1917 Cedrus Yearbook

19 17 Christian Endeavor Reception O NE of the most enjoyable events of the college year was the reception given by the Reformed Presbyterian Christian Endeavorers in honor of the new students. Games of various kinds were played,and then the students were invited to the dining room where ice cream,cake,and cocoa were served. At 10:30 the crowd departed with an expression of good will and thanks to their kind entertainers. These Christian young people take a great interest in the welfare of the college students. Dr.and Mrs.McChesney Entertain On Mar.ie,the students were royally entertained at the home of Dr.and Mrs. McChesney. After a royal welcome we mingled together laughing and chatting for a time and then were invited to the dining room where we were served in buffet style. The remainder of the evening was spent in playing games and in guessing contests,etc. We can truly say that Dr. and Mrs. McChesney have won the heart of every student in C. C. by their cordial, unfailing sympathy and interest. "0,McChesney is the dearest ever And his heart's right here!" Y.W.and Y.M.C. A.Social Instead of holding our annual Y. M.and Y.W.C. A. receptions separately as in former years, it was decided to have a joint informal reception for the new students. So a hay-ride to the Anderson home five miles out in the country, was planned. It was an ideal evening,and we enjoyed the ride immensely. Upon our ar- rival we enjoyed ourselves socially for a time and then adjourned to a monstrous bonfire prepared by our host in the orchard. We proceeded to roast wieners and marshmallows,accompanied of course by buns,pickles,a great basketful of luscious peaches and other articles too numerous to mention. At a late hour we departed on our "jolty" homeward journey, feeling that the friendships begun that night would never be broken. Hallowe'en Party On Oct. 27 the students assembled at. the "Gym."for the annual Hallowe'en party. It was the boys'turn to act as hosts this year,and it can be truthfully said that this event eclipsed all others of previous years. The room was decorated with Jack ()lanterns and beautiful autumn leaves. By request the guests came in dis- guise and the gym rang with laughter as the students recognized one another in the ludicrous costumes. Later the disguises were removed and the crowd was seated. Then came the memorable "feed," which we haven't forgotten yet,every- thing from chicken and biscuits to pie and jello. After supper we listened to ghost stories, performed laughable stunts,and had our fortunes told. At ten o'clock we departed voting the boys delightful hosts. 86