Blackstone College - Acorn Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 162 of the 1925 volume:

S3 1 im ■ m , $ .; . :as •• •••.+ . • . . . ■ - . . ' ..■}■ ' ■ 5• ...y. •. 2 ? ... •-• ACORN 1925 VOLUME VII PUBLISHED BY THE SIDNEY LANIER LITERARY SOCIETY and the EDGAR ALLAN POE LITERARY SOCIETY of BLACKSTONE COLLEGE Blackstone, Virginia Administration Building Foreword “Blackstone!” A name that is graven on the heart of each of us; a name that calls up all the memories of years of work and play, of toil and love; a word that means to all of us a striving for love and light and learning. “Blackstone!” A word that binds ns with a golden chain of memories to the past and lights us with the torch of learning down the ever- widening vistas of the future. Go forth, Acorn ! Go to the stately oaks that have grown from your tiny seed and give them joyous memories of bygone days—whis¬ per to them that Blackstone has a great future; go to the younger trees and give them strength —tell them that they will grow to be great oaks; and plant yourself, Acorn, deep in the hearts of the Blackstone girls of to-day—“That our daughters may be as cornerstones polished after the similitude of a palace.” 3 zbiznthxn l$e r the iiiterar Varieties, itehi.taie, iniih frieithship anfr affection this Volume, aith the memories herein recorbeh,. to him inlte has sltoien himself a most sympathetic frienh to each member, eiter reahy in co-operate htiilt mtr plans anh activities, anh in farther these interests most ahitaniapeons to ns, tMx. J5. ' jjJ, 5 Slarkatnur—flaat ati 3htturp LACKSTONE lias a history. Like every living thing the College has a background, its roots run way back into the past. About thirty years ago there came into the minds of a small group of men in the vicinity of the town of Blackstone a vision and a dream of a school for the higher education of the women of our State and of other southern States. It was only a dream, but as every great and worthy undertaking has first started as a dream in the mind of some seer, so this dream began rapidly to take on shape. It was partly realized when some acres were purchased, a small build¬ ing erected, and a young, ambitious minister by the name of James Cannon, Jr., was selected as the first principal. The first session began in the year 1894 with twenty-nine boarders. It is hard to realize that Blackstone College, great and influential as she has since grown to be, had a beginning so inconspicuous. But her history is romantic. Under the energetic leadership of Cannon and Adams there was soon no school in the State doing more for young womanhood than Blackstone Female Institute. Daughters began coming from every direction, and before long there could be found in almost every church and community one or more “Blackstone girls,” who were engaged promi¬ nently in the religious life of the community, and who were making a definite contribution to the home and to the church. What a record ! What a history ! It would take many pages to tell the whole story of the sacrifice on the part of officer-s -and teachers that was put into the erection of the buildings, into the enlargement of the student body, into the building of the Blackstone Spirit. The dream for the higher education of women was finally realized when the Institute became, under the laws of the Commonwealth, a College for young women. And when the work was at its highest and best, then came the fires! Not one but two! And it seemed as if the dream and the vision of many years was finally to go up in smoke and fail to be realized. This was not for long, however. For out of the ashes of the old, there soon began to rise the walls of the new and better Blackstone, until to-day we have an equip¬ ment and a student body of which every friend of the College may feel justly proud. But the future of Blackstone! Who can tell ? Who has the eye to be¬ hold this dream in all its completeness? What prophet is so bold as to place limits and boundaries, and who would rise up and say to such a spirit “thus far and no farther ? Can any one measure the far-reaching significance of the countless influences that shall have emanated from her walls? What of Chris¬ tian idealism, of Christian character, of high resolve and purpose she shall through future years inspire in the hearts and lives of the many young women who shall pass in and out of her doors! It would be a bold prophet indeed who would attempt to measure in words what the Blackstone influence is to be and where that influence is to end. Blackstone’s future lies in the hands of her friends. The Board of Trus¬ tees, the Alumnae, the Faculty, and the student body must each make their contribution. But we believe that the future of our beloved Alma Mater is to be finally determined and measured by us, and by the many other girls who live within her walls, who share her gracious privileges, and who go out as graduates of the Old College. A great responsibility rests upon us who have been to Blackstone. We have been great receivers, we must be large givers. We have been beneficiaries, we must become benefactors. Blackstone is a spirit! A college does not consist of materials alone, of brick and mortar, of porphyry and stone. Curricula and endowments and faculties do not make a college. Blackstone is a spirit. We find here the spirit of good-will, the spirit of service, the spirit of heroism, the spirit of unselfish¬ ness, the spirit of ministry. And we must take this spirit with us into life, and translate it into such terms as a needy world about us can understand and appreciate. Our obligation is to dedicate our lives to this task of disseminating the Blackstone Spirit wherever we may go. To carry it into our homes, into our churches, into our communities. Thus will the Spirit of Blackstone become immortal, eternal! THIS IS THE FUTURE OF BLACKSTONE! 7 JlUXi ( (f= MISS NATHALEE THOMPSON Acorn Sponsor Arnrn LURLINE JOHNSON . Editor-in-Chief EVELYN HOWERTON . Business Manager HELEN ADKINS . Advertising Manager MARY OWEN BLACKWELL . Organisation Manager LOUISE HEFLIN . Athletic Editor FLORENCE SEWELL . Art Editor ELIZABETH MILES . Miscellaneous Editor GRACE GOODE . Social Statistics Editor MARGARET SKELTON . Assistant Editor-in-Chief - ETTA HAAKE . Assistant Business Manager ELIZABETH BIZZELL . Assistant Advertising Manager BILLIE MEADE . Assistant Organisation Editor KATHERINE WILSON . Assistant Athletic Editor RUTH HENDERSON . Assistant Art Editor PAULETT JOHNSON . Assistant Miscellaneous Editor RUTH SMITH . Assistant Social Statistics Editor LILY MOLLART . Treasurer VIRGINIA FERGUSON . Secretary ✓ A esI ADKINS SQODE JOHNSON HOWE Acorn Staff CONTENTS Slip (Campus Administration (Clip (Collpgp Slip Aradpmg (irgani atimts Actinitips Statistics Atljlptirs fflisrpllanpotts In thy halls have I learned thy art, Gained ideals that can ne’er depart.” Thy scenes I’ve loved; thy trees and nooks Have taught me more than many books.” A golden chain, strong as the sea, Binds heart to heart, and all to tliee.’ Reverend H. P. Myers, A. M. President We first think of Mr. Myers as a devout Minister of the Gospel, an eloquent and force¬ ful speaker; then, as a man of vision with the untiring energy that pushes straight on to the goal of high ideals. His heart chimes in joyously with the singing of birds and the laughter of happy children. When the pathway seems rough, he comes with sympathetic consolation and reaches out a strong, helping hand. When grim-visaged clouds hang low on our horizon, he ever points to the rainbow of hope. Such is our inspiring leader to a “greater Blackstone.” 16 W. B. Gates, A. M. Vice-President and Dean Wna Our Dean, our counsellor, our friend. Never too busy to help us out of a difficulty. He has a smile that makes everything right—and wisdom that makes us know that we must learn many things. He is our perfect Southern knight “sans peur et sans reproche.” H. P. MYERS, A. M. Psychology and Bible “An institution is but the lengthened shadow of one man.” Within the shadow cast by our beloved President we are well content to rest, and grow in wisdom, courage, and in devotion to the ideals with which this shadow is infused. W. B. GATES, A. M. Mathematics and Education Courage for the faint-hearted; cheer for the weary; advice for the perplexed—all these Mr. Gates has, and generously gives. MARY LEE BENNETT Piano House Mother—teacher—friend—beloved in every role. NATHALEE QUITMAN THOMPSON, A. B. English and History She doesn’t say girls —to rhyme with curls, And she doesn’t say goils— to rhyme with coils, But she says- Well, you and I can’t say it. Miss Thompson is our softly Southern speaking, hotly Southern thinking, delightfully Southern Alabama teacher. LILLIAN O. EARNEST, A. B. English; Librarian She is—we regret the pun—so very, very earnest. Now Hermann is earnest, too, very, very earnest. But yet that’s not the name they’ll have. Isn’t it all complicated ? ALICE REED Education and Mathematics Miss Reed, the good angel of every troubled stu¬ dent, has talents so numerous as to defy mention. DOROTHY VAN LEER PAYNE, A. B. Latin A maiden fair, and from her looks, She knows more tlian’s in Latin books, Her journalistic traits, I’m told, Are easily worth her weight in gold. FANNIE GATES French and Spanish “When but a child, and yet unknown to fame, She lisped in French words, for the French words came.” 19 DORA BECKHAM, A. B. Chemistry and Physics We are tempted to paraphrase: “When science and music clash, Let science go to smash.” The virtues of chemistry and physics are admitted, but Miss Beckham’s gift for music is so great as to demand first consideration. CARRIE ALLISON, B. S. History; Director Physical Education The best sport ever- She and Miss Patterson have a victrola called Ol’ Laz’—abbreviation for Old Lazarus. Why Old Laz¬ arus? We don’t know. CHARLOTTE COMER History and Science ‘The child is father to the man,” And a B. C. G. girl in one short year can Become a teacher so dignified As our faculty flippancy to deride. ELIZABETH PAINTER Director of the Training School Wise, witty, wondrous kind,— To the needs of others never blind. V JIBS LOUISE SCULL Assistant in the Training School; Associate Librarian She never does rest, But at someone’s behest Must explain the library - She knows every book number, Catalogues haunt her slumber- She lives in the library. EVA GERTRUDE GARY Voice A song, a laugh, an April smile- Oh, I’ll tell you, Life’s worth while. HELEN BROADDUS Piano Not Orpheus to Eurydice E’er played so sweet As she to me. JESSIE PATTERSON Piano At last she has succeeded in convincing Blackstone people that she is a teacher. When she first came, and Academy boys tried to flirt with her, and she said, “I’m a teacher,” they responded: “That’s a good line. Come on, tell us some more.” 21 MRS. ITALY GRIPPO CONNOR Piano and Expression She has beauty, charm and grace And of vanity no whit nor trace, Though- Her playing is divine, Her singing is sublime, In dramatics she is really superfine. EVELYN HUNTER COLEMAN Violin and Piano The connecting link between the Academy and College. MRS. L. E. WALLACE Art An artist of repute, And eager in pursuit Of beauty. MISS WILL B. OTEY, R. N. And “laughter holding both his sides,” I trow, Was not merrier, gayer, more charming than thou. 22 ■ ACORN § ?ninr QHaaa ELIZABETH MILES . EVELYN SPANGLER WINIFRED MOORE OFFICERS . President . Vice-President . Secretary and Treasurer ELIZABETH MILES ROCKY MOUNT, VIRGINIA Glee Club, 1923-24; Secretary and Treasurer Glee Club, 1924-25; Joke Ed¬ itor of Annual Staff, 1923-24, 1924-25; Y. W. C. A., 1923-24; Y. W. C. A. Cab¬ inet, 1924-25; Athletic Association, 1923- 24; President College Senior Class, 1924-25; Vice-President Clef Club, 1924- 25; Blue Ridge Club, 1924-25; Student Council, 1924-25; E. A. P. Literary So¬ ciety, 1924-25. “Liz” has made a success of College life. She takes things calmly and as they come, does her best, and doesn’t worry about to-morrow. The most mu¬ sical of ’24, she has played her way into the hearts of all who know her. May she cheer many more hearts with her joyful music, and may her own life be one glad, sweet song. 25 EVELYN SPANGLER FRIES, VIRGINIA President of Glee Club, 1923-24; Var¬ sity Basket-Ball Team, 1923-24, 1924-25; Y. W. C. A., 1923-24, 1924-25; Athletic Association, 1923-24, 1924-25; President Blue Ridge Club, 1924-25; Vice-Presi¬ dent Senior Class, 1924-25; Zeta-Zeta, 1924-25; Clef Club, 1924-25; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25; Glee Club, 1924-25. Little can be said of Evelyn’s outward appearance beyond the fact that twice she has been chosen the prettiest girl at Blackstone College. She always has a word and a smile for everybody, and she has made friends who will always love her for herself as well as for her charm. WINIFRED MOORE ENRIGHT, VIRGINIA Tidewater Club, 1923-24, 1924-25; Y. W. C. A., 1923-24. 