Chowan College - Chowanoka Yearbook (Murfreesboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1913 volume:

3 J ,- ' :Pm M Cf)otoanofea Published by the Gradiiatin; Class of CHOWAN COLLEGE 19i;5 Contents Page Frontispiece 2 Dedication o Annual Boai-d 6, 7, S Senior Class Roll 10 Senior Characteristics 11-1(5 Senior History 17 Senior Prophecy IS, lit Senior Poem 20 English Certificate 21 Junior Class Roll 23 Junior History 25 Junior Prophecy 20, 27 Junior Poem 28 Sophomore Class Roll 30 Sophomore History 32 Sophomore Statistics 33 Sophomore Poem 3-1 Freshman Class Roll 38 Freshman Poem . . . . , 39 The Happy Faculty 40, 41 Special Cla.ss Roll 43 To the Special Girl 44 Special Prophecy 45 Normal Class Roll 47 Normal Class Prophecy 48, 49 Music Seniors 52 Glee Club 53 Page Alt Club 54 L ' envoi 55 Dramatic Club 57 Y. W. A 58 Literary Societies 00, 01 Senior Club 64 Campers 65 Heart Breakers 66 Information 67 Jolly Dozen Club 68 Old Maids ' Club 69 College Basketball Team 72 Senior Basketball Team 73 Tennis Club 74, 75 The Would-Be Poets 76-79 Ole Elton 80, 81 O Say Can You See? 82, 83 Their Hearts ' Desires 84 Vanted 85 Chowan Vord Book 85 Unusual Consequences 86-88 In Jocular Vein 89 Answers to Foolish (Jucst ions 90 Lovers ' Club 90 Calendar 91, 92 Miss Minnie 93 Advertisements 98-111 To our Mofhers and Fathers whose loving interest has made posNible our efforts. we, the ClasN of Thirteen with gratitude dedicate this booh Annual Board Annual Board Annual Board Rennie Spivey Editor in Chief Louise Vann Business Manager Mary E. Long Assistant BUsitiess Manager Nancy Benthall .4;- Editor Bonrd of Directors Etta Banks Zalia Lane Ruth Lassiter Annie Sue Winborne Cora Sawyer Grace Beasley Rosebud Nowell Sadie Cullens ] L MiE Darden Janie Sharpe ' - - ' p K®. S ys w i-6W ?VjSltl@T Senior Class Gradatim ad Mctani Flower: Violet Colors: Purple and old gold Officers Zalia Peele Lane President Georgia Eugenia Piland Vice-President Rennie Geneva Spivey Secretary Louise Cook Vann Treasurer Madge Conwell Historian L RY Emma Long Poet Una Lorraine White Prophetess Etta Ruth Banks Zalia Peele Lane Georgia Anne Bartley ] L ry Emma Long Madge Conwell CJeorgia Eugenia Piland Eunice McDowell Day Rennie Geneva Spivey rie susann. h evans lol ' ise cook ' ann Una Lorraine White m.ia PioKLE Lanic, Aliilhiiican Hc ' lvidere, N. C. ■■A K ' x ! companion ami as firm a friond. Here is tlie President of our class. !She possesses lliat innate sympathy and that peculiar personal magnetism which liave endeared her to her class- mates. By her ambition and through her per- sistent industry her record has been one of prog- ress, as evidenced by her class and society stand- ing. Zalia is a veritable Mecca for those in dis- tress, for her hand is ever extended to those in trouble or in need of counsel. One peculiar char- acteristic of hers is that she has a voice like the ].roverbial nightingale, liut it is n( ver lieard, except when some sorrow oiijiresses her. .ludguig from her past, we are assured that there is a full measure of success for her in any walk of life thai slie mav tread. (;k(i|(i;ia El ciio.si a I ' ii.and. Ahilhiiicni Winlon, X. ( ' . ' • ugcls wcie iiainted fair to look hke you. There ' in you all that we beUeve of Heaven ' s amazni! brightness, purity and truth, eternal joy nn eternal peace. — Otwai . She is loyal, faithful, noble, with the cour.ig to face the d uties that present themselves t,i he day by day; and obedient to the rules and piiii ciples of the institution to which she has entiusle her development. These are some of the charac teristics of this sweet, gentle, brown eyed girl h has won the admiration and love of so maii. - our students and the respect of her instructor-: We know she still has a longing to behold om more that Southern teachei whose presence n longer graces the sacred precincts of the Mai room. In class she is regarded a.s our best mat he matician and her exceptional ability in that subjec argues well for her future usefulness in soci; service to the wdrld- Rennie Geneva Spivey, Liicalkin riropnsborn, N. C. Ill soul sincpi-p, in actiiin raithful, in lionur clear. Tliis modest girl fame to us from Cii ' oensboro , and is of the finest type. During her college life she has made no great strides for honors, but she has worked her way to the top. She has made herself felt in everything she has undertaken, be it in society or athletics. Rennie has a reputation fcir being perfectly original and is always ready to assist in any new idea. The last report of her in this line was the brave sally she made to the town hall, and the idea which she received the following day. Her practical thinking brain will serve to ]ilace her among the brightest gems that help to make the weak happy and strong. Lf)X ' isB Cooke N ' ann, Liinilidii Winlon, X. C. Xobly ])lanneil, to warn, In i-oriifort and