Acorn Ball OFT rippling laughter resolved into murmurs of anticipation. Whispers were wafted upon the waves of eager curiosity; and the great question shared by all was reiterated: "Who is the queen of our court?" "Whom have we chosen to reign in splendor here?" So opened the Acorn Ball. The general interest in this picturesque event was evidenced by the splendid representation of sembled company chanting with their meister singer, Roland Parry: "Into our lives has come her dream, The dream of Weber's power serene, Her ideals, her patterns points us onward. Weber, who is queen; who is thy queen? We pray thee speak the truth. Reveal thy face!" TOP: Left to Right-The Mystery Dance; Royal Entertainers. BOTTOM-Pete's Harmony Trio; "Izzy;" "Tense;" Court O' Weber. students who arrived early, masked and gaily attired in merry colorful costumes, bright and enchanting in their various betrayals of characters and customs. After short intervals of dancing a trumpeter announced the time for the assembling of the "Court of Weber." Almost simultaneously all eyes were fixed upon the golden portals of the hall. Weber's renowned girls' chorus, in military uniform of Purple and White, called the court to attention. At their command a group of courtiers took their places in regal formation before Her Majesty's dais, the as- The rich velvet curtains slowly parted, unveiling the enthroned embodiment of Weber's Idealism. "Alta Byrne!" The name was on the lips of every onlooker. Alta Byrne, the 1931 queen of Weber!" The chorus continued: "Behold our queen, our Weber queen, A living symbol of esteem, To thee, our queen, we bow in adulation." An immense purple and white banner formed the background for the golden throne. The queen's robe of dazzling white was enhanced by a gorgeous mantle of purple velvet bordered with ermine. Her crown was worn in a truly regal manner. Assisting in the charm of the picture were the seven dainty maids who sat at the queen's feet; their soft, white organdie dresses and picture hats lent a pleasing contrast to the heavy satins and velvets above them. Mae Skeen, Esther Miller, Hortense Hatch, Bernice Hall, Virgina Rose, Lorna Crockett, and Florence Williams were the honored Weber women to wear with our queen our revered purple and white. Following the song, "Behold Our Queen," Hortense Hatch gave an explanatory prologue symbolizing the idealism of Weber. Again the chorus sang: "Hail, hail to our Queen of Weber." The trumpeter, Lester Bell, signaled the entrance of the thirty-two high schools attending Weber. Obedient to the call of Weber's Court, assembling from scattered points, from highland and lowland and distant isles of the sea, they had come seeking to share in her opportunities and to offer their gifts of homage. Before them they saw the goal which lay in their path of possibilities. The flag ceremony, under the direction of Mrs. Hendershot, was received with much enthusiasm. Isabelle Littlefield, spokesman for the newcomers, interpreted the symbolic dance figureism. Each of these subjects, welcomed into the Court of Weber, gave his flag, as a gift and tribute that its colors might wave forever with the Purple and White. The maids greeted at the foot of the throne by their courtly partners led the assembled company into Waltz formation, and dancing festivities continued throughout the evening. Through all the enchantment and gaiety the personality of its principal sponsor radiated. Miss Marion T. Read had again woven a pattern of beauty. The Acorn committee: Hortense Hatch, Bernice Flail, Albert Bragonje, Abe Gordon, Foss Heiner, were well pleased, as anyone might be who had arranged a perplexing and difficult performance to the content and admiration of everyone.