1924-25; Athletic As¬ sociation, 1923-24; Mission Study Class, 1923-24; Secretary-Treasurer Senior Class, 1924-25; Vice-President French Club, 1924-25; Life Service Band, 1924- 25; Treasurer Y. W. C. A., 1924-25; Chairman Program Committee of Lan¬ ier Literary Society, 1924-25. Winnie’s soft, yellow curls are the envy of all, especially since the rule against curling irons has been so well enforced. And many, too, envy the sweet disposition and the perfect unself¬ ishness of her. Winnie lives a sermon in her daily life, and B. C. G. will miss her influence after she has gone. ALMA ADAMS CHASE CITY, VIRGINIA Mecklenburg Club, 1923-24; Lanier Literary Society, 1924-25; Burnma Bita Supper Club, 1924-25; Y. W. C. A., 1924- 25; French Club, 1924-25. One is at once attracted by Alma’s piquant face, shining black hair, and large dark eyes. She has little to say. may even be pronounced shy, but one may know that under that outward ap¬ pearance of timidity there is an ob¬ serving and a busy mind. HELEN ADKINS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Advertising Editor Acorn, 1923-24; Tidewater Club, 1923-24, 1924-25; Var¬ sity Basket-Ball Team, 1923-24; Glee Club, 1923-24; Mission Study Class, 1923- 24; Athletic Association, 1923-24; Y. W. C. A., 1923-24; President Glee Club, 1924-25 ; Advertising Editor Acorn, 1924- 25; Life Service Band, 1924-25; French Club, 1924-25; Lanier Literary Society, 1924-25; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 1924-25. One always couples a cheerful voice and a joyous laugh with Helen. Always the same, always true to her ideals and faithful to her duty, she has made col¬ lege-day friends that will be life-time friends. ACORN ESTHER BERKLEY drake’s BRANCH, VIRGINIA Mission Band, 1924-25; Y. W. C. A., 1923-24, 1924-25; Lanier Literary Soci¬ ety, 1924-25. More than one will be influenced by the example of love and unselfishness that is the life of Esther. We know that B. C. G. will be proud of the work that she will do in the world, and that when she leaves these College walls she will leave behind her an indelible impression of a character of true merit. ELOISE BLANTON GUINEA MILLS, VIRGINIA Alpha Omega Club, 1923-24, 1924-25; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25; French Club, 1924-25; Y. W. C. A., 1923- 24, 1924-25. Despite the popular idea to the con¬ trary, there are still a few quiet girls outside the convents, and Eloise is one of these. But she can talk—she just doesn’t see the necessity of talking “to make a noise.” Eloise has shown an unselfish nature in her school life which has given her an undeniable right to a place in the hearts of those with whom she has come in contact. ANNE CROWE UNION LEVEL, VIRGINIA A. A. A. Club, 1923-24; Secretary Mecklenburg Club, 1923-24; Beta Phi Alpha, 1923-24, 1924-25; Athletic Asso¬ ciation, 1923-24, 1924-25; Y. W. C. A „ 1923-24, 1924-25; Varsity Basket-Ball Team, 1924-25; Hiking Club, 1924-25; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25. Anne has never been known to be un¬ happy. If she ever has her blue” mo¬ ments she keeps the gloom to herself and tries to spread happiness by being happy. Her joy is contagious, and wher¬ ever she is, there is sure to be fun. May she always retain that carefree abandon and that merry laugh ! ELIZABETH COLLINS CREWE, VIRGINIA E. A. P. Literary Society, 1922-23; Dramatic Club, 1923-24; Y. W. C. A 1922-23, 1923-24, 1924-25; Life Service Band, 1924-25; Hiking Club, 1924-25; Lanier Literary Society, 1924-25. The longest-faced of all long-faced Methodist preachers could not face Eliz¬ abeth’s original wit and retain his com¬ posure. Suffice it to say that she was the only one who could stop the ever- ready flow of homesick tears. Keep it up, Elizabeth, the world needs your joy! 29 ' W ... INEZ EVANS WOODARD, NORTH CAROLINA Y. W. C. A., 1923-24, 1924-25; North Carolina Club, 1923-24; Treasurer Lan¬ ier Literary Society, 1924-25; Treasurer North Carolina Club, 1924-25; Treasurer Hiking Club, 1924-25; Life Service Band, 1924-25. When she leaves Blackstone, Inez will leave many friends, whom she has won by two years of faith and trust and love. Like all musicians, she has ideals, and like all girls of her character, those ideals are of the highest. We are hoping for her that none of those ideals may be shattered, but that all may be attained. MARIETTA FRUIT BEAVER DAM, VIRGINIA Life Service Band, 1923-24, 1924-25; Y. W. C. A., 1923-24; Y. W. C. A. Cabi¬ net, 1924-25; Kappa Beta Club, 1924-25; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25; Hik¬ ing Club, 1924-25. Marietta has never been known to de¬ sert and, though she has little to say about it, she’s right at the top in every¬ thing. She doesn’t have to talk about herself—her life and her character are enough evidence to prove her worth. And her place in the hearts of the Fac¬ ulty and girls of B. C. G. further proves that she will live a life in the years to come that will do credit to her Alma Mater. LOUISE HEFLIN COLONIAL BEACH, VIRGINIA Athletic Editor of Acorn, 1923-24, 1924-25; Varsity Basket-Ball Team, 1923- 24; Vice-President Student Gov¬ ernment, 1923-24; Tidewater Club, 1923- 24. 1924-25; Y. W. C. A., 1923-24; Ath¬ letic Association, 1923-24; President Stu¬ dent Government, 1924-25; Captain Var¬ sity Basket-Ball Team, 1924-25; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 1924-25; Life Service Band, 1924-25; Lanier Literary Society, 1924- 25. Everybody loves Louise. At a word from her, order is restored in the very noisiest gathering. The only time she is unwelcome is on Tuesday night, when little pieces of paper signed L. Heflin” are distributed. Nothing more can be said for her than that after serv¬ ing six months as Student Government President she was chosen as the Most Popular and Best All-Round Girl in school. EVELYN HOWERTON CLARKSVILLE, VIRGINIA Assistant Club and Organization Edi¬ tor of Acorn, 1923-24; Treasurer Junior College Class, 1923-24; Kifch-Inn Sup¬ per Club, 1923-24; Mecklenburg Club, 1923- 24; Athletic Association, 1923 - 24 ; Y. W. C. A., 1923-24, 1924-25; Business Manager of Acorn, 1924-25; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25; Zeta-Zeta, 1924- 25; Glee Club, 1924-25. Evelyn has an air of deep reserve at first impression, but after one gets to know her she shows a friendly ar d lov¬ ing side of her character. She is sure to “Make the grade,” and her unselfish¬ ness and originality will help her a long- in whatever life offers her. 31 ACORN LURLINE JOHNSON KING GEORGE, VIRGINIA Literary Editor Blackstonian, 1923-24; Athletic Association 1923-24; Y. W. C. A., 1923-24; Tennis Tournament, 1923- 24; Editor-in-Chief Acorn, 1924-25; President Sidney Lanier Literary Soci¬ ety, 1924-25; Undergraduate Represent¬ ative Y. W. C. A., 1924-25; Clef Club, 1924-25; Varsity Basket-Ball Team, 1924-25; Class Historian. Lurline, voted the Most Intellectual Girl in school, has proved that in choos¬ ing her the students of Blackstone made no mistake. None other in our ranks could fill quite so successfully the offices of Editor-in-Chief of the Acorn and Historian of the Senior Class. She has the true American principle of perse¬ verance which will lead her on to the success in life that she has attained here. SARA LUCIUS ELLIOT, SOUTH CAROLINA Varsity Basket-Ball Team, 1923-24; President E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25; President Alpha Omega Club, 1923-24, 1924-25; Glee Club, 1924-25; French Club, 1924-25; Clef Club, 1924- 25; South Carolina Club, 1924-25; Y. W. C. A., 1923-24, 1924-25. Sara is grace personified, and she has an air about her that is sure to call for a second look. We are expecting great things of her, and we hope that she may go through her life tasks with just the care-free joy, spontaneous hap¬ piness, and determination that she has shown here. FRANCES McIVOR MONROE, VIRGINIA Varsity Basket-Ball Team, 1923-24, 1924-25; Beta Phi Alpha, 1923-24, 1924- 25; Y. W. C. A., 1923-24, 1924-25; Ath¬ letic Association, 1923-24, 1924-25; A. A. A. Club, 1923-24; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25; Blue Ridge Club, 1924-25; Hiking Club, 1924-25. The low, pleasant drawl of Frances’ oice is not often heard, but it expresses something when it is. She is another who talks for the sake of the thought rather than for the sake of talking. Here’s to your future, Frances! May you “Chase” yourself through life just as successfully as you have through col¬ lege. FLORENCE SEWELL GRAFTON, VIRGINIA Art Editor Acorn, 1923-24, 1924-25; Secretary Junior College Class, 1923-24; Tidewater Club, 1923-24; Y. W. C. A., 1923-24, 1924-25; Athletic Association, 1923-24; French Club, 1924-25; Zeta Zeta, 1924-25; Glee Club, 1924-25; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25. There is an attraction about Florence that is absolutely irresistible. One knows instinctively that she is witty and original and that she is a charming- companion. She has something of an “artistic temperament,” to which she has a perfect and natural right. She is tal¬ ented and clever, and is sure to succeed in whatever she attempts. ANNIE SMITH BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA KATHARINE WILSON CHERITON, VIRGINIA Varsity Basket-Ball Team, 1923-24, 1924-25; Athletic Association, 1923-24, 1924-25; Eta Bita Pi, 1923-24; Tidewater Club, 1923-24, 1924-25; Y. W. C. A., 1923- 24, 1924-25; Manager Varsity Bas¬ ket-Ball Team, 1924-25; Assistant Ath¬ letic Editor Acorn, 1924-25; Zeta Zeta, 1924- 25; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25. Katharine is our athlete, and her en¬ thusiasm and determination have led the team, with wonderful success, through the basket-ball season. She has been successful in college in making friends as well as in other ways, and if she ap¬ plies to her life work the perseverance and interest that she has shown here, she is bound to reach her goal. Assistant Edit or Blackstonian, 1923- 24; Sidney Lanier Literary Society, 1924-25; Day Pupils’ Club, 1923-24, 1924-25. Annie comes to us every day from town with perfectly prepared lessons and a mind ever open for new knowl¬ edge. Behind her usually quiet exterior there lurks a deep sense of humor, and we are often delighted by bits of origi¬ nality, sometimes from her pen, but more often spoken. She is sure to make a success in life, and to live up to the expectations of those who have her in¬ terest at heart. ijiatDry nf tljp ii ntinr QHaaa T IS a very authentic statement that “history repeats itself.” Especially is this true in the case of graduating classes. But the history of one ' s own graduating class is just like one’s first love. You know it has happened dozens of times, to dozens of people, but because the experience is new to you and is your own makes it of double importance and interest. Thus the history of a senior class is a “story old but ever new.” When we, the Seniors of 1924-25, reached school in the fall of ' 23, we were not dubbed “fish,” “rats,” or any such epithet, but we were known as new girls. The latter was rather an appropriate name, for surely we were “new,” and “knew” nothing, as the “old girls” could well testify. They must have been amused and have had their patience tried by the stupendous volley of questions that assailed them. “Where do you get your mail at this place?” “What is the ‘little store ' ?” “Who is Mutt?” “Why do you have to wear those little blue hats every Sun¬ day?” “Don ' t you really have Sunday night suppers?” “When do you have public nights?” “You can talk to the Academy boys all you want to then, can ' t you?” “What are all those trees marked with red for? To keep you from flirting with Academy boys? Well, I never.” But as “time reveals everything,” we soon knew a lot, even to the fact that the above quotation was the motto of the Student Government Council, which, by the way, we soon learned was an austere body which met every Tuesday night for passing sentence on any young rebels of the previous week. But, ahem!