cnin- mand. Louise is the baby of nur class, but let us hasten to add that this means in years, not in intellect, for in the latter she is among the fore- most. She is an excellent student, concentrating all of her powers on the work to be done. Outside of the classroom she has an entirely different per- sonality; then she is ready to enjoy any fiui or outdoor sport. Her unlimited cheerfulness and keen sense of humor give her an unusual capacity for enjoying to the fullest extent both her woi ' k and recreation. No one was ever more of a leader by nature than is Louise. This gift of leadership, her utter fearlessness in the face of criticism, an i her great enthusiasm make her an almost impar- alleled society worker. In the four years that we have known Louise we have learnetl to love as well as to greatly admire her and, whether she shines in society, behind the footlights or in the cnnrtroom, we wish her the greati ' sl suc ' ce.ss. Madoe Annie Conwell, AlaUiuKnii Mexico , D. F. A spring of lovo gushes from my lieart And I blessed them unawares. Vna Nina deliciosa very aplly clcscribcs I he dohghtful, dignified little maid that Old .Mexico pri ' sented to our class. She seems to bear in her disposition and character the bright sunshine and t lie perfumed zephyrs of the Tropics. Although she is distinctly American in her character, Madge is uncil Illusive, gentle, quiet and thoughtful. She p.ississcs that rare quality of being a charming lislciier. She is an excellent student and is so recognized by her classmates. We i)r( ' (licl, a future full of promise for Dr. Conwell in licr chosen profession, and we congratulate her Uiith in the choice of a friend so loyal and true. M. RY Emma Long, Lucalian Severn, N. C. To study hard, think quickly, speak gently, and to express her thoughts frankly is a ver- bal .Jpicture of Mary Emma Long. She has been witfc us three years and has made strong friends of all with whom she comes in touch. She is a student with a fixed purpose, and this purpose has been one of securing the best results from her college work. She is the poet of her class, and deserves that distinction on account of her poetical talent. Duty has been the ruling motive with her, and this motive has made her the good student, the keen debater, and the deep .thinker that she is. May her type never be lacking iri ' the student body of Chowan College. Tna Lorraine Whitk, Alalhinean Severn, X. C Her hair is red. Her eyes are blue; She ' s what she is Through and through. Ahhough Una may be called Socrates, she is not so grave as he. When passing her room one (ill en hears, with delight, her babyish laugh. She delights in all kinds of fun and especially does she like to plan jokes; but when the joke is being carried out she is as innocent as a babe and her eyes widen in wonder. But for all her mischief making Una is a studious girl. To hear her recite a German lesson one would think her to be a genu- ine daughter of the Fatherland. On account of her great imaginative ability she was asked to write the prophecy of her class. We will now leave her with the Fates to see her future and ours. Et-i HiTH H.WKs, Liiriilidi, Vauv. X. ( ' . .Id iiiT heart can ne ' er be buuglil nor Howe ' er it beats, it beats sincerely. Etta is a composite girl inasmuch as she is both a humorist and a poet. She waxes poetical at the slightest provocation, but in her poetical flights she measures out the largest words in the smallest spaces, and is as much amused thereby as her classmates. She sees the humor in living, in friends, and discovers a funny side lo every event in life; nevertheless she is a iiuiid of strong person- ality and fixed opinions and does strong college work. Sometimes she is referred to as airish but in playing ba.sketball she forgets her airs and makes her opponents understand that they are up against a solid proposition. With her many sided character we look for a successful lif work. Eunice McDowell Day, Alalhininn Murfreesboro, N. C. None knew her but to love her, None knew her liut to |)raise. Eunice is the jcilly, (-urefree fjirl in cjur clus.s who needs tlo no more tlian .simply be. She is the (li ' iifflit of every prowd and communicates this delifjlit to all with her eyes, which have a certain bewitching mischief in them that is altogether invohnitary. If she has cares, no one knows it. She never worries over lessons for tomorrow, but iloes the best she can on them for today and for- gets the others until they come. Her favorite stvidy is English and, if you want to read a paper that would do justice to an older and more experi- enced person, read one which she has written. Eunice is friendly, good natured and sympathetic, a girl who is liked by all wlio know liei, .