Blackstone College - Acorn Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 182 of the 1924 volume:

v V M M ISHZS, 2SBBZ5 SE ES g s § 5 § (Tin ' Ani ru 1924 The IJear Book of BLACKSTONE COLLEQE FOR QIRLS Published bq the Classes of NINETEEN TlDENTl]-THREE and TlDENTl]-EOlLR POLUME PI m jpcsssriw r myr i □ CONTENTS Book I College Department Book II Seatiemtc Department Book III Crgantjattons Book IV 9ltl)letles Book V tattstles § Book VI Social 3Ufe Book VII Joftes ! i FOREWORD In presenting this, the second issue of The Acorn, the Annual of Blackstone College for Girls, we have endeavored to give adequate representation to every Class, Organization and Activity of the school. It is indeed a privilege to publish The Acorn of ’24, and we sincerely hope that we have here¬ with done our duty; that this pub¬ lication shall never cease to recall the Memories, Incidents, and Friends of our School Life in the years to come. tbxtntizxn -Pe, the- (Arurtt tnff uf zwivvn Ulhicutg thr?E nub Ciueutg-fnur, bebiente nur enr bunk ixiitlt lugalfu nub nffcttimi iu mtr £nu nub friettb Cccurn (Seueim Jfteuriettn Jiilnriiu, Jk. Faculty W. ASBURY CHRISTIAN, B. A., M. A, B. D., D. D. PRESIDENT I. LITERARY DEPARTMENT W. ASBURY CHRISTIAN, B. A., M. A., B. D., D. U. PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH BIBLE AND MORAL PHILOSOPHY TECORA GENEVA HENRIETTA MARTIN, A. B., M. A. DEAN AND INSTRUCTOR IN HYGIENE, EDUCATION, AND MATHEMATICS NORMA LASHLEE, M. A. INSTRUCTOR IN ENGLISH SARA L. REDWINE, A. B. INSTRUCTOR TN ENGLISH AND HISTORY LIZZIE DEAN PARKER, A. B. INSTRUCTOR IN LATIN AND FRENCH NATHALIE QUITMAN THOMPSON, A. B. INSTRUCTOR IN HISTORY, ENGLISH, AND SCIENCE REBECCA ALICE MARTIN, A. B. INSTRUCTOR IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH M. ROSIE ROUSE INSTRUCTOR IN - DOROTHY VAN LEER PAYNE, A. B. INSTRUCTOR IN HISTORY, LATIN AND FRENCH II. TRAINING SCHOOL DEPARTMENT GENEVA MARTIN, A. B„ M. A. SUPERVISOR LeCLATRE BATTEN CRITIC TEACHER LOUISE HARRY CRITIC TEACHER 7 III. MUSIC, ART AND EXPRESSION MARY LEE BENNETT INSTRUCTOR IN PIANO EVA GERTRUDE GARY INSTRUCTOR IN VOCAL MUSIC AND DIRECTOR OF CHORUS MRS. N. L. BEVILLE INSTRUCTOR IN PTANO ETHEL NEAL INSTRUCTOR IN EXPRESSION AND PHYSICAL CULTURE ETHEL SMITH ACCOMPANIST AND INSTRUCTOR IN PIANO MRS. ANNA E. CHRISTIAN, A. M. INSTRUCTOR IN PIANO GRACE D. CHRISTIAN, A. B. INSTRUCTOR IN VIOLIN MRS. L. E. WALLACE INSTRUCTOR IN ART IV. OTHER OFFICERS GEORGE P. ADAMS SECRETARY AND TREASURER E. S. BENNETT BOOKKEEPER MARY BEAUCHAMP SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT LOU CARTER BASS HOME DEPARTMENT ELIZABETH COPER NURSE W. V. ATKINS, M. D. COLLEGE PHYSICIAN 8 BOOK 1 College Department - Seniors Miss Geneva Martin, Sponsor Senior Class Motto: Non Scholae, Sect vitae. Colors: Purple and gold. Flower : Violet. CLASS OFFICERS CARRIE L. LEWIS ......... President CHRISTINE RICHARDS ........... Vice-President ETHEL PRICE HECKMAN ..... Secretary ANNE C. BEALES ......... Treasurer CARRIE L. LEWIS ATKINSON, N. C. “Bebc’ President of Senior Class ; Secretary- Treasurer Junior Class; Student Coun¬ cil, 1923-24; Blackstonian Staff, 1923-24; Eta Bita Pi, 1923-24; French Club, 1921- 22; Music Club, 1921-22 ; Art Club, 1923- 24; Tar Heel Club, 1921-22, 1922-23, 1923-24; Literary Society, 1921-22; Ten¬ nis Club, 1921-22 ; Y. W. C. A., 1921-22, 1922-23, 1923-24: Athletic Association, 1921-22, 1922-23, 1923-24; Q. T. Supper Club, 1921-22. “Not what seems fair, but what is true, Not what we dream, but zvhat zee do.” 13 ANNE CARRUTHERS BEALES BOYBTON, VA. “Bcaley” Y. W. C. A., 1922-24; Livingstone Latin Club, 1922-23; Secretary E. A. P. Literary Society, 1922 -23; President Mecklenburg Club, 1923-24; Treasurer College Senior Class, 1923-24; Prophet Senior Class, 1923-24. “Wise to resolve and patient to per¬ form. ' ’ LOUISE BUSH ECLIPSE, VA. “Bush” Delmarva Supper Club, 1922-23; Ed¬ gar Allan Poe Literary Society, 1922-23 ; Cheer Leader, 1922-23; Tidewater Club, 1923-24; Tennis Club, 1922-23; Basket¬ ball Squad, 1922-23. “Nothing great zvas ever achieved without enthusiasm.” 14 CHARLOTTE COMER BLACKSTONE, VA. Boo!” E. A. P. Literary Society, 1922-23; Valedictorian of Senior Class, 1924. Woman—she needs no eulogy, she speaks for herself.” ELIZABETH GOODALL MADISON, VA. ‘Bett’ Y. W. C. A., 1922-23, 1923-24; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 1923-24; Varsity Basket¬ ball Team, 1922-23; Captain Varsity Basket-ball Team, 1923-24; A. E. P. Literary Society, 1922-24; President Stu¬ dent Government, 1923-24; Vice-Presi¬ dent Student Council, 1922-24; Athletic Association, 1922-23, 1923-24; Blackston- ian Staff, 1923-24; Salutatorian of Senior Class, 1923-24. An all-round girl she ' s aimed to be, And she’s succeeded well you see.” 15 ETHEL PRICE HECKMAN CALLAWAY, VA. Basket-ball Squad, 1922-24; Y. W. C. A., 1922-23, 1923-24; Music Club, 1922- 23; Tennis Club, 1922-23; E. A. P. Liter¬ ary Society, 1922-24; Livingstone Latin Club, 1922-23 ; Secretary of Senior Class, 1923-24; Kitch-Inn Supper Club, 1923- 24; Annual Staff, 1923-24; Historian of Senior Class, 1923-24. “Untwisting all the chains that tic the hidden soul of harmony.” CHRISTINE RICHARDS ROCKY MOUNT, VA. “Chris” Editor of Annual 1923-24 ; Y. W. C. A. 1923-24; Vice-President Senior Class, 1923-24; E. A. P. Literary Society. 1922- 23; Treasurer of Athletic Association. 1923-24; Music Club, 1922-23, 1923-24; Glee Club, 1922-23, 1923-24; Orchestra, 1923-24; Delta Lambda Kappa Supper Club, 1922-23; Basket-ball Team, 1922- 24; Tennis Tournament, 1923-24. “What w ill he, will be; so why worry?” 16 NANNIE RICHARDSON TOANO, VA. “Nancy” Blackstonian Staff, 1922-23; Basket¬ ball Squad, 1922-23; Tennis Club, 1922- 23 ; Music Club, 1922-23; E. A. P. Liter¬ ary Society, 1922-23; Y. W. C. A., 1922- 23, 1923-24; French Club, 1922-23; Eta Bita Pi, 1923-24; Tidewater Club, 1923- 24. “An open hearted maiden pure and true.” MOYNE STROLL I.URAY, YA. “Billy” Vice-President Y. W. C. A., 1922-23; Basket-ball Squad, 1922-23; Glee Club, 1922- 23; French Club, 1922-23; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1922-23; Blackstonian Staff, 1922-23; Eta Bita Pi, 1922-23, 1923- 24; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 1923-24. “Purity of mind and conduct is the first glory of woman.” 17 Snapshots Prophecy of the Senior Class STOOD on the summit of a lofty and huge mountain in a newly discovered land. How did I get there? Yes, that is the puzzling question which confronts all of my friends, as well as me. I suddenly remembered that 1 had been touring- in an aeroplane. The machine became out of arder and I, realizing that my only chance was that of clinging to the parachute, sought quickly this method of escape. Finally I landed on the heights of a mountain. My thoughts wandered back to my native land, America. How my heart throbbed and how homesick I felt. Yet, there was no time for remain¬ ing on a barren place, thirsty and hungry as this poor being was. I cast my eyes below, and what a beautiful city I beheld! I decided to turn my steps toward its wonders. Slowly and carefully I descended to the foot of the mountain. There I began my wanderings in order to satisfy that longing for new experiences which as I learned in the study of Child Psychology at B. C. G., is known as curiosity. One of the first buildings to attract my attention was the art gallery. Although I have not the power to appreciate art, yet I enjoyed looking at the marvelous masterpieces of the greatest artists in the world. To my sur¬ prise and astonishment, I stood before a picture which appeared to be the most beautiful I had ever seen. Immediately, I searched for its master. Lo and behold! the artist ' s name was Carrie L. Lewis. Upon glancing over a few notes in the little pamphlet, I found that the home of the artist was Atkinson, N. C., U. S. A. Then it dawned upon me that this person was our beloved class president at Blackstone College, 1923-24. She ranked with the most famous artists of the day. How I longed to see my old classmate and congratulate her upon such a wonderful success! I left the art gallery with a very different feeling from that of loneliness which had possessed me when I entered, for now I had some connection with an acquaintance. Wonders never cease! As I strolled up the broad and spacious streets my eyes fell upon a short little lady, stepping very briskly toward me. Her head was erect and she was dressed very handsomelv. When 19 I had come withi n a few feet of the little lady I found that she was no other than my old classmate, Nannie Richardson. We greeted each other as old classmates naturally would and I was invited at once to her home. Finally we reached a magnificent home of marble. When Nannie and I sat down and began talking of old times, she told me of her life history since her departure from Blackstone on June 2, 1924. Luckily, she had met an Amer¬ ican ambassador, just two years after her graduation at B. C. G., which meeting resulted in matrimony in 1927, just a short while before his departure to Marvega to perform his diplomatic duties. This, then, was the name of the country and it had been discovered by some Englishmen in aeroplanes in 1926, while sailing near the North Pole. They had been living in Marvega now for about six years and during this time she had heard from several members of the Class