Harpeth Hall School - Milestones Iris Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 242 of the 1909 volume:

wsm . the Iris 1909 Iris This message we send to the world beyond, To tell of our school life so near its close; It voices our hopes, cares and ambitions fond, And carries our love wherever it goes. - The task too far exceeds our mortal skill, We ask in mighty Jove ' s Olympian hall That the messenger divine our work fulfill. Then Iris herself appears at the call. The fairest, fleetest one of all is she, With colors gorgeous as the rainbow ' s hue, As welcome may this Iris be To all, as she who bears it forth to you. Aa a token of our apprwiation anfo tsteem, vat, % (ttlaHB of 19II9, gratrfullg tooirate Qty 3ria Ilofnt SfeU llantan JOHN DIELL BLANTON Board of Directors R. T. Smith, Chairman William E. Ward, Secretary ATTORNEY. ADVERTISING MANAGER OP THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN. Walter H. Clark SECRETARY PHILLIPS ft BUTTORFF MANUFACTURING COMPANY. J. D. Blanton PRESIDENT WARD SEMINARY. Claude P. Street MANAGER JESSE FRENCH PIANO AND ORGAN COMPANY. M. G. Buckner, M.D. PRESIDENT NASHVILLE YOUNG MEN ' S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. Eustice A. Hail VICE-PRESIDENT UNION BANK AND TRUST COMPANY. John Early EARLY-CAIN COMPANY. J. D. Plunket, M.D. VICE-PRESIDENT NATIONAL FERTILIZER COMPANY. Leland Hume GENERAL MANAGER CUMBERLAND TELEPHONE COMPANY. John H. DeWitt ATTORNEY. Executive Committee R.|T. Smith, Chairman W. E. Ward, Secretary J. D. Blanton Eustice A. Hail John Early Officers of Instruction and Government Session 1908-1909 JOHN DIELL BLANTON, LL.D President BELL JENNINGS Principal School Department ANNA HAWES BLANTON Principal Home Department MUSA McDONALD Assistant Principal Home Department Bell Jennings Sacred History Olive Carter Ross Literature, English Elizabeth Chapman Wharey Literature, English Elizabeth Green . English, Literature, Art, History Mary Anderson Leonard History Helen Thach Latin, Greek Sina Reuther French Hilda Von Seydlitz German Laura Sheppe Mathematics Rowena Sanders Intermediate -Department Musa McDonald Primary Department Caroline Leavell Science Mary Harrison Herbrick . . . Domestic Science Lamira Goodwin Art Leon F. Miller Dean of Music Faculty, Violoncello D. F. Conrad Piano, Theory Elizabeth Caldwell Piano, History of Music Susan Cosgrove Piano Eva Massey Piano Estelle Roy Schmitz . . . . . Piano Fritz Schmitz Violin, Harmony Charles Wanzer Starr , . Voice Culture Martha Lanier Scruggs Voice Culture Mary Fletcher Cox . Expression, Physical Culture Annie Litton Librarian Mary P. Carter Matron Sallie P. Nance Housekeeper Mildred Ezell . Superintendent of Practice Catherine Herring Physical Culture Grace Thomas Stenographer Alma Paine Secretary Dr. Leon H. Vincent Special Lectures on Literature Dr. Richard Jones Special Lectures on Shakespeare ALIC E. C. HlBBETt Senior Glass Colors: Purple and Old Gold Flower: Iris Motto: Be true to Truth Officers Georgie Hume President Louise Wickliffe Vice-President Edith Baumberger Secretary Lilly House Treasurer Catalogue of Books Presented to the Library of Ward Seminary By the Class of 1909, May 24, 1909. We leave our records to be read as books. How to Cure Absentmindedness. By Miriam Atkins. The author has made a very careful outline on this subject, having had special training under a well known New York specialist. — The Mississippi Medical Journal. The Model Worker. By Olive Baughman. Clean, Quick Co., Publishers. A most valuable book for young students. It contains practical suggestions for school girls as how best to occupy their hours. — The Literary Digest. The Autobiography of a Secretary. By Edith Baumberger. Dedicated to the Class of 1909. Published by Upto, Date Co. This volume contains an account of the au- thor ' s personal experience while serving with distinguished honors as Secretary of the Class of 1009. — The Michigan Star . The Value of Higher Mathematics in the Edu- cation of Women. By Dora Benson. Dedicated to Miss Sheppe. A scholarly and analytical discussion of the subject by a most competent young lady. — The Educational Review. Eat, Drink and Be Merry. By Dorothy Carson. A collection of delightfully bright stories. Their charm lies in the author ' s genuine love of man, and the very joy of living which she seems to feel. They possess interest, force and wit. and may be relied upon to drive away the worst case of blues. — The Louisiana Times The Gentle Art of Sprightliness. By Dorothy Criddle. In this unpretentious little volume of sev- enty-five pages the cheerfulness and good humor of the author is strongly reflected. Hard work is painted in such unusually cheerful colors that the reader is forced on to greater effort. — The Denver Star. Revised Version of the American Statesmen Series. By Willie Ruth Davidson. Miss Davidson has published this incom- parable series after having made a careful study of the subject under a most noted South Caro- linian historian. — The Democrat. Portrait of a Gentle Woman. By Rebecca Dudley. There is no thrilling plot, no blood curdling adventures, but the tale is enlivened by a spirit of quiet humor. — The Ladies ' Home Journal. Strength in Solitude. By Bertha Ensor. This earnest work shows the mind of a deep thinker, of one who is in, but not of, the world. It is thoroughly womanly and sympathetic, however, and is growing rapidly in popularity. — The Christian Advocate. A Tennessee Singer. By Bertha Fowler. Dedicated to the Ward Chorus. A delightful novel, giving a vivid picture of operatic life in the career of a gifted young singer. — The Banner. How to Study. By Lucille Grainger. Practical suggestions on this study which are most useful to pupils who cherish the desire of becoming excellent students. — Education. Wit and Wisdom. By Lilly W. House. An unusually good collection of witty anec- dotes, puns, conundrums, etc. Many of these are original and admirably express the author ' s versatility. No house should be without a copy. — Williamson County News. A Compendium of General Information. Reviewed and Edited by Georgie Hume. The peer of its predecessor, shedding new light upon a wide variety of topics. — A r as!wille Gossip. From the versatility of its subject matter and decisive, though broadminded judgments, a wide popularity and vigorous sale is assured. — The Outlook. Translation of the AeneidV By Orlean Jones. A most admirable work, showing the pains- taking care which is a well known characteristic of the author. — The Classical Journal. Our National Capitol. By Belle Klaus. This interesting little volume gives us an insight into the author ' s power of observation . There is a dash and sparkle through the whole of it which holds the reader ' s attention. — Daily Chronicle. Julia and I. A Novel. By Kate Lile. This is a quaint and interesting story of two demure little maids. The masterly way in which the story is handled leads us to expect more interesting works from the author. American Writers as I Have Found Them. By Inez Littlefield. A short, sharp and spicy criticism of Ameri- can writers of to-day, written with a keenness of perception and sympathy, which will make it a source of great value to all aspirants after lit- erary name and fame. — The Review of Reviews. The Art of Forgetting. By Beulah Massey. A valuable little volume of hints on this sub- ject as practiced by the author during her school days. Especially beneficial to French students. — The Monday Morning. Annals of Quiet Life. By Leonora Mayberry. This is truly one of the most restful books that has yet been published. An atmosphere of peace breathes through every line, yet with it, one of strength. — The Tennessean. A Treatise on the Expression of the Linear Ec- centricities of Plane Sections of a System of Co-axiel Hyperbolic Paraboloids, in Terms of the Parameters of the Principal Sections. By Merle McClurkan. Dedicated to Mathematical Department of Ward Seminary. This work, as the title indicates, is remark- able for its clearness and force of expression. — Scientific Review. Cometh Up as a Flower. By Clare Miller. This story is full of beauty, strength and sweetness. The intellectual power of the writer, coupled with the grace of style, render it one of the most delightful productions of this year. — The Huntsville Budget. Much in a Nut Shell. By Myrtle Miller. A valuable compendium of practical wisdom and useful information. It contains what a voung lady should know in matters intellectual, domestic and social, together with good sense for all emergencies. — The Globe- Democrat. The Home Jester. By Margaret Moore. A bright story full of dry humor. It is an inexhaustible source of amusement and is writ- ten in crisp style. — The Ferguson Tattler. Life in the Orient. By Margarita Park. Having spent a great part of her life in the far East, Miss Park is fully competent to give us a concise idea of the manners and customs of the people in these countries. — The Christian Observer Twins. By Daisye and Grace Reeves. The plot is original and interesting and deals with a field of literature hitherto untouched. The characters are true to life and the scenes vividly drawn. — The Parent ' s Assistant. By Daisye and Grace Reeves. The plot is original and interesting and deals with a field of literature hitherto untouched. The characters are true to life and the scenes vividly drawn. — The Parent ' s Assistant. Appreciations. By Madeleine Rollwage. This volume of essays is most interesting for the glimpse it affords of the author ' s own char- acter. They abound in attractive