Chicora College for Women - Nods and Becks Yearbook (Columbia, SC)

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HE fifty-seventh year of Queens College, the twentieth of September, quite a number of microscopic members of the genus homo appeared at its doors. These had come from different parts of the kingdom: some of them wander- ing according to their own free will, others, in spite of their unwillingness, being sent away from home in search of a new environment. On close examination, these all represented different species of an undeveloped order of intelligence, but nevertheless gave promise of greater possibilities under proper environment. At first, these individuals, wandering from one classroom to another, were overwhelmed with home- sickness; but soon, in company with so many others, their tears were dried, and life seemed more hopeful. As they became more reconciled to their new surroundings, they began to desire broader development. This desire was met by memberships in various organizations—the athletic association furnished opportunity for physical exercises and growth; the literary societies stimulated their mental activities; and the Young Women’s Christian Association met their spiritual needs. In spite of the aid given them by these various organizations, life was by no means easy, for this new environment brought many dangers and difficulties. ''THE WAV TO BLISS LIES NOT ON BEDS OF DOWN’’