■md a general favorite. M. RIE SUSANN. H EvANS, LllCitlillll Murfreesboro, N. C. And o ' er that fair broad brow were wrought The intersected lines of thought. Marie is the quiet member of our class, but in manners only, for in work she is one of our Uveliest girls. She always knows her lessons and is a gen- eral favorite with the Faculty and student body and all with whom she comes in contact. Her cheery face and happy good nature have won for her a high place in our opinion. She is an unjiar- alleled e. ample of truth, kindness, love, obedience. As she goes from us with a clean record, let us all hope that she will have a future r-rnwiicd with glorious success. CiodRciiK A. Hartley, Lucnlimi Swansboro, N. C. ' Many daughters hath done vii-tuously l)ut thou excellest them all. This sii ' l eanie to us from the Class of 1012, fdi ' her heatlh prevented her from finishing with them. We feel that their loss is our gain, since she is the brightest girl of all our college students. She is very jiersevering and ambitious and is loved 1) ' all who know her. Often she becomes blue and desiJondent, but is soon cheered by her many girls, especially by EUzabeth. Georgie is the musician of her cla.ss, having completed the music rcmr.se in 1011. History of the Senior Class And it. came to pass in the year of our Lord one thousantl nine hundred and nine, when the sun lay heavily upon the land, that one hundred maidens from the great State of North Carolina were summoned to forsake their homes and hasten to refill the halls of Chowan Baptist Female Institute. Be it known that among those who obeyed the aforesaid summons there arose and came twenty- two unpolished jewels who earned the reputation of being the original unsalted, fresh Freshmen of the institution. The most honorable President of tlie C. B. F. Institute showed himself to be a most skilful lapidary, and wonderful changes were wrought in these precious bits of humanity, for they were found fit to sparkle in the sacred precincts of the Sophomore department of the new Chowan College. It would be futile to record the wonderful changes that took place in these maidens who had ventured from home and fireside to obey the call before mentioned. Only thirteen survived the polishing process and were found worthy to meet the requirements of the Junior Class. There they accidentally discovered that there was something to learn in life, and that they could learn. This latter bit of knowledge they at once proceeded to put into practice. They came twelve strong to the Senior Class when the autumn leaves began to paint the landscape. Their principal work since that time had been expended in studying History of Education and the art of Repressing Exuberance of Spirit. The only discouragement that weighed upon them was the discovery that their seemingly inexhaustible supply of dignity, incident to their Sophomoric age, had actually become exhausted and that essays and other duties of like char- acter loomed high on the horizon and that there was a species of dismay in the hearts of the Faculty as to the results. And now as these adventurers stand before the silent and closed doors of the future and look back upon the four years of the past, they reaUze that only the first volume of their history has been written and that ' the real, actual work of life lies before, and a larger and fuller volume must now be entered upon. So pray for us that we may ever have every page written in deeds worthy of record. Historian. Senior Class Prophecy It was twilight and everything was quiet when I had completed my day ' s work and sat down Ijefore the open fireplace to meditate on the things of the past. Suddenly in the fire was heard a roar which startled me from revery. I glanced into the glowing coals and saw there a hazy form. As the coals burned brighter they revealed a figure of a man. At first I could not recognize him, but upon more careful inspection I saw that he was an old man, worn out by the cares and struggles of life. I saw it was Dr. Bruner, our honored President, who was still giving his life for the endowment of our dear Alma Mater. He had raised the necessary sum with the exception of a few dollars. Soon he turned to me and inriuired atiout my classmates, of whom I knew nothing. He then asked me how much I would give him on the endowment if he would tell me about them. Without a moment ' s thought I replied, Thirteen dollars. A gleam of joy stole over his face when he told me the necessary amount would be completed. As Dr. Bruner stirred the brilliant coals with his magic wand this picture was shown to me: There appeared the face of Zalia Lane, the belovetl President of our class. Her bright face had a pensive expression, as though she were recalling a recent prank of her chum, Rennie Spivey. On a second glance I saw her in a University, making a specialty of her favorite stud} ' . Mathematics. Suddenly the scene changed and I beheld Zalia in the Math room at Vassar, standing before a cla.ss of