personal anecdote and reminiscence. The book is dedicated to the English Department of Ward Seminary. — Arkansas Dispatch. Talks on Art. By Maggie D. Taylor. A series of interesting and informal addresses on the development of art, written after a most careful study under the well known lecturer, Elizabeth Green. — The Critic. Stronger than Death. By Mary Taylor and Louise Wickliffe. A novelette showing the perfection of friend- ship and disproving the popular fallacy of woman ' s love for woman. — The Kentuckian How to Avoid Mathematics. By Betha Turner. The whole soul of the author is in this most exceptional work. It teaches ' Where ignorance is bliss ' tis foil}- to be wise ' . — The Original Push. Stronger than Death. By Louise Wickliffe and Mary Taylor. A novelette showing the perfection of friend- ship and disproving the popular fallacy of woman ' s love for woman. — The Kentuckian. The One We Love the Best of All. A Biography by the Class of 1909. Dedicated to Olive Carter Ross. The Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1909 In the Name of Dr. Wanton — fflmen. We, the Senior Class of Ward Seminary, realizing that our ' days to remain here are but few, and that our passing away is sure and certain, before we quit this life of trials, flunks and flops, being of sound mind and memory, do make this our last Will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills and testaments at any time by us heretofore made. First, we direct that out of such estate as it has pleased God to entrust to us, a suitable and fitting monument be erected to our memory, and upon said monument the following inscription be placed: ' ' The Iris, 1909. Next we request that all of our graduating expenses, to a reasonable amount, shall be paid out of the remainder and residue of our said estate. We further direct that after carrying out the terms and provisions hereinbefore stated, all the remainder and residue of our property, goods, chattels and estate, real, personal, or mixed, wheresoever situate, of which we may at the time of our demise be in any way seized or possessed, be disposed of as follows, to wit : ARTICLE I. We do hereby give, devise and bequeath to those beings, courteously denom- inated Juniors, The English Men of Letter Series donated to us by our beloved teacher, Miss Ross, and we further recommend a thorough course in same. ARTICLE II. We herein bequeath to those tender infants Larned ' s History for Ready Reference, which we have found extremely readable, and we can conscien- tiously commend this particularly to those fortunate enough to have left South Carolina with her many traditions and her interesting folk-lore. ARTICLE III. To those who delve after the hidden lore of architecture, sculpture and painting, and in general all the varying hues, shades and tints from Titian red to Elizabeth Green, we give, devise and bequeath Stoddard ' s Lectures with all the easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging. ARTICLE IV. We recommend to our benighted friends, aforesaid, as an excellent tonic to arouse their latent faculties and sluggish intellects, the exercise of transposing plain old United States into the forgotten vernacular of the Romans. Divers and sundry systems are in vogue, but we heartily commend as the most viva- cious and sprightly, the system affected by Miss Thach. We have inadvertantly said the forgotten Latins. They are forgotten to us, but some of the Junior girls may have been intimate friends of Marcus Cicero, Julius Caesar, or some other of the comely youths of that time. We humbly beg their pardon. ARTICLE V. We hereby most lovingly leave to the aforesaid weaklings the rich heritage of accuracy — cherish it and practice it day by day, though it burst your brain, for ye know not the day nor the hour when the test cometh, and verily we say unto you, that except ye become as Napoleon teacheth, ye shall never receive your sheepskins. And now abideth readin ' and writin ' and ' rithmetic, and the greatest of these is ' rithmetic. We hereby nominate, constitute and appoint Miss Jennings executrix, without bond, of this our last will and testament: and we also nominate, con- stitute and appoint said Miss Jennings as guardian for the herein above men- tioned infant Wards, the Juniors, and we beg of them to curb their wild and untamed natures, for there is always a mighty sword hanging over their luckless and rebellious heads, a sword, as well as we can remember, composed of forty words of dictionary to be duly and perfectly recited to the Belle of the schoo at the seventh period. We most respectfully urge and charge the aforesaid guardian to cherish and caress these babes, and to train them in the way they should go, and in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, that when they are old they may depart from here. We charge her to help and encourage them in every way, holding constantly before them the brilliant example we have set, and inspiring them with the hope that they, by earnest application and arduous effort, may become e ' er many moons have waxed and waned, great Seniors — of course not such as we — yet — a little lower than the angels. In witness whereof we have hereunto signed our names and affixed our seal, in the presence of these witnesses, who sign in our presence and in the presence of each other, this 24th day of May, 1909. (Signed) J jvy £jcXJULLiJ!gL Vv Xav Svv- . Y u a. C Uftlw l Prophecy of Class of 1909 WRITE a class prophecy! Impossible! What have I done that the gods should send such a curse upon me? Would that I might pass into the realms of forgetfulness! Ah! What is this I see before me? Tis Iris still, not bound in purple and gold, but in all the hues of the rainbow. What dost thou wish, fair maiden? If thou art aught but the illusion of a distracted mind, speak, and make known your desire! Thus, in silvery tone, the radiant one made answer: The Almighty Jupi- ter, hearing your lamentations and knowing your inability, sends me to make known unto you the fate of each and everyone of your classmates. If thou willst carefully read this scroll which I now present to thee, thou needst no longer rack thy weary brain. Then, as the fair vision fades into thin air, with trembling fingers I seize the scroll and read thus: The powers of your most competent Business Manager, Merle McClurkon, shall cul- minate in lectures on ' Woman ' s Rights. ' Your most august President, Georgie Hume, shall fill the Latin chair of Smith College, because of the interest and ability she has shown in this subject during her school days. Vice-President Wickliffe and her inseparable companion, Mary Taylor, shall preside over a most select Home for Orphans. Their amiable dispositions and good ideas on dis- cipline have well fitted them for this position. A sadder fate awaits Secretary Baumberger. She will have to earn her maintenance by selling peanuts, candies, etc., at ' Mrs. Tony ' s old stand. Five years hence little Miss Criddle may be seen smilingly selling tickets from the box office window of a five-cent show in Cripple Creek, Col., of which her husband is proprietor. One member at least of your class shall win literary name and fame — Inez Littlefield, as a result of her careful training under Miss Ross, shall be recognized as one of the leading writers of the century. Willie Ruth Davidson shall use her conversational powers to the best advantage as a book agent and shall travel on horseback from house to house in the surrounding villages of Tennessee peddling her wares. Bertha Fowler and Betha Turner will, after numerous vain efforts in the matrimonial line, finally succeed Dr. Blanton and establish a bureau for the purpose of launching maiden ladies into that turbulent sea. Even now I see the names, Clare Miller, Lucile Grainger, Rebecca Dudley and quite a number of the Faculty of your famous institution swelling their list. The first three will meet with great success. There are doubts as to the others. Miriam Atkins will go to Pekin, China, as head nurse in a hospital which her husband will establish. Margarita Park will prove an invaluable assistant to them in this noble work. The greatest surprise of all to you will be that Margaret Moore, after years of prepa- ration, shall succeed Miss Jennings and prove as awe-inspiring as that noble dame has done. Poor Dorothy Carson, having thrice been disappointed in her matrimonial designs, shall in despair seek the quietude and seclusion of a convent and prove a most pious nun. Quiet little Miss Mayberry shall blossom forth into a most brilliant society belle and shall set the pace for all the social functions in Birmingham. Madame Yale will most gracefully resign her position as the foremost of beauty doc- tors in favor of Miss Olive Arethusa Baughman, while Mrs. Mclntyre, in spite of her pro- tests, will be succeeded by Miss Orlean Jones. These two young ladies shall run a joint establishment. Their headquarters will be at the court of England and their branch office will extend to the uttermost parts of the earth. Carrie Nation will have a most worthy successor in Medora Benson, who will add to her future crown many more brilliant stars because of her determined efforts to redeem all of hu(raan)ity from the prevailing evils. In 1920 the sensation of the hour will be Freeman Buckboard ' s stupendous musical production, ' Around the Earth in Forty Seconds, ' in which the most brilliant of the one hundred and fifty chorus girls will be ' Tessie Tiptoe, ' better known to her old friends and classmates as Bertha Ensor. The leading lady