Word: somberly
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...sings of a growing decadence, the passing of the classical restraint and solemnity of the dance of puritanical epochs. Couples were admonished above all things, thus implying that it was not the custom, "to wear a pleasing countenance; for dancing is certainly supposed to be an enjoyment. But the somber faces of some might lead to the belief that it were a solemn duty being performed." This, of course, is not the case. And while these level-headed gentlemen will by their enforced patronage give balance and dignity to the occasion, they will not utterly confound the mirthfully inclined...
...keynote of the whole "a low, flat, derby hat with a small feather, preferably red or grey, tucked neatly on the left side"; and man is complete in all his glory. If the new styles find ready acceptance perhaps it would be well to garb even tender freshmen in somber caps and gowns...