—of course, the model young Juniors did not have to be dis¬ turbed about such. No fears and trepidations for them as Tuesday nights rolled round! No half-suppressed and timid invitations of “Come in,” when¬ ever a knock was heard on the door during the Council ' s convening! No sug¬ gestions and intimations of summons to the place where a sense of mystery pervades and cross-examinations ensue! ! ! Our school year was passed calmly and placidly. Placidly, did I say? There was rough sailing at one point, at least. No Junior ever overcame the vicissitudes of keeping up with Miss Payne in His¬ tory I when she went back and got a running start! In the fall of ’24, when we again assembled, we were delighted to find that nineteen members of the previous Junior College Class had returned. As 35 the previous year ' s Senior Class had contained only nine members, we felt rather superior at the thought of our excessive number, and proceeded to assume all of a Senior’s taken-for-granted importance. (However, it must be noted that at no time was there recorded on the infirmary roll a single case of wrenched arms and swollen heads among the Seniors.) The first thing on the program which made all the Seniors feel their im¬ portance was when, at the first of school, they were invited to the reception given in honor of the new President and the new Dean. How could they help their feeling when everybody else was saying, “My ! I envy you. “You surely are lucky! and peeping over the railing “to see what they could see, when¬ ever the opportunity presented itself. Of course, the opportunity came when the hall monitors were not dutifully chasing them into their rooms. (Note: This reception will forever afterw ards be known as “the recep¬ tion at which they had all that punch.”) That time passes more quickly to an older person is a well-known fact. Surely we, the Seniors, feeling all our age (at least the dignity) found our last year at B. C. G. no exception to the rule. Time took wings and flew! Thus the inevitable end came. At the end of our school year we stood hesitant on closing the first door, like small Pandoras, fearing to open the sec¬ ond one. But just as we know that Pandora finally opened the box, so we, the Seniors, departed from our Alma Mater, knowing that we, too, would eventually and inevitably open the next door and each successive one. 36 COLLEGE SENIOR SONG Tune: “Solomon Levi” Oh, we are College Seniors, And we always try to be square. If you want anything just count on us, We will not take a dare. We never give up, but tackle it all, And never fret or fuss. You might have rep and the peppiest pep. But you ain’t got nothin ' on us. Chorus : Oh, College Seniors! tra la la la la la la ! Hail, Blackstone Seniors! Tra la la la la la la la la la! We never give up, but tackle it all And never fret or fuss. You might have rep and the peppiest pep, But you ain’t got nothin’ on us. TOAST TO THE FACULTY My toast, methinks, ’tis best of all, Unto the Faculty, I wish you all To give the highest praise. They have given us their very best Of effort, knowledge, and the rest. To help our minds to raise. An honor, ’tis too great for me, This toast unto the Faculty, So each and every one of you Give all the credit, honor, due The Faculty. 37 ' O ChinGS EhAl- ■ ng-vcf T t ytr ((!, o G Mr. W. B. Gates Sponsor Blend into one all that go to make love, faith, respect, sympathy, gentleness, and under¬ standing, and you will have that than which there is nothing better nor higher nor holier— a friend—M r. Gates. iluninr (Hlasa OFFICERS GRACE GOODE . President ETHEL MAE GARBEE . Vice-President GRACE POWERS . Secretary and Treasurer 40 Bobbie Myers Mascot 41 MARY OWEN BLACKWELL I see her in future years By love and faith and toil, And the help of Him who guides, Gaining peace from turmoil. MAE BALLAH For a cheerful heart and a laughing face In every sphere we find a place. ANNA CARUTHERS Along life’s tedious, wayward road Her carefree joy ' ll make light the load. ISABEL CHAMPION A jazzin’ baby is our Izzy, She just knocks a piano dizzy. RUBY CLAIBORNE Where’er she is, men she’ll alarm Because she has that strange thing— Charm. JENNIE MAE DUNN With sympathy, and love, and faith, Quite merrily she’ll tread life’s path. ELIZABETH FERGERSON She likes to be alone, we know, But for a’ that an’ a’ that, She’s deep and always true, and so We love her well for a’ that. VIRGINIA FERGUSON A friend to all in every way, She scatters cheer and hope’s glad ray. ETHEL MAE GARBEE She always does all in her power To merrily speed each passing hour. GRACE GOODE Little and dainty is her tread. She is charm from toe to head. ETTA HAAKE When you see her cornin’ You just can’t help but look. But with all her cunnin’ She’s doomed to be a cook. BERTHA HARRIS A sunny disposition, Just as sunny as her hair, And under no condition Does she ever prove unfair. 43 ERNESTINE HARRIS Bright and cheery, Always true, Heart so merry, Here’s to you. PLUMIE HEARN Always sweet and ready to do her part, She has loved her way into ev’ry heart. CLARADEEN HODGES Quiet but persevering, Gets there in the end, Gentle, sweet, and faithful, The best kind of friend. EDNA HOLLIDAY You’re always true and sweet, With an ever cheerful air, But please tell little me- O, say’s it cold up there? ANNIE HORTON When one knows Nature and her lore. One ne’er puts lesser things before. EVELYN JENNINGS Perseverance, truth, and right Turn to day the darkest night. MARY JOHNSON Always ready, and faithful, too, Sweet to all—to her ideals true. PAULETT JOHNSON Always full of pep and fun, Quite easily life’s race she’ll run. CHRISTINE KESLER She’s shown us what we’ve always known But seldom brought into play; When we try it we always find, Perseverance wins the day. EDITH LEWIS She’s won our hearts by being true, By faithful, loving service, too. LUCILE McLEAREN Quiet, faithful, small, demure, Heart of gold, and ever pure. CAROLYN MADDUX From smiling lips To saucy curl She’s just a sweet And loving girl. 45 CELESTE OLD We will always remember you, Here’s to you, quiet Celeste, For you have surely proved to us That gentleness is best. GRACE POWERS A girl that ' s always true and fine, Of pals the very best, With wit and fun she’ll ever shine— Oh, well, just guess the rest. ANNETTE REED When honor, faith, and love are one, All lesser things must be outdone. MARY RIDDLE Though always quiet, retiring, too, We know she’s sweet and ever true. LILLIAN SKELTON Well content is she to give Her life that others more may live. MARGARET SKELTON If you and me were smart as she, No more failure there would be. 46 THEKLA SUDDITH A true and ever faithful friend, Unchanging to the very end. ELSIE WALL Attractive, cute, petite, but shy- Nothing escapes her watchful eye. ELEANOR WHITMORE When one does one’s very best, And with love and cheerful giving Makes glad and sets friends’ hearts at rest, She’s made life worth the living. MIRIAM WILLIAMS Although she often seems so shy And hasn’t much to say, We’ve found she more than makes the grade. Shyness is just her way. FRANCES WITTEN If in later life she meets With truth, and faith, and love, Her problems, as here, she’ll gain The peace sent from above. ANGELINE WRIGHT Another one on whom the gods Have seen fit to bestow A fetching charm that always will Attract men here below. 47 Junior Snaps THE ACADEMY Miss Alice Reed Sponsor junior CElasa LILY MOLLART .. MARGARET HUGHES IDA PRICE . OFFICERS ... President .. Vice-President . Secretary and Treasurer 50 LILY MOLLART HIGHLAND SPRINGS, VIRGINIA Y. W. C. A., 1923-24; Athletic Asso¬ ciation, 1923-24; D. D. D. Club, 1923-24; Glee Club, 1923-24; Tidewater Club, 1923 24; President of the Senior Class, 1924-25; Historian of Senior Class, 1924- 25; Student Council, 1924-25; Secretary Y. W. C. A., 1924-25; Treasurer Annual Staff, 1924-25; Treasurer of E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25; Tidewater Club, 1924-25; French Club, 1924-25; Clef Club, 1924-25. “And her modest manner and graceful air Show her wise and good as she is fair.” MARGARET HUGHES RICHMOND, VIRGINIA President of Freshman Class, 1922-23 ; Student Council, 1922-23; Glee Club, 1922-23; Mission Study Class, 1922-23; Y. W. C. A„ 1922-23, 1923-24, 1924-25; Vice-President Junior Class, 1923-24; Tidewater Club, 1923-24; Athletic Asso¬ ciation, 1922-23, 1923-24; Vice-President Senior Class, 1924-25; Secretary Latin Club, 1924-25; Secretary Student Coun¬ cil, 1924-25; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25; Secretary and Treasurer Tide¬ water Club, 1924-25. “You have deserved high commenda¬ tion, true applause and love.” IDA PRICE taylor’s store, Virginia Vice-President Athletic Association, 1923- 24; Captain Academic Basket-Ball Team, 1923-24; Y. W. C. A., 1923-24, 1924- 25; E. I. A. Club, 1923-24; D. D. D. Club, 1923-24; Treasurer Student Ex¬ ecutive Board, 1924-25; Secretary and Treasurer Senior Class, 1924-25; Vice- President Lanier Literary Society, 1924- 25; Vice-President Blue Ridge Club, 1924-25; Tennis Tournament, 1924-25; Hiking Club, 1924-25. “The mild expression spoke a mind, In duty firm, composed, resigned.” ■ ' T ’ll me ANNA EOLO CARUTHERS FERRELL, VIRGINIA Y. W. C. A., 1923-24; Tidewater Club, 1923-24; Assistant Athletic Editor of Annual Staff, 1923-24; Athletic Associa¬ tion, 1923-24 ; Mission Study Class, 1923- 24; Secretary College Preparatory Class, 1923-24; Y. W. C. A., 1924-25; Tide¬ water Club, 1924-25; Poe Literary Soci¬ ety, 1924-25; French Club, 1924-25. “Here’s to a real girl, she’s worth while, Even Adam would be tempted by her smile.” MABEL CHANDLER SEMORA, NORTH CAROLINA Y. W. C. A., 1923-24, 1924-25; North Carolina Club, 1923-24, 1924-25; Athlet ic Association, 1923-24; D. D. D. Club, 1923- 24; E. I. A. Supper Club, 1923-24; Mission Study Class, 1923-24; Poe Lit¬ erary Society, 1924-25; French Club, 1924- 25. “To know her is to love her.” RUBY CLAIBORNE WIGHTMAN, VIRGINIA Y. W. C. A., 1921-22, 1922-23, 1923-24, 1924-25; Athletic Association, 1921-22, 1922-23, 1923-24, 1924-25; Poe Literary Society, 1924-25; Life Service Band, 1924-25; Dramatic Club, 1924-25; Meck¬ lenburg Club, 1923-24, 1924-25; Presi¬ dent Blonde Club, 1924-25. “She’s gentle and amenable to reason, As good-natured a girl as could be.” 52 EVA COBBS WIRTZ, VIRGINIA Y. W. C. A., 1923-24, 1924-25; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25; Eta Bita Pi, 1924-25; Academic Basket-Ball. 1923- 24; Blue Ridge Club, 1924-25. “But there’s more in me than thou understaud’st.” NANNIE MAE FAULKNER DREWRYS BLUFF, VIRGINIA Y. W. C. A., 1923-24, 1924-25; Lanier Literary Society, 1924-25; South Caro¬ lina Club, 1924-25. “Not afraid of work, not in love with •, tt it. BERTHA HARRIS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Latin Club, 1922-23; Violin Club, 1924- 25; Orchestra, 1923-24; Tidewater Club, 1924-25; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924- 25; Clef Club, 1924-25. “A tall, rather thin figure, A pale face, intelligent, and penetrat¬ ing.” CLARADEEN HODGES BEDFORD, VIRGINIA Athletic Association, 1922-23; Y. W. C. A., 1922-23, 1924-25; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 1923-24; Mission Study Class, 1923- 24; Secretary and Treasurer Jun¬ ior Academic Class, 1923-24; Lanier Literary Society, 1924-25 ; Secretary Blue Ridge Club, 1924-25; Eta Bita Pi Club, 1924- 25. “Capable and never too busy to lend a helping hand.” LUCILE HOLDREN BEDFORD, VIRGINIA Athletic Association, 1923-24; Y. W. C. A., 1923-24, 1924-25; Mission Study Class, 1923-24; Basket-Ball Team, 1923- 24; Varsity Basket-Ball Team, 1924-25; Eta Bita Pi Club, 1924-25; Blue Ridge Club, 1924-25; E. A. P. Literary Soci¬ ety,1924-25. “In thy face I see The woman of honor, truth, and loy¬ alty.” MARIE JACKSON EDENTON, NORTH CAROLINA Secretary T. B. P. Club, 1922-23, 1923- 24; Athletic Association, 1922-23, 1923- 24; Basket-Ball Team, 1922-23; F. F. F. Club, 1923-24; A. A. A., 1923-24; Secre¬ tary North Carolina Club, 1923-24; North Carolina Club, 1923-25; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25; French Club, 1924-25; Mu Mu Club, 1924-25. “The pert and nimble spirit of mirth.” CLARA LEWIS HICKORY, VIRGINIA Latin Club, 1922-23; Y. W. C. A., 1922-23, 1923-24, 1924-25 ; Athletic Asso¬ ciation, 1922-23; Lanier Literary Soci¬ ety, 1924-25; Tidewater Club, 1923-24, 1924-25; Eta Bita Pi Supper Club, 1924- 25. “Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.” BILLIE MEADE CHASE CITY, VIRGINIA Y. W. C. A., 1922-23, 1923-24, 1924-25; Treasurer Alpha Omega Club, 1922-25; Glee Club, 1922-23; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25; Academic Basket-Ball Team, 1922-23; French Club, 1924-25. “She’s beautiful and therefore to be wooed, She’s a woman and therefore to be won.” SALLIE PERKINS MONROE, VIRGINIA Y. W. C. A., 1923-24, 1924-25; Athletic Association, 1923-24; Academic Basket- Ball Team, 1923-24; A. A. A. Club, 1923- 24; Beta Phi Alpha, 1923-24; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25; Hiking Club, 1924-25; Blue Ridge Club, 1924-25. “I think that life is not too long, For now and then a little song.” RHODA PRICE WIRTZ, VIRGINIA Y. W. C. A., 1923-24, 1924-25; Athletic Association, 1923-24; Academic Basket- Ball Team, 1923-24; D. D. D. Club, 1923- 24; Tennis Tournament, 1924-25; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25; Mu Mu, 1924-25; Blue Ridge Club, 1924-25; Hik¬ ing Club, 1924-25. “A bright gentle thing Like the dawn of the morn Or the dezvs of the spring.” LUCRETIA PROVINCE ANDERSONVILLE, VIRGINIA Treasurer Sophomore Class, 1922-23; Athletic Association, 1922-23, 1923-24; Basket-Ball Team, 1922-23; Glee Club, 1922- 23, 1923-24, 1924-25; Mission Study Class, 1922-23; K. T. O. Club, 1922-23; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1922-23, 1924- 25; Latin Club, 1922-23; Y. W. C. A., 1923- 24, 1924-25; A. A. A. Club, 1922-23; F. F. F. Club, 1923-24; Mu Mu Club, 1924- 25. “Love, sweetness, and goodness in her person shine.” MAUDE ROARK NATHALIE, VIRGINIA Y. W. C. A., 1923-24, 1924-25 ; Utopian Supper Club, 1923-24; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25. “All does not sleep that apparently slumbers.” 