in this remarkable musical extravaganza will be none other than Belle Klaus, who, on account of her magnificent voice, will be the most popular Prima Donna since Melba. Ten years hence if one would take a flying trip to the heart of Africa, he might find himself in the midst of a meeting in which Kate Lile, expounding the Word, will be strug- gling to enlighten the sons of Ham, while Myrtle Miller will ' soothe the savage breast ' with melodious songs. Beulah Massey will put her lessons in Domestic Science to practical use in Sevierville, Tenn., where she will hang out her shingle as the leading caterer in that thriving little village. The most fashionable dressmaking establishment in New York City in 1914 will be run by Misses Daisye and Grace Reeves. Their designs will be copied in all the up-to-date cities of the world. The society of Washington in 191 5 will be put down in history as the most brilliant that the world has ever known. Its leader will be Mrs. Senator Snodgrass, Pitwee County, Ark., nee Madeleine Rollwage, Forest, Ark. Maggie D. Taylor will startle the political world by her magnificent speeches in the Senate chamber of Tennessee. She will be recorded as the first woman legislator in the history of the State. But my fate! What of that? Have I no future worthy to be recorded? Ah! Woe is me! Once more a god-like voice breaks on my ears: Unto no mortal is the secret of her own fate revealed. Take courage, however, for thou hast a future written in the stars, which thou must work out according to divine law. J Sen or English Diploma Class Colors: Red and Gold Flower: Red Rose Motto: Excelsior Officers Alice Hibbett President Janie Schardt Vice-President Garnette Lyons Secretary Mary Foree Treasurer Junior Glass Colors: Green and Gold Flower: Yellow Iris Motto: Live up to the best that is in you Officers Elizabeth Thompson President Kathryn Hill Vice-President Portia Savage Secretary Margarette Street Treasurer To the Seniors Before you the world is stretching, Smiling thru ' out the day, The misty hills of the future Are beckoning you away; All blue they stand in the distance, Where the vernal blossom springs, Encircled by golden pathways, That lead to wondrous things. II. Go forth in your youth and beauty — We speed you upon your way — ■ May sunshine forever follow Thru ' out life ' s lonely day; Our love you have, our blessings, Our flowers that breathe a prayer Asking for benediction upon your journey fair. —Junior. fAtX JJKi £ The Session of Superannuated Spooks Place : South Court of Ward Cemetery. Time: 12:30 a. m., May 25, 1909. Characters: Ghosts of departed Seniors of 1909. Greatest Ghost Shady Baughman Giggling Ghost Airy Davidson Good Ghost Chilly House Goblin Ghost Creepy Carson Grumbliest Ghost Misty Miller Gamest host Skulky Atkins An open grave in center of court. A lurid fire shows skulls scattered on ground. Bats flitting through the air. Shady is seen leaning on a spade. Enter Creepy. Shady: What ho! Have you done all my commands? Speak! The night wears on apace. Creepy: Sire, I ' ve floated through halls and passages, in cellars and galleries, but the only human I could haunt was the Instructor of Rhetoric. I spoke softly in her ear, but when she saw me she turned Green with fright and ran. I pursued her to her room and she took up some Lamb ' s Tales and threw them at me. You know, Sire, how I abhor mutton; I simply had to dissolve and come out at the keyhole. Shady: Zounds, Sir! That is a Long tale. I ' ll Settle with you later. Tell Boreas to give the signal. They must all assemble. The cock will soon be crowing. Creepy vanishes but returns soon. Wind howls mournfully. Enter Misty and Airy, followed by Chilly and Skulky, arm in arm. They all seat themselves beside grave. Shady (still standing): Comrades, give your reports of to-night ' s work — one at a time. No sliding out of this! Chilly (in dismal voice): Sire, my victim was almost within my grasp, when, suddenly, she spied me and gave Chase. In her hand was a spirit-lamp and I really did not care to be inspected so closely; hence, I am here empty- handed. With a terrible Lear on his face begins to chant: Chilly, oh, chilly am I, am I — Silly, oh silly, was I to die, ooooh my! Skulky, with echoing footsteps, approaches grave, dragging something in White. It turns out to be a Newman. He speaks in a sepulchral tone (as is becoming) : Sire, I have here a nice, plump souvenir that weighs one hundred and twenty-five pounds. Shall we Berry it now? I found this fair creature with Klaus, but, having removed the same, he is now quite a presentable Boddy. Grant, oh Sire, that we Mayberry it now! Shady: Hist, fool, you ' ve kidnapped a Mighty Junior. To Newman: Away, away, at once! Newman seen to rise rapidly on his estimation and to float into nearby window. Misty (speaks in hollow accents): Sire, I went hither and thither in search of a specimen, and at last came to a Mansfield. There was nothing there except a large Ball. I played with this sometime, but did not bring it, as I thought you would not approve. Knowing I must not return empty-handed, I went as high as the (H) Evans, but there was no one there. It was a very lonely place, Sire. I stopped on my way down to the Brown earth to get a peace-offering. It was the Best I could do. Hands shady an Olive branch and sinks on the ground. Shady: How now! I would that you all could leave this Camp and attend Ward Cemetery and become Shining Lights. There you could learn how to acquire a gentle voice, how to Cooke Attractive Messes, how to dress Swell and Trigg, and if you were Burly and Smart you might even learn how to discover test days and go to the Infirmary. There, if you have discretion — and money — ■ you could bribe Riley to purchase things for Midnight Feasts. Having spent a month there you would have learned, also, the most artistic fashion of flirting from the windows without being caught. There are many things to learn at the Cemetery. You would have a chance to Wynne at least one Starr. A great deal of attention is devoted to Organ music, but graduating in music is rather up-Hill work as it takes the Lyons share of time. If your mind runs to mechanics, you could become a Miller, but, Dagget! that would cause one to become rather Savage, I fear. The board at Ward ' s is fine and as the students are fond of fish, Herring is often served. The meals are fit for a King, and if some of the girls look Gaunt it is due to their being on the Street so much. The other day one girl threw a book at her roommate. It Lytton her head and made a large lump. These things, however, occur very seldom. The place is truly splendid. On the Leavell, Ward Cemetery is the only place on earth. Shady subsides and calls for Airy ' s report. Airy floats toward grave and lays beside it in small coffin. Speaks in funereal voice: Friends, I have here the remains of the Good Intentions of the Cemetery Students. Here, also, are the Ambitions of Departed Seniors. The Fond Hopes of the Sophomores nestle here beisde the Awful Conceit of the Freshmen. I tried to wrest from the Juniors their True Worth and Mighty Standing, but to no avail. Again, I attempted to take from the Faculty their Good Opinion of the Most Excellent Juniors, but they were not to be had. Our grave may hold the Shrouded Seniors, the Sorrowing Sophomores and the Frightened Freshmen, but— NEVER— the Jubilant Juniors! Shady (holding aloft a cup of tears): Let us be generous — let us give to our Worthy Foes the respect due them! All join in chant: The Juniors are big, the Juniors are grand, The Juniors are always in great demand ; And it ' s Rah, Rah for Juniors, Juniors! Rah, Rah for Juniors, Juniors; Rah, Rah for Juniors! Rah! Rah! Rah! Vive les Juniors. Cox crow. Ghosts melt into air. Junior English Diploma Colors: Maroon and Gold Flower: American Beauty Motto: Wisdom is the greatest thing Officers Eva Hagan President Mary Ray Trimble Vice-President Emma Baxter Vaughn Secretary Virginia Lindsley Treasurer , A CLB.u. Colors: Purple and Gold Flower: Violet Motto: Do it now; do it well Officers Milbrey Keith President Sadie Allen Vice-President Louise Witherspoon Secretary Vera Lincoln Treasurer Sophomore Toast Here ' s to Ward ' s Class of 1911, Here ' s to the Sophomores true, Here ' s to a class of twenty-seven. Here ' s to the iris in blue. Sophomore ' s Labor Lost, or The Tragedy of an Ill-fated Prophecy {Presented before the most high and august Seniors of Ward Seminary on All Fool ' s Day, 1909, by their most humble players, the Sophomores, for the benefit of any future Sophomores who may cherish this thought, Never do to-day what you can put off until to-morroiv . ) DRAMATIS PERSONAE. Milbrey Keith, Pres. Sophomore Class. Edith Baumberger, Literary Editor Iris. Sadie Allen, Vice-Pres. Sophomore Class. Lilly House, Business Manager Iris. Louise Witherspoon, Secretary. Georgie Hume, Editor-in-Chief Iris. Vera Lincoln, Treasurer. Sue Holmes. Madelle Bush. Fannie Neil Lamb. Ann Fisher. Mamie Ida Legg. Mary Lucy Fugate. Elsie Link. Florence Garrett. Eleanor Orr. Marie Lyle Harwell. Lucie Smith. Bettie Hooper Turner. Bentie Thomas. Beatrice Williams. Hallie Turner. Lillie Bell Patterson. Mary Snell. Louise Solinsky. Gertrude McShane. Frances Cornelius. Helen Cline. Edith Bachman. Elizabeth Ingram. ACT I. Scene I — Miss Sanders ' Class-room (Milbrey at desk, rapping sharply with pencil). Milbrey: Girls, girls, do come to order; it ' s almost time for the bell now, and we haven ' t done one thing. (Girls all go to their seats.) Now, girls, we have got to do something for the