Paramount Pep-O-Grams (1927)

Page F on r P E P-O-G RAMS (Continued from Page, 3) ed the portrait, and it was fitting, too, that the applause rendered him was as spontaneous as it so happened to be. The President-Elect Mel made merry with his introduction of the incoming President. His nimble wit was never more quicksilvery, but it sparkled more than quicksilver does. He had a slick play on words and incidents, and a definite urge to make V. Trotta cognizant of the fact that he was going through a ceremony. But underlying it all was a very definite pleasure in introducing to the members the President of their choice. Then with an appropriate gesture he handed over the gavel and sat down to enjoy his ice cream amid the plaudits of well merited acclamation. President Trotta first of all said “The power of a speech worthy of this occasion is beyond a possibility for me.” And then he commenced to refute that utterance by giving one of the finest, sincerest and most constructive speeches ever given in the history of the Paramount Pep Club. He assured his hearers that he fully realized what being a President of the Club means, and he positively assured Mr. Zukor, Mr. Lasky and Mr. Kent that the Paramount Pep Club will continue to serve the organization and to carry out in every way the ideals laid down for the Club. Every action, he said, will be One Hundred Per THANK YOU, FOLKS TO THE CHRISTIE BOYS, Charles and A1 : — We sure appreciate your little souvenirs at the Astor Dinner Dance. The girls who received vials of perfume report an excellent quality, and the men who received automatic lighters race into print with the grand news that the machines really work. Truly, A1 and Charles, you showed good taste and excellent judgment. TO THE MINTZ BOYS: — The Dinner Dance Place Cards designed by you were one of the features of the evening. We never tire of looking at Krazy Kat, and we want you to know that we learn to like this faithful feline more and more every day. cent in keeping with these ideals. He gave thanks to Eugene J. Zukor, Melville A. Shauer, Harry Nadel, Palmer H. Stilson and Joseph P. McLoughlin for the guidance which their successful administrations have given him. Also he gave thanks to all Club members for the support which first of all elected him, and which he believes will carry the Club through the coming year. One of the highlights of his address consisted of the reading of a letter of congratulations and promised support from those THE BILL OF THE BALL The Chairman of the Entertainment Committee for the year just passed was William J. O'Connell, and “Bill” certainly topped off a great year of work by his handling of the arrangements for the Inaugural Dinner and Dance. Everything flowed with that calmness and flawlessness which proclaim perfect administration, and “Bill” and his committee co-workers deserve a raft of congratulations for their great work. These other members were Robert Powers, Thomas Walsh, Harold Flavin, Henry Behr, Arthur J. Leonard, Percy Lockwood, Thomas F. Clark and Joseph A. Philipson. VERY WELL RECEIVED The receiving and seating of the guests was carried out with a roller-bearing smoothness which left “not even a ripple in a coffee cup.” This of course we most dutifully ascribe to the administration of the Reception Committee, under the Chairmanship of Richard M. “Dick" Blumenthal, and comprising also Lewis F. Nathan, Lacey F. Johnson, James A. Clark. Leon Saveli, Kendall Way and Daniel F. Hynes. TRAFFIC! Bill Fass is back again on the job in Palmer H. Stilson’s Traffic Department. Bill is assistant to P. H. and knows a whale of a lot about traffic ; but another fellow's auto busted into him a bunch of weeks ago and played “bump the bumper” with Bill’s face. So Bill went to Pennsylvania for a spell, and has come right back onto the “recovered” list. The gang are glad to see you back, Bill. Club members who ran for office in the recent elections, and who were styled The Original Choice Ticket. President Trotta concluded with the observation that, due to the tremendous measure of support promised him, the task for the coming year was a light one. He gave as his only code that of “serving the Club members, and serving them well.” Vice-President Elect Tt was then President Trotta’s very pleasant duty to install Joseph F. Sweeney as Vice-President, and Joe, after expressing his joy at the honor which had been conferred upon him, terminated the shortest speech of the evening by announcing that the Paramount Pep Club during the coming year, if given the full support of the members. will set a record that will be hard for the followers to beat. As a conclusion to the speaking, and immediately prior to the commencement of the dancing, Toastmaster Mel. A. Shauer read the brief but punchful item by Helen Gilsenen which was published on page 36 of the Anniversary issue of Pep-O-Grams. You might turn back and read that article again. It’s well worth it!