56 HELEN V. ROBERTS FORMOSA, VIRGINIA Y. W. C. A., 1923-24; Pee Literary So¬ ciety, 1924-25; Athletic Association, 1924-25; Utopian Supper Club, 1924-25. “Daily she burns the midnight oil, Life to her is one round of toil.” GERTRUDE RUTLEDGE FORMOSA, VIRGINIA Y. W. C. A., 1921-22, 1923-24; Edgar Allan Poe Literary Society, 1924-25; French Club, 1924-25. “If hardships you ever meet, and you do your best, You needn’t worry about the rest.” HAZEL SWEENEY WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA Tidewater Club, 1924-25 ; Athletic As¬ sociation, 1923-24; K. K.’s, 1924-25; Ed¬ gar Allan Poe Literary Society, 1924-25; Y. W. C. A., 1924-25. “Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eyes, In every gesture dignity and love.” 57 O’NILE WARD CAPON BRIDGE, WEST VIRGINIA Secretary Sophomore Class, 1922-23; Glee Club, 1922-23 1923-24, 1924-25; Treasurer Latin Club, 1922-23; Eta Bita Pi Club, 1922-23; Mission Study Class, 1922-23; President Junior Class, 1923- 24; Student Council, 1923-24; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 1923-24; F. F. F. Club, 1923- 24; A. A. A. Club, 1923-24; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25; Mu Mu Club, 1924-25; West Virginia Club, 1924-25. “O Time! thou must untangle this, not I; It is too liai ' d a knot for me to untie.” KATHERINE WELLS BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA Latin Club, 1922-23; Day Pupils’ Club, 1923-24. “Silence is more eloquent than words.” LUCILE WILLS AMELIA, VIRGINIA Y. W. C. A., 1922-23, 1923-24, 1924-25; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25. “When hearts are true, few words will do.” 58 GAYNELLE WYNN DANVILLE, VIRGINIA Latin Club, 1921-22; Sophomore Bas¬ ket-Ball Team, 1922-23; Y. W. C. A., 1921-25; Athletic Association, 1922-23; Blackstonian Staff, 1922-23; K. T. O. Supper Club, 1921-23; Tennis Tourna¬ ment, 1923-25; Mission Study Class, 1923-24; Glee Club, 1924-25; Edgar Allan Poe Literary Society, 1924-25; Eta Bita Pi Supper Club, 1924-25. Perfect coolness and self-possession are Indispensable accomplishments of a great mind.” “SONNY” Mascot m 59 iitatnry of tlje § pitiur QHaaa N the fall of ’21 we entered the “hall of fame,” feeling as big and proud as any Freshmen could. Not only did we feel big and proud, but also honored to be admitted into such a worthy place, because on account of the disastrous fire two years be- accommodated. A new Dean, Miss Geneva Martin, was at fore, only about half of the usual number of girls could be the door to greet us with a cheery smile. She also had a little hook in her hand out of which our destined room numbers came. We were then introduced to our faithful and loyal President, Dr. Christian. Of course the place was strange to us, so when the hell rang for our first meal at B. C. G. we followed the crowd, catching above all other expressions the famous one, “I know we are going to have ‘pin-cushion’ for supper.” “What in the world is ‘pin¬ cushion’?” we all cried. But, alas! we soon found out. Christmas holidays came with every one in good spirits, but no sooner had this time come and gone than we were forced to see our beloved school go up in flames. Like the milk weed being carried in all directions by the winds, were we scattered and divided. Behold! What a marvelous sight greeted us on returning for the second step of our flight of stairs! There on the same spot where the old building had stood proudly for so many years, we spied a new, up-to-date building awaiting us. And again there was Dr. Christian, Miss Martin, and Aflr. Adams to help us in all our troubles. On being classified we found, to our great sorrow, that the class had greatly diminished; for some had decided to enter the fields of matrimony, “stenogs,” “vamps,” and the like. Oh ! what fun it was to feel that we were no longer “rats,” hut “Sophs.” Amid all of our holidays, parties, festivals, and good times, June, when we all had to bid “an revoir” to our dear old school, came all too soon. “Blacksto-o-one,” the porter shouted, and “toot-to-o-ot” went the train. Off we, the Junior “stute” girls, poured, anxious to catch a glimpse of, and to have a chat with, the numerous new Juniors. After much matriculating, we elected O’Nile Ward as our President, and chose the immortal words, “Ad astra per aspera” to guide and direct us proper and semi-dignified Juniors. Miss Payne, our wise counsellor and sponsor, was an inspiration which helped us to prepare for the goal which was to come—Seniors of the next year. On September the twentieth we arose early in the morning feeling very 60 thrilled to think that on that very day we were to sojourn to Blackstone, at last to become Seniors. Seniors at last! ! What a grand and glorious feeling it was! ! On arriving at the College we beheld many changes in the dear old place. There in Dr. Christian’s place was our charming new President, Mr. Myers. We were at once attracted by his winning personality. As we moved on we beheld our new Dean, Mr. Gates. At once we knew that we had found a friend in him; for what a great father he has been to us all and how we have learned to love him! Up the hall a few paces we were met by Miss Bennett, who was to be our new “house-mother,” to comfort us in our sorrows and share with us our joys. The organization of our Class came next. How proud we are of it! We chose as our sponsor Miss Reed, who has been loved by us all and whose mem¬ ory we will cherish as the years come and go. Oh ! What a happy year we have spent together! The memory of this last year will serve as an inspiration for higher living in each of our lives. As we leave the cherished halls of Black- stone to go out and fight the battles of life, as we say good-bye to our Presi¬ dent, our Dean, our teachers, our classmates, and our friends, let us never forget dear old Blackstone and always keep in mind our motto: “The door of Success is labeled ‘Push’.” 61 Mrs. Italy Connor Sponsor Bianca Connor Mascot Senior litgb 0 rbnol (Elaao ELVA SUGG . LOIS WAGSTAFF RUTH FORD . EDNA BOYD . OFFICERS . President Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer 62 t,oui$£ SiMirn AVI5Y H!TFIFtO ■ UURA FRANC ti-f - •ili- fiERT EOLAHUOSON OROTHV EVANS T.„ fc Hi CLARK ■ LUCE uoa mm 1 l ■ - Hi •pnaiarript A ring on the finger is worth ten on the phone. For actual testimony, apply to—Miss Marie Jackson. We Want to Know : Why lights and chaperons go out at the same time. What College graduates do with their diplomas. Why diplomas aren’t sold at the five and ten cent stores. Why we wanted our caps and gowns. Why the girls like “public nights.” Why Nottoway Drug Store is such a popular place. Why O’Nile Ward can ' t get serious. Why Ida Price is always found in Room 203. Why Rhoda Price tries to wear a wig. Margie Hughes’ definition of “love,” also why she shrinks from the color brown. Why Helen Roberts’ head holds so much more than the rest of ours. Why Ruby Claiborne spends so much time on Brunswick Avenue. A Senior stood on a railroad track, The train was coming fast; The train got off that railroad track And let the Senior pass. “When singleness is bliss, ’tis folly to be wives.” If one doesn’t eat for seven days—it makes one weak. “Have you heard the new Tango song?” “No—what’s that?” “Tangonna Rain No More!” We wish to call your attention to the fact that a miser is not a man who eats mice. “I Wonder What ' s Become of Sally” “Down Memory Lane” “Lingering a While” “In the Covered Wagon” 64 With “Charlie My Boy” “Too Tired”—to ' “Doodle-e Doo It”—singin “California Here I Come.’ “ Crq Miss Eva Gary Sponsor OFFICERS CHARLOTTE HORTON .... President ELIZABETH BIZZELL . Vice-President EMILY McCLANAN . Secretary MARION JACKSON . Treasurer 66 Slmtinr (tUaaa OFFICERS CHARLOTTE HORTON . President ELIZABETH BIZZELL . Vice-President EMILY McCLANAN . Secretary MARION JACKSON . Treasurer Eloise Allison Edna Atwood Catherine Aylor Nadine Ayers Frances Barrow Margaret Bennett Margaret Bickel Jeane Bishop Virginia Cobb Frances Crowder Dorothy Dawson Evabelle Dean MEMBERS Eugenia Eddings Mary Elizabeth Edmonds Elizabeth Eley Henrietta Ellington Pearle Gaines Frances Garrett Charnpe Grant Dorothy Grizzard Virginia Henry Augusta Hobgood Mary Holt Nancy Jackson Martha Jenkins Anne Jones Louise Jones Margaret Kantzler Madeline Kelso Connie Lugar Mary Mohr Catherine Moody Hazel Neff Louise Newman Willie Newman Dell Pollard Pinkie Powers Ethel Redman Jessie Redman Sue Ridout Virginia Rose Lois Rouse Gladys Shephard Eppa Simms Mattie Lee Sugg Rubell Sugg Elizabeth Tuck Ruth Wallace Lucile Winn Lillian Wynn 67 Miss Fannie Gates Sponsor npljomorp (Ulasa LENORE BLOUNT . OFFICERS . President VIRGINIA BLOUNT . ...Vice-President JO DREWRY . ..... .Secretary-T reasurer Effie Avent Lillian Beale Flossie Currin MEMBERS Natalie Hardy Elizabeth Pritchett Ethel Rowe Lenore Blount Irma Dean Carrie Mae Herring Elizabeth Robertson Virginia Blount Jo Drewry Susan Killian Gladys Shephard Tuanita Brown Beryl Gibson Annie Leggett Julia Smith Alice Burt Adelia Gay Elizabeth Lindsay Bessie Towler Adelaide Chiles Evelyn Harvey Margaret Overstreet Fannie Tucker Rose Tucker 70 Miss Carrie Allison Sponsor Su-pahmau (Elaaa OFFICERS CHARLOTTE MESSICK .. President RUTH SMITH ... Vice-President MARY ELLIS LEE ... Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS Gertrude Atkinson Geneva Clark Mildred Crowe Leona Drewry Helen Garbee Nannie Hesson Thelma Hesson Julia Harry Arline Hall Pearle Irby Louise Key Olita Keadle Mary Ellis Lee Charlotte Messick Sara Miller Hazel Perry Viola Payne Ethel Shewey Gladys Shewey Carrie Lee Smith Ruth Smith Gertrude Sawyer Louise Ware Esther Wallace Nan Yancy 72 ORGANIZATIONS - . ' ? •■ ' - • - — ■ ' . VIRGINIA FERGUSON RUTH SMITH . LILY MOLLART . WINIFRED MOORE . LURLINE JOHNSON ... LOUISE HEFLIN . OFFICERS . President . Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer . Undergraduate Representative .. Student Body Representative DEPARTMENT COMMITTEES Mary Owen Blackwell... . Devotional Lena Bray . Missionary Helen Adkins .-. Social Sue Ridout . Social Service Billie Meade . Decoration Marietta Fruit . Publicity Etta Haake . Finance Elizabeth Miles . Music 74 Uulmttm s for (Eliriatian IGtfr i rrtttrr OFFICERS HELEN ADKINS . Leader MISS LILLIAN EARNEST 1 MISS ELIZABETH PAINTER I... Faculty Advisors MISS LOUISE SCULL MEMBERS Edna Atwood Ethel Mae Garbee Lucile McLearen Margaret Bell Eva Gary Catherine Moody Esther Berkeley Bertha Harris Winifred Moore Adelaide Chiles Julia Harry Louise Newman Ruby Claiborne Evelyn Harvey Willie Newman Elizabeth Collins Louise Heflin Mary Riddle Dorothy Dawson Virginia Henry Lillian Skelton Jennie Mae Dunn Mary Holt Margaret Skelton Inez Evans Margaret Kantzler Ruth Smith Virginia Ferguson Madeline Kelso Lois Wagstaff Marietta Fruit Virginia Marable Eleanor Whitmore 75 L. Johnson I. Price L. Bray I. Evans President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer S’tiUtpy IGaitipr IGitprary SwiPtg The Sidney Lanier Literary Society was organized during the fall of the session of 1924-25 at the same time of the organization of its sister society, the Edgar Allan Poe. For some time there had been no literary organizations forming a part of the school curriculum, so a responsibility for making up for lost time lay upon the societies. The Lanier Literary Society has well shouldered its responsibility. From the time of the adoption of the Constitution by its charter members, it has grown in number. Good attendance, interest, and enthusiasm have been in evidence. This has been demonstrated most specifically by the very few cases of “non-appearance” on the programmes. The programmes have been planned with a view of giving the members training in debating, reading, writing of essays, and the rendering of music. Much honor is due to those of the program committee who have faithfully and regularly performed their duties. The society owes much to the services rendered it by its director, Miss Lillian Earnest, who has, with her careful supervision, instructed and advised it in its plans and purposes to worthy results. With the results in mind of its first year’s work, the society awaits the advent of the coming session, feeling that time will prove it more efficacious than ever in the work that it has undertaken. 