Iris. The Sophomore Class is allowed three pages and we must get something good. Who will volunteer to write something? (Nobody responds.) Sadie, won ' t you write a story? We must have two short stories and a toast. Now, please all speak up. Sadie: I bid to write the toast. (Aside to one of the girls) That ' s easier than a story. Milbrey: All right, then, Sadie, you write the toast. Vera: I h ave been thinking of a prophecy for our class. How do you think that would do ? (All cry out excitedly,) That will be fine. (Vera then rises and explains what she means by a prophecy.) Louise: I want to marry a French Count so I can speak French forever afterward. Mary: I want to have Mrs. Mclntyre ' s shop. Bettie Hooper: I bid to be a debutante. Florence: O, I want to be a country school teacher. Madelle: Please have me delivering lectures on English writers. Helen: I want to be on the stage. Milbrey: Well, Vera, as you suggested it, suppose you try to write the prophecy. Vera: There isn ' t any prophet blood in our family, but I ' ll try what conjuring can do (As the idea of a prophecy is new and pleasing to the girls, all talk at once, making sug- gestions. In the midst of this confusion the joyous sound of the dinner bell is heard, where- upon, without any adjournment, they all run wildly from the room, leaving the President of the Class of 1911 reflecting on the glories and emoluments of office.) Scene II — Library at Wards — Marie Harwell, Sadie Allen, Mary Lucy Fugate, Sue Holmes and Beatrice Williams all seated at the table working diligently for the Iris. Sadie: O, my! How on earth am I going to finish my toast? I have written half of it. Good-bye to the rest. Marie: Now, just keep quiet. You know what you are going to write about, and I haven ' t even a subject. Mary Lucy: Subject! You are worse off when you have it than before you find it out. Sue: Now there goes my pencil point, and you girls make so much noise. Well, I ' ll just not write it any way. Beatrice: Girls, girls, listen! My poem is done. Chorus: Read it, what ' s it about? Beatrice: The title is This Little Sophomore Girl. There are four verses and each winds up with This Little Sophomore Girl. [Enter Bentie Thomas, running.] Bentie: O, say, I have grand news for you. I know you will be tickled to death. Beatrice: Tell it quick. Mary Lucy: We are just dying to hear it. Bentie: Well, here it goes: Vera is writing her prophecy and is getting along splendidly; Milbrey says we shall not have to write ours. Marie: O, joy! I feel as if I could fly! Mary Lucy: I never was quite so glad about anything in my whole life. Sue: I had decided not to write anyhow, but I am certainly glad, because I should hate to make Milbrey angry. Bentie: I don ' t think any of you could have the slightest idea of how tickled I am. I guess the Sophomores are all right now. Sadie: Come, let ' s leave this musty place and plan a celebration. ACT II. Scene I — Vera ' s Bedroom. (Enter Vera wiih a troubled expression, carrying a sheet of paper in one hand.) Vera: Is this a theme which I see before me, The title toward my eye? Come, let me write thee. I know thee not, and yet I see thee still. Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible To feeling as to thought ? Or art thou but A torment of the mind, a false creation, Proceeding from Milbrey ' s oppressed brain? I see thee yet, in form as palpable As that which I now read. Thou show ' st me the way that I was going: And such a downward slope, ' twould lead to P. My brains are made the fool ' s ' o the other senses, Surely not worth all the rest ; I have thee now, And in thy name and place within the book We ' ll see the future as it comes to each, at the first bell of the study hall I ' ll make the future of my classmates all. (Bell rings, Vera goes out.) Scene II — Miss Sanders ' Class-room. Time, seventh period. Girls stroll in idly. Louise: I despise to stay here until the seventh period for this old class meeting. Cecile: Hello, kids! Want me to play this new waltz for you to dance by? Bentie: Do play it. I haven ' t heard a good waltz for a perfect age. (Cecile plays on piano while the girls joyfully waltz. Now and then one peeps out of the door to see if Miss Jennings may be loitering in the neighborhood.) Milbrey (raps for order) : Girls, this is a class meeting, and we have serious business. Please somebody try to write something for the Iris. You know we haven ' t anything but those two toasts, and they can ' t possibly be made to stretch over three pages. Vera: That reminds me of an awful dream I had last night ; do let me tell it, it will be such a relief. I dared not tell it before breakfast, for they say dreams always come true if you tell them before breakfast, and I surely had better sense than to tell it during school, for I am not crazy about taking a course in the dictionary. Girls in chorus: Tell it, quick, we are dying to hear it. Vera: It was nothing short of a nightmare. I was trying to write a poem for the Iris. I thought I was really destined to become a poet, whe n an invisible hand put a laurel wreath on my head. But now I profoundly believe in the old saying, Pride cometh before a fall. Well, a skeleton dressed in a senior ' s cap and gown knocked the laurel wreath off my head and then took my poem and burned it up, saying, I ' ll rub the ashes of your poem over the Sophomore ' s pages in the Iris, then I know you will be proud of your Iris work. Of course it does not seem so bad to you as it did to me when I was dreaming it. Bentie: O, cheer up, what ' s in a dream? The Sophomores are all right. Milbrey (the bell rings): There, we have spent the whole period dawdling along, as Mrs. Wharey says, and have done nothing. Vera, I shall certainly expect that prophecy in a day or two in spite of the dream. Where are the girls? These class meetings certainly are active, they always adjourn them- selves without any help from me. ACT III. Scene I — On the Gallery. Milbrey and Louise meet. Milbrey: I have been trying all morning to get some one to take this prophecy to the Iris editor. I should hate to hear what they have been saying about us for handing it in so late. But I can ' t help it, I never saw such girls to get to do work. Louise: Milbrey, what are you so mad about? Milbrey: I can ' t get anybody to take this prophecy to the editor of the Iris, won ' t you go? Louise: O, Milbrey, I ' d rather not, but if you say I must I will. (Louise runs into the side hall, looks in the mirror, fixes her hair and rubs some powder paper on her face. Milbrey: Now, Louise, don ' t look scared, just walk up as dignified as you can be and say to the Editor-in-Chief, Here is a prophecy from the Sophomore Class. (After a short pause Louise walked tremblingly away, holding the prophecy tight with both hands.) Scene II — At Iris Office. Girls of the staff are at desk with papers strewn about. Edith Baumberger (Literary Editor): Well, here ' s something from every class except the Sophomores and they ' ve done nothing yet. Georgie: I never in my life saw girls so slow. Only five days in which to decide. Lilly: Well, their space will be blank, for I do not intend to say another thing about it. (A knock is heard at the door. One of the girls rises and admits Louise, the messenger from the Sophomores, who hands the prophecy to the Literary Editor and stands mutely wait- ing. Editor reads the document, then writes a note and gives it to Louise, who goes out. ' ) Louise: Well, I ' m glad that ' s over and the prophecy is accepted, for this note says so (holds up note), I am just crazy to see what ' s in it. Scene III — Mrs. Wharey ' s Class-room. Time, one o ' clock. Enter Sophomores with an expectant air. (Milbrey takes place of chairman, and as there is no piano in the room, succeeds after a brief space in calling the body to order.) Milbrey: Girls, I have called you together to hear a message I have just received from Miss Baumberger. (Reads): Dear Miss Keith — I regret to say that the prophecy for the Sophomore Class arrived too late. The Seniors have already a contribution of that nature for the Iris, which makes it impossible for us to accept anything more of that character. The pages allotted to the Sophomore Class will go in blank, it being deemed inadvisable to delay the publi- cation of the Iris for a longer time. Very sincerely, Edith Baumberge r. Iris Office (a movable habitation), March 21, 1909. All: O terrible, terrible! What can we do? Milbrey: Nothing except think what fools we Sophomores be! Vera: What judgment has come upon us? The dream, do you all remember my dream? All: Alas and alack! Three pages of blank Sophomores! (Exit all, making loud lamentation and pronouncing executions on the forward Seniors and the unfeeling editors of the Iris. ) Second Freshman Class Colors: Green and White Flower: Lily of the Valley Motto: Think of ease, but work on Officers Marie Howe President Jean Riddle Vice-President Emma Frizzell Secretary Mary Tom Warner Treasurer irstJ rrshman First Freshman Class Colors: Green and White Flower: Sweet Pea Motto: Keep tryst Officers Mary Lee Crockett President Lillian Dobson Vice-President Frances Street Secretary Frances Dorris Treasurer I ST BW.PRESftl 1 Ward ' s Juvenile Literary Club Colors: White and Green Flower: Lily of the Valley Motto: Do it now, and do it well Officers Martha Lindsay President Harriett Ovreton Vice-President Mary Wheeler Secretary Intermediate Department Mary D. Allen Linda Landis Frances Cheeley Martha Lindsay Martha Franklin . Margaret Makevitz Kathleen Garrett Harriett Overton