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Soon after the escorts were assigned, the company proceeded to the ban- quet hall. But how vast the change which greeted our view! No one would have recognized the clingy dining-hall. Rich folds of Nile-green and salmon ("95's class colors) and tasteful decorations of violets and smilax had wonder- fully transformed it into an abode adapted to the reception of celestial beings. Eight tables were arranged and the menu elaborate. Everything showed perfect order and the style. Miss Parker, hostess, could not have filled the position better, for she was the very picture of grace itself. The first toast proposed was, of course, to the Class of '95 Smith, '96's Presient. J t was responded to by a neat little Ward, president of '95, who then proposed a toast to '96. 'g6, t.hen offered a toast to the Faculty, which was heartily responded to Dr. Lewis. The last toast proposed well expressed our feelil1gs:- "or joys departed not to return, How painful the remembrance." After a pleasant evening we adjourned to the library, where we bade our guests" good night." 'vVe retired to our rooms, entertaining the thought that we would be honored in the same way the next year. But alas! we have hoped in vain. '7'