76 MEMBERS Alma Adams Helen Adkins Roxie Albert Gertrude Atkins Edna Atwood Effie Avent Lillian Beale Mae Ballah Ruth Eerch Esther Berkley Mary Owen Blackwell Lena Bray Grace Bryant Isabel Champion Elizabeth Collins Mildred Crowe Flossie Curren Dorothy Dawson Jennie Mae Dunn Jo Drewry Leona Drewry Louise Ellis Inez Evans Kate Faulkner Virginia Ferguson Ethel Mae Garbee Frances Garrett Anna Gates Marjorie Gates Adelia Gay Beryl Gibson Dorothy Grizzard Etta Haake Natalie Hardy Julia Harry Evelyn Harvey Louise Heflin Virginia Henry Claradeen Hodges Edna Holliday Annie Horton Mary Holt Charlotte Horton Eula Hudson Evelyn Jennings Lurline Johnson Mary Johnson Louise Jones Nely Jones Margaret Kantzler Madeline Kelso Louise Key Charlotte Kiser Mary Ellis Lee Clara Lewis Edith Lewis Elizabeth Lindsay Connie Lugar Charlotte Messick Miami Miller Sara Miller Winifred Moore Louise Newman Margaret Overstreet Viola Payne Hazel Perry Ida Price Elizabeth Pritchett Mary Riddle Daisy Robbins Virginia Rose Gertrude Sawyer Ethel Shewey Gladys Shewey Hazel Shewey Eppa Simms Annie Smith Ruth Smith Thekla Suddith Amanda Taylor Fanny Tucker Rose Tucker Frances Ware Louise Ware Donola Wright Nancy Yancey Sara Lucius President iEiigar Allan Pop IGitprary S nrirty MEMBERS Eloise Allison Catherine Aylor Eloise Blanton Lenore Blount Virginia Blount Elizabeth Bizzell Alice Burt Laura Biggars Margaret Bickel Edna Boyd Jeane Bishop Mabel Chandler Geneva Clark Augusta Clark Anna Caruthers Eva Cobbs Elizabeth Eley Henrietta Ellington Mary E. Edmonds Ruth Ford Marietta Fruit Lelia Gates Pearl Gaines Grace Goode Champe Grant Frances Hancock Lucile Holdren Evelyn Howerton Margaret Hughes Nancy Jackson Marion Jackson Marie Jackson Anne Jones Martha Jenkins Margaret Jackson Christine Kesler Sara Lucius Connie Lugar Lilly Mollart Carolyn Maddux Emily McClannan Catherine Moody Elizabeth Miles Lucy McLeod Billie Meade Rita Norton Louise Newman Hazel Neff Pinkie Powers Grace Powers Rhoda Price Dell Pollard Lucretia Province Agnes Powell Jessie Redman Ethel Redman Annette Reed Sue Rideout Gertrude Rutledge Margaret Skelton 78 Gladys Shepard Hazel Sweeney Elva Sugg Mattie L. Sugg Louise Smith Bertha Towler Isabel Taylor Katharine Wilson Lois Wagstaff Ruth Wallace Esther Wallace Elsie Wall O’Nile Ward Lucile Wills Gaynelle Wynn Lillian Wynn Miriam Williams Augusta Hobgood 1C? (Errrlp ddrauratB Motto: “Qui ne ris que rien, n’a rien.” Les Couleurs : Blue, Blanc, et Rouge. La Fleur : La Fleur-da-lis. La Chanson: “La Marseilles.” GRACE POWERS .... WINIFRED MOORE DELL POLLARD . MISS GATES . LES OFFICIERS . Presidente Vice-Presidente . Secretaire . Sponseur 80 (Eimtlua ICaltnuB Motto : Fit Via Vi ESTHER EAGLE .. PAULETT JOHNSON MARGARET HUGHES FRANCES BARROW .. MISS PAYNE .. Club Song: Gaudeamus Igitur OFFICERS .-.-. President .-. Vice-President .-.-.-. Secretary ... Treasurer .-. Sponsor MEMBERS Edna Atwood Frances Barrow Lillian Beale Margaret Bell Margaret Bennett Lenore Blount Virginia Blount Margaret Bickel Virginia Cobb Mildred Crowe Esther Eagle Mary Elizabeth Edmonds Elizabeth Eley Henrietta Ellington Ruth Ford Ethel Mae Garbee Arline Hall Frances Hancock Natalie Hardy Ernestine Harris Evelyn Harvey Louise Heflin Virginia Henry Charlotte Horton Margaret Hughes Martha Jenkins Paulett Johnson Oleta Keadle Annie Leggett Elizabeth Lindsay Carolyn Maddux Charlotte Messick Catherine Moody Winifred Moore Margaret Overstreet Ethel Redman Jessie Redman Annette Reed Gertrude Sawyer Margaret Skelton Elva Sugg Isabel Taylor Elsie Wall Ruth Wallace 81 Art UJIa00 Mrs. Wallace, Teacher Margaret Bennett Virginia Ferguson Adelia Gay Randolph Hardy- Ruth Henderson Margaret Jackson 82 Susan Killian Mary Ellis Lee Rita Norton Mary Ellen Pridgen Evelyn Tucker Miriam Williams iramatir (Elub Mrs. Italy Connor, Director Margaret Bell Jeane Bishop Ruby Claiborne Elizabeth Eley Beryl Gibson Champe Grant Annie Horton Marion Jackson Lucy McLeod Mabel Nash Pauline Nash Dell Pollard Rose Segaloff Isabel Taylor Lillian Wynn Lucile Winn G O u v aJ .G u o o O v u cs u L o G h-3 G L J-H a u hJ o u L £ o Oh v u a u 4 O W co j hJ O • 2 5 rj O u IT) cS ii u _4 m N N s Q o X! c n tD Q Q O C « 5 , °w l-l w w I in m m m ' T} ctf N 5 C ) C LU CO £ UJ £ 0 CQ L U a bo j-. rt QJ u L 53 L) CJ V- « — 1 L ‘ 3 pH •a O ' $■ 4_i G U u J2 G cu in +} ’g Q a u E c7) in 4-� c L U J-. O £ .1- n - 4 - 1 m G 13 G E 3 O L -G L G G vi ' • . —I _ n o 5 g £ £ •? •= E .-I w o ►! CjoU£co ltx Itnlttt QlUth Flower : Four-leaf Clover. EDNA BOYD . RUTH FORD PINKIE POWERS OFFICERS .-. President .:. V ice-President . Secretary and Treasurer “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” OFFICERS MARY OWEN BLACKWELL . ELIZABETH MILES . ELIZABETH BIZZELL . CHRISTINE KESLER . MEMBERS Marion Jackson Evelyn Jennings Lurline Johnson Louise Jones Sara Lucius Charlotte Messick Sara Miller Lily Mollart Pinkie Powers Virginia Rose Carrie Lee Smith Evelyn Spangler SPONSORS Miss Broaddus Miss Patterson Lillian Beale Dorothy Dawson Leona Drewry Henrietta Ellington Kate Faulkner Anna Gates Marjorie Gates Ethel Mae Garbee Frances Garrett Bertha Harris Virginia Henry Mary Holt . President Vice-President . Secretary _ Treasurer 86 . ■ Flower : Daisy. Motto : Quality not quantity. Song: “Carolina in the Morning.” “TAR BABIES” Mattie Lee Sugg Margaret Jackson Ruth Henderson Agusta Clark Elva Sugg Marion Jackson Nancy Jackson Mabel Chandler Rubell Sugg Viola Payne Dell Pollard Adelia Gay Annie Legett Marie Jackson Edna Boyd Elizabeth Ferguson Inez Evans Annie Horton Elizabeth Bizzell Mary Carter Agusta Hobgood Louise Smith Catherine Moody IT SPONSOR Miss Eva Gary i . a Nnrtlj (Carolina (Club Colors : Blue and Gold. Motto : “Can’t Stick Ls.” “Big Toe”: RITA NORTON r.z iff £ 111 Jflomttaiums ‘ f ' Song : “West Virginia Hills Flower : Rhododendron. Motto : “Mountaineers always Free.” OFFICERS RUTH SMITH . CONNIE LUGAR . MAE BALLAH . NADINE AYERS . . President Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer SPONSORS Miss Beckham Miss Earnest Nadine Ayers Gertie Atkinson Mae Ballah Juanita Brown Beryl Gibson MEMBERS Evelyn Jennings O’Nile Ward Connie Lugar Hazel Perry Ethel Shewey Hazel Shewey Gladys Shewey Ruth Smith Donola Wright Angeline Wright 90 Uliiieuiater (Club Motto : “Merrily We Swim Along.” Flower: Water Lily. Drink : “Green River.” GRACE POWERS . ISABEL TAYLOR . MARGARET HUGHES MISS LOUISE SCULL OFFICERS . President . Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer . Honorary Member MEMBERS Helen Adkins Margaret Bell Virginia Blount Lenore Blount Anna Caruthers Mildred Cox Champe Grant Leona Drewey Jo Drewey Elizabeth Eley Pearl Gaines Bertha Harris Louise Heflin Mary Holt Charlotte Horton Margaret Hughes Clara Lewis Emily McClannan Lily Mollart Winifred Moore Pinkie Powers Grace Powers Jessie Redman Isabel Taylor Miriam Williams Katherine Wilson Frances Ware Avis Whitfield 91 iEata ®ita SUPPER CLUB Eat, drink, and be merry, for Monday is soup day. MEMBERS Clara Lewis Lyll Wynn Lucile Holden ‘Punkin” Wall Gay Wynn Claradeen Hodges Eva Cobbs “Mem” Williams 92 Beta Phi Alpha Club ®l|p Ulnniie (Slub RUBY CLAIBORNE President MEMBERS Dorothy Evans Lucye Evans Bessie Crabtree Mildred Cox 96 iU- 4 -C- I «k M olto S c T o V 4or- ‘ «t our S e)- Soxa-: 3 - L.Hlc l W 1 5 t i-Wi � . . :i k Cui C-H . ” K ' .tti. , Kiit P SS w a r 4 ' tw 11 p i - W i p ig� 3 Motto : “Do others before they do you.” Song : “Hail, Hail, the Gang’s All Here.” 99 Colors : Old Rose and Silver. Flower : American Beauty. Flower : Bachelor’s Button. Motto: “We’re merry, we’re gay, While we pass our time away.” � f Of “SNOOKS” . “BILLIE” . “PUG” . MISS ALLISON OFFICERS .. President . Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer . Sponsor MEMBERS Jean Bishop . “Brat Edna Boyd . “Ed Mary Elizabeth Edmonds. “Nails” Marian Jackson . “Mose” Nancy Jackson . “Red” Emily McClanan . “Trojan” Hazel Neff . “Pug” Dell Pollard . “Tut” Grace Powers .“ Snooks” Pinkie Powers . “Billie” Hazel Sweeny . “Hazie” Isabel Taylor . “Itz” 100 Ijtking (Ululi “Mac” Myers, Mascot Motto: “Another Hot-Dog.” Song: “Hike Along. Colors : Khaki and Red. Flower: Trailing Arbutus. OFFICERS MARY JOHNSON .-. Heap Big Chief INEZ EVANS . Wampum Collector MEMBERS Mary Johnson Inez Evans Marietta Fruit Elizabeth Collins Mary Riddle Virginia Henry Nancy Yancy Annie Horton Ethel Rowe Anne Crowe Lillian Beale Loilise Jones Ruth Smith Nadine Ayers Marion Jackson Ida Price Rhoda Price Sallie Perkins Frances Mclvor Isabel Champion SPONSORS Miss Dora E. Beckham Miss Fannie Gates Miss Lillian O. Earnest 102 i arion attorn Bc£t fp oiftib M M fc ' ws B «-t 61 FV� T_ JVV, � ■ « I It . ft rMUBTi ' c — B «« � � «? P rrfciiT- . WiSS G W fi. y , ' . • •■ ft N� ?« i, % ; i Al £ {ft -. tuH . OU-i _ o N LOUISE HEFLIN . Captain Varsity Team KATHARINE WILSON . Manager Varsity Team Baraitg fBaakpt-IBall ®pam NAMES OF PLAYERS AND POSITIONS ETHEL REDMAN . Center ANNE CROWE . Side Center EVELYN SPANGLER . Left Guard LUCILE HOLDREN . Right Guard KATHARINE WILSON . Left Forward LOUISE HEFLIN . Right Forward LURLINE JOHNSON ] AVIS WHITFIELD ]■ . Substitutes IDA PRICE J 111 GAYNELLE WYNN EMILY McLANNAN IDA PRICE RHODA PRICE THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT Always wanted—hard to find vacant—what? Our tennis courts. From early fall there were numbers of entrants, filled with enthusiasm and pep. Ex¬ citement and hard fought battles narrowed the number to the four best participants who played the Thanksgiving game. Interest was now at its height and remained that way until the final contest. The result even then was difficult to determine. With their long strokes and well-placed balls “Gay” and “Trojan” finally won the tour¬ nament although Ida and Rhoda made them work hard for this victory which made them the “Tennis Stars” at Blackstone for 1924-25. : ' • V • 1 ENNIS Te Atljlpttrfi HE opening of the 1924-25 Basket-ball Season found Black- stone ' s aspirations far more likely to be fulfilled than in the previous year of ’23 and ’24. This was due to the fact that five of the old players had returned to College and found awaiting them an enthusiastic Coach in the person of Miss Carrie Allison, who had been placed in charge of the Lemon and Black Six. Blackstone for the first time entered into a series of interscholastic games. It was the first time in her history that the College had competed with other schools in athletics. The first game of the season, with Ford, gave the Varsity but little trouble, and but for the fact that Coach Allison entered many of her substitutes the score would probably have been larger than 25 to 2. Our next game gave us our first taste of defeat when the Ivenbridge six triumphed over us. Again we went to Ford and brought back another victory, although not as decided as the one before. We found the Ford Team good sportsmen and we will long remember them as good sportsmen and charming hostesses. Next we found ourselves ready for the Victoria Sextet. Practice! morn¬ ing, noon, and night, had been our motto for the preceding weeks. Finally the day arrived and we left College at five in the afternoon to make the trip to Victoria. After several delays and a great deal of fun we arrived there. We first had lunch in their gymnasium and then set in for a hard practice. The final hour arrived and on the court the Victoria and Blackstone sextets stood facing each other. Excitement! School spirit! and pep made the game. The onlookers stood breathless waiting for the first toss of the ball. The score was an exciting one—running ties until the very last. Bv the close guarding of Spangler and Holdren and the splendid work done by Redman and Crowe at cen ter, Wilson and Heflin were able to cage the ball, making the final score 23-18, thus ringing up for Blackstone her third victory. This instilled into us all a new spirit and more pep than ever, and we came home with a new deter¬ mination to make the Blackstone Varsity Team winners in the Thanksgiving game. The team could be found on the court at all times preparing for the strong Dinwiddie sextet which we had to meet on Thanksgiving Day. 113 Early Thanksgiving morning class spirit was displayed among the differ¬ ent classes, each seeking to get her class colors floating in the most prominent places on the campus and in town. Class spirit lasted only until the Dinwiddie team arrived at ten o’clock. Class spirit was then turned into College spirit. Roth teams went on the court amid cheers from every one. “Izzy,” our splen¬ did cheer leader, like