Gladys Jennings Thelma Rolen Elizabeth Keith Frances Ridley Mary Wheeler , t: — : ! iMnpMBDOHHniMinanMHVHpBS ' Heaven lies about us in our infancy ' Sophia Ezell Elizabeth Gardner Reba Gray Ellinor McMillan Anne Read Martha Hays Margaret Cox Mariel Burrows Mildred Gray Dorothy Leake Vaiden Nantz Musette McCallen Martha Trawick Harriet Dillon Avon Hail Louise Bass Mamie Craig Wills Ye are better than all the ballads That ever were sung or said : For ye are living poems, And all the rest are dead. College Preparatory Class Colors: Red and White Flower: Red Carnation Motto: Get wisdom; get understanding Officers Margaret Moore President Edith Baumberger Vice-President Lilly W. House Secretary Elizabeth Hail Treasurer Members Edith Baumberger Florence Moore Roberta Dillon Margaret Moore Mary Lucy Fugate Eleanor Orr Elizabeth Hail Florence Carr Riddle Lilly W. House Anna Smith Minna Ethel Lombard Mary Julia Street ' Gertrude McShane 7fl«sa- The Eternal Feminine IT is noon. The day is hot and sultry ; not a breath of air rustles the leaves of the trees bordering the lake; not a ripple spreads itself over the water to be lost in the shadow of the overhanging bank. The sun glares down on the water, transforming it into a sheet of molten, golden metal; and the road winding wearily over the hill is a blinding white ribbon bordered by dust-covered weeds. Back from the lake is a thicket, where the thrushes build and the wild roses bloom; there is a spring here, and beside it the grass is like velvet, as I have found. This spot has been for me a favorite retreat for several summers and, lying there on the grass in the dim light, I have fought out many battles with myself — as I am doing to-day. There is a large question before me: To college — or not? I have the choice. I was graduated from a preparatory school last month. Should I take advantage of the opportunity? On the other side is the Art School — -or perhaps something else. I am afraid that that something else is the trouble. And to-day — well, college, you know, is synonymous with work — and it is so hot and sultry and I am so sleepy. The birds are twittering softly and the Water laps up on the shore with lazy little slaps. Some bees are buzzing around the wild roses, and through the still calm air tinkles a cow -bell. Why can ' t life be calm and peaceful like this — College? I think not. June 15th. It has been raining for four solid days— a steady downpour that is washing the earth bare. The street is a large creek, and the creek is roaring like a small river. There have been no deliveries — no mail — no anything. I haven ' t seen a soul, and I am so tired of seeing the same people and no one excepting these same people — even if they are home folks. If I could only get out somewhere. Stay here all winter and risk being snowed in for perhaps two weeks at a time ? NO! I am going to college September 24th. July 23d. The last week in August. I have just come in from an automobile drive. We drove out all the pikes, and the moon spread silver over all the countryside. In every little hollow frogs croaked, and sometimes, ' way over the hill, could be heard the hoot of an owl. Aside from that the only sound was in the whir-r-r of the wheels on the hard road. It was glorious! And besides some one was driving. Next week I start for college — and that means four years of hard work. I don ' t mind the hard work — but four yearsl — when I could stay right here and be the happiest person on earth — -so some one says — and take a long tour in the machine, too. — ■ — Oh! — do I want to go to college? August 29th. V £ piilrmp 3 m M V J M k T ' S .A - ; e 5IJ 11 W 1 wSj p T ' JIjBf £ KHflR tl JpBP% c e douw . fX jw- 10 dLL_ . D q ts m U Domestic Science Class Mrs. Herbrick, Instructor Ramona Bangs Mamie Burk Alice Hibbett Certificate Vupils Fannette White Georgie Hume Beulah Massey Axxa Mary Webb Other Members lucile joxes Mary Lee Trigg Josephixe Brevard Atha White Myra Walker Madeleixe Rollwage Ramoxa Baxgs Nellie Carroll Alice Fellows Helex Nelsox Margie Crawford Bertha Hicks Eleaxor Orr Myrtle Barnes Eleaxor Boddy Kate Bennett Marie De Young Ella Mai Connelly LlTERMtlRE. } :-h :Jj a lM: The Tale of a Hat ONE afternoon, on a cold day in January, I was in my room trying to arrange my hair, when someone rapped hurriedly on the door and, before I could venture a Come in, Mrs. Blanton entered, George bringing up the rear. She informed me in as few words as possible that the house was on fire, and as nearly all the girls had expressed a desire to get out of the building, she thought I might want to also. But by all means wear your full uniform, as it is a time-honored custom of this school that when the girls go out in a body they must have on full uniform, she added as she bowed herself gracefully out of the door. After I had thanked her for being so kind and considerate, I scrambled into my uniform suit, but as my brown hat was more becoming I put it on and left my little Merry Widow to perish in the flames. As the volumes of smoke came pouring in, with quickened speed I flew to my trunks, collected all my jewelry in a pillow-case, flung my Paree gowns over my arm, then dashed through fire and smoke across two annexes to the front stairs. By the time I had reached the first landing the whole of the build- ing behind me was enveloped in flames and smoke. Terror-stricken girls brushed past me, buttoning waists, tying hair-ribbons, etc. As I pushed my way, in a most undignified manner, through the huddled groups of girls, a strong hand gripped me and I heard a cool, commanding voice say, Young lady, go back immediately and don your uniform hat. No girl shall leave this building with- out her full uniform on. Dropping my precious belongings in a little heap on the floor, I sprang back up the stairs and through choking smoke and streaming water to my room. I snatched my hat from a burning mass, put it out with a fire extinguisher hanging on the wall, and, after several disheartening efforts, finally reached the front hall again. Mrs. Blanton met me at the foot of the stairs, handed me my personal property and pushed me into the line that was filing two by two out the door. As I meandered sedately out into the open, I heaid that voice we all know so well say, Peace be with thee, child. No one can sav that thou hast not complied with all the rules and regulations of this fast-perishing school. Such is Life in a Boarding School She was a duck of that grand old school, Which we hold in memory so dear; He was a Commodore, brave and bold, Although ' twas yet his first year. Hers was a room that faced the street, Which had most convenient blinds, For although Mrs. Blanton ' s note was there, They were very susceptible to winds. Each night when the hands of the old town clock Had moved around to ten, A low weird whistle was wafted up, That told more than I can pen. Well, such is life in a boarding school, But just take this tip from me, Whistling and peeping through half-closed blinds Are not what they ' re cracked up to be. -Her Feeble Effort ONE evening after a long and tedious day, Miss Jennings said reprovingly from the head of the dinner table, Well, Jane, I fail to see any good reason why your English teacher ' s unfavorable comments on your theme should provoke so much merriment. The four girls seated at the table greeted the rebuke with ill-suppressed laughter. But you should just hear that criticism, Miss Jennings! Wait till you hear the theme and you ' ll say yourself that it ' s good. Won ' t she, girls? The giggles of the girls were the only response. I wish to hear the theme, said Miss Jennings, severely, and I will also hear your teacher ' s criticisms. It ' s time some one followed you up a little. I have it right here with me. May I read it while dessert is being served? Jane volunteered. Well, I never approve of discussing school matters at the table, but as I have no other time, I suppose you may read it. Permission being granted, Jane produced the paper and said gleefully- First, I think you ought to know, Miss Jennings, that Mrs. Wharey has perse- cuted the whole class from the start. You ' d think I was a disembodied spirit when we have consultation over themes. She never looks at me. She is a walking dictionary and she never admits that anything is good, though you know I can write fairly well when I try. I know you can. For that reason I have no patience with such nonsense. ' ' It ' s true that I was careless at first, but lately I have been trying, and do you suppose she takes notice? Not she. So last Week I grew desperate and determined to give her something superfine and make her praise it. As she picked up the paper to read her eye fell on the criticism written on the back in glaring red ink, and she smothered another laugh. What is the criticism? demanded Miss Jennings, still more displeased. She says — Jane choked— she says that it ' s limp, crude, full of hack- neyed expressions; it lacks coloring and coherence; it is formless, not worthy of a sub-freshman; it must be rewritten. Jane, her face scarlet with suppressed laughter, unfolded the paper while Miss Jennings shook her head gravely at the other giggling girls. I called it ' Moods, ' said Jane demurely; I really think its good. It begins: ' Dream delivers us to dream and there is no end to illusion. Life is a train of moods, like a string of beads, and as we pass through them they prove to be many-colored lenses which paint the world their own hue, and each shows only what lies on its focus. From the mountain — ' That is sufficient, interrupted