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 THE FRANCES SHIMER QUARTERLY department of expression. One very unusual feature was the singing of old English carols by the Academy chorus. Two informal studio recitals have also been given by members of the music departments.

On February 8 the department of expression gave its annual exhibition at the Opera House, presenting monologues and the two amusing farces, "The Wrong Baby," and "The Lottery Ticket."

Social Events The social events which have seemed very numerous and interesting this year began by two parties in honor of the new students: the customary "Who's Who" Party held in West Hall parlors the first Saturday evening, and the lantern party given on the following Saturday by the Young Women's Christian Association. A Hollowe'en masquerade dance given by the Juniors offered peculiar allurements by giving all an opportunity between dances to different countries and receive national refreshments at each: piemento sandwiches in Spain, scones in Scotland, dates and figs in Persia, tea in Japan, and punch at all times in Germany. On Thanksgiving evening the Seniors banished all thoughts of home-sickness by gathering the school about the great fireplace in the dining-room to see shadow pictures, hear ghost stories and tales about the Pilgrims. With the memory of the long Thanksgiving tables decorated with smilax and red carnations, and the merry impromptu rhyming toasts given by the different classes, each at a table of its own, many said they had never spent a happier Thanksgiving. Just now an alluring poster invites the school to the fancy dress "Prom" given by the Seniors in honor of Washington's Birthday.

These are the social events given for the whole school. To tell about all that different ones have enjoyed would be hard--luncheons given by the Domestic Science girls, the class parties which seem to come very often, the birthday spreads, the Y. W. C. A. teas, and the informal receptions given after concerts and lectures by Mrs. McKee to the faculty. But such an impression of gaiety does one have that it seems as if no recreation evening were without some special feature planned for in advance and enjoyed in thought long after.