of ' 24. That night, I happened to pick up a magazine through whose pages I began to glance casually. Soon, I came to a page, the contents of which caused me to exclaim, “What! Moyne Strole’s picture in here! What on earth is she doing?” “Oh,” said Nannie, “Moyne is engaged in missionary work in southern Africa. She has accomplished a great work in that savage country.” We read together the achievements in sanitary, educational, and religious work which had been brought about through her influence. In the course of the five years during which she had been in Africa that section of the country had been changed from a savage state to civilized conditions. Nannie handed me a letter to read from Moyne in which she mentioned and talked not a little about a certain bishop who was supervising some of the work. We could clearly discern the outcome, these two people not only working together in converting souls but also being bound together by the cords of love. The days were very delightful and the climate marvelous for a land so far north. My old classmate and I took many trips together and visited many places. One day, having strolled around until we were rather tired, we decided to enter the theatre. Before the regular picture was shown a series of pictures were flashed on the screen. These pictures were those of some of the most distinguished people of the day. First there appeared the pictures of two ladies of dignified mien. The topic stated, “Miss Elizabeth Goodall 20 and Miss Louisa Bush, two influential members of the Congress of the United States, who have succeeded Anally in persuading the United States to enter the League of Nations. This picture was snapped at the ‘End of a Perfect Day’ in Congress, May 31, 1933. Miss Goodall is of Madison, Virginia, and is well known as Virginia’s greatest Senator. Miss Bush is of Eclipse, Virginia, and is a distinguished representative from the second Con¬ gressional District of Virginia.” My pleasure in their achievement was not without amusement, for I remembered that during our college da) s, Louisa debated enthusiastically against the League of Nations. Suddenly one night while the host, hostess, and I sat listening to the sweet music over the radio, these words interrupted the music and rang out clearly, “Miss Christine Richards, American International Tennis Player, winner in the Anal tournament.” “Hurrah for Chris,” we yelled spontaneously, as of old in our college days. One day, in the early hours of morning, 1 sauntered down the street to enjoy the freshness of nature after the light rains of the previous night. I was hailed by a newsboy, “Want a paper?” On the front page of the Marvega Daily, I noticed a picture which I thought resembled someone whom I had seen. I read, “Miss Ethel Heckman.” Why surely, that was our classmate. I read further, “Miss Heckman, the distinguished and well-known American pianist, will give a concert this evening at 7 :30 in the city audi¬ torium. Miss Heckman has played before some of the largest audiences of Europe and has been favorably received by the ‘rulers’ of England, Japan, and Germany.” A friend in America, having learned of my whereabouts and knowing that I was interested in Blackstone College, sent me a copy of the weekly paper, Forzvard, edited by the College students. Imagine my surprise and delight on discovering that B. C. G. had a weekly paper! This was an October issue for the session 1933-34. Yet my astonishment had scarcely begun, for what I read in one article made my heart go pit-a-pat faster than I had ever known it to go. This was the startling news: “Our new dean, Miss Charlotte Comer, is a credit to any college and we realize our good fortune in securing one so efficient and interested in her work. We wish to put this fact before the students and are therefore 21 presenting it in this issue of the Forzvcird. We hope that every girl here will cooperate with Miss Comer and make this the best year in the history of Blackstone College. (Signed) Board of Trustees.” In another article I read, “Blackstone is a flourishing four-year A-college and is recognized as one of the finest colleges not only in the South but of the United States. In addition to the main building which was completed in 1923, two wings have been built. There is a well-equipped and up-to-date gymnasium, containing a large swimming pool. The campus has been beauti¬ fied by the handsome driveway flanked by numerous flowers and shrubbery. The Student Body consists of a happy group of girls who are faithful to their duty in the upbuilding of character.” Good for old Blackstone! and my thoughts drifted back to the days when we sang: “Blackstone will shine to-night.” Where am I anyway? Oh, yes, sitting here in my room at B. C. G. with my psychology book open at the chapter entitled, “Reasoning.” Where has my mind wandered? Oh, 1 remember, I was struggling with my psy¬ chology lesson for Thursday, trying with all my power of concentration to distinguish between imagination, memory, and reasoning. It seems that imagination has outwitted the other two and succeeded in getting the best of me. Even though I shall not know my lesson to-morrow, I shall have the pleasure of telling my classmates what their fortunes will be ten years hence. What fun I shall have as soon as study-hall bell rings! Anne Carruthers Beales. 22 Senior College History 1922-24 E, the Class of ’24, of Blackstone College, having arrived at the parting of the ways, open the book and on its clean, unshadowed pages begin to write our record as Juniors and Seniors. Ours is a record which we feel will illumine the history of the College of which we are justly proud. Our beginning here as Juniors occurred in the fall of of twenty-seven humble but restless members, we came to¬ gether from North, South, East, and West, but in spite of all variations and differences we fitted together as one, a unit, the Class of ’24. Our organization was perfected in October by the election of the fol¬ lowing officers: Miss Lucy B. Clapp, Sponsor; Sarah Betts, President; Katherine Barbour, Vice-President; Edith Sparklin, Secretary; Alice Ship- ley, Treasurer. By this time we were entirely at home and found ourselves out-growing our humility. Due time and energy were given to basket-ball and tennis. Our undivided attention was centered on the cause of the College department, and we emerged at the end of the Thanksgiving games undefeated and altogether content, somewhat to the surprise and admiration of our Academic opponents. After a year of work and new friendships formed and made strong, our days as Juniors were over, and we turned hopefully yet regretfully to write the second and last volume of our own history. On our return in the fall of ’23 we found our ranks unexpectedly de¬ pleted. Only nine of the sisters had retraced their steps to Blackstone. We know, however, that our sister colleges will find in those who failed to return the same firm friends and co-workers whom we knew so well. In view of this numerical decrease we found it necessary to appoint new officers for the year ’23-’24. The following were elected: Miss Geneva Martin, Sponsor; Carrie L. Lewis, President; Christine Richards, Vice-Presi¬ dent; Ethel Price Heckman, Secretary; Anne Beales, Treasurer. From the very first we felt that a new interest and an augmented sense of dignity was ours to assume. Certain ones of our members, however, did 23 not lose interest in athletics on account of their dignified hearing and at the Thanksgiving games new laurels were won for the College team, due in great part to the aid of the Class of ’24. So with the swiftly passing days of our Senior year we have experi¬ enced some rash moments, and our career has been somewhat checquered, however, our carelessness has counterbalanced the unpleasantness, and we have unanimously agreed that the year ' 23- ' 24 has been truly a pleasant one. Now we come to the end of the last valume. Our history as a class is complete. We trust that the ending of our career is worthy and that it has fulfilled the promise of our bright and hopeful beginning. Ethel Price Heckman. 24 Juniors Junior Class Officers Junior Class Motto : “With the ropes of the past we will ring the bells of the future.” Colors : Green and white. Flower : White rosebuds. Miss Rebecca Martin sponsor SUDIA BYRD “She enjoys earthly happiness She loves and is loved. “A woman’s strength is most potent when robed in gentleness.’’ ELIZABETH PEARSON VICE-PRESIDENT “’Neath her heart lies love and grace and these are the smiles seen in her face. FLORENCE SEWELL SECRETARY “An artist brave, an artist bold, a canvas wide and brush to hold. EVELYN HOWERTON TREASURER “What care I when I can lie and rest. Kill time and take life at its very best. ALMA ADAMS Her affability and bashful modesty do prove her a lady.” HELEN ADKINS ’Tis your kindness and cheerfulness that has won every heart. BLANCHE AYLOR All the many sounds of nature borrowed sweetness from her singing. AGNES BURNEY “She is a tar heel and true blue.” “She is a tar heel and true blue. ELOLSE BLANTON “She is gentle, she is shy, But there ' s mischief in her eye. ELIZABETH COLLINS “A dancing shape, an image gay, To haunt, to startle and waylay. CAROLINE HARDY PRESIDENT INEZ EVANS “Dignified without, but full of fun within. MARIETTA FRUIT “Just being happy is a fine thing to do, Looking on the bright side rather than the blue.” ELIZABETH HAWTHORNE “Loyal hearted, strong of mind, A finer girl you’ll never find.” LOUISE HEFLIN “Her voice is soft, gentle, and low, An excellent thing in woman.” LURLINE JOHNSON “Her purpose is as true as steel, And diligence works out her plan. RUBY KNOWLES “If all were as quiet as Ruby, How good a world the world would be. SARA LUCIUS “Her infinite cunning and modern grace subdue the fates.” FAE MARTIN “She likes to work, she likes to play,” Her countenance disperses worry.” ELIZABETH MILES “The music she makes steals o’er the sea. Entrancing our senses with charmed melody.” ANNE CROWE “Full of laughter, full of pep, never quiet; That’s her rep.” MARGARET MONARCH “The secret of success constancy of purpose.” FRANCES McIVOR “What delight a quiet life affords but not for „ ii me. GLADYS McGUIRE “Good humor makes her charm to last.” PAULINE MOORE “Her care is never to offend, And every creature be her friend.” WINIFRED MOORE “Sober, steadfast, and demure With a glint of humor gleaming through.” CORINNA ROBERTSON “Always laugh whenever you can, it is a cheap medicine, and is the sunny side of exist- ancc.” EVELYN SPANGLER “Grace and beauty in her manner, heaven in her eyes, In every gesture, dignity, and love.” ANNE SMITH ' True to herself, true to her friends, true to her duty always.” ARLEAN TANNER “Not too sad, not too joyful; but a real good pal, in a real good way.” MARY VIA “Site’s original and clever, and always ready to do her part.” FRANCES WELLS “Thou art a woman and that is saying the best of thee.” KATHERINE WILSON ' Katherine Wilson, yes, her name, she works and plays ever the same.” Snapshots BOOK II ( I Seniors Miss Eva Gary sponser Senior Class Motto: “Spectemur Agendo. ' ' Colors: Purple and gray. Flower: Wistaria. CLASS OFFICERS EUGENIA SYKES ... President LUC E. LACY . Secretary Treasurer LUCILLE TRIPP 32 E. EUGENIA SYKES NORFOLK, VA. President Senior Class; Y. W. C. A., 1922-23, 1923-24: Editor-in-Chief Acorn, 1924; Tidewater Club. 1924; Dramatic Club, 1922-23; Madison Club, 1923-24; Student Council, 1923-24; Kitchin Inn Club, 1923- 24; Esthion Club, 1920-21; 1921-22, 1922-23. “She moves like a goddess and looks like a queen.” LUCY E. LACY ELLY,VA. Secretary Senior Class, 1923-24; Treas¬ urer Y. W. C. A., 1923-24; Blackstonian Staff, 1923-24; President Glee Club, 1923- 24; Kitch Inn Club, 1923-24; Esthion Club, 1921-22. “Her air, her manner , all who saw, ad¬ mired.” 33 LUCILLE GLENN TRIPP BONNERTO N, N. C. Treasurer Senior Class, 1923-24; Secre¬ tary Student Council, 1923-24; President Tar Heel Club, 1923-24; Glee Club, 1922- 24; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 1923-24; Black- stonian Staff, 1923-24; Eta Bita Pi, 1923- 24. “Here is a girl so pleasant and sweet, one whom we all like to meet.” EDITH D. BROWN MARION, VA. “She has two eyes so soft and brown; Take care! She gives a side glance and looks down; Beware! Beware!” 34 BLANCHE AYLOR CRIGLERSVILLE, VA. Glee Club, 1922-23, 1923-24; Latin Club, 1922-23. “All that’s generous, all that’s kind, in her you are always sure to find.” CATHERINE CALVERT VINTON, VA. Secretary Latin Club, 1922-23. “The last may be first , the first may be last, But she always stands at the head of her class.” 35 MABEL CLAIBORNE GERTRUDE COBBS SKIPWITH, VA. WIRTZ, VA. Treasurer Mecklenburg Club, 1923-24. Basket-ball Team, 1923-24. “Here’s to love, the fire against which there is no assurance.” “Here is a maid who is really fair, With such a sweet and fine air.” 36 JULIA COLEMAN BLACKSTONE, VA. Latin Club, 1922-23; Music Club, 1920- 21 ; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1921-22, 1922- 23; Dramatic Club, 1922-23, 1923-24. “Mild and rctrcatful soul, whose speech and manner doth control.’’ SUSIE COPLEY SOUTH HILL, VA. Mecklenburg Club, 1923-24; Mission Study Class, 1923-24. “Sometimes I set and think and other times I just set.’’ 37 LUCILE DUDLEY UNION HALL, VA. Franklyn Club, 1920-21; Music Club, 1920-21; C. C. C. Club, 1921-22; Mission Study Class. “The world gets out of the way of a woman who knows where she is going.” VIRGINIA FERGUSON UN TON LEVEL, VA. C. C. C. Supper Club, 1921-22; Secretary Junior Class, 1922-23; Mission Study Class, 1922-23; Mecklenburg Club, 1923-24; Music Club, 1921-22. “A maiden good without pretense, blest with reason and common sense.” 38 VIRGINIA FLEMMING CAROLYN MADDUX CARTERSVILLE, VA. BLACKSTONE, VA. Latin Club, 1922-23; T. B. P. Club. 1922- 23; Secretary and Treasurer A. A. A. Club, 1923-24. “Happy am I; from care I’m free. Why aren’t they all content like me?” Day Pupils Club, 1922-23, 1923-24. “Her infinite cunning and modern grace subdue the fates.” 39 AUDIE NEWCOMB FORMOSA, VA. Y. W. C. A., 1921-22, 1922-23, 1923-24; Athletic Association, 1923-24. “As gentle as a summer ' s day; When softly blowing breezes play.” CELESTE OLD WELLVILLE, VA. “C” Y. W. C. A. There are few zvho know the treasures hid in thee.” 40 GRACE ALDEN POWERS ELLEN RIDDLE NORTH WEST, VA. HALIFAX, VA. Cheer Leader, 1923-24; A. A. A. Club, “Woe be unto thee, for than art much in 1923-24; Treasurer Tidewater Club, 1923- love. 24. “There ' s mischief in this maid.” 41 ALICE SHIPLEY BEDFORD, VA. President Y. W. C. A., 1923-24; Black- stonian Staff, 1923-24; Mission Study Class, 1922-24; Poe Literary Society, 1922-23; Et¬ ta Bita Pi Club, 1922-23; Y. W. C. A. Cab¬ inet, 1922-24. “I have no other but a woman’s reason.” MATTIE SIMMS LAHORE, VA. Mission Study Class, 1923-24. “None but herself can be her parallel.” 42 MARY TUCKER BLACKSTONE, VA. Day Pupils Club. A little bit of sunshine, and a date now and then.” LOUISE WATKINS BLACKSTONE, VA. Latin Club, 1922-23; Day Pupils Club. ‘As quiet as a mouse is she; as yet no trap has caught her.” 43 FRANCES WELLS LAWYERS, VA. Glee Club, 1922-24; Kitch Inn Club, 1923-24. “If life is just one round of joy, bring on the crowd, I’ll pick the boy.” FANNIE WEST BLACKSTONE, VA. Art Club, 1922-24; Day Pupils Club, 1922-23; Latin Club, 1922-23. To Paris she goes with her brush in her hand, ITer fame as an artist spreads o’er the land.” 44 Prophecy of the Senior Class ISTEN, O ye men and women, youths and maidens, and little children. Listen, all ye people in this audience, to the words of wisdom from the lips of your prophet, who now speaketh unto you what hath been revealed unto her, even as it hath been decreed by the powers that be. For it has come to pass that the veil of the future hath been rent in twain, even as it was rent in the days of the wise prophets of old, and the Spirit of Prophecy hath descended from the spheres to envelope my soul with her mystic powers. Aye, 1 say unto you, men and women, youths, maidens, and little children, it hath been given unto me as the chosen one of this great and good people, the Class of 1924, to dream strange dreams, and to see strange visions of the glories of the years to be. Now it so happened when it was decreed that the future of the Class of 1924 was to he given into the hands of this, your prophet, that she cried out in a loud voice of lamentation saying, “Who am I that the future of this great and glorious Class should depend upon me? What am I, that fate of these most fair, and beautiful damsels, should rest upon the decision of one so humble of intellect, and so infirm of purpose?” But behold, even as the cry of weakness did ascend from the long-suf¬ fering soul of your prophet, a voice from the heavens speak unto her, even in the words of old, saying, “Hear now my words. If there he a prophet among you, I will make myself known unto her in a vision, and will speak unto her in a dream.” And straightway from the clouds of the centuries gone and from the shadows already cast before by the coming events of the proverb, there appeared unto her the fair and lovely Spirit of Prophecy, the Angel of Things to Come. And, lo, she did with her mystic touch roll hack the curtain of the Dim Beyond from before my prophetic vision, and did permit me to gaze at will down the long vista of things yet to be, that I might behold all things that now are, transformed into all things they will yet become, even as it was so granted to the wise men of the past. And lo, as she drew back the curtain she pointed with a long, transparent finger down the avenues of a strange land, and opened up her lips, and spake unto me saying, “Look, look, prophesy unto the young women of Blackstone College these things which you herein behold.” So, even as St. John said unto the world, so I, your prophet of the Class of Nineteen and Twenty-four do say unto the people of this audience, in this twentieth century, “Blessed be she that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.” As I looked into the land of the future I could discern moving among the dim shadows of the people yet to he, the familiar shapes of those fair and radiant beings, who were once my classmates, now changed and trans¬ formed into citizens of the world outside, even as they had long hoped to be. And it came to pass that the veil before my eyes grew yet more and more thin because of the intensity of my vision, and, behold, I could see my class¬ mates, even as if the intervening years were not at all. I could see our beloved president, Jean Sykes; yea! even as to-day, I could see her in all her dignity and majestic bearing, and her words were heeded by that day and