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WASHINGTON PARTY brings back old days By Pat Harley It started Monday night at eight o’clock the party celebrating the birthday of George Washington. Assembly Inn lobby Was full of gay 18th century American costumes worn by the patriotic celebrat- ors students, faculty, and visitors. ^ As the candle lights flickered in the dining room, the crowd was ushered in the Student Government Association Members, whose multi-colored bartender costumes blended with the beautifully de corated dining hall. The columns were be decked with red, white and blue scalloped crepe paper; in the windows and on the tables were American flags and red, white £Md blue candles surrounded by green cedar branches. Toward the back of the room stood a huge picture frame bordered with green ivy. When everyone was seated, the graceful Minuet was danced by a combined group of college and high school students. The handsome gentlemen with powdered wigs, lacey blouses, and dark suits bowed to the charming Southern ladies dressed in the old-fashioned hoop dresses. The judges for “the best costume” were seated at the front and the celebrators paraded around. First came the high school group, which took two prizes; one for a couple dressed as George and Martha and the other for a group representing the Pour Freedoms—freedom from want, of speech, of religion, and the press. In the college group the prize was given to six freshmen who dramatized George crossing the Delaware. Miss Mildred Allen was given the faculty prize for her most orig- Mal costume, the hatchet. Honorable men tion was made to petite Ann and Don Stubbs dressed as Martha and George Wash ington. The program continued as Betty Gibbs Made the startling announcement that two faculty members were going to reminisce of the days when they knew Washington. iWiss Holmes (Joan Douglas) and Miss Hoyt (Prances Bridges) took their places M the spotlight beside the huge picture frame. As they began to talk of days gone by, the pictures in the frame came to life: Don Stubbs appeared, portraying George cutting down the cherry tree; Bet ty Marshall represented Martha Washing ton and Jane Holt represented George as tbe father of our country; Betsy Ross mak ing the first flag was depicted by Betsy Armstrong. These lovely glimpses of the past Were brought to a close by a portrayal of an 18th century child (Marion Hollis in old fashioned dress) and a 20th century February, 1951 The members of the faculty and student body of the college really had a treat Saturday, February 17, when the Tumbling Club presented a skit, “Tumbleland.” This skit, written and narrated by Betty Gibbs, centered around the king of “Tumble- land,” Nancy Armistead, who had never smiled. Each afternoon when the king was sitting on his balcony, his happy subjects would parade back and forth in front of him doing all manner of funny and spect acular stunts, but they could not get him to crack a smile. First they did all kinds of peculiar walks (which, I‘m told, were imitated from the way various students on the campus walk). Then they imitated several animals ranging from a duck to an elephant. Rolls, stunts, dives, jumps and pyra mids were fully appreciated by the aud ience; the king remained a little on the frowny side. The people of “Tumbleland” obviously decided to give up, for, instead of orderly tricks and stunts, out toddled a cute little baby, who in one half roll-half tumble, accomplished what the people with all their up-side down waltzes, flip-flops and dives could not do. It made the king bend double with hysterical laughter. The school owes a vote of thanks to “Tumbleland” capable directors, Alice Wardlaw and Jinx Bean, to Ann Fenton who supplied the appropriate background music, and to all the members of the club: Lucy Buston, Pat Conger, Frances Curry, Jackie Dillon, Helen Duke, Carolyn Fritts, Martha Gctsinger, Agnes Godert, June King, Jeanette Nash, Liz Whitlock, and Mildred Wilkinson. child (Mary Maund in a Girl Scout uni form) holding American flags. Everyone rose and joined hearts and voices in sing ing our National Anthem, THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER. After these delightful events the bar tenders served the traditional refreshments, cherry pie and ice cream and coffee. Next, the floor was cleared for all to join in the Virginia Reel. Florence Young was the caller of the dance, while Ann Fenton provided piano music. All too soon the music sounded “Good Night, Ladies,” and the party broke up with “Hurray for the Student Government Associations.” H&W 5&10 We Appreciate Your Business Black Mountain, N. C. KNOW YOUR MUSIC . . . If you haven’t been attending the music apreciation course held each Sunday after noon at four thirty in the Music Building, then you have really missed a treat. This program of music is the sociology project of Patricia Woody and Nellie Garcia. A few interesting facts about the lives of composers and some interpretations of their works are given. Among the pres entations thus far have been: Beethoven’s APPASSIONATA SONATA in F Minor, and String Quartet in F Minor, Rasoumo- vsky No. 1; a group of records by great artists of “Yesteryear,” including Caruso, Galli-Curci, Shumann-Heink; and Schubert’s UNFINISHED SYMPHONY IN B Minor. L A N C E’ S Esso Service TIRES - TUBES - BATTERIES Dial 2491 . Black Mountain RUDISILL CAB SERVICE PHONE 3291 BUY YOUR NEW EASTER OUTFIT at the BAND BOX BLACK MOUNTAIN GOFF Radio Service Sales and Service Opposite Post Office Black Mountain RICE’S QUALITY STORE DRY GOODS & NOTIONS READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHES Corner State St. Montreat Road McDonald cab Phone 7287 Black Mountain Prompt and Courteous Service BEA’S BEAUTY SHOPPE Phone 7116 Black Mountain, N. C. COMPLETE BEAUTY SERVICE Rock Building Near City Hall
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