Taillefer of old, who inspired the Normans as they came into England, led our College yells. Like the Normans, we had the grim deter¬ mination to win, but we also had their joyous, free spirit that made us deter¬ mine to get the most out of the game whether we won or lost. Besides our girls we had the loyal “rooters from B. M. A., and also the band, which sent an electric thrill of vitality through every member of the Team. When the whistle blew and the ball went up for the first time every one was breathless and remained that way until one of our forwards caged the ball. All through the game first B. C. G. was ahead and then Dinwiddie. This kept the interest at the highest point throughout the entire game. Good sportsmanship was shown on the part of all the players. This made the game, we might say, the most interesting ever played at Blackstone. The final score of 15-12 gave Blackstone the victory. After this great victory the crowd impatiently awaited the outcome of the Tennis Tournament. Rain clouds began to gather and things got very dark for Ida and Rhoda—for Gay and Trojan won the game. Just as we all trooped into the house behind the conquerors the rain came down in torrents. The call for dinner was a call welcomed by all of us and especially those of us who had played in the morning games. The teams went in together and occupied a long table in the center of the dining-hall, which was decorated in the victorious Lemon and Black. Dinner was enjoyed amid gay laughter and merry toasts given from all parts of the dining-hall, to the Teams, Captains, and in fact, to all, from the President to the Cooks. After dinner we went to the “Gym and parlors and enjoyed an evening of fun with our guests. Our next game, with Ivenbridge, gave us something to work for. Hav¬ ing been defeated by them earlier in the season, we were filled with determi¬ nation to win this game. A hard game was fought and when the game ended we found again that Kenbridge had won, but only by the narrow margin of 39-36. Our second game with Dinwiddie furnished a great deal of interest as both sides had determined to carry off the victory. We left College early Monday morning with our Dean, Mr. Gates. When we arrived there we were met by the Dinwiddie Team and Coach, and every possible kindness was shown us until lunch time. We were then carried into the tea room and served a delightful lunch. The game showed practice on both sides, but it seemed to show more on the part of Dinwiddie than Blackstone, for this time Dinwiddie took the game with a score of 28-18. In spite of our defeat it would have been 114 impossible for us to have had a more enjoyable trip home. Excitement! Con¬ sulting a sign board we found (not to our sorrow) that we were ten miles on the wrong road, and to complete the fun the rain began to come down in tor¬ rents. A few hours later we arrived home safely. Since Christmas we have played no games hut our Manager is now com¬ municating with the Managers of the Farmville, Southern College, R.-M. I., and other teams, and the Team is impatiently awaiting the time to begin the Spring games. Hikes have been occupying the greater part of the athletes’ time during the past weeks. Numbers of hiking parties have made trips to Nottoway and Crewe. Many plans are being made for the Spring hikes and outings. Barmin SaaKt-iBaU ukant RECORD, 1924=25 October 20 College. Scores . 25 Ford ... . 2 October 31 College. . 12 Kenbridge .. . 28 November 6 College. . 17 Ford .. . . 6 November 12 College. . 23 Victoria . 18 November 17 College. . 36 Kenbridge . . 39 November 27 College. . 15 Dinwiddie .. .. 12 December 11 College. .. 18 Dinwiddie . . 28 115 Varsity Basket-Ball Team Ensemble Garden Scene “FANS AND LANTERNS” (Taken from “The Blackstone Courier”) PRESENTED BY THE GLEE CLUB OF BLACKSTONE COLLEGE BLACKSTONE, VA. FEBRUARY 16, 1925 8:00 P. M. CHARACTERS Queen Fan .LILY MOLLART King Lantern .MISS PATTERSON Lady Screen .MRS. CONNOR Knight of Parasol .MISS BECKHAM Brightest Electric Light .ELIZABETH BIZZELL First Electric Fan .RUTH SMITH Fans, Lanterns, Screens and Parasols Electric Fans, Electric Lights and Maidens Glee Club Director .MISS GARY Orchestra Director .MISS COLEMAN Stage Directors .MISS ALLISON, MRS. CONNOR Accompanist ..MISS BROADDUS “FANS AND LANTERNS” SCORES BIG SUCCESS Enthusiastic Audience Applauds College Talent—Many Request Operetta Be Repeated. Clever Entr’acte Feature From the first song of the first scene until the drop of the final curtain, “Fans and Lanterns w.i : an artistic triumph. Striking scenic effects, excel¬ lent singing, polished acting, bewitching costumes, and lovely maidens all combined to form a medley of beauty. And through this medley ran, as a golden thread, the haunting music of the violins, giving char¬ acter and direction to the whole. The stage setting merits special comment. A white latticed pagoda, covered with trailing wis¬ taria, occupied the centre of the background. Peach trees, pink-blossomed cherry boughs, gold and crim¬ son tulips, and fragrant wistaria were so arranged as to convert the stage into a veritable eastern garden. Skillful lighting effects threw this scene into a soft half-light, while Japanese lanterns, flickering watch¬ fully above, cast purple shadows of mystery and dif¬ fused a mellow orange glow which converted the whole scene into one of extravagant beauty. Against this background were presented the three scenes of the operetta. During the first scene the sad plight of Japan, menaced by the advance of west¬ ern progress, was disclosed. Miss Beckham, as King Parasol, did especially fine work here. The second scene, showing the western electric lights and fans in the midst of this Japanese para¬ dise, was, perhaps, the most beautiful and colorful of the three. The electric lights wore bright blue cos¬ tumes and piquant blue hats. The electric fans were similarly costumed in yellow. Miss Elizabeth Bizzell, as Brightest Electric Light, wore a fluffy white cos¬ tume glowing with twinkling electric lights—personi¬ fication of flashing grace and charm, and her singing was excellent. Miss Ruth Smith, too, featured in this scene. One of the prettiest bits of chorus work in the whole play was contained in this second scene, when, during a song, the effect of electric fans was achieved by the grouping of the girls in twos, back to back, and the rhythmic circling of their arms. The concluding scene belonged to Brightest Elec¬ tric Light and King Lantern. Miss Patterson and Miss Bizzell were splendid in this scene, and in their duet, “Dear King Lantern,” they carried the interest of the play to its highest point. In telling over the good things of this occasion, mention should also be made of Miss Lily Mollart, the stately Queen Fan; of Mrs. Connor, who so charm¬ ingly portrayed Lady Screen; of Miss Helen Adkins, gifted spokesman for the Japanese maidens. Since individual comment upon the choruses is impossible, suffice it to say that their work was of the very finest quality. A novelty was introduced during the intermission between the second and third acts, in the person of little Miss Bianca Connor, of the College. In a fetchingly befrilled costume of rose, with hat and parasol to match, Bianca sang that popular classic, “It Ain’t Gonna Rain No Mo’.” The applause was thunderous. As an encore she recited “We Were Making a Daisy Chain,” cleverly illustrating the an¬ tics of the big black bear. At her third appearance she repeated one verse and the chorus of her first song. Numerous requests have been made for a repetition of the operetta. The College has this matter under consideration. 119 AS WE HAVE APPEARED IN PRINT (Taken from the “Blackstone Courier”) Oct. 2. “No East nor West, No new nor old,” can be recognized now in the student group of Black- stone College. The Y. W. C. A. i eception for the new girls, given last Saturday night, served as the pleas¬ antest sort of initiation ceremony, and proclaimed, in effect, that “camaraderie” was now the order of the day. After a brief speech of welcome by Virginia Ferguson, President of the Y. W. C. A., a number of games and group songs were enjoyed. The shower of confetti which accompanied the last feature, a grand march, transformed the gym into a regular car¬ nival scene. And in the midst of confetti, singing, and general enthusiasm delicious ice cream was served. Oct. 30.—Ferns, palms, and quantities of cut flow¬ ers made the library, parlor, and halls of the College very beautiful for the formal opening reception, held last Monday night in honor of the new President, Dean, and faculty members. The guests were met at the door by two charming College Seniors, who took their wraps and directed them to the receiving line. At the head of this line stood Mr. Adams, and with him stood Mrs. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Gates, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Barrow, and the Faculty and officers of the College. From the parlor the guests passed into the main hall, where punch was served from two prettily arranged punch tables, the one presided over by Mrs. Bennett, the other by Mrs. Cheatham. College Seniors assisted them in serving. In the library, beneath soft, shaded lights, the Academy Orchestra dispensed music throughout the evening. A great many guests attended this function, one of the most beautiful ever given at the College. Oct. 30.—The chapel services held every morning at nine o’clock, in the College auditorium, are con¬ ducted three times a week by visiting ministers. Dr. Dennis, of the Presbyterian Church, comes to us on Tuesdays; Mr. Eagle, of the Episcopal, on Thursdays; Mr. Willis, of the Baptist, on Saturdays. Nov. 14.—The concert given at the College on Saturday night, November 8th, proved a very de¬ lightful event. Madame Franceska Lawson, who gave the programme, is a soprano of rare ability and charm. Her interpretations were very artistic, and exhibited a perfect technique. Madame Lawson was enthusiastically received by a large audience composed of townspeople, Academy boys and College girls, and the programme was fol¬ lowed by a pleasant social hour. Immediately after the programme the College Glee Club entertained, in Miss Gary’s studio, with a small informal reception in Madame Lawson’s honor. The Music Faculty and a few other friends were guests at this affair. A de¬ licious salad course was served. Nov. 7.—On Friday night the College students, dressed en costume, made merry with a Hallowe’en party. The gymnasium, library and halls, artistically decorated in Hallowe’en effects, echoed to the sound of ghostly shrieks. Among the outstanding features of the occasion were the presentation of the witch scene from Macbeth, and the telling, by Mr. Adams, of several ghost stories. There were other stories, too, and palm reading, of course! And then we pa¬ raded, in snake dance formation, out on the campus, and back again into the library, where each girl was presented with apples and peanuts. Thus ended Hallowe’en at Blackstone College. Nov. 7.—On Monday evening, October 27th, Misses Thompson, Gary, Broaddus and Payne entertained for the new Faculty with a Hallowe’en party. Autumn leaves, grinning pumpkin jack-o-lanterns and rustling cornstalks made a perfect setting for a real Hallow¬ e’en party, which opened with the telling of a weird ghost story and continued through two contests, music and palm reading, to the time-honored sport of bob¬ bing for apples in a tub filled with water. The prizes for two contests went, respectively, to Mr. Thomas and Dr. Irby. The first received a small shotgun, with which to shoot an even better line on the next occasion, while Dr. Irby was presented with a cat-face as a mark of his superior ability in the cat-contest. An ice course was served at the end of the evening, and then the ghostly company dispersed, leaving wistfully grotesque pumpkin faces to preside alone over the scene where before had ruled gay revelry. Nov. 21.—Friday night, November 14th, Miss Louise Heflin, captain of the basket-ball team, enter¬ tained the team and sub-team with a lovely party. The voice studio, in which the party was held, was artistically arranged with ferns, flowers, and shaded lights, while music was played throughout the even¬ ing. After a flower contest, in which Miss Allison was declared winner, and after various other attractive features, a delicious salad course was served, the guests being seated at small tables. The favors were dainty little baskets filled with almonds and mints. The only guests present, in addition to the members of the team and sub-team, were Miss Allison, Mr. and Mrs. Myers, and Mr. and Mrs. Gates. Dec. 19.—Miss Ethel Smith spent the last week¬ end with friends at the College. Miss Smith taught piano at the College for two years, and is teaching this winter at her home in Franklin. Dec. 19.