generation just as to-day we, the Class of Nineteen and Twenty-four have heeded and attended unto them. Her ambition had led her ever upward and onward until she had become the Leading Lady of the Land, adorning the White House with her smile, and speaking a kindly word to all, just as she did to the members of the Class of Nineteen and Twenty-four. I did not see Fanny West, but learned that she was in Paris improving her talent as an artist. In one of the galleries 1 saw some of her beautiful paintings. Before I left the city I visited the Capitol, where Congress was in session, and I looked and beheld Carolyn Maddux taking down the proceedings of the session. I learned that she was one of the most efficient secretaries of the day. But a change came over my dream and I felt strong, and bold. A woman of strong mind, strong will, and strong temper, a lecturer on a strong subject—an old maid demonstrating her independence of man was before me—her name escapes me—wait—oh, yes—she was Lucile Dudley. The place of my dreams changed, and I found myself in the great city of New York, walking down Fifth Avenue. There I saw in one of the largest shops, Frances Wells, the head of the firm, helping Celeste Old to select a trousseau. As I continued to walk I saw a newsboy running down the street crying “Extra! Extra! A most famous movie star appears at Broadway this evening.” Being led on by curiosity I bought a paper and found the movie star to be none other than Virginia Flemming. Upon turning, I saw an imminent bill-board, which read, “A Second Melba—Greatest Opera Singer of the Day—Lucy Lacy.” And it came to pass that as I looked within the society circles 1 saw Edith Brown, the dainty lady of society, envied and flattered by all, the queen of every gathering, upon the ball-room floor. In the residential section of New York I saw two happy wives making- sunshine within their walls. I saw them exchanging confidences and saw how even in their married life Gertrude and Katherine are not to be separated. In another part of the city I saw a large building, a convent. A fair lady, disappointed in a love affair, which seemed quite promising when we were together in the Class of 1924, doing good to all the world. Her name is lost now—but I saw her face, and she was once Andie Newcomb. Upon leaving the city 1 caught a strong breeze, and a whiff of the far distant West. I saw two girls of a ranch, one Grace Powers rode by, bare- back and recklessly over the plains, the other, a cow-girl on horseback, dashed by at breakneck speed. I hardly recognized the voice of the one that called to Grace, and the laugh at the reply made, but soon I recognized it to be none other than Alice Shipley of the Class of 1924. In my dreams I wandered to a small town in the prairies, and there I found a nohle teacher before her class. The pupils looked at her in awe of her vast learning which she had acquired at Blackstone College. Who was this before whom they bowed in homage? Julia Coleman. And as I pondered over the sights which I beheld, the door of a home swung open before my vision, and I found therein a household made happy by a wife who had found her greatest ambition fulfilled in the highest of all world vocations—the maker and the keeper of the home. Verily was my soul rejoiced thereat as I gazed my last upon Mebel Claiborne, and followed my spirit of prophecy further on its quest of the things to be. And as it came to pass, as I watched the home lights die away, that sweet strain of music held my soul entranced by the beauty and perfection of their harmonies, and as I looked about to know whence they came, be¬ hold, I did find, even as the queen of the world’s music, the same one who 47 had so often played the marches for us at Blackstone College, and I felt myself falling into line, and keeping step with her martial airs. The musician was Lucille Tripp. Just before leaving this time 1 saw a woman crying—I felt that I must cry, this woman’s grief overwhelmed me, surely it was some lonely widow mourning for her husband. No—not so. I saw nothing like that. She was only a fair bride weeping the loss of her pet poodle. Who was the bride? Her name was once Ellen Riddle. In my dreams I happened to find myself on the inside of a pastor’s study, where a dignified pastor’s assistant poured forth words of inspired instruction. Verily, it was Mattie Simms who had thus entered the work of the church. And as I looked again, I saw a most pleasing sight: Blanche Aylor, in a modern, well-equipped hospital watching over her patients with care, pa¬ tience, and sympathy. And as I looked again I saw Mary Tucker, who had entered politics, at the poles on election day. She was running for a seat in the State Legisla¬ ture. And behold, a change came over my dreams, and I felt in my heart a strange burning desire to see my old classmates, Susie Copley and Louise Watkins, until the Spirit of Prophecy, responding to my unspoken wish, conducted me to a mountain school where Louise was quietly and patiently laboring among those mountaineers, and meeting the problems that come to her. Susie, however, was far over the sea in China, away from friends and loved ones. She had the same patience and perseverance as in the school days. She was teaching a group of those people. My heart was stirred within me, as I beheld the members of the Class of 1924. I marveled—thereupon thinking, “Aye, even so shall it come to pass with each and all of ns.” Lo! the strains of music died away, the veil was drawn over my eyes shutting from my vision the things to lie; and I turned my eves back to the things that are, sure that only goodness and truth and prosperity shall follow all the days that are to come to the fair and talented members of the Class of ’24. Virginia Ferguson. 48 History of the Senior Class OW the history of the Class of ' 24 of Blackstone College is in this wise. In the beginning of the fall of 1920, there entered into this college girls who were seekers after knowl¬ edge ; some were green and fresh from a far country; some came from farms; and some, from halls of instruction. As we neared the station there were anxious eyes to get just one glimpse of the College. When we reached Blackstone we found Mr. Adams, Mr. Bennett, and some of the old girls to welcome us to our new home. When we reached the College we were ushered into the office where we met Miss Stoakley, the Dean, and Dr. Christian, our President. There were hours and minutes of homesickness before we learned the customs of the inhabitants of our new home. After some months our eyes were turned toward graduation, but many with one consent began to make excuses for not reaching the goal. One said, “I am poor in health; therefore I cannot graduate.” Another said, “I am needed at home; therefore I cannot graduate. A third said, I am dull and cannot learn ; I pray thee have me ex¬ cused.” And still another said, “I am going to be married, and, therefore I need not graduate.” With excuses of this type the Class was decreased and there were left only a few for the Sophomore Class of 22 . At the beginning of this, our sec¬ ond year, a new band of girls came to us. In the dignity of our promotion we remembered the days of our own greenness. Upon reaching the College our second year and entering the office we beheld a new dean, Miss Martin; we were immediately attracted by her sweet smile. The days of this year passed rapidly. Thanksgiving came and went. Then came the Christmas holidays. After we had returned to our tasks after New Year’s Day and all seemed going well, on a Tuesday afternoon, we were horror-stricken as flames poured forth from the building we had learned to love. Then followed a season of stress and strain. Some members of the Class had to spend the remainder of the year elsewhere. With the coming of another September, many of us were ready to re¬ turn to B. C. G. There were many days of waiting, while the building went up by day and night until finally, on October 18th, we settled ourselves for another year of work. The session was a busy one; and the warm days of June came before we had finished our tasks. When the members of the Y. W. C. A. the next year gave their “get acquainted” reception we found our new friends very attractive indeed. After we were classified and our course decided upon we called our first “Senior meeting” and to our joy we found added to our list two new Seniors, Edith Brown and Ellen Riddle. We elected as our president our well-beloved classmate, Jean Sykes; our secretary, Lucy Lacy; treasurer, Lucille Tripe; and sponsor, Miss Gary. How pleased we were when we received our Senior privileges! How dignified we felt when we stepped down the street in our groups of five with¬ out a chaperone. We chose as our colors purple and grey. Purple was our leading color because of its royal significance, being within itself a perfect blend of pure love and comradeship. With this we combined the grey for the fleeting clouds of life. For our flower we chose the wistaria whose delicate buds in hanging clusters gathered open to the morning sun one by one. Just so year by year we have grown until to-day we have come to a realization of our dream. So ends the history of the Class of ’24. Mabel Claiborne. 