Miss Jennings, majestically. I quite see the value of Mrs. Wharey ' s criticism on such writing as that. When I think of it as coming from you — Oh, but, Miss Jennings — Wait until I finish. When I think of it as coming from you, why, child, you did infinitely better the first year you were here. An hysterical scream of laughter followed this remark. Oh, Miss Jennings, don ' t! pleaded Jane, with tears streaming down her cheeks. Its from Emerson ' s essay on ' Experience ' — just Emerson himself. Emerson! You plagiarized! she gasped. A long silence followed, in which the girls began to feel nervous. Then Miss Jennings pushed back her chair and remarked savagely, as she left the table, I ' m surprised at Mrs. Wharey ' s not knowing Emerson. A Ward Primer Can you see the girl? Yes, I can see the girl ; she is a Ward girl. What is the girl doing ? The girl is talking. To whom is she talking? She is talking to a literature teacher.. What do you think she is saying? She is trying to explain the impossibility of reading ten books, memorizing six poems and writing a theme before the next day. Does the literature teacher hear her? Um-er-sometimes — that is, she looks as though she did. Do you think the teacher will shorten the lesson? Oh, dear me, no. never! If the girl does not escape quickly she will think of something else. Does the girl really have to work hard? Yes, she works very hard trying to get out of doing anything. Is there much for the girl to do ? Oh, no, only about ten hours ' work a day. Doesn ' t the girl like to study? The girl would like to study if she could find something easy. Well, what, for instance ? Oh, say a course in the Political History of the United States of America. Do the girls enjoy that? Yes, indeed, particularly Larned ' s History for Ready Reference and the American Statesman Series. Why does the girl look so sad? The girl looks sad because she is going to her History of Art lesson. But why is that so sad ? Because she has only looked up forty-nine pictures, and Miss Green will certainly ask her about the fiftieth. But why are the girls so imposed upon? Oh, nobody knows the answer, nobody ever will — The Tarable of the Weeping Damsels NOW it came to pass on the 15th day of the month Chislew, in a certain school of the prophetesses, that two damsels, fair of countenance and withal goodly to look upon, were found weeping. And it also came to pass that a stranger who sojourned in that place, beholding that they were in great bitterness of spirit, said unto them, Maidens, why weep ye? And they answered and said, Alas, and have we not cause for grief? Verily thou art a stranger and knowest not the ways of this place, for this day hath the edict gone forth that no more in the great hall of this temple of learning shall We partake of the savory roasted goobernut, in which our souls delighted. Be it also known unto you, O stranger, said the taller of the two maidens, that this same nut, liberally sprinkled with grains of saving salt, hath peculiar powers of sustenance. It did in a marvelous manner comfort and sustain our fainting spirits the while the chief ruler saw to it that we diligently pursued after knowledge. Nay, as we did slowly munch upon it care and trouble did flee away, the weary hours passed less slowly, and e ' en the pages over which We pored seemed less dusty. Now, the stranger was troubled in his mind as he heard these things. Were it not better, said he, to dare the wrath of this same chief ruler and eat that it may be well with you? Alas, alas! and thou art indeed a stranger, the damsels made haste to answer. Be it known unto thee that the chief prophetess is tall of body, pierc- ing of eye, and keen of smell, so that she doth e ' en detect the savory nut when all traces of its presence hath been removed. And the stranger, perceiving the sad and hopeless fate which had o ' ertaken the damsels, lifted up his voice and wept with them. Rime of The Ajicient Teacher It is an ancient teacher, And she stoppeth one of three. She holds her with her glittering eye, The truant ' s up a tree. Her bedroom door is opened wide, An evidence of her sin, The guests are met, the feast is set. Though you hear no merry din. II. She holds her with her glittering eye, The erring one stood still, She listens like a three year ' s child, The teacher hath her will. III. The halls are cleared, the lights are out, ' The ancient teacher said; What meaneth, then, this open door. Your being out of bedV IV. The supper guest stood like a stone, She could not choose but hear. And thus spake on that ancient one. Each word was sharp and clear. V. Say quick, quoth she, I bid thee say, What sort of excuse hast thou? Or ere another morning dawns There ' ll be an awful row. VI. 0 spare me, spare me, quoth the maid, And wildly beat her breast; She thought of the treat that she would miss — Cake, pie and all the rest. VII. Forthwith her tender frame was wrenched, With a wofid agony; It forced her to confess her tale, And then it left her free. VIII. 0 supper guest, retire to rest, For I ' ll attend the spread, You wont be missed so very much, For I ' ll be there instead. IX. Farewell, farewell, hut this I tell, To thee, thou supper guest, She eateth well who hideth well When feasting is her quest. X. She went like one that hath been stunned, A feaster all forlorn, A sadder and a wiser maid She rose the morrow morn. Some Reincarnations of Famous People A SPIRITUALIST medium has been diving into the past for the benefit of the Senior Class and has brought the class much desired information regarding the various stages Which the august faculty of Ward Seminary- have found it necessary to experience since the beginning of the world, before being able to mount that high pedestal upon which the Class of ' 09 has placed them. It is only now and then that some gifted clairvoyant soul can release itself and travel backward unveiling the past. Long before America was discovered Dr. Blanton was expounding the philosophy of Confucius in China, ever and anon hinting vaguely at point after point, and, with almond eyes and a pigtail, was imbibing wisdom whereby he might, a few centuries later, become ruler of Ward ' s. It appears that Dr. Blanton has been on earth several hundred times before and has been a member of every race on earth in turn. This process is necessary for any soul to reach a high stage of develop- ment. It is discouraging indeed to find that in order to be president — even of a boarding school — it is necessary to be first an Eskimo, then a cannibal, and a few things like that. How Dr. Blanton managed to preserve his face through all the centuries is certainly a marvel, but no doubt there is a good explanation for that too. But this spirit, Wandering about in the misty past, did not stop with its discovery of Wu Ting Blan Tong. It pursued its investigations and, drifting over to Egypt, happened in upon the court of Ptolemy I — there to behold no other than Euclid himself, greatly enthused over the discovery of a new theorem, nodding his head, gesticulating wildly, and reiterating again and again the only too truthful statement, There is no royal road to Geometry. The spirit paused in amazement for a moment, then before its mind appeared the vision of Miss Sheppe, frantically brandishing a pointer and still impressing the famous words upon the minds of her pupils. Then it understood. It occurred to the spirit that it would be interesting to find out if any of the Cassars are on earth at present, so it jumped a few centuries and found itself in the reign of Nero. That awe- inspiring person had just given orders for the persecution of a few hundred Christians. How fortunate the instruments of torture have changed, for it was with something of a shock that the spirit realized it Was standing in the presence of no less a person than Miss Jennings! Is it sincerely to be hoped that some mistake was made here, for it is not at all pleasant to con- template the possibility of Miss Jennings suddenly developing some Nero traits. But the spirit was by no means through with Rome and Romans. It was destined to meet quite a number of old friends in the city of the seven hills. Entering Rome, its attention was attracted to a square where an enormous crowd was hanging breathless on the words of an orator. It caught only these calm and deliberate words: Well - now - if - your - grandfather - should - come - it - might - be - an - entirely - different - matter. But — bear - in - mind - that - you - are - on - a - houseparty - and - it - is - not - q-u-i-t-e — the ' - proper - thing - satis! No toga or Latin tongue could disguise that voice or figure, for it was that of Miss Musa McDonald. Pondering upon these scenes and meditating upon the varied fortunes of the Eternal City, the spirit wandered disconsolately about, when suddenly it was drawn irresistibly onward into the Orient, charmed by weird strains of celestial music. Japan lay before it in all the vestments of spring. April spread her witchery of g reen and flowers over a thousand barren hills. Wild azaleas, wigelia and boke barred the slopes with pink and crimson radiance. Valleys, so lately brown, spread now a wide bloom of violets, a curdled residue of purple morning mist. Cherry trees joined finger tips above the Koishikawa; real grass crept down its banks to trail finger in the hurrying tide. Drawn to the banks of this river, the spirit paused as it espied the graceful figure of a Japanese woman, playing a koto. Ah! was not that touch familiar— those tones? — yes, they must be — surely