FOLLIES ATTENDED BY 500 YARDLINGS

Close to 500 people crowded the Union Saturday evening to witness the "Follies of '44," which consisted of a sweet potato player, assorted accordion players, an original piano concerto, Snooperman reversing books, a Grind who did not stir from books, a pick-up on a park bench, and other products of yardling imagination.

Highlight of the evening came when Vic Ehler, janitor of Matthews Hall; and one of the three judges, bowed to popular demand and did a tap dance. The other two judges were Coles Phinizy '42, president of the Lampoon, and John C. Robbins '42, president of the CRIMSON.

To the skit portraying the pick-up, the judges awarded first prize. Written by Charles J. Lafferty '44, and played, unrehearsed, by a couple chosen from the audience, the skit was received enthusiastically by the spectators. It began on a park bench, progressed in the course of a few moments to an affectionate embrace, and a more than fatherly kiss.

Second prize went to Nicholas Van Slyck '44, for his original piano concerto in E flat minor. A "String Ensemble" composed of a hot sax, a pace setting piano, and a guitar took third place.

A dance to the music of Peter Cutler's orchestra followed the presentation of the "Follies."