THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The Hallowe'en Party this year was held in the gymnasium on October 30. To say that this party was a "howling" success would only be putting it mildly. The arrangements were in the hands of the Y. W. C. A. and were carried out well. The boys received mysterious invitations telling them to meet at "Doc's" at 7:30. The boys were there, and it seemed from the costumes that there were girls, too, but evidently looks were deceptive in that case. Soon there came a fancily decorated wagon bearing several ghost-like forms. We boys were invited to pile in and did so with speed. That is where the "howling" comes in. After parading up and down the streets for a time we were hauled to the gym. Don Wiekerham almost killed himself in his hurry to get in by falling off the wagon. The gym was a wonderful sight, one could hardly realize that such a transformation could take place. After all were in, the parade began, the parade by the way, being a cross between an aesthetic dance and a route march. At the end of the march a prize was awarded for the best costume. "Billy" Arnott was the prize winner; Lois Ater and Martha Johnson received honorable mention. After the presentation, games were played and fortunes were told. The fortune tellers were Miss Porter and Miss Murdock. Miss Porter to ld some wonderful fortunes with which everyone seemed to be delighted. Refreshments were then served, or rather, we should say a feast was serv ed. The "eats" were wonderful,the girls evidently having heard of the saying, "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach." Ham and cheese sandwiches, pumpkin pie, doughnuts and cider, with a candy apple for desert were spread ar ound and all, except the fortune tellers, got busy. At a late hour the party ended and the students wended their weary way homeward,and no lessons in the morning. F. W. CHURCH RECEPTIONS One event always looked forward to by the students of the College is t he first Friday after school opens, when they are entertained by the Christia n Endeavor Society of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. This year it seemed that t hey enjoyed this event more than ever. On arriving, guests were divided into a number of groups for different contests. Different members from each group were sent out for each contest; cheer leaders were chosen. Altogether the guests seemed to have a great deal of fun. After each contest was over a prize was given to the winning group. Refreshments were served and the guests left for home after a wholly enjoyable evening, The College was again entertained toward the middle of the year by the United Presbyterian Young People's Society. This social was planned in order to give a good laugh to everyone. It was what is called a "backward social." Guests were received at the back door of the church and made to enter backwards. Ten beans were given to each person on entering, and anyone who could make another say,"Ye s" or "No," might demand a bean from him. A box of candy was awarded the one who had the most beans. A number of games and contests were enjoyed during the evening. The refreshments were served, still carrying out the idea of the "backward party," finger bowls being passed first, and napkins last. 78
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