Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

feature of this part of the party and so, after all had assembled in the Parlor, we drew Miss Edna aside and suggested giving a little impromptu drama. She was all for it and we racked our brains for something to present. Zufall was haranguing the crowds in the Parlor, thru a megaphone once called a phonograph horn, pushed thru the partiers. It was something funny for every once in a while they would laugh. With this as a defense against interruption, we had finally decided on a burlesque on Shakespeare, when Day said in a tone of disgust that he didn’t see anything in a play, and two or three others reiterated his sentiments. So much cold water chilled our ambition in that direction, so we had the two Richards girls choose up for charades.
    While this was in progress, refreshments were brought in, sandwiches and coffee. By this time the basket-ball players had arrived – Doc Hess, Dutch Leonard, Bill Windle and others. Talking, laughing and joking followed, in which every one had a good share – and also eating!
    Just when our side had thought up a good charade, we were requested to move on towards Boyles. Thither we meandered shouting and singing. As we neared our destination, not knowing