—Thursday afternoon, December 11th, the first of a series of student recitals was held. Piano and violin pupils rendered a programme which was very enjoyable, and which reflected creditably upon the music instructors. The stage was decorated with ferns and holly, and the programmes were attractively printed on Christmas cards. Dec. 5.—Thanksgiving day at the College was a memorable occasion. The color rushes, before break¬ fast, to decide whether College or Academic colors should adorn the entrance gate and President’s house, opened the day. Not long after breakfast prepava- tions for Church began, and then the whole student body attended the Thanksgiving services held at the Methodist Church. At this time the College Glee Club sang “Praise Ye Jehovah,” by Gounod. At twelve-thirty a basket-ball game was staged between the College team and the Dinwiddie team, with the Academy band furnishing lively music be¬ tween quarters. The game was exciting, and closed with a score of 15 to 12 in favor of the College. The basket-ball game was followed by the final match in a tennis tournament which had been in progress for the past week. Gaynelle Wynn and Emily McClanan were victorious here, and will have their names engraved upon the tennis cup. The dinner deserves special mention. The whole dining-room was decorated in black and yellow, while a gold and yellow basketball was suspended over a long centre table at which the College and Dinwiddie players, lately enemies, sat in joyous harmony. And the dinner itself? Well, it “didn’t miss” being good. During the meal a number of excellent toasts were proposed. That night, at eight o’clock, a humorous lecture was given by Dr. Rowland, editor of the “Christian Advo¬ cate.” Before the lecture the Glee Club, under Miss Gary’s direction, sang “In Spain,” by da Chiata. This was the first public appearance which the Glee Club has made at the College this year, and the popularity of this group was well attested by the enthusiastic response of the audience. Miss Gates played a piano solo, and Miss Patterson sang two songs. These three numbers were also well received. After the pro¬ gramme the guests from the town and Academy lin- 120 gered for a social hour in which to mingle with the students. March 6.—Many new books have recently been pur¬ chased for the library, and every effort is being made to secure funds with which to add to this number. The proceeds of the recent operetta substantially aid¬ ed in this work, and plans for enlisting alumnae co¬ operation are under way. Library equipment is also being obtained. Miss Sydnor, librarian at Randolph-Macon College, and Miss Jones, of the Richmond State Library, visited the College last week in order to advise with the management concerning the library. Dec. 26.—Friday night, December 19th, the Col¬ lege Glee Club, under Miss Gary’s direction, gave a beautiful Christmas cantata at the Methodist Church. This cantata, “Yuletide Memories,” by Wilson, was most artistically presented. The Church was deco¬ rated in white and dark green, and the girls, in white dresses, sang beneath the soft light of a large Christ¬ mas star, suspended above the chancel. From high up in the balcony floated the music of an angel choir, robed in white and illuminated by a powerful spot light. The cantata contained parts of nearly all the fa¬ miliar Christmas hymns, but so arranged as to give them the charm of novelty without in any way de¬ stroying familiarity. The solo parts were taken by Miss Gary, Mr. Rogers, of Petersburg, Mrs. Irby, Mr. Crowder, and Major Moore, all of Blackstone. Miss Broaddus was the accompanist. This is, perhaps, the most ambitious thing yet un¬ dertaken by the Voice Department of the College, and we applaud both the attempt and its splendid success. March 6.—A number of townspeople and Academy boys were present Saturday night for the joint meet¬ ing of the Poe and Lanier Literary Societies, when the following very interesting programme was pre¬ sented: June is in My Heart.Graham Vaughan LILY MOLLART The Dear Little Cabin.Robert Service LILLIAN WYNN Valse Caprice .R. Q. Newland HELEN ADKINS Buying a Railroad Ticket.T. A. Arnold MARIAN JACKSON The Nightingale Song.Ethelbert Nevin ELIZABETH BIZZELL DEBATE: Resolved-—That the RestViction of Immi¬ gration is Un-American. Affirmative Negative EVELYN SPANGLER LURLINE JOHNSON MARGARET HUGHES ANNIE SMITH Pretty Good World.Dudley Buck GLEE CLUB After a spirited debate, in which forensic abilities of no mean order were displayed by t he youthful speakers, a decision was rendered in favor of the neg¬ ative side, or those representing the Lanier Society. This programme was followed by a social hour, al¬ ways a pleasing event at the College. And Because We Think that Several Important Events have Escaped Journalistic Mention, We Append this Chronicle Compiled by Ourselves, the Black- stone Students, Believing that We are the Ones Best Qualified to Speak of Blackstone College. Sept. 19.—We came, we saw, we-conquered, we trust to be able to add on the last day of final exams. Sept. 30.—Miss Gates bobs her hair. Oct. 2.—Faculty members go on a ’possum hunt. Oct. 4.—New girls go forth to conquest, by special invitation of the Academy. Oct. 5.—Miss Thompson starts wearing her hair up. Oct. 18.—Academy boys entertained by College. Who’ll have a date? Oct. 27.—All students owing bills in the infirmary are requested to pay. Nov. 15.—Electric clock rings at midnight. Lucille Winn rises and begins to study. Nov. 28.— (Special) Miss Payne gets to breakfast on time. Nov. 28.—All students owing infirmary bills are urged to pay. Dec. 18.—Which table will have the prettiest Christ¬ mas party? Jan. 7.—Three students took collection money to Chui ' ch. Jan. 17.—The “times that try men’s souls” are near at hand. Deep pre-exam gloom. Jan. 17.—First day upon which the first member of the “Acom” Staff is heard to say that she hopes the leaves will come out soon, so that the scenes for the “Acom” can be made. Jan. 2 5.—MissThompson and Louise Hefiin, carrying field glasses, take a long walk and hopefully scan every tree. Feb. 2.—Lurline Johnson is subjected to severe treatment. She asked a friend to look out of the window at a leaf upon a campus tree—Lurline was gazing through a window upon which she had pressed a green handkerchief, freshly washed. Feb. 4.—Those owing infirmary bills are commanded to pay. Feb. 5.—Two students, offered a choice between ex¬ pulsion or payment of infirmary bills, reluctantly pay- Feb. 10.—Leafless pictures for the “Acom” are taken. Leafy ones will be taken later. Feb. 17.—“Stute” hats are dead! Long live the “students’ ” hats! And may they be all colors of the rainbow! Mar. 8.—Rumors of many things. A track meet here in the spring—a May Day celebration—Junior- Senior reception—club parties- Mar. 9.—Operetta repeated at Victoria. Mar. 10.—“Acorn” goes to press. 121 TRAINING SCHOOL Roses ith red, Violets ith bine, Sugar ith thweet And tho— ith—ooo. HIGH SCHOOL Chrysanthemums are beautiful, And so is marmalade ; Without you, darling Gwendolyn, My life’s a dead nightshade. UNIVERSITY The moon is silver sheathed, As you, my golden symphony. ’Tis you I crave to wed, My agonizing ecstasy! TEN YEARS WED I have a knife, Its blade is true— Eor 30 cents Ed murder you! R. Ford to Mabel Chandler: “Just ’cause I’m a Ford and you’re a Chand¬ ler you needn’t think you can run over me.” Mr. Myers (in Psychology Class) : “Hazel Sweeney please see me after the services.” 122 A gay Cadet walked down the street His hopes were flying high; He thought that lie would surely meet His “stute” girl passin’ by. A girl came by, he looked again. Was waiting all so vain? A heartfelt sigh did heave his frame, Surely she wasn’t to blame. A girl came by, his pulse grew quicker, It was his own “stute” girl. He thought that she was lookin’ slicker— ! ! ! ? ? His brain was in a whirl. “I say, you haven’t been shipped?” he said. “No, rather not to-day.” “Well, what’s that thing that’s on your head?” The girl looked up and she did say, “This is no ‘stute’ hat—that’s passe.” Miss Beckham received an alligator, Sent from the South in a tiny crater; She named him Ponce de Leon, Hoping he’d live another eon. But the life was so strenuous, Water not plenteous— Ponce, he did die, And Miss Beckham did sigh; “Oh, dear Fan, Oh, dear Til, What’ll I do? Ponce is ‘nil’.” L. Johnson: “There’s the most romantic man down town. Every time he speaks to me he calls me ‘fair lady’.” A. Smith: “That’s from habit. He used to be a street car conductor.” Miss Comer: “What motives took our Southern men from their homes to the battle front?” Ida Price: “Locomotives.” The gladdest words from a student’s pen are these: “Dear Dad—I’ve passed again.” 123 New Verses to the Old Classic— “It Ain ' t Gonna Rain No Mo’ ” There was a bootlegger, a Jew, And the words he spoke were few. Hebrew, Hebrew, Hebrew, Hebrew, Hebrew, Hebrew, Hebrew. On a mule we find two legs behind, And two we find before; But we stand behind before we find What the two behind be for. I got a girl up at the stute, I met her at the store, But that girl went and got campused, And I can’t see her no mo’. SUGGESTIONS TO FRESHMEN 1. Don’t meet classes; waste your time elsewhere. 2. Always display your high school medal—you might be able to fool some of your teachers. 3. Chew your gum softly in English Class so that others will not be awakened. 4. The radiators were not installed for heating—they are to hide all the trash in the room. 5. Answer all the advertisements you see so that you can get lots of mail. 6. Tell everything you hear so that you will always be the center of all the gossip. 124 LOST! FOUND! WANTED! Lost —A sweet disposition..? ? ? Wanted —A muffler for the rising bell.The Student Body Wanted —A clipping from Maggie Bizzell ' s tongue.Ruth Ford. Wanted —A sure way to reduce.Hazel Neff For Sale —One seat on front row in chapel..Pee-wee Jackson Found —The Fountain of Youth.Annie Smith Wanted —A lot of extra time.The Seniors A CLOSE CALL The parlor sofa held the twain, But hark! a step upon the stair! Fair damsel and her lovely swain— And mother finds them sitting there— Heandshe. He and she. COULD LIFE GO ON IF— “Itz” Taylor had no “beaux”? ’Stute hats were abolished at Blackstone College? We ' re willing to risk it. Grace Goode failed to have the last word ? Mr. Gates lost his temper? Rita Norton lost her curling irons? You should have a little spare time at B. C. G. ? There should he a Junior-Senior Prom? All the girls reduced as much as they are trying to? There were no restrictions at Blackstone? 125 1 1. 1 9 . i IO. W14. I 15. 16. 18. 19. 22 . L 4. 2Z. J - u31. W34. ' 35. 36. HORIZONTAL VERTICAL Our Alma Mater. Of or pertaining to the dawn or the east. A narrative poem—well known to Eng¬ lish II. Fifty-five thousand. One thing every B. C. G. girl has (sim¬ plified spelling). A measure. Definite article (French). The circus that passes through town quite often, especially on Sunday a. m. First two vowels (in reverse order). Usual objects for discussion at the Col¬ lege. Greenest thing at B.C.G., also at B.M.A. What B.M.A. boys watch for on Bruns¬ wick Avenue. Banner nights at B.C.G. The music club (abbr.). Student Council Investigation Commit¬ tee (abbr.). Near. 33 vertical reversed. What we came here to get (abbr.). A female deer. Draw up; tee. A period of time. Predominating type of Blackstone in¬ structors. iSf. A typical Blackst one girl! 2c A “disease” that is well-known at the College. 1 5. A Dutch-German measure of liquids. Musical term. v6. Poetic form of open. A river in Egypt (come on, Bible I). Dazzling effect; brilliancy. 2. What “some” girls get when there’s a reception at B.M.A. 3. Not two or more. 16. Wide or broad (Latin). , 17. Ideals of character manifested by race or people. Education Class, your time to shine! 1 49. Set by College girls for cadets and other¬ wise. 1 20. Second (abbr.). 23. Style of hats used since 1892. A college in Virginia, not co-ed (abbr.). l . Unknown at this school. . Our President. G 9. The kind of school every girl here has determined to go to next time. - ' 31. A large snake (plural). 1,33. Not me. ]3 SI A riv.er in Scotland. 37. .Our next door neighbor (abbr.). 38. Same as 38 horizontal (abbr.). 