50 Snapshots Juniors Miss Dorothy Payne sponsor Junior Class Motto: Ad astra per aspera. Colors: Maroon and grey. Flower : American Beauty rose. CLASS OFFICERS O’NILE WARD CLARADEEN HODGES 54 . President Secretary-Treasurer Marion Ballard Maude Buchanan Esther Brazeal Elizabeth Bizzell Mabel Chandler Augusta Clark Juliet Canada Eva Cobbs Katherine Davis Kate Faulkner Nannie Mae Faulkner Emma Hart Margaret Hughes Claradeen Hodges MEMBERS Lucille Holdren Marie Jackson Catherine Merriman Virginia Moore Lilly Mollart Billie Meade Janet Meerdink Rita Norton Vivian Piper Jeanne Phillips Rhoda Price Ida Price Mary Margaret Price Sallie Perkins Lucretia Province Maude Roark Elizabeth Rice Helen Roberts Gertrude Rutledge Hazel Sweeney Elva Sugg Bertha Towler Isabel Taylor Amanda Taylor Anne Wallace O’Nile Ward 55 Snapshots MEMBERS Maude Buchanan Ruby Claiborne Frances Coffer Louise Ebbs Ethel Mae Garbee Bertha Harris Clara Lewis Helen Martin Mildred Morgan MEMBERS Gladys Perry Lecta Richardson Louise Shepard Alice Tatum Dorothy Welsh Virginia Welsh Audrey Williams Gaynell Wynne Ruby Wilkins Miss Ethel Smith sponsor College Prep Class Motto: “Crecat Scientia.” Colors: Blue and gold. Flower : Forget-me-not. OFFICERS MAUD RYDER .. President ANNA EOLA CARUTHERS . Secretary LOUISE MARTIN . Treasurer 57 College Prep Class Sophomores Sophomore Class Motto : “Climb though the rocks be rugged.” Colors : Maroon and white. Flower : Sweetpea. OFFICERS LENA BRAY ...-.-.-.-. President VIRGINIA COBB ..... Secretary IRMA LEE BENNETT ..... Treasurer MEMBERS Virginia Rose Frances Williamson Ethel Whitehurst Dorothy Vint Lena Bray Charlotte Horten Frances Crowder Eloise Allison Frances Barrow Beatrice Bell Elizabeth Tuck Irma Lee Bennett Frances Hancock Anne Shelton Elizabeth Bass Lois Rouse 60 Freshmen Miss Annie Martin sponsor Freshman Class Motto : “The elevator to success isn’t running, so take the stairs.” Colors : Blue and gold. Flower : White carnation. OFFICERS MARY HOLT . President KATHERINE SNYDER . Vice-President SUSAN KILLAN . Secretary HELEN TALBOTT . Treasurer MEMBERS Effie Avent Margaret Avent Jeane Bishop Juanita Brown Anne Page Garret Natalie Hardy Elizabeth Harvey Annie Culbreth Evelyn Harvey Margaret Overstreet Dorothy Reynolds Elizabeth Robertson Ethel Rowe Gladys Shepherd Lillian Wynn 62 A Letter to the Girls of 1921-24 My dear Girls : As you look through the pages of the Annual you will recall many happy days spent at B. C. G. You will remember too the fire, the building, and then your joy in seeing the finished building all ready for you to use and enjoy. The part of life here, during the first two years, seemed rough and rugged but you kept your courage and laboriously scaled the heights. Life at Blackstone has been only a preparation for the meeting of the difficulties that will confront you on the pathway of life. The obstacles that you meet will often look as fierce and as impassable as the rocks in the mountain gorges, but if you are ready for the climb you will go on to success. We are told that when Napoleon gave orders to advance upon Italy, his soldiers re¬ belled and scoffed at a venture so obviously impossible. “You cannot cross the Alps!” they told him, “It is impossible!” But did he give in to their murmurings? No! With that unfailing determination that characterized this greatest of all generals, throughout all his career, he answered them grimly, “There shall be no Alps,” and led them on to certain victory. This is the spirit with which we must meet our difficulties. When we ignore the obstacles they are already half overcome. Longfellow expresses this idea thus : “We have not wings, we cannot soar, But we have feet to scale and climb By slow degrees, by more and more The cloudy summits of our time.” Always as we climb we must keep our courage burning brightly and looking ever upward see the silver lining to every dark cloud that overshadows us. When the weary journey comes to an end to us will be granted the victor’s crown. Let us—- “Step bravely, boldly forward And climb, and climb, and climb.” Ambition’s flame will thus continue to burn brightly in our hearts urging us to greater and greater achievements. We may not be able to accomplish all that we would like. We may not be able to leave behind us “Footprints upon the sands of time” 63 that will make our names famous through the ages, but as the stars come out and the day passes into night, if we do all things well, we may rest peacefully, having done our best. Pope says— “Honor and shame from no condition rise Act well your part; therein all honor lies.” What does it matter how the world estimates us if we are true to our God and to ourselves? Shakespeare has Polonius express this idea to his son— “To thine own self be true And it must follow as the night the day Thou canst not be false to any man.” Girls, great possibilities lie before you hidden in the unfathomed depths of the future yet bound to the present by the strong cords of each day’s deeds. Each thought, word, and action of your life has helped to determine your future success or failure, has strengthened or weakened the character you were forming. Each victory has made the next one easier; each good deed has paved the way for another; each lesson you have learned has made it easier for you to master the next. You and I have been sowing seed all our lives—we shall be sowing all the days of our lives to come, for every step onward in life depends upon the step we are taking now. The old maxim reads thus: “Sow a thought, reap an action; Sow an action, reap a habit; Sow a habit, reap a character; Sow a character, reap a destiny.” How certain we should be that we always sow with care, even our every thought! As God has given us power to sow He has given to us the forces—physical, mental, and moral—“beckoning messengers,” which are calling to us to do all that our natures make it possible for us to do. And now as the days come and go may you ever seek the better things and so climb on and on toward the final goal of perfect attainment far, far in the distance, yet awaiting your grasp. Wishing for each of you great success with truth and righteousness as your guide, Your friend as the years come and go, Geneva Martin. 64 Student Government Council OFFICERS ELIZABETH GOODALL . President LOUISE HEFLIN .-. Vice-President LUCILLE TRIPP . Secretary HELEN MARTIN ....... Treasurer CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Carrie L. Lewis . College Senior Class Caroline Hardy . College Junior Class Eugenia Sykes .-. .• . Academic Senior Class Maud Ryder . College Preparatory Class O’Nile Ward .-. Academic Junior Class Lena Bray . Academic Sophomore Class Mary Holt .-. Academic Freshman Class 65 Y. W. C. A. Motto : “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts. ALICE C. SHIPLEY . CAROLINE HARDY . MOYNE STROLE. CLARADEEN HODGES LUCY E. LACY . OFFICERS . President ....... Vice-Presiden t . . Undergraduate Representative ... Secretary .-. Treasurer Alexenia Jones O’Nile Ward .... Louise Martin .. Mildred Morgan DEPARTMENT COMMITTEES .. Devotional Eugenia Sykes .. Finance . Social Pauline Moore .. World Fellowship Social Service Lucille Tripp . Music . Decoration Maud Ryder . Publicity Miss Mary Lee Bennett ADVISORY BOARD Miss Geneva Martin 66 Miss Lizzie D. Parker 0RQAN1ZAT10I1S J 300 K ill “The Acorn CHRISTINE RICHARDS . EUGENIA SYKES .... HELEN ADKINS . MILDRED MORGAN . MAUD RYDER. LOUISE HEFLIN . MARY VIA. ELIZABETH MILES . ETHEL PRICE HECKMAN ASSISTANT EDITORS Elizabeth Bizzell ... Assistant Advertising Editor Evelyn Howerton ..... Assistant Organization Editor Lena Bray .. Assistant Business Manager Anne Caruthers . Assistant Athletics Editor Florence Sewell ......... Assistant Art Editor Marion Jackson . Assistant Joke Editor Elizabeth Perason . Assistant Social and Statistics Editor Helen Martin ...... Secretary Arlean Tanner . .... .. Treasurer . College Editor-in-Chief .Academic Editor-in-Chief . A dvertising Manager . .....Organization Editor . Business Manager .. ....Athletic Editor . Art Editor . .Joke Editor . Social Statistics Editor 67 “The Acorn” Staff The Blackstonian BLACKSTONIAN STAFF, 1923 24 CAROLINE HARDY ....... Editor-in-Chief ANNIE SMITH ..... Assistant Editor LURLINE JOHNSON -.„... Literary Editor ALEXINIA JONES ... ........ Local Editor MARY HOLT .. LUCILLE TRIPP . ALICE SHIPLEY . ELIZABETH GOODALL LOUISE MARTIN ' CARRIE L. LEWIS ..... CAROLYN MADDUX DELL POLLARD] LUCY LACY }■ .. VIRGINIA COBBJ .. Alumnae Editor ..-. Exchange Editor __ Y. W. C. A. Editor Student Government Editor .. Business Managers _ Circulation Managers 69 “The Blackstonian” Staff Life Service Band Motto : Others. Others, Lord, yes, Others Let this my motto be Help me to live for Others, That I may live like Thee. Flower : Violet. Colors : Blue and white. OFFICERS ETHEL WHITEHURST . Leader LENA BRAY. Secretary PAULINE MOORE... Assistant MARY HOLT . Treasurer MEMBERS Marietta Fruit Evelyn Harvey Dorothy Vint Alice Shipley Mildred Garrett Esther Berkley Lois Wagstaff Ethel Whitehurst Marie Carraway Susie Copley HONORARY MEMBER Miss Grace Christian 71 Art Class MRS. WALLACE, Teacher Fannie West Carrie Lewis Jeane Bishop Mildred Morgan Ruth Henderson Rita Norton Emma Ha rt Gladys McGuire Juelia Morgan Elizabeth Rice 72 rostsa mins sif a iiivic, vi, Dramatic Club Jeane Bishop Nancy Jackson Velma Burrus Susan Killian Julia Coleman Gladys McGuire Elizabeth Collins Dell Pollard Margaret Crawley Rose Segaloff Champe Grant Helen Talbott Mar ie Jackson Lynwood White Marion Jackson Lillian Wynn Orchestra MISS GRACE CHRISTIAN ...