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made as round as possible; very round potatoes, peas, round butter balls, ct cetera;
R e dessert was round balls of ice cream with toothpick stuck into the cream, each
bearing a balloon-like maraschino cherry on its end, round cookies.

Omicron T V Qives 'Bohemian Tea

/ ~ \ M I C R O X Pi's aim in the decorations and refreshments was to create the
\ J necessary atmosphere for a native Bohemian Den.

As much of the furniture was removed from our sitting rooms as possible in
order to give adequate room for dancing and the pieces of furniture were replaced
by as many pillows as we could borrow, beg, and create. They were placed along
he side of the room in groups of three or four. Bright colored pieces of scarfs and
dressing gowns were draped over mantels and book cases. The air was heavy with
ncensc.

The rushees began to arrive and the orchestra played dreamy tunes for dancing.
In our dining room card tables were set along the wall with chairs set for
wo. Plain brown wrapping paper covers the tables, candles in bottles provide
he necessary light.
From the kitchen came cider and Bohemian rolls (especially made by a local
baker, a native roll with prunes in them). Boxes of candy cigarettes were on the
able.

Qinderella 'Ball

1 1 'HK most successful party N u Omicron have ever given was our Cinderella
Ball. It was the second of a series of three teas. Alumnai could not be

present, but let me say that our alumna? always are present in the kitchen at a
ime like this.

Invitations were sent out in the form of a huge Grandfather clock—to toll

he hours four local Panhellenic limits the time the freshmen may stay at each

orority party).
For the ball the entire downstairs of our house was thrown open, and with

palms and purple made into a royal court. Carpeted steps led up to a raised

hrone which was Hanked by tall cathedral candelabra and flower stands. The
house was lighted with burning tapers—and tapestry and ornaments made the place

regally splendid. "Alums" and actives joined hands in borrowing and begging to
°uild an impressive court scene for Alpha O.

When the rushees arrived, the door was opened by knights in real armour,

the pirls were escorted through the palace and upstairs to leave their wraps—
hen seated in the reception rooms. Not a person but the doormen greeted them,

'hey were awed and amazed. When every invited guest had arrived—two heralds

wnounced with trumpets from the balcony—the approaching royal train to the
rams of "Pomp and Circumstance" the procession came down the step and

•™"pugh the aisle to the throne. A king queen—the prince charming—ladies-in-
arting.—dukes and duchesses—the step-mother—step-sisters—the fairy Godmother
the court jester—they were all there. When the king and queen were seated—

vuiderella—a tiny, Huffy bit of beauty—arrived in her coach.

Before the court Cinderella was wed to the prince with courtly solemnity.

rn,!lM|Ca' c r sn u m r , by famous entertainers made the party delightful. Then the

>ers of the court mixed with the guests and liveried footmen served three-

nu r i ^ ' -C r c Wedding salad—frozen slippers—and cakes containing the
ri snmen,s

t h e f t ' —s y m b o s were suggestive parts of the menu. As the time drew near for

fron ^°Ur t o ' ^s t r e—a spangled Fairy God Mother with her wand drew forth

a pumpkin—sparkling iridescent pairs of beaded garters for the guests,

toe-two-three-four-five the hall clock chimed. A rags and ashes maid fled in
da r ) our guests departed almost as hurriedly—but not in such dejection.

^ . he party was lots of fun—wc made the invitations and the garters ourselves

everybody helped decorate.