126 b b V |V 0 VlTR Blackstone College for Girls H. P. MYERS, President A Christian Training School for Girls ( Accredited by the Virginia State Board of Education for Teachers’ Certificates Hundreds of Graduates now Teaching The Leading Training School for Girls in Virginia Catalogue on Request W. B. GATES Vice President and Dean GEORGE P. ADAMS Secretary and Treasurer siKisss ssssssssssss s sssss s ss siHissssKissss ss s ssiKiiKi sss ssss ss ssss sss i m m s H The “Little Store yy s s Is Your Store [HJ Fruits Gak es Ice Cream Gandies S s s m s s n s s s s B IS s s s s S ' s s s s s Everything for the Supper Clubs s s s s s m H S Kl s s s s s ffl s s S (Kl KllKlSSSSSS SS SSSSSSSSISSSSinlSISSSS SSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSS S SSSSS ' Barrow Grocery Co. Incorporated Wholesale Grocers Established 1900 Dealers in Heavy and Fancy Groceries cTVIanufacturers’ Agents Telephone 51 Blackstone Virginia IS S m s SEAY-BAGLEY CO. BIGGEST AND BEST DEPARTMENT STORE IN BLACKSTONE ALWAYS ON HAND LARGE LINE of SUITS, COATS and SWEATERS WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF SHOES showing the best values that can be produced for the money The Latest Things in Fancy Articles at All Times Our goods are guaranteed as represented, and our prices are guaranteed to be right College Girls and Boys are cordially invited to make our store their headquarters SEAY-BAGLEY CO. m H s s s s s ;; For Highest Prices “Be Fitted by French Sell Your Tobacco at William B. French, Inc. 0. K. WAREHOUSE (©ptonietriBrs ©ptman£ KENBRIDGE, VIRGINIA 201 North Second Street Richmond, Virginia Inge, Gee Shackleton Kodaks . . Supplies S ;; iwl IBJ S m s m s H S s m si s s E EEE EEEE EEE EEEEEE EE EE EEE E EEEEEEE EE EEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEB isi e B For Thirty-Seven Years [Si IS1 a ' m s IS) 1 E e a] m m E E B IS] B B B El E E B E E E E E T HE BANK OF CREWE has rendered service that has won it the confidence and friendship of the people of Nottoway County. We know this, because we have grown and our service has grown proportion¬ ately in importance and value. We solicit your business on the basis of this service. Bank of Crewe E Crewe Virginia E E E E E E E E E E E i E E Largest Bank in Nottoway County E E E gj g pEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEE E u 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 i 1 1 Hi 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 @ 1 1 1 1 1 1 Cole-Williams Co., Inc. Department Store Blackstone Virginia The newest can always be obtained in our store Hosiery, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Toilet Preparations Shoes, Dresses, Coats, Parasols, Luggage Notions, Dry Goods 6 C Phone 159 For Quick Service ” The Central Service Station Blackstone, Virginia Federal Tires Auto Repairing K. H. Mills Mobiloils Road Service l� 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 i E. W. Mills 1 1 1 Hll [H] lHll lfHl[Hl!Hl ll lHl[Hl lHllHl lHlfHl[ HllHllH!lHl lHil[Hlll l| , Hl (Hl[Hl[HMHl iHlHK|[HMH; H lH[Hl[HWHMHlHiHllHl[H][Hl t HlfHin l H i� i ixi s is s a S S s s s s s s s s s s s s s First National Bank °f Blackstone, Virginia Careful and Polite Attention to All We Solicit Your Patronage s s H s s s s s s s s [x] s s s s s s m s s s s s cAssets over $ 1 , 080 , 000 � S gj[g]SSSSSSSSSSS®SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS : SS® fKl[«l[HllHlS S SSS SSS SSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS lSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSi� M[S[a Sl[ WWI I IW[ ia[ iaia ( l lKll«1IH1!«1l«l[H| [«l[«l [g ' |g|??ir;{:l?{il {il«;[� iiKil«l[Kl !gll«ll«llKl[Kl [«l [S1l«1IS]fK] [gf«1[a[«1[Kl[«llKll«il«iiaiEllg la lx i i� a [« SI X s X s s s s s J ottotoag ©rug Company BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA BLACKSTONE COLLEGE STATIONERY RINGS, BELTS and PINS WHITMAN’S CANDIES Agents for the FAMOUS VELVET KIND ICE CREAM S s s s s s s s The THOS. I. SHEPHERD J. H. CASTLES L. B. Spencer Drug Co. (SHEPHERD’S MARKET The Rexall Store KANITARY. Everything to Eat SERVICE prescription IBruggiStS BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA We are always glad to see the College Girls, and make a special effort to carry in stock their favorite Perfumes, Toilet Articles, Stationery and Candies We are local agents for FANCY and STAPLE GROCERIES FANCY CANNED GOODS L. E. Waterman’s Ideal Fountain Pens, Liggett’s and Norris’ Exquisite Candies, Symphony Lawn Lord Baltimore and Kara Linen Stationery, Ea3t man Kodak Supplies, The Velvet Kind IceCream FRESH, SALTED, SMOKED and COOKED MEATS FRESH and DRIED FRUITS Prompt and Courteous Attention to All VEGETABLES IN SEASON Main and Broad Streets BLACKSTONE, VA. POULTRY, FISH and OYSTERS IN REASON CANDIES, CIGARS and CAKES Leave your Kodak Films with us, we will have them developed for you IN FACT—EVERYTHING TO EAT SSSSSS SS SSSSISSSSSSSSSS SSSSSS SS SSSSSSSSSSlxl SSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSxISS “ Presto Change ” Q Nobody is going to come along with some magic or patent device which will endow you with a nice bank balance over night. Q The only way to have money is to save it. c A little money in the bank and a good credit established by consistent saving, spells success when opportunities arrive. The Bank gf Lunenburg Kenbridge, Virginia Commercial Sa vin o 7 rusts Member Federal Reserve System State Depositary’ Capital and Surplus $133,000.00 ' gggg gg gg ggggg g ggg gg ggg sig gggg gg gg ggggggggg ggggg gggggg gg ggg gg gggggggggggggggggggg Adams, Harris Company Incorporated Kenbridge, Virginia Wholesale Grocers Car Lot Distributors— Pure Gold Flour First Aid Flour (self-rising) King Flour Colton’s Self Rising Flour Capital Brand Meats and Lard g g g g g g g g g g g Chero-Cola F. N. Crittenden’s Bottling Company Drug Store Carbonated Beverages Crewe, Virginia g g g g g g g g g g 1 g H 1 | HARDWARE, GROCERIES FEEDS and GRAINS s s is [Sj All Kinds of IS HOUSEHOLD GOODS i S at prices that will save you money m s i s IS s s s s s s s s s VESPER-JENKINS CO. CREWE, VIRGINIA FERGUSON ALLEN Dry Goods Notions Gent’s and Boys’ Furnishings Star Brand Shoes Are Better 8? KENBRIDGE, VIRGINIA DILLARD-CRAWLEY HARDWARE CO. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Hardware, Machinery and Farm Implements BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA JOHNSON’S SANITARY MARKET Quality Meats of All Kinds Groceries Country Produce BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA s @1 SI SI s s s s s s s s s s allRl SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS S SSSSSSSSS S SS SSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSS SSS SlIgg]- fv V. SI SI s !! Hi s s s s s s s s 0 Stokes-William CSk Co. Blacks tone, Virginia K, s s s s 0 s s s i i s Wholesale and Retail Hardware S S s s s 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Compliments of the Lyric Blackstone, Virginia Dr. W. V. Atkins Drug Store Drugs, Medicines, Toilet Articles, Tobacco and Cigars A ll Prescription Work Given the Most Careful Attention 0 0 0 @ :s ;t h,h.h,h,h,h,.h h.h. H,.H.H,H,n,H.H.H.H.H x,x.h � x Si s: [Si � ! m H Blia[l[gllll[g] [gllgllgllg1 ISl [«ll«lRlg]l«ll«l!«ll«l[aiSil� ll� i[51[Kil� 1l«il«llgllSl[KlKl[gitg1lKl[51l«HHI[5i[51IHHKllHI[SI[HllKllHl[HIIHI[S1[SllSIKl[51IHIISIiaiSlK m m Main Street Motor Co. m si m m is s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s a Authorized Agents for Ford Cars, Trucks and Tradlors The Universal Car Sales Red Fisk Tires Service C. H. HARDY and J. H. IRBY, Owners Telephone 41 BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA s s s s s s a s s s s s m s g i s Home Tea Room Its Food Has Made It Popular Dainty Lunches H ome Made Candies Sandwiches Pastries Blackstone, Virginia Get our prices before you buy BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA s s H. Lee Robison ftfi Three Doors from Planter’s Warehouse gj S Dealer in g S s Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Shoes, g Hats, Caps and Stationery Ladies’ and Misses’ Hats a Specialty Bargains in Shoes for every member of the family The Place Your Dollar Buys the Most l� ) ISl rg i«irK! ;«ir«i i«i!«i i«i iHii« i!Ki[«i[5i[sigigi[Hi gigi f«i[H !gi[snHi [5|g|g] ' g i51[5H5p[5]l5][51fgl[Hl[51[g,l«l l51lgl[5il51lgllSlPPPPPPPPPP PP PP PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP P 1 p P p p p p p p To the President Vice President The Faculty and the entire student body of Blackstone College We wish to thank you for the business you have placed with our bank. Your accounts are sincerely appreciated p a P 1 P P P P P P P P P P P P Citizens Bank and Trust Company Blackstone, Virginia p p p The Bank that has served the College since its organization ;EEE EEEE EE EEE E EEEE EEEE EE EEEEE1K ' EE[K][K][«1EEEEEEEEE EE E EEE EEEEEEEEEEE iS! g 151 X-i • | We Cordially Invite You to Visit Skelton’s Barber Shop Prompt, Polite, Expert Service All White Barbers Special Attention Given College Girls Main Street Blackstone, Virginia Bank of South Hill South Hill, Virginia When Suffering with Eye-Strain Consult Education and a Saving Account make you independent Dr. H. C. Coleman Eye - Specialist We Pay 4 °Jo ' Capital, $100,000.00 Surplus, $100,000.00 South Hill, Virginia e m is m g m si IE E E E E E E I IS s s s s s s s !« ' s s s s S S e 1EEEEE EEEEEB EEEEEEBEBEBEEEBE E EEEEB EEEEEEE i s Graduation and Memory Records for All Occasions THE GIRL GRADUATE—Her own book. Half Buckram, $1.50; Full Cloth, $1.75; Illuminated Fabricoid, $3.00; French Grain Calf, $4.00; Swiss Velvet Ooze, $3.50. The favorite record book for girls. There is a place for everything dear to the girl graduate. Decorated in delicate colors on tinted stationery. HAPPY SCHOOL DAYS—Full Cloth, $1.75; Illuminated Fabricoid, $3.00; Swiss Velvet Ooze, $3.50. A very popular gift book, with many new features, tastefully designed with attrac¬ tive colors. SCHOOL FRIENDSHIP BOOK — Boards, $1.25; Decorated Cloth, $1.50; Illuminated Fabricoid, $2.50 ; Swiss Velvet Ooze, $3.00. STUNT BOOK—Cloth, $2.50; French Grain Calf, $5.00. A record book for young people, in or out of school. Covers the good-times age of youth.” Special indexing device. A memory book for girls and boys, cover¬ ing the social and personal side of school life. Iland-designed throughout. Send for complete catalogue. B - B Publishing House of the M. E. Church, South LAMAR BARTON, Agts. FIFTH AND GRACE STREETS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA e b ,i IE E E E E E E E iK E E E B E Blackstone Bakery BAKED GOODS OF ALL KINDS Give Us a Call Stuart Betts, Inc. Wholesale Confectioners 10 South Fourteenth Street Richmond Virginia We carry a complete line of Penny, Live- and Ten-Cent Candy, and are sole agents for Greenfield’s Cupid Chocolates and Richardson’s Fountain Syrups. E E E E E E E E E E E E E E a :: g S SI S s s s s j: K s s m Your Diploma — a Precious Key C ommencement day marks the end¬ ing of one period in your Life—the begin¬ ning of another. Your diploma tells the world that you have equipped yourself with knowledge to help you to success. Opportunities are before you — youth and strength and ambition are on your side. There’s another ally you want — a growing bank account. Start your account now—it will help you to get ahead. There’s a cordial welcome here for you. The Farmers and Merchants Bank BURKEVILLE, VA. Where Safety and Real Helpfulness are offered every friend s m s b. s s s m Solicitors Wanted! Ladies or men seeking high-class, well- paid employment can do well for them¬ selves by selling life insurance, either in spare time or for full time. For further information, address J. W. Nash Blackstone, Virginia General Agent for George Washington Life Insurance Company ‘May I print a kiss on your lips?” he said. She nodded her sweet permission. So they went to press, and I rather guess They printed a large edition. Him said him didn’t love we. Him even made we cry, And so us threw he over When him deserted I. gj g| m s B S B g B B B B B IS :||K]EEBEBEEEE EBIXl!51lK](Kl [KlEBEIXl!KW YE IXll«l[KlfXlBB EEEEEEBEI«l(«](Kl(KlBEBBBEEEEEEBEE (1 IE E E H E E E E E E B E E E E E E E E E B E E E E E E E IVho are_ More_ Thrifty_ Men or l,Vomen ? Some say that women are more thrifty than men. We do not know about this 1 . It is very much like saying that women are more honest than men. Nobody knows, and we don’t think such questions as these will ever really be decided. The thrift proclivity is not influenced by anything that is peculiar to either sex, in our opinion. Any man or woman with a brain and a backbone can be thrifty. Any thinking person can see the desirability of being thrifty, and any person with them and self-control can be thrifty—man or woman, boy or girl. The First National Bank X E of Crewe Virginia E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E Crewe E E E E E OFFICERS H. E. Lee, President J. M. Jones, Cashier W. P. TAYLOR, Assistant Cashier J. M. Kidd, Vice-President C. M. Jones, Assistant Cashier T. I. Hardy, Assistant Cashier Make Our Bank Your Bank E Truly M. Fowlkes, Assistant Cashier m E I E EEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEElEEEEEE EEEEE EElE