The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-06-10
MYSTIC CLUB BhNQUETS
The University of North Carolina and
Commencement Society Events
FEAST OF MUSIC, BEAUTY AND ROSES
For Eiahtsen Hours Ore Society Event Follows
Quick on the O,her Till Home Sweet
Home Sounds the Last
GOOD Bye.
(Staff Correspondence

Chanel Hill. n. c., June 6.-Away Off
in the east there was a faint glow OF
light, and as it crept up into the sky
there swung into sight the noble trees
and foliage Of Chapel Hill, the silhouette
picture against the frightening BACK
ground passing from vague shapes into
distant realities.
Within Commons Hall the electric
lights were flashing, and the beauty and
chivalrv Of the State. to the pulsating
throbs Of music, surrounded by great
clusters of American Beauty roses We're
keeping time with flying feet as the last
dance of the great Final German OF
the University commencement OF l9VZ was
dra wing to a close.
4 touch at the electric button and the
scene changed. The light of day filled
UP the hall, and with one last sigh
CT melody the music ceased. TIL splendid
social festivities Of a splendid COM
Increment season were over. and only
a memory, sweet and pleasant, was lett
To chronicle its joys.
The event of yesterday, passing over
into today, marked the heighth Of the
social functions at Chapel Hill this week.
Il had been led up to most happily by
the Presidents reception on Tuesday
night, followed by the Senior ball on
Wednesday night, all eliminating in the
"Fina1 German ending this morning.
THE MORNING GERMAN.
At 1880 yesterday the days events
were charmingly ushered in by the T. n.
E. german, a special dance given by his
organization to its lady friends.
This, as were all the dances. was
given in Commons Hall. whose commo-
dious space and polished floor make
dancing an ever increasing pleasure, SO
smoothly it glides away
The morning costumes Of the young
ladies were charming, and for two hours
the minutes sped as but seconds. The
german was cleverly led by Mr.. T. II.
Westfeldt, and 'delightful'' was the
praise accorded the function by all the
guests.
THE SPHINX DINNER.
This year a new order among the
young men at the University contributed
its portion to the social calm. 1t is an
order within the ranks of the Sophomores
of the University, and to it the name of
sphinx has been given.
The order of sphinx contribution was
q most enjoyable dinner on Thursday
afternoon, beginning at three o'clock.
Tie dining room was beautifully deco
rated in gold and Nile green-the Sphinx
cclors-and the table was decorated with
sn2ilaE. At each plate was a beautiful
badge and the official ribbon Of the or
de", beautiful souvenirs going to the
guests.
Mr. c. II. Andrews acted as toastmas-
ter and gave the address of welcome in a
most felicitOus manner, this being re-
sronded to by Mr.. j. Elmer Long. OF era
ham. Mr. Smith responded to the toast
10 the ladies and Mr.. Cox to that of Our
O-der.'
The following couples were present:
Miss Lois Holt, of Charlotte with Mr..
Duffy, Miss Erma Bailey. of Winston.
with Mr.. Lemly; Miss Elizabeth Gordon
Of Chapel Hill, with Mr. Berkeley; Miss
Margaret Alexander, of Chapel Hill. with
Mr.. Andrews; Miss Edith Follin, of Win
ston, with Mr.. Heard; Miss Mary Barber.
OF Winston, With Mr.. Hanes; Miss Fan
ME Royster, of Norfolk, with Mr.. Smith:
MISS Elizabeth Ellis, of New Bern. with
MT. Dunn; Miss Edna Chambers, of Char
lotte, with Mr.. Cox; Miss Lacy, of Raj
elgn, with Mr.. Latta; Miss ArabelIa
Nash, of TarborO, with Mr.. Pritchard;
Miss Elizabeth Faison, of Charlotte, with
MI. Turner; Miss Lois Long, of States
vile, with Mr.. Long; Miss Elizabeth
Burras. with Mr.. w. NJ. Stevenson. and
Miss 0lzie Clark, Of Wilson. with Mr..
Kenan.
Inc menu was prepared by Ought. Of
Ral9igh, and was an epicurean one. be-
ing thus:
Poncio a Ii Romano, champagne
waters, consomme a la tasse, flet Of
trout a Ia JainviIle. Saratoga chips.
'cderIotn Of beef. champignons, French
bread, Roman punch, Nabisco. chicken
saIad, royal dressing, saIted almonds.
owes waters, fancy cream, cakes.
cheese, crackers, coffee.
HI AFTERNOON GERMAN.
Again at half past five O'Clock Com
mons haIl was the centre CT attraction,
'he iahcllon being the AFTERNOON Ger
man"
IL was a delightful event and was led
by Mr.. A. NJ. Carr, the chief ball man
aGer. There were present many snecfa-
tors who enjoyed the music rendered and
the graceful figures so we'll led nv Mr.
Carr. "
The afternoon costumes Of the vounq
ladies dancing were very charning. and
by many who attended all the dances
TINS Is pronounced to be the host
thcuSh IT did not touch in brilIiancy or
spectacular effect the great Final Cor
man y
1t was half past seven when tho haDpv
dancers adjourned, in order 10 Dyerare
Tor tho ban0ucts and the last german
OF the season.
GORGON'S HEAD BANQUET.
In the list OF Junior cOCictiae tho Cor