ' s a happy occasion when a girl can take an hour out to have the jeweler join two pins with a chain.

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Hill Auditorium Host to thousands, A gallant, smooth-talking and quick-witted Master ol Ceremonies sets the scene for the next spectacular act on the bill of Varsity Night. A singing lady in white smiles deftly at her accompanist before turning a captivating charm to the audience and first prize as Varsity Night n inner. A solid block of human figures, capped by a flock of patrons willing to stand throughout the entire performance, faces the Philadelphia Orchestra and its conductor, Eugene Ormandy, during the annual May Festival. Many have traveled from every part nl the state to be present at this three-day presentation of the world ' s great music, performed by some of the most dis- tinguished artists of our time.