Atlantic Christian College - Pine Knot Yearbook (Wilson, NC)

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Last Will and Testament of Senior Class We, the Senior Class of A. C. C., realizing that our life is almost spent and the end approaching, believing that we are as sane as could be expected, remem- bering the zeros, demerits, cross eyes and scowls that have been directed towards us, do hereby solemnly bequeath our college possessions: Article I: To the Senior Class of 1914 we give our places in college, those privileges, duties and requirements which hitherto we have not enjoyed. The said privileges are not to be abused in any way and each Senior must comply with Mrs. Barham’s ideal of a ‘‘dignified young lady.” Article II: To the Juniors of 1914 we bequeath the privilege and duty to entertain the Seniors at a banquet ; the said duty must be complied with more eagerly and punctually than in the preceding years. Article III: To Mr. and Mrs. Barham we bequeath all fresh and lively girls with the request that they become dignified young ladies, reflecting the spirit and teachings of their worthy advisors. Article IV: To Miss Jennings we give all round shouldered, crooked, drooped, timid or drooping headed girls, also all possessing deformities in the way of crook- edness, with the demerits required as a cure for the said diseases, on condition that she transform them into beautiful, entertaining, attractive, and well carried young ladies. Article V: To the classes who follow, we give all “demerits” and “zeros” which heretofore have been our own, excepting Miss Salmon’s “zeros” on class, which we feel honor bound and desire to keep with sacred remembrance of those missed lessons and the results. The said “demerits” must be used very care- fully and economically lest at any time the supply may run short. Article VI: To Miss Fannie Harper, our Math teacher, who always makes all plane figures solid in the pupil’s memory, and all solid figures plain to their understanding, we bequeath all hard propositions in college, requesting that the solutions of the above propositions be made plain. Article VII: To the A. C. C. dormitory boys we give all social periods, enter- tainments, banquets, etc., they desire for one year, a bearer for every note, an opportunity for making any dates, and last, but not least, a barrier (Miss Smith) to Cupid’s designs, providing each one of those timid creatures who are afraid to speak to a girl provide themselves with a young lady as companion at each social period. If the said condition is not met within two months of the school year the said property is bequeathed to the girls. Article VIII: To Claire Hodges we bequeath all onions that may be bought or sent to the college, requesting that she eat them all without murmuring or complaining.

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was Elsie and that she carried a pennant on which were the words, “Woodrow Wilson for President of United States for the third term.” It was then I real- ized the true worth of oratory and that woman’s sphere is not confined to her own fireside. Before I had time to recover my thoughts, the fairy in blue had taken the crystal and was twirling it lightly with one hand. Then bringing it to a rest, I saw, on a sandy shore under a great bamboo tree, a crowd of eager brown faces apparently listening to the words of a neat little brown eyed girl, who seemed to be reading to them. Then the scene changed and I saw Eunice Andrews seated under a palm tree looking intently at what looked like the form of a man in the distance. As he came nearer, I recognized that he bore that indefinable stamp and carriage of a minister, besides that unmistakable air by which I would recog- nize my old school friend, Kenneth Bowen, anywhere. Putting two and two together I decided that they were missionaries on one of the islands of the Pacific Ocean. Next came the fairy in yellow bearing a tiny note sealed and addressed to me. Opening it, I read: “For a long time we were undecided as to whether or not Susie Gray should study for a trained nurse and be associated for life with a cer- tain young surgeon. Finally we saw that her splendid home advantages and con- genial social surroundings had fitted her especially as the dainty little butterfly who could lead awkward and diffident young men in the art of taking graceful steps and making fancy figures under the influence of alluring music.” Lastly appeared the fairy in lavender, gaily waving a bright colored cane. Stationing herself before me, she began by saying: “You dream of a neat and attractive country home, but ambition and a desire to see the outside world will overrule your dreams. So, after leaving A. C. C., you will go to Brooklyn and take a course in Domestic Science. Then instead of teaching in the State School, as you had intended, you will marry a jolly old widower.” Prophet.

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Article IX: To Hattie Hodges we bequeath the college cat, desiring that she watch her constantly, incessantly pet her, and daily teach her cunning tricks. If this she does not desire to do, we bequeath the said cat to Harriet Settle. Article X: To Agnes Spain and Horace Settle we bequeath our sincere wishes for a long and happy life, an earnest desire that their lives may be full of sun- shine with not one cloud to mar the beauty of the sunshiny day, nor one sorrow to burden their affectionate hearts. Article XI: To the breakers of any of the rules we bequeath one decigram of demerits, one gram of absences, one centimeter of tardies, one kilogram of “cur- tain lectures ’ and the chance of going home. Article XII: To Spruill Spain we bequeath one Cannon (Sudie May) to be loved, honored and cherished, providing that she will accept him. If the said condition is not met, we do hereby declare this item null and void. Article XIII: To W. B. Rice and Lee Sadler we bequeath all girls desirous of flirting, providing the boys sustain their past record, lest from lack of practice and nonusage they should be deprived of their present occupation at college. Article XIV: To Miss Smith and Mrs. Farmer we do hereby solemnly be- queath all crumbs that may be left on the tables, all beef bones and “left overs,” that they may be made into hash; also all prune seed and bread crusts for pud- dings. If the said property is not accepted we bequeath the student body better board. Article XV: To Joel Vause we bequeath one pound of control of temper, one ounce of practice and one grain of will power, requesting that he use the same at next contest; if the said condition is not met, we fear he may receive a whip- ping. Article XVI: To the would be strollers we bequeath the sidewalk lying fifteen links west of the Girl’s Home; beginning at a certain telegraph pole forty links six chains to the north of the building and continuing in a “bee line” thirty links eight chains to a certain pole with fire alarm box; thence eastward sixty links five chains to corner of President’s Home; thence a direct angle to the col- lege door, including more or less than stated. If this privilege is abused, we bequeath those from whom such offenses come one demerit for each abuse. Article XVII: To the baseball team we bequeath our sincere wishes for suc- cess, our loyal support as we have given in the past(?) May victory ever crown their earnest efforts! Article XVIII: In addition to those previously given we bequeath to our college five alumnae, the said alumnae being five virgins, graduates of 1913, and constituting the Senior Class. The said alumnae must meet the requirements of a typical old maid school teacher. Article XIX: To the future gentlemen callers of A. C. C., we bequeath one hundred questions as to his relationship to the one upon whom he is calling, one half dozen calls from the Lady Principal during his visit, one rope tied across entrance door, one misplacement of their hats and overcoats, one rapid but excited