-. Director MISS ETHEL SMITH j .. ....Accompanists MISS LUCY LACY ] OFFICERS CHRISTINE RICHARDS .-. President MARION JACKSON ........-. Vice-President VIRGINIA WELSH .... .....Secretary-Treasurer MEMBERS Lillian Beale Anne Culberth Eva Gary Bertha Harris Emma Hart Louise Harry Marion Jackson Mary Marks Helen Martin Gladys McGuire Hazel Nuff Christine Richards Rosella Rouse Virginia Welsh 74 Glee Club MISS EVA GARY ... Director MISS LOUISE HARRY . Accompanist LUCY LACY . MARY VIA .. EVELYN SPANGLER OFFICERS .. President .. Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer MEMBERS Helen Adkins Blanche Aylor Marion Ballard Lena Bray Elizabeth Bizzell Sudia Byrd Annie Culberth Louise Ebbs Kate Faukner Lucy Lacy Doris Meerdink Elizabeth Miles Loraine Park Lucretia Province Christine Richards Evelyn Spangler Arlean Tanner Lucille Tripp Mary Via O’Nile Ward Anne Wall ice Frances Wells 75 Annual Spring Concert Given by the Pupils of The Expression and Music Departments BLACKSTONE COLLEGE Blackstone, Virginia FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 28, 1924 Eight o’Clock PROGRAMME I. The Barefoot Trail .-.-... ...IViggers Chorus II. Valse Barcarolle ..... ...Offenbach First Year Violin Class III. Murmuring Breezes ... Emil Sauer Elizabeth Miles IV. Gypsy Maiden L. Horatio Parker Elizabeth Bizzeli. V. Man’s Place ......... Abbott Julia Coleman VI. Valse Impromptu .......... T. Raff Hazel Sweeney Louise Jones Charlotte Horton Lillian Beales VII. (a) The Lass With the Delicate Air ...... Arne (b) The Sweetest Flower That Blows ... Hawley Glee Club VIII. Ave Maria ......... Gounod Pauline Moore Margaret Hughes Annie Culbreth Mattie Sims IX. Hark, to the Mandoline . Henry Parker Evelyn Spangler Mary Via X. Impromptu Opus 90. Schubert Inez Evans XI. (a) Mirandy on Losing a Husband . Dorothy Dix (b) De One Legged Goose ... Anon. Marion Jackson XII. Old Refrain ..... Kresiler Louise Harry Eva Gary Helen Martin Virginia Welsh XIII. Bridal Chorus (from the Rose Maiden) .... Cowen Chorus 76 Ain’t It So? OM, I ' m not tired from my trip, I didn’t have enough ex- citment for that, but I surely did have a good time. Black- stone is some school. I’ll tell you, Sallie is lucky to he there. She said to be sure and thank you for the cake and chicken. They have plenty of chicken there but it’s still in the shell. She said not to send the high-top shoes ’cause it’s most warm enough for slippers now. There’s so much to tell I just don’t know where to start. Guess I’ll be talking about it for a month. The school house is fine and lots bigger than ours. The President said it cost a quarter of a million dollars, hut I guess he meant a thousand. He said it was the finest in the South, and he wasn’t going to have it messed up by any bumpy-faced buds and Polly-Pigs. They’ve got a great big pile of rocks in the front yard. The girls sit on ’em to take pictures so it’ll look like they went out on a picnic or some¬ thing. They are going to put some walks down as soon as they decide which way to let them run. Seems like I wouldn’t want them to run at all. They were planten some kind of things around the house that looked like turnips and onions. Oh, I better tell you before I forget. Sally said to send her a cloths brush. They don’t get hut one broom a year up there and she wore hers out so she tried her wisp-broom on the handle of the old broom and now she needs something to brush her uniform with. Sunday morning we went to church to see the Academy boys, Miss Martin (she’s the bean up there) looks at all the girls before they go. She told the girl next to me that one polar angle of her upper lip was greater than the other and to get it off. I’ve heard of polar hears but 1 don’t know what she meant. They all had to throw their chewing gum in the trash can as they passed out. They had a fine sermon. The preacher said the lilies of the valley didn’t have to toil or spin, and that they were magnificent flowers. 77 After dinner they have meditation, that’s just a new way of saying to stay in your room. We had three invitations to supper, and Sallie let me choose. The “Alpha Omega” sounded more like a name than any thing else and, the “Kitch Inn” reminded me of washing dishes so I went to the “Eta Bita Pi,” and don ' t you know they didn’t even have pie. Guess that’s where you bite. We didn’t do much Monday except clean up and talk. I told her all about John having chicken-pox and the Jones ' cow getting killed. There is one lesson up there everybody says is awfully hard. They call it sighchology. I went to it Tuesday. One girl didn ' t do anything except say “Old Mother Hubbard,” and I don’t know but what I could have done it just as good as she did. You know it’s the funniest thing, they don’t have any mail man up there, he’s a girl. They said I ought to have stayed ’til Tuesday night ’cause that was the most exciting night of all. They said lots of girls got slips. I guess that’s some kind of a joke with banana skins. But I came home ’cause I knew you all would be looking for me. Yes’m I want to go to school there, but I’ll tell you it’s a regular “no man’s land.” Mary Via. 78 ATHLETICS BOOK IV ■M : - v; , ' W ‘ n- Athletic Association OFFICERS EMILY McCLANAN . IDA PRICE . CHRISTINE RICHARDS President Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer College Basket-Ball ELIZABETH GOODALL ....... Captain MISS MARIE KIRBY . Coach Academic Basket-Ball IDA PRICE ... Captain MISS LOUISE HARRY ... Coach Tennis Tournament College Academic LURLINE JOHNSON CHRISTINE RICHARDS EMILY McCLANAN GAYNELLE WYNN Snapshots Academic and College Teams Tennis Tournament Athletics HE splendid school spirit and cooperation shown by the stu¬ dents of Blackstone College this year will long dwell in the heart of every Blackstonian girl. Both the victorious ones and those defeated always showed “pep,” enthusiasm, class spirit, and good sportsmanship. A good part of this was due to our splendid coach, Miss Louise Harry, who was tireless in her efforts to prepare us for the Thanksgiving game. Thanksgiving was the one thought of every student and as long as the weather permitted, the courts from early morning until late afternoon, were filled with both academic and college girls. On Thanksgiving morning, long before the seven o’clock bell rang, the chatter girls could be heard on every hall. At the tap of the bell, representa¬ tives of the Purple and White and the Green and White sped like arrows from the dormitory floors to the front gate, the stile, the President’s home, and the front of the College. Shortly after this the Academic green and white could be seen proudly floating on the side stile, on the front door of the President’s home, and on the side gate, while the College purple and white shone with equal beauty on the front gate, the front stile, the front of the College, and on the roof of the President’s home. The porches were crowded with both Academic and College girls, each cheering for her own representatives. Then came breakfast, during which the College and Academic girls made a dash to “decorate” the officers and teachers with their colors. Breakfast over, the main feature of the day, the basket-ball game, claimed the attention of all. As the two teams marched on the court they were greeted with cheers from all sides. When the whistle blew there was a breathless hush, and all leaned forward to watch. During the entire game, the College cheer leaders, with their faithful followers, cheered their team on to victory, while the Academic leaders with their two hundred lusty followers 83 cheered the “Ac” team to better play. When the first half was over the College team was in the lead, but this did not discourage our “Acs,” for they went back at the sound of the whistle with new force and “pep.” Dur¬ ing the last half faultless playing was displayed by both “Ac” and College teams, but the “Ac” forwards were unable to cage the ball due to the close guarding of Spangler and Mclvor at guard and Adkins and Goodall at center. The final whistle blew leaving the score 21-10 in favor of the College team. The teams left the court as they had entered, amid cheers. The line-up was as follows: College H. Adkins . E. Goodall F. Mclvor .... E. Spangler L. Heflin ... C. Richards . center . side center . right guard . . left guard . right forward ... left guard .... Academic . F. Marks . R. Price J. Meerdink .L. Holdren . I. Price .G. Cobbs Substitutes—College: L. Lucius, E. Pearson, K. Wilson, M. Monarch; Academic: A. Wallace, L. Province, S. Perkins. Goals—College: C. Richards (1 foul, 2 field), L. Heflin (2 foul, 7 field), total 21; Academic: I. Price (3 foul), G. Cobbs (1 foul, 3 field), total 10. Final score: College, 21 ; Academic, 10. After the game everyone went into the auditorium for Thanksgiving services. Dr. Christian made an excellent address. When the dinner bell sounded all entered the dining-hall with as much enthusiasm as they had shown on the ball court. The dining-hall was dec¬ orated in typical Thanksgiving style. The victorious team marched in and occupied the large table in the center of the hall. During the meal the loving- cup was presented by Dr. Christian to E. Goodall, captain of the College 84 team. Toasts were offered to the teams, the individual players, Dr. and Mrs. Christian, Miss Martin, Mr. Adams, Mr. Bennett, Mrs. Hite, and lastly to onr faithful cooks. After dinner we eagerly awaited the hour for the tennis tournament. When the hour arrived the court was lined with anxious “rooters for the Purple and White and the Green and White. The game was begun, hut due to the rain which continued throughout the afternoon, it could not be com¬ pleted. The line-up was as follows: College Academic C. Richards ... .. E. McClannan L. Johnson . . .... G. Wynn As spring came on athletics at Blackstone took the form of tennis, hikes, and picnics. Each Monday witnessed jolly troops of hikers going out for the day. 85 STATISTICS BOOK V I ih«r « ' n ion at the Danger lift The� ' ■- On the Manly Virtues . . . The Retort Courteous to Mr. M Our Changing Journalism The Donkeyman’s Christnar Years Ago. A Poem . ' :• The Curbing. of Personality , What the Netc Generation it The Story of the Ship Globe Sitmv, A LcUu from the Wo ' ■l ' Tapestry. A Poem . . . . A Lesson in Modern Magic Lio i s f rage A Story Not Eighteen. A Chapter of. Changing Thoughts of Death Adventures in Christianity . A Sequel to ‘ 7he Conversion The Nevv World : Mustapha Kemal in the Sa The Prisons of Despair. . 