they were — the very tones and touch of Miss Massey ' s gifted playing. But it would take volumes to tell of all the discoveries of this gifted spirit — how it found Miss Ross a guest at one of the famous dinners of Sir Joshua Reynolds, seated at the side of Dr. Samuel Johnson and eagerly drinking in every word that fell from the lips of the famous literary genius; how it found Miss Carter selling peanuts in ancient Greece. Tired of foreign lands, the spirit returned to America and looked in on the noble red man as he was in the days of Christo- pher Columbus. The first person he encountered was the im- posing figure of a chief, pouring out wisdom to his braves on the best methods of tracking and waylaying the palefaces. It was Mrs. Blanton, and the spirit sighed as it realized how eternal is the nature of man. Dictionary of Quotations (Ward Edition.) Rising Bell — Speak with a voice to wake the dead and bid the sleeper rise. History Tests — It is the nature of the devil of tyranny to rend and tear the body which it leaves. School Yell — Books! ' tis a dull and endless strife. - Class Treasurer — What is this persecuting voice that haunts me? Miss Ross — And still they gazed and still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all she knew. Miss Sheppe — Full well they laughed, with counterfeited glee, At all her jokes, for many a joke had she. Willie Ruth Davidson — Conversation maketh a ready man. . Lilly House — Mirth admit one of thy crew. Louise Wickeliffe, Mary Taylor — Two heads are better than one. Theo. Fowlkes — She ' s pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant to think on, too. Virginia Abercrombie — But O, she dances such a way No sun upon an Easter Day Is half so fine a sight. Merle McClurkan — So wise so young they say, do ne ' er live long. :3 AX i Mlpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Sorority Founded in 1S94, Nashville, Tennessee Flower: Violet Colors: Light Blue and Royal Purple Yell: Delta Sigma, Delta Sigma! Mazette, Mazette! Dixie, Dixie, Dixie, Dixie! Dum Vivimus, Vivamus! Officers Jess Porter Grand High Mogul Virginia Abercrombie Vice-Regent Edith Baumberger Chartnliaria Margaret Hood Quaestor ' Roll of 1908-1909 Virginia Abercrombie Margaret Hood Edith Baumberger Jess Porter Eleanor Crum Rachael Settle Mary Lucy Fugate Fanneil Sheen Kathryn Hill Mary Ray Trimble Betha Turner Sorores in Urbe Miss Martha Lanier Scruggs Mrs. Johnson Bransford Miss Margaret McDonald Mrs. J. E. Garner Mrs. Richard Dake Delta Delta Fraternity Heta Chapter Founded 1903 Ward Seminary, Nashville, Tennessee Fratre-s in L ' rbe Mrs. John Thompson Ethel Chappell Louise Lindsay Ann Jenkins Mrs. Tillman Calvert ' Roll of 1908-1909 Clare Miller Florence Moore Elizabeth Cooper Esther Walton Margaret Moore Bertha Hicks Corinne Gordon Mamie Legg Dorothy Criddle Alice Hibbett Elizabeth Walton Beta Chapter of Kappa Delta Phi Sorority Nashville, Tennessee Colors: Red and White Flower: American Beauty Hoi I of 1908-1909 Theo. Fowlkes Nelle Long Myra Walker Mildred Ford Mary Virginia Stevenson Ruth Agricola Olive Ree Daggett Virginia Prichard Pattie Louise Brown Bertha Fowler Elizabeth McDearmon Leonora Mayberry Jewell Coggin •71 1 p ha Chapter National Park Seminary ! Forest Glen, Md. The Argonauts Founded February 23, 1903 Colors: Purple and Gold ,, Motto: Honor binds us Flower: Iris Sorores Mary Goff Palmer Carrie Duncan Hart Mrs. Douglas Wright Elizabeth Buford Martha Buford Mrs. Luke Lea Amelia McLester Katherine Hammond Elizabeth Murray Mary Brown Eve Anna Blanton Christine Glenn Harriet Mason Mary Demoville Hill Mrs. K. Ward Smith Sarah Berry Julia Chester Jessie Smith Agnes Amis ex Seminario Mrs. George Frazier Willouise Scruggs Mrs. Chas. M. Grant Anna Russell Cole Martha Lipscomb Valery Trudeau Laura Malone Mrs. Gabriel Cannon Mary Tillman Adele Raymond Martha Douglas Elizabeth Rodes Frances McLester Henriette Richardson Nell Fall Mary Frazier Annie Gayle Norvell Annie Byrd Ward Martha Tillman Roll of 1908-1909 Mary Linda Manier Elizabeth Gray Elizabeth Hail Jean Morgan Florence Carr Riddle Emma Baxter Vaughn Katherine Edwards Eva Hagan Mary Lewis Lavinia Picton Elizabeth Overton Lucy Tillman Ellen Wallace Elizabeth Zarecor Ophelia Palmer Elizabeth Thompson Harriet Walton Emma Anderson Elsa McGill $ $ Kappa Omicron Alpha Sorority Established 1904. Flower: Black-eyed Susan Colors: Black and Gold Officers Marguerite Lear President Iris Brandau Vice-President Helon Gregory Secretary Julia Dyer Beall Treasurer Members Lora Haney Julia Dyer Beall Katie Montgomery Helon Gregory Hattie Hooker Iva Baggett Iris Brandau Marguerite Lear frtil%. Phi Delta Tau Sorority Colors: Black and Gold Flower: Marechal Neil Rose Motto: Honor— Truth — Loyalty Officers Nell Neudorfer President Rebecca Baird Vice-President Vera Lincoln Secretary Vance Bogle Treasurer Roll of 1 908- ] 909 Vance Bogle Rebecca Baird Laurye Ward Vera Lincoln Winnie Perry Josephine Brevard Eone Gabbart Fannette White Mary Lee Trigg Lucille Jones Alice Fellows Nell Neudorfer y„tiss. f Eta Chapter ofMlpha Sigma Mlpha Nashville, Tennessee Colors: Crimson and Silver Flower: White Carnation Open Motto: To one another ever faithful Roll of 1908-1909 Lena Rivers Barbee Edna McCallex Eleanor Boddy Vida McCallex Blaxche Ferriss Adella McClure Mary Foree Madeleine Rollwage Faxxie Xeil Lamb Ardale Rollwage Edxa Lamptox Ethel Wayland Garxette Lyoxs Chapter Roll Alpha: State Normal School Farmville, Va. Beta: Louisburg Seminary ........ Louisburg, W. Va. Epsilon: Brenau College Gainesville, Ga. Eta: Ward Seminar}- Nashville, Tenn. Gamma: Woman ' s College Columbia, S. C. Iota: Randolph-Macon Woman ' s College . . Lynchburg, Va. One Alumnae Association. Gamma Chapter of Sigma Ioto Chi Colors: Purple and Gold Flower: Violet Motto: Deus, libertas, lex Roll Call of 1908-1909 Louise Bennett Janie Barham Patti Calhoun Emma Frizzell Marie Howe Georgie Hume Milbrey Keith Lucy Wilkin Kirkpatrick Helen Nelson Sarah Patterson Virginia Woolwine Nellie King Riddle Cliffie Roberts Jean Riddle Portia Savage Henrietta Sperry Margaret Trousdale corinne waddey Mary Thomas Warner Louise Witherspoon Mary Witherspoon Sorores in Urbe Zara Chapman Rachael Howell Marian McTyeire Mary Cornelia Gibson Helen Hunt Leslie Nelson Savage Mary Sperry Mrs. Charles A. Moore Louise Stubblefield Sarah Sperry Mildred Phelps Jennie D. Worke Margaret Warner Judith Grigsby Sarah Robertson Mildred Buford Nellie Waddey Margaret Hoyte Louise Rhea Sara Louise Rodes Chapter Roll Alpha: St. James-Xavier, Alexandria, La. Gamma: Ward Seminar}-, Nashville, Tenn. Delta: Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, O. Zeta: Belmont College, Nashville, Tenn. Theta: Potter College, Bowling Green, Ky. Iota Virginia College, Roanoke, Va. Kappa: Campbell-Hageman, Lexington, Ky. jfl Beta Chi Omega Sorority Nashville, Texxessee Colors: Red and White Flower: Red Carnation Motto: ' ' Loyal one to another Sorores in Urbe Lucile Allen Axxette Nelson Helen Chappell Eleanor Potts Sarah Goodpasture Nancy Seawright Grace Hayes Flayia Wiggins Jessie Hearx Olive Wiggins Laura McBride Roll of 1908-1909 Marinet Beasley Sarah Herbert Frances Bond i Lenah Hicks Ruth Crutcher Sue Holmes Willie Ruth Davidson Hazel Page Eunice Dunbar Susie Weakley rAGHIOMEGA I.PHA CHAPt 6i ALPHA THETA SIGMA. Mlpha Theta Sigma Flower: Sweet Pea Colors: Olive and Gold Motto: avrai hpivovrax oi vtto tov apidfJLOV aWa. vtto tov tOvov Yell: Rah! Rah!! Rah!!! Olive and Gold! Alpha Theta Sigma! Eight— all told ! ! ' Roll of 1908- 1909 Miriam Rivera Atkixs Dorothy Arxold Carson Mildred Comstock rubye wllleta robertsox Margarette Street Kathleen TuRnage Bessie Lutenia Utterbach Wedged Mary Julia Street Delta Phi Kappa Sorority Founded 1906, Nashville, Tennessee. Flower: Forget-Me-Xot Colors: Gold arid Blue Sorores ex Seminario Rosalie Litterer Elizabeth Creightox Louise Dudley Marie Rouzer Mrs. William C. Petty Mary Ransom Vivian Mayo Elizabeth Campbell Mrs. W. A. Donaldson Mary Lee Handley Willie Napier Mary Patterson Roll of 1909 Georgie Brennecke Rebecca Dudley ' Marian Henderson Myrtle Ed. Kelly Katherine Street Janie Saunders Evie Hume Neeley ' Elizabeth McFarland Martha Weatherley Wilhelmixa Litterer Venita Weakley Janie Schardt Gay King Lennie Tucker Margaret Jounard Susie Mai Beasley Mary Louise Croswell Honorary Membei Miss Olive Carter Ross z ■ ' % % L - ' L , y : : v ' b- t M J?