thoughtful girls, pointing out to them the difTerent angles, triangles, and the like. The next face to come into the picture was that of Rennie Spivey. I saw pictures of her specializing in voice, expression and English at dilTerent univers- ities, l ut at times she seemed unhappy and continued so until she found the means to go abroad in order that she might study German. After studying in Germany three years she returned to the Professorship of German at Smith to spend tlie remainder of her life. Again the settling of the coals revealed a face — it was that of Eunice Day. At first, in the picture, she was surrounded by the shadowy forms of many ad- mirers. The coals grew brighter and I saw her in a schoolroom with spectacles on her nose and a birch rofl in her hand. The scene changed and she was seated in a comfortable rocker surrounded, not by admirers this time, but by cats of every color and age, while a parrot was perched on the back of her chair. The coals liaving become dull Dr. Bruner gently stirred them. From the rear I saw the determined figure of Georgia Piland and in lier face I read, Grad- (itrin ad Mrtatii. With strong determination she had conquered Latin, having made a specialty of it at Columbia. While there she made a key to Livy which siu-p assed all those that were in existence. At this point I was startled when I saw tlu small, dainty figure of ALidge Con well in Europe studying voice, for while in college we thought she was deter- mined to become a missionary. When I studied the picture carefully I saw an immense crowd in a great cathedral, then suddenly Madge came tnppmg ni and by her rich tones the throng was held spellbound. Silently as the snowfall the picture changed and the tlioiiglitful face of Mary Emma Long came into view. I saw her with wrinkled brow solving the problems of life and with this as her motto, Where there ' s a will there ' s a way. She had been successful and yet in the next jiicture there was a great change— she appeared happier and brighter as she sat in an armchair and read her poems, which have made her world famous. I saw n ext the figure of Marie Evans. After taking her A.B. degree from Chowan College she decided she wanted a musical education. She studied ui America several years and graduated at the New England ( onservatory. She went abroad to studv, and while over there she won much fame. After refvismg several splendiil offers she retm-ned to America and accepted the position of her former teacher at the Conservatory. The coals seemed cold, and still there were some of my classmates I had not seen. I could not imagine what had become of them or what the suddenly dying away of the coals meant. I searched them over and finally it seemeil as it I were carried away by their mystic influence into some strange land, perhaps Mexico, and while there I was passing through a large hospital and to my surprise I met Georgia Hartley in the hall ; she was a practising physician and missionary. She told me how she ' regained her health and strength after graduation by hivmg the Bees. This jMcture faded and another took its place. I saw Louise ' ann, tlu lial)y of our class. Although she was yovmg, she was brave to do and to dare. Li the city of St. Louis there was conveiied ' a Woman ' s Congress for the purpose of procuring votes for women. The gift of golden oratory made her easily a leader and in the parade she marched with the vanguard, and as she marched sang, Dare to be a Daniel. Last but not least I saw i)ictured in the coals the sweet, serious face of Etta Banks. Her speech is silver and her silence goklen, for with a glance she can speak volumes. I saw a large church decorated with violets and rich yellow chrysanthemums ; a huge arch was near the altar. The candles were lighted and I heard the sweet voice of Madge, while at the organ was Marie. As the strains of the Wedding March swelled forth from the organ, I saw my class- mates entering one by one. They were dressed in yellow with huge bunches of violets ill their arms. As the picture faded away I saw Etta kneeling at the altar wrajipcd in bridal draperies and at her side knelt her heart ' s king. A bow and Dr. Bruuer was gone, the coals gray and lifeless. ' 13 Class Poem The time has come when we must j art And now as we Ufe ' s journey start From this beloved old C. ( ' . ' ( ' ' ll l( t our watchword ever be — Onward ! The long expected day is here The most renown ' d in our career ; Ev ' n though it seems the vict ' ry ' s won Our task in life is just begun. Onward ! While wand ' ring o ' er our lawn so fair Plucking a flower here and there, The mocking bird with his sweet song Gave us cheer as we passed along. Onward ! However hard the path did seem No time was spent to stop and dream But this brave class went pressing on Until in sight was seen the dawn. Onward! Oh, Alma Alater, fare thee