Wayne State University - Griffin Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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'lf , Ji-A mfffwn ,-AQYWM--+ f Q C vt , .Ig 6. ., I l I : l w I I 1 l li li l 1 l l r F HS' 3 10,9 get gh-gk.-- g 1 925i W. S. G. A. Dance The 1925 Annual Dance of the Wonien's League, under the general chairman- ship of Romalda Vllurm and Mary Lingo, was held at the Federation Club House on Friday evening, February 15. The ballroom was a fitting picture for St- Vale-ntine's Eve, with its little red hearts and painted ladies. The side lights gave a soft glow to the room and made it most pleasing to dance to the splendid music furnished by lack Duncan's Collegians. Valentine Day was ushered in by a Grand March led by Nlarion Huston, League president, and Frank Reid, and before the close of thelMarch the men received colorful silk handlcerchiefs as favors. A dainty and graceful Valentine dance was a feature ofthe evening and successfully completed with the refreshing punch. Dancing was from nine until twelve-thirty and happy but reluctant guests were sorry to hear the last strains of the orchestra. The committees follow: Decorations: Mary Belle Long Feature: Margaret Westlake D Floor: Betty Shack Invitation: Ianet Cant Music: Florence Wilson Program: Vesta Sweitzer Posters: Elizabeth Long Publicity: Helen Marshall Refreshments: Dorothy McBride Tickets: Iean De Vries U IOS

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f 4j-l CX -fn gf 41 ., -, ,,.-me A-1--. as-Y at XL, 0 U35 S M- Q, fl Freshman Ferment On Saturday evening, February 28, the class of' 1928 held the first annual Freshman Ferment, one of' the most successful dances, from every point of view, ever held in City College. The dance was attended by about three hundred and fifty freshmen and their guests. Patrons of' the dance were: Dean and ixlrs. ixlackenzie, Dir. and Airs. Darnell, Dir. and Airs. Baldwin, Bliss Ethel Chase, .Xliss Emelyn Gardner, Pliss .Marion Kanouse, and fxlr. Iames Russell. Especial invitations were sent to the principals of all Detroit High Schools. The college gymnasium, in which the dance was held, was decorated with an Oriental motif. A gold canopy overhung the floor, and numerous Oriental rugs were draped from the oval balcony. Opposite the entrance the orchestra box was surrounded by palms, and wicker furniture was placed about the hall. One of the many features of the Ferment was the Grand ixlarch which began at ten o'clock and was led by James Sheppard, President of' the class, and Aliss Dorothy Davey. Sliss Alarion Kanouse directed it. The dancers testified their appreciation of the refreshment booth by their liberal patronage of its services. The affair ended promptly at midnight. The Freshman Ferment was successful, not alone through the enioyment of those present, but also from a financial standpoint. This was due to the indus- trious efforts of an able committee headed by Carl Gussin, Chairman and Iames Sheppard, ex-officios. The committee chairmen were: Decoration, Ross Scrim- goeurg Printing, Robert Dlorrisg Prize, fllargaret Cluneg Novelties, Bessie Yvein- bergerg Refreshment, Lillian Adams: Floor, Carl Baldwin: Ticket, Virginia Sharon: and Invitations, Alarion Knight. 107

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auf VI H+' l I A ' 1- . . Y f .Af i C3 Z7 i.-1' y.. ' 'X we R. U. R. The fantastic four act melodrama R. U. R., by Karl Capek was presented by the Dramatic Arts Society on December 12 in the College auditorium. It was by far the most pretentious affair yet undertaken by the Society, but in spite of the difficulties of interpretation and stage facilities, the excellent direction of Air. Tompkins and lVliss Reighard piloted the production to a universally acclaimed success. The players, after five weeks of concentrated effort, produced mechanically finished characterizations for amateurs. R. U. R. was the trade name of mechanical people manufactured by the R. U. R. company headed by Harry Domin. Helene Glory, who Came to plead for a better life for the Robots, married Domin. At the request of Helena, the Robots were sensitized, the formula of their manufacture destroyed, and in the third act civilization was destroyed by the revolution of the humanized machines. The epilogue restored life to the world in the love of the Robots, Helena and Primus. CAST Harry Domin. . . ...,....,. . . .Ray Pillsbury Sulla .......,.. .... T helma Siebert Helena Glory .,.. . . .Dorris Selleck Alquist ...... .... E mil Klewer Dr. Gall .... .... A 'laurice Ayers Fabry ......,.. .... R obert Smiley Dr. Hallemier ,... .... C harles Shaw Consul Busman .... ...,.. H azen Funk Nana ............ .... S ana llledvedov Robotess Helena ........................ Gertrude Griffiths Primus ................................,.... Iohn Rourke Robots-Iohn Norman, Iames Montanteg Philip Yvooliverz Iohn Kerrnishg Don Webber. fp ' a cc. jfQ,fjQf1Q' Q .Ji X .1 109 ,-...I ff W