« ijiiotiim Art Club Rebecca Baird Julia Beall Mary Kate Bennett Edna Best LpuiSE Breast Isabel Buttorff Margie Crawford Eleanor Crum Marie De Young Gussie Louise Dodd Rebecca Sulivan Duffy Laura EJvans Reba Gray Elizabeth Gardner Helqn Sollins Gregory Margaret Henderson Alice Coke Hibbett Sxje Day Holmes Marie Litton Howe Nell Hoople Stella Leeth -Gladys Lindsay Adella McClure Elizabeth McDearmon Elizabeth McFarland Edna McShane Leta McNabb Katherine Montgomery Margarita Park Annie Read Florence Carr Riddle Portia Savage Henrietta Grace Sperry Mary Virginia Stevenson Elizabeth Thompson Ellen Wallace Elizabeth Walton Myra Walker Susie Weakley Bessie Waddey School of Expression Mary Fletcher Cox Director Eleanor Boddy Josephine Brevard Katherine Edwards Florence Garrett Edna Lee Guerguin Linda Harris Minnie Jones Mary Bruce Jones Regular Gay King Gertrude McShane Marjorie Ray Mary Snell Mary Lee Trigg Jennie Porter Walker Linnie Tucker Fannette White Ethel Wayland Special Nell Beene Elizabeth Cooper Margaret Corbett Elizabeth McDearmon Mabel Gupton Medora Caruthers Theo. Fowlkes Elizabeth Hail Lucy Kirkpatrick Mary Lewis Sallie McCorkle Ophelia Palmer Margaret Street Lucy Tillman Maude Thomson Mattie Lou Walker Elizabeth Zarecor Sara Watt Officers Mary Taylor President Eleanor Boddy Vice-President Olive Baughman Secretary Mildred Comstock Treasurer Chairmen of Committees Eleanor Boddy Membership Mildred Comstock Finance Mary Taylor Devotional Ethel McShane Missionary Olive Baughman Bible Study Bertha Fowler Music ' ciltoYv Basketball Teams Gold Team Lucie Smith, Captain Forward Edxa Lee Guerguix Forward Minna Ethel Lombard Forward Ruth Agricola Centre Lilly W. House Guard Theo. Fowlkes Guard Leta McNabb Guard Elizabeth McDearmox Substitute White Team Julia Beall, Captain Guard Hattie Hooker Guard Kate Montgomery Guard Myrtle Barnes Centre Mary Sxell Forward Mary Lee Trigg Forward Willie Robertsox Forward Mattie Lou Walker Substitute Tennis Club Officers Lilly W. House President Madeleine Rollwage Vice-President Betha Turner Secretary Mary Foree Treasurer Virginia Abercrombie Ruth Agricola Iva Baggett Lena R. Barbee Olive Baughman Edith Baumberger Julia Beall Pat Louise Brown Dorothy Carson Elizabeth Cooper Dorothy Criddle Eleanor Crum Olive Ree Daggett Bertha Ensor Bertha J. Fowler Louise Franklin Members Eone Gabbert Corinne Gordon Helon Gregory Edna Lee Guerguin Lora Haney Bertha Hicks Katharyn Hill Margaret Hood Lilly W. House Lucille Jones Mary Bruce Jones Belle Klaus Edna Lampton Maimie Legg Elsie Link Minna Ethel Lombard Elizabeth McDearmon Beulah Massey Adella McCluer Leta McNabb Myrtle Miller Clare Miller Kate Montgomery Margaret Moore Nell Neudorfer Lilibel Patterson Jess Porter Ardale Rollwage Madeleine Rollwage Rachel Settle Kathleen Turnage Myra Walker Riding Club Members Alice Hibbett Stella Leith Edith Baumberger Louise Wickliffe Myrtle Miller Jess Porter Beulah Massey Myra Walker Leta McNabb Julia Beall Nell Neudorfer Olive Ree Daggett Adella McCluer Theo. Fowlkes Patti Louise Brown Louise Franklin Elizabeth McDearmon Cotillion Club Colors: Pink and Blue Flower: Moon Flower Motto: We won ' t go home ' til mornin ' Officers R. L. Agricola Manager Jess Porter Assistant Manager L. W. House Secretary Theo. Fowlkes ' Treasurer Members Virginia Abercrombie S. M. Ball Pat Louise Brown L. R. Barbee Eleanor Crum I. H. Brandau Lucille Jo nes D. A. Carson Fannie Neil Lamb J. E. Clark Vera Lincoln O. R. Daggett Garnette Lyons M. J. Foree Nell Neudorfer B. J. Fowler Jess Porter M. R. Hood Ardale Rollwage S. E. Leetts Fanneil Skeen N. A. Long Mary Ray Trimble A. H. McCluer Myra Walker C. R. Miller Laurye Ward M. M. Moore ' Rovers R. L. Agricola L. W. House Theo. Fowlkes E. H. McDearmon R. C. Settle Tennessee Club L Na-tieyVlljl Colors : Light Blue and White Flower : Marechal Kiel Rose Motto: Honor to our State Officers Bertha Fowler President Theo. Fowlkes Vice-President Nelle Long Secretary Elizabeth Ingram Treasurer Bertha Enson Elsie Link Leta McNabr Frances Wright Jennie Porter Walker Julia Clark Fanneil Skeen Bettie Hooper Turner Maud Thomison Lilly House Leonora Mayberry Corine Gordon Ellen Dunn Kate Bennett Marie Farnsworth Dora Lee Archer Members Jennie Lusk Lillie Belle Patterson Sallie McCorkle Medora Caruthers Mary Rose Edgington Willie Johnson Gladys Dalton Iris Brandau Lula Mae Cooke Lucy Smith Louisiana Club Colors: Olive Green and White Flower: Magnolia Motto: ' ' Xos EfTorto pour la glorie de notre Stat Officers Dorothy Carson President Olive Baughman Vice-President Kathleen Turnage Secretary and Treasurer Members Miriam Atkins Olive Baughman Atha White Belle Klaus Kathleen Turnage Dorothy Carson Kentucky Club Colors: Black and Gold Flower: Black-eyed Susan Motto: United we stand, divided we fall Officers Jess Porter President Lena Barbee Vice-President Mary Taylor Secretary Garnette Lyons Treasurer Members Iya Baggett Mary Lucy Fugate Mary Bruce Jones Corinne McCraw Rubye Robinson Porter Smith Mary Taylor Bess Utterback Aileen Brown- Mary Foree Garnette Lyons Jess Porter Sara Rollow Mary Carter Stili.ey Mary Ray Trimble Elizabeth Walton Louise Wickliffk Frances Wilson Alabama Club Colors: Crimson and White Flower: Cotton Blossom Yell: Roc-a-toc-toc ! Sis-a-boom-Bah! Alabama ! Alabama ! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Officers Clare Miller President Virginia Abercrombie Secretary Bertha Hicks Treasurer Members Bertha Hicks Ruth Agricola Mamie Legg Clare Miller Virginia Abercrombie Margaret Street Eleanor Crum Mary Julia Street Margaret Hood Alice Fellows Kate Lyle Stella Leith Annie Belle Morague Mary Lee Trigg Tulia Neville Elizabeth Cooper Arkansas Club Colors: Cardinal and White Flower: Apple Blossom Motto: Regnant popnli Officers Mary Virginia Stevenson President Madeline Rollwage Vice-President Olive Daggett Secretary Patti Louise Brown Treasurer Members Madeline Rollwage Ardale Rollwage Pattie Louise Brown Stella Ball- Olive Daggett Mildred Ford Mary Virginia Stevenson Flossie Marche Miss Belle JemStvgs Missouri Club Colors: Purple and Old Gold . Flower: Wild Rose Motto: Seeing: is believing Officers Florence Moore President Myrtle Miller Vice-President Margaret Moore Secretary Elizabeth McDearmon Treasurer Members Lucile Chase Marie De Youxge Elizabeth McDearmox Myrtle Miller Florence Moore Margaret Moore Honorary Members Mrs. J. D. Blantox Miss Bell Jennings Miss Addie Givens Wynne Mr. D. F. Conrad Mississippi Club Colors: White and Gold Flower: Magnolia Motto: Honor to us Officers Laurye Ward President Lora Haney Vice-President Marguerite Lear Secretary Katie Montgomery Treasure? Members Nell Neudorfer Helon Gregory Ethel McShane Julia Beall Edna McShane Laurye Ward Minna Ethel Lombard Katie Montgomery Hattie Hooker Stella Barron Carolyn Leavell Lora Haney Gertrude McShane Edna Lampton Kathryn Hill Marguerite Lear Eone Gabbert Texas Club Colors: Gold and White Flotier: Cactus Motto: Than which there is nothing greater on earth Yell: Boo! Bah! Boo! Texas girls for true ! Gold and White, Out of sight, Boo! Bah! Boo! Officers Betha Turner President Eleanor Boddy Vice-President Adella McCluer Secretary Edna Lee Guerguin . . . Treasurer Members Sadie Allen Lucile Jones Myrtle Barnes Kathleen Mansfield Eleanor Boddy Ardella McCluer Josephine Brevard Faunette White Jule Coggin Louise Mooar Ella Mae Conly Marjorie Ray Margie Crawford Willie Robertson- Floy Douglass Laura Stovall Blanche Ferris Betha Turner Edna Lee Guerguin Myra Walker Minnie Jones United States f liil) Edith Baumberger President Colors: SRr -J Alice Hibbett Red, White and Blue 9tk « Vice-President Flower: Vera Lixcol Golden Rod n J Secretary Motto: Dorothy Criddle E pluribus unum Treasurer Members Edith Baumberger Michigan Edna Best Illinois Mildred Comstock Michigan Inez Coxe Xebraska Dorothy Criddle . Colorado Laura Eyaxs ..... Colorado Mary Lou Eyaxs Kansas Grace Gauxt . . Illinois Gladys Gauxt Illinois Mabel Guptox Xebraska Alice Hibbett United States Navy Vera Lixcolx Michigan Marie Lyxx Newman . . . Illinois Eleanor Orr . 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V., Atlanta, Ga., October, 1908. 1 DESIRE to use space in the true and able magazine, the Confederate Veteran, published monthly at Nashville, Tenn., to appeal personally and officially to the officers of the United Confederate Veterans, to the officers of all Camps, and to all Confederate soldiers— the United Sons of Confederate soldiers, the United daughters of the Confederacy, and the Confederate Southern Memorial Association — to take into special practical consideration the very important matter of greatly increasing the subscrip- tion list and the general distribution of our official organ throughout the Southern States especially, and in all other States as well. The Confederate Associations above mentioned are members of one great body, each bound to the others by the most sacred ties which ever united a patriotic people. They are united in the spirit of perfect patriotic allegiance to our own great country as the union of great States, and our aims and objects are worthy of our best and purest purposes to keep good faith with all the prime principles which distinguish our government; while we will be equally faithful to our own Confederate history, our memories, and our present obligations to the dead and the living actors in the Confederate struggle. The Confederate Veteran is the organ of all our Confederate Associations; and it is not only most ably and attractively engaged in presenting every month the true historical features of the Confed. eracy, and publishing incidents of heroic life in Confederate times, but it is becoming a truly Southern magazine which represents the present glory of the South as well as the historic glories of the Southern States and people. Its own fidelity in our service for many years demands our fidelity to it, which we can show by an energetic effort to increase its usefulness. Permit me, therefore, to urge the officers and mem- bers of our Associations to recall the appeal made a few years ago on this behalf by General Lee and the Commanders of Departments, Divisions, and Brigades of United Confederates, which produced wide- spread interest throughout the South ; also to urge again all the Camps of United Confederate Veterans, all Chapters of the United Daughters, and the Camps of Sons to adopt practical plans by which subscrip- tions will be secured. We should show in this way our appreciation of the great work done for us by the able editor, our faithful Confederate comrade, S. A. Cunningham. I would not ask my comrades and others addressed in this communication to do this important work for our cause without doing the same myself. 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