Sweet Briar College - Briar Patch Yearbook (Sweet Briar, VA)

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Here begitmeth the Book of the Records of 1911 ' T was in nineteen and seven, one September day, That our company first met beside the way — For we had all decided our way to wend Unto Learning ' s shrine, our offerings to tend. While journeying into the Land of Knowledge, We needs must stop at Sweet Briar College. And to that place did come a merry band Of maids that came from many a land; Though few we were, you might never surpass The noble company of that bold class. And now, my friends, I pray you forgive me If I cannot quite set forth their degree Here in this tale as they really should stand — My wit is short, as you ' ll soon understand. And so, if you will give me your attention, I think it meet that I shall here make mention Of each of them who joined us on that day. And tell how they looked, and in what array. The first one seen was when we all were set At table, to such cheer as we might get. This maid was tall and full large of stature. And passing fair of face, I tell you sure; Two eyes right saintly beamed from her visage. With lashes long which she well could manage. For her glances were all full simple and coy; And in science and its laws was all her joy.

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JOSEPHINE WADSWORTH MURRAY Johnstown, New ork Constant as the northern star. Vice President Student Government Association, 1908-09: Class President, 1908-09, 1909-10; May Queen, 1908-09, 1909-10; Executive Committee Athletics. 1908-09; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 1908- 09; Class Basket Ball Team, 1908-09; Rippler; Assistant Business Manager Briar-Patch, 1911. MAR ' VIRGINIA PARKER Frankhn, Virgmia Deep on her front engraven Deliberation sal, and public care. President ' . W. C. A., 1908-09; President Ath- letic Association. 1909-10; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 1909-10; Associate Editor Smeel Briar Magazine. 1909-10; Junior-Freshman Basket Bail Team. 1909- 10; Vice President of Class. 1909-10; President Student Government Association. 1910-1 I ; Literary Editor Briar-Patch. 1911; Glee Club; Rippler.

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In gray was she clad, if I recall true, With a hat, like a torpedo boat, blue. Banded about with a ribbon o ' plaid; And heavy Scotch boots, I may also add. Her manners were confident, brusque, alert. And the lady was known by the name of Hurt. With her there was another girl, forsooth. Who ' s well known by name of Alma Booth. A blonde was she, with hair colored like flax. As smooth and shining as is yellow wax; Her eyes were blue and ruddy was her face. And she hied her thither from a great place. That Petersburg highte, a flourishing town. Where the James flows by and the mudbanks frown. She was short and fat, with a manner gay. Smiling and skipping and humming all day. A blue skirt she wore, and a blouse of white, A Spencer she called it, I tell you right; Her hat was eek of blue, with corners three. Its feather stuck up straight as straight could be. Silk gloves she wore with much discretion. For she must make a right good impression. Full pleasant she was, nor tried to act smart. But was all conscience and tender heart; Perfectly lovely meant height of her joy. And Hang it! the strongest term she ' d employ. Another one was there, with solemn mien. And manner sedate as ever was seen. Tall and thin, and by no means undergrown. For sturdy was she. And her level tone Was quite able to silence contention. By quoting from the Constitution; For she was able and, I must not forget. Full seemly for to be a suffragette, 23