well! For we no longer with thee dwell, But hope wherever duty leads To ])raise thy name and act great deeds Onward ! Certificate in Enj lish Minnie I ' earl Ward Alatliincan Lewiston, North Carolina ' Kindest acts and thoughtful deeds were in in her very looks. Junior Class Non sibi sed ceteris Flower: Narcissus Color: Old sold and black Yell Rackety, rackety, russ, What in the thunder ' s the matter with ut- Take a look and see the stuff For we are it and that ' s no bluff. Razzle dazzle, sis, boom, bah! Junior Class! Rah! rah! rah! Mary Morris Alston President Helen Bruce Taylor Vice-President Nancy Louise Benthall Secretary Roberta Eugenia Peelb Treasurer Ruth Mae Lassiter Poet Ruth Myrtle Eley Historian Ina Love Mitchell Prophetess Class Roll Mary Morris Alston Hilda May Johnson Nancy Louise Benthall Ruth Mae Lassiter Rose Mae Davis Ina Love Mitchell Ruth Myrtle Eley Ola Maie Morehead Janie Carroll Futrell Edna Hudson Parker Rosa O ' Lillian Futrell Roberta Eugenia Peele Emily Mabel Jenkins Helen Bruce Taylor Annie Slie Winborne Junior Class History Tlie great event took place in the month of Septeniher in tiie year 1910 — the advent of thirty-three unsupliisticated Freshmen to aufjment the rolls and increase the cares of this institution. Certainly we had looked forward to this epoch in our lives with pleasure and a sense of trepidation, but when the usual spell of homesickness seized upon us we rememljered as we lifted up our voices and wept, that there never was nor ever would be any place in this world so sweet as home. Common sense, however, prevailed and we left oflf our dreaininp; of home and organized our class without molestation on the part of the Sophs, as we were such models of conduct that they probably considered that we needed nothing in the way of admonitions. Of course during the year we passed through all the little worries incident to our position, just as we had had measles, whooping cough, chickenpox, etc., in our child- hood days, but the year finally passed away and we found ourselves again in our long dreamed of homes for the vacation. When the school opened in the fall twenty of our number reported to become Sophomores for the year 1911; that was a glorious year — it always is; there is always an exultation peculiar to the Soph — a sense of superiority, and an inclination to indulge in mischievous pranks. We thought ourselves marvels of brilliancy, and arrogated to ourselves much wis- dom. Today we realize that we have passed this stage in our development and have, in this our .Junior year, entered upon a larger, broader life. There are now l)ut fifteen of our number and we are trying to develop a spirit worthy of true womanhood, and our purpose and endeavors are and will he to make our- selves worthy successors of that noble Class of Seniors that are now leaving Chowan College to take up the active duties of life. We know that next year we shall have some historical facts connected with our class that will be more worthy of recortl. Junior Prophecy When I was informed of the startling news that I was Prophetess of the Junior Class it took me some time to recover from the shock. However, I soon found that it would not do to take it in this way, since it was a very serious ques- tion, and must be taken seriously. In sheer desperation I threw myself on the window seat and thought, thought frantically, despairingly, ' til exhausted. With my head between my hands, I sat gazing down the vi.sta of Doric columns which shone white in the moonlight, until I almost could have believed myself in ancient (Sreece, especially when a form like that of a goddess glided towards me. Damsel, why in such dec]) thought? a voice said. Perhaps I may help you. I perceived that it was ninic itli( ' r than the nuich (le]ireciated Ca.ssandra, Pro]ihete,ss of the Greeks, who in her own day was destined never to be believed, hut whose words were true nevertheless. I felt apologetic for my long pause and answeretl l)reathlessly, Could you? Ah, please be so good as to tell me what the future holds in store for my illustrious classmates; or, rather, what they hold in store for the world. But you will not believe me, she said. We will, I replied. Just a hint of the future, I beg of you. Shall I give you a glimpse of them ten years hence? she asked. Just the idea, I replied. Mary Alston, she began, I see as director of music in one of the world ' s greatest institutions of learning, a place not so far distant. Ruth Lassiter I see, in the laud of elegant manners, pursuing her loved study of the French language. Ah! I see a multitude of chai-nied listeners. They clieer and throw flowers to Annie Sue Winborne, the gentle and learned pianist. In a magnificent art gallery in New York, behold a grand ]iainting, signed Nancy Benthall. Admiring ones gaze long, move on slowly, and return to look again. Two old men