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' Ca Wi . r-� w « ■� « • -� ,rv,jU ’: a btaiSf.i! 1� v� « An-i cfHitiicn, y« Evelyn Spangler MAY QUEEN .m - ■k 1 SOCIAL LIFE BOOK VI V , f ' . t f MEMBERS Arintha Aldridge Marian Ballard Jeane Bishop Sadie Bowen Maude Buchanan Louise Bush Rosalie Davis Mary E. Edmonds Champe Grant Mary Holt Elizabeth Hopper Charlotte Horton Margaret Hughes Fannie Marks Pinkie Powers Nannie Richardson Tidewater Club Motto : Merrily we swim along. Colors : Blue and white. Drink : Green River. Flower : Water Lily. OFFICERS EMILY McCLANAN, President. ISABEL TAYLOR, Secretary. GRACE POWERS, Treasurer. MISS ETHEL SMITH, Sponsor. Daisy Robbins Gertrude Rose Florence Sewell Katherine Snyde Nannie Stone Oda Stone Hazel Sweeny Eugenia Sykes Amanda Taylor Ethel Whitehurst Katherine Wilson Audrey Williams Helen Adkins Louise Heflin Winifred Moore Motto : “Can’t Stick Us.” LUCILLE TRIPP, “Head Nigger MISS EVA GARY, “Mammy.” ‘TAR BABIES” Carrie L. Lewis Ruth Henderson Elizabeth Bizzell Mattie Lee Sugg Sudie Byrd Corinna Robertson Dell Pollard Agnes Burney Mabel Chandler Anne Culbreth Robert Fentress Lecta Richardson Ruby Knowles Katherine Moody Inez Evans Augusta Clark Rita Norton Marie Jackson Elva Sugg Tar Heel Club Colors : Blue and gold. 100 Madison Club “Mutt” Christian mascot Flower: Mountain Laurel. Motto: Semper Fidelis. Old Madison County’s good, none better. Just the best, For measured by highest standards, She’s always stood the test. MEMBERS Dr. W. Asbury Christian Mrs. W. Asbury Christian Lucy E. Lacy Edyth G. Christian M. Elizabeth Goodall Grace D. Christian HONORARY MRMBRRS Virginia E. Rose Alice R. Tatum Arlean R. Tanner 1. Blanche Aylor M. Rosie Rouse 101 S. Eugenia Sykes Mecklenburg Club Motto: Hail to-morrow! Speed to-day! Flower: Tulip. OFFICERS ANNE BEALES . President EMMA HART . Vice-President ANNE CROWE . ..Secretary MABEL CLAIBORNE . ...Treasurer Alma Adams Emma Hart Anne Beales Evelyn Howerton Mabel Claiborne Katherine Davis MEMBERS Elsie Crymes Minnie Puryear Virginia Ferguson Ru by Claiborne Susan Killian Anne Crowe Willie Newman Louise Newman Lois Wagstaff Anne Shelton Susie Copley 102 Kitch Inn Supper Club ELIZABETH GOODALL MARY VIA LUCY LACY EUGENIA SYKES EVELYN HOWERTON AGNES BURNEY FRANCES WELLS ETHEL HECKMAN 103 Eta Bita I I Motto : Eat all yon can, Drink all you can, Avoid busting. Flower : Poppy MEMBERS LENA BRAY ..... “Nuf Said CARRIE L. LEWIS ..... “Silly Bub MILDRED MORGAN . “Ray-Ray ELIZABETH PEARSON . “Ju-Fay ELIZABETH RICE ... “Aunt Dockey NANNIE RICHARDSON ..... “Saucy MOYNE STROLL .......,. “Punch KATHERINE WILSON .. “Kat 104 Snapshots Valentine Party On Saturday evening, February 16th, the entire student body took part in a valentine party. The students first assembled in the auditorium at 8 o’clock. Upon entering the auditorium they were given as favors, unique red hearts. A drama, The Bachelor ' s Reverie, was given by a num¬ ber of students and applauded highly. The grand march, an attractive feature of the evening, which came immediately following the drama, began in the auditorium and ended in the gymnasium. The gymnasium was attrac¬ tively decorated in colors and nov¬ elties which gave the occasion an atmosphere suggestive of the Feb¬ ruary holiday. Unusual and nov¬ el stunts afforded an important part of the evening’s entertain¬ ment. A reading, entitled “Law, Law, Law,” was given by Miss Marian Jackson. Special music added zest and gayety to the affair throughout the entire evening. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening’s festivities, after which a group of tired but happy girls regretfully wended their way to their “dorms.” This was the beginning of a series of social functions for the second semester. 107 Snapshots Snapshots Junior-Senior Reception On April 26th, the Seniors were guests at the annual Junior-Senior reception held at Blackstone College. The reception which was held in the gymnasium was a co-ed one. The room was attractively decorated with dogwood and brightly colored butterflies, representing a garden scene. Several games for the purpose of getting acquainted were played at the beginning of the evening followed by a grand march. A soloist sang The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi and a silent selection, Steal Away, was contributed by the quartet. Both of the above numbers displayed unusual cleverness. Novel stunts, games, and special music afforded diversion for the latter part of the evening. Refreshments were served, and Miss Irmalee Bennett and Miss Cbampe Grant presided over the punch bowl throughout the evening. The College Juniors were especially grateful to the individual class sponsors: Miss Geneva Martin, Miss Rebecca Martin, and Miss Nathalie Thompson. 110 Th € xacefc tor Co “TT e Co )c e Victory 1 1 ' ( ii A Requ UrThaK qiviVq JBredKfasT 1 w hVV ( : fr TFve xse 1 -« L � T ■■ i ' Tfic loasT Tie l ecepti JOKES BOOK VII A TONGUE TWIST If a Hottentot taught a Hottentot tot To talk ere the tot could totter, Ought the Hottentot tot To be taught to say “Aught” Or “Naught,” or what ought to be taught her If to toot and toot a Hottentot tot Be taught by a Hottentot tooter, Should the tooter get hot if the Hottentot tot Hoot and toot at the Hottentot tutor? Rush: “There’s a lady works at the candy counter in the A. P. store that is over six feet tall, has a waist measure of nearly fifty inches and wears a number eleven shoe. What do you think she weighs?” Florence: “I should say about three hundred pounds.” Bush : “No, she weighs candy.” Miss Parker: “Now, Irmalee, will you decline the verb amo? I. Bennett: “Yes, Ma ' am, 1 am afraid Pll have to.” 113 Miss Martin: “My mission is saving girls.” Academy Boys: “Save a couple for me.” A HINT TO THE WISE A hog can be tolled for miles and into a pen by stringing along some¬ thing to eat. A secret, girls!—Same is true of most men. Miss Cofer: “Put out your tongue—no, more than that.” Lois Rouse: “But I can ' t, it ' s fastened at the other end.” Miss Martin: “None will be excused from study-hall to-night.” Voice: “Give me liberty or give me death!! Miss Martin: “Who said that?” Voice: “Patrick Henry.” Grace: “What are you gargling your throat with?” Pinkie: “Just plain water.” Grace: “What effect does that have?” Pinkie: “Well, it cools my tonsils off.” Lucretia Province: “You act very foolish at times, Sally; can ' t you get over it?” Sally Perkins: “I have tried but in vain; you see my mother made me sleep on a crazy-quilt.” 114 Miss Rebecca Martin: “Are you sure that your composition is original?” Billy Meade: “Yes, Ma’am; but you have come across two or three of the words in the dictionary.” Miss Redwine (in College English I) : Why do they call our language the ‘mother tongue ' ?” Mary Via: “Because the father so seldom gets a chance to use it.” Miss Cofer: “Wish you had come over to the infirmary last night, we had a swell time.” Sudia: “How’s that?” Miss Cofer: “One of the girls had the mumps.” Anne Crowe: “1 saw a girl on the campus to-day with her stocking on wrong side out.” Frances Wells: “I turned the hose on her.” Gus: “Why is a young couple making love on the beach like a bulldog on a cake of ice?” Rita: “Give it up.” Gus: “Because it’s dog-on-ice.” Miss Harry: “What do yoti do when you decline a noun?” Snip Jones: “You refuse it.” Blanch Aylor: “I can ' t get the gym door clean, there ' s so much asa- foetida from the party.” Mrs. Hite: “What, do you mean something like chewing gum?” Blanch Aylor: “No, I mean that chopped up paper.” “It is an inspiration to look into your sweet and shining faces, said the speaker in the chapel one morning. Instantly there was a noice of dorines being opened, and powder puffs were brought into use. 115 “Which weeds are the easiest weeds to kill?” asked the city chap. “Widows weeds,” replied the farmer, “Yon have only to say, ‘Wilt thou, and they wilt.” “I have a report that you ' re in the habit of shooing your poultry into a held and then trying deliberately to run them down with an automobile. What’s the idea?” “The idea is that I’ve lost more’n a dozen this past summer by sudden death on the highway, so I’m training the rest to be auto-shy! ii Doctor: “You’re all right; your pulse is as regular as clockwork.” Patient: “You have hold of my wristwatch.” Lady to Beggar: “If I give you piece of pudding, you’ll never return, will you?” Beggar: “Well, lady, you know your pudding better than I do.” Miss Redwine: “Have you read To a Field Mouse? ' ’ Caroline: “No, how do you get ’em to listen?” Dr. Christian: “Girls are more beautiful than boys.” Edith Brown: “Why naturally.” Dr. Christian : “No, artificially.” 116 Alice Tatum: “Virginia what are you, a Democrat or a Republican? Virginia Rose: “I don ' t know, but I’ll write home and ask mamma. Trojan: “Je t’adore !!” Hazel Sweeney: “J just shut it. Mary: “So you’re running an orchestra of your own, now. Chris: “Yes, and it ' s the best yet. Mary: “How many pieces have you in it? Chris: “Three—piano, stool, and cover. Helen: “I wish they would invent a new expression; it ' s always ‘the blushing bride’.” Miss Martin: “Well, when you consider the sort of husbands the girls have to marry, it’s enough to make them blush.” 117 He saw her walking down The street And gazing at her Dark beauty He fell Realizing as he Fell That if he had not been Looking at her Dark beauty He would have seen That banana peel. “Want a ride?—Whoa— Det in—Diddap-— Dimmie a tiss—No?—Whoa Det out—Deddap.” Mrs. Brown (to a new cook) : around the pie?” Maggie: “With my false teeth, “How did you get those pretty patterns Ma’am. “Father, I can’t eat this soup.” “Waiter, bring another soup.” “Father, I can’t eat this soup. “Waiter, bring another soup.” “Father, 1 can’t eat this soup.” “Why the duce can’t you?” “I haven ' t a spoon.” Bett: “Hawaii?” Carrie: “I Haytie tell yon. Lucy: “Aw, Guam.” Jean (in distance): “Samoa, Samoa!!” Sweet Young Thing: “Did you see any romantic old ruins while you were in Europe?” Gruff Old Man: “Yes, and one of them wanted to marry me.”’ Miss Rouse: “What did Sir Walter Raleigh say when he put his coat down for the Queen to step on? “Kitty” Snyder: “Step on it, Kid!” 119 and the poor kings were left without any supporters. First Fair One: “What are you going to do for a living, Mary?” Second: “Write home.” M iss R. Martin: “Sally, what is the Monroe Doctrine?” S. Perkins: “I don ' t know exactly, but 1 think it goes something like this, ‘I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church—A.” Miss Martin (in student council meeting): “Louise, what did you say to the girls when you saw them waltzing?” L. Heflin: “I told them to hesitate.” After a discussion of amalgam in Chemistry class: A. Burney: “Miss Martin, what are amalgam grapes?” 120 “Why is the dining-room so quiet? “The Seniors haven’t come in yet. A peanut sat on the railroad track, Its heart was in a flutter. The 5:15 came down the track— Toot, toot, the peanut butter. Miss Redwine: “You’ll find that quotation in Gray’s Elegy.” Moyne Strole : “Who wrote it? When I am dead and buried Afar from earthly din, In heaven I ' ll hear chanted— “Hand your notebook in. 121 Prof: “What’s the difference between capital and labor?” Bright Stude: “Capital is the money yon lend; and getting it back represents the labor.” Soph: “What would you do if you were in my shoes?” Fresh: “Get them stretched.” Mary: “I hear that Dora is in the infirmary.” Peggy: “What’s the trouble?” Mary: “Had waves put in her hair so much that she got water on the brain.” Teacher: “Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?” Olga : “At the bottom.” ODE TO BOBBED HAIR How I wonder what you am, just like seaweed on a clam. Fuzzy shoots stick out on top, Appears to be just like our mop. 122 “I just read of a man who died from drinking wood alcohol.” Freshman: “Did he get splinters in his throat?” Dizzier “Lilacs mean first love.” Izzie: “How can you lilac that?” Miss Martin: “Girls, what is your favorite hymn?” Annie: “The one you chased away over the fence last night.” Miss Parker: “I left my watch upstairs and it ran down.” Miss Martin: “Is this your mother’s signature?” Freshman: “As near as I could get it.” Freshman: “Miss Reed said that to ask you if exams aren ' t your best friends? Are they?” Edith: “Closer than that; they are my first cousins-—once removed!” 123 Dr. Christian: “What do you know about Daniel ?” B. Bell: “Well, he was born in a lion’s den.” E. Howerton: “I laughed so much that I nearly had hysteria.” M. Via: “Whose terria?” A. Culberth: “Can you tell me what makes the Tower of Pisa lean?” K. Faukner: “I don’t know or 1 would take some myself.” Listen, girls—it’s far better to be able to make up your mind than your face. Dr. Christian: “Alma, go see if the one making all that noise in the next classroom needs my help.” Alma: “It was only Miss Neal giving a reading.” 124 Lips that spread Hair all stringy Looks half dead. Boys, she ain’t no B. C. G. girl. Eyes of blue Lips cheerie Hair all patted Pretty dearie And she ain’t neither. 125 Miss Thompson: “What is a climax? A. Tanner: “Why that ' s the name of a boy over at the Academy.” L. Bush : “I certainly am tempted to report you. A. Crowe: “Yield not to temptation.” E. Elliot: “What does M. A. on Miss Martin’s name mean?” Student: “Master of Arts. E. Elliot: “I didn’t know Miss Martin could draw.” 126 tr BLACKSTONE COLLEGE SONG Fair summer wreathed and smiling Brings our vacation days. With her charms our hearts beguiled, We can but sing her praise; But a felt subduing strain Undertones each glad refrain, Sad, yet sweet, chords vibrate, Telling of the tender parting days. College Fair, beloved, goodbye, Brilliant star in a studded sky; May the rays still bless and brighten As the passing years go by! Dear Savior, send a blessing With this, our parting hour; May we each go forth, possessing Thy precious care and power. Oh ! bless those who blessed us here, With their toil and guiding care, Be Thou their reward and guardian Until they Thy glory share. Beloved School, we leave thee; In groups diverged we go Home to mountains, plain, and margin Of ocean ' s ebb and flow. But our homes from hill to sea, As entwining links shall he In the golden chain that binds us Heart to heart, and all to thee. ADS S2sasa5Hszsa5Esa5asasasHsa5HsasHsasHsasHSESHsz5HSH5asHsa5H5E5asa5Z5a5H5asHSHSH£ Blackstone College for Girls W. Asbury Christian, A. 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DALE BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA THE BANK OF LUNENBURG KENBRIDGE, VIRGINIA The following letter was published by us recently in The Free State News by permission of the Equitable Trust Co., of New York. We ask that you be interested enough to read it through, as it brings out forcibly the attitude we wish our depositors to take toward their bank. Every Man Owes Three Things to His Ban }f The depositor who wrote the following letter has given permission to pub¬ lish it. Has the thought he expressed ever occured to you? Do you agree with him? The Equitable Trust Co., 37 Wall Street, New York. Gentlemen: You have published many advertisements about your obligations to me as a depositor. 1 think it is time for one of your customers to write an advertisement about his obliga¬ tions to you, his bank. As 1 see it, I owe you three things—and money (at the moment, thank the Lord) is not one of them. 1. I owe it to you, as well as to myself, to maintain a good business reputation. To you because I expect you to demand this of your other depositors. If I have business dealings with a customer of the Equitable I assume that because he is an Equitable customer, he pays his bills, has regard to the sanctity of a contract, and is otherwise dependable. 1 cannot expect you to uphold this standard on the part of others, unless I do my personal share in upholding it. 2. I owe it to you to maintain a balance on which you can make a profit. I expect you to maintain convenient offices, which means high rents, high taxes and other ex¬ penses. I call on you for a variety of services, many of which were never thought of as a part of banking ten years ago. You cannot meet these expenses and render these services unless you are making money. If you make no money on me, then I am rid¬ ing on the back of your other depositors. I don’t want others riding on my back. I ex¬ pect, therefore, not to ride, but to walk and to carry my share of your load. 3. I owe you an obligation to accept your decision cheerfully, if you some time say “No.” If you haven’t the coura-e to say No when you are invited to make specu¬ lative investments—because part of the money you invest is my money. I expect you to say No ’ when you are asked to make questionable loans, or to lend at too low a rate. I want all the interest I can get; and all the accommodation I can get. But first of all I want to be dead sure that what money I have with you is absolutely safe. It can’t be safe unless you are conservative. And any man or institution that is conservative must necessarily say “No” every day. If ever you say it to me, I owe it to you to be¬ lieve that you are saving it because it is in the best interest of all your depositors of whom I am one. New York, December 19, 1923. This is a straight-from-the-shoulder letter. We believe the spirit of fair dealing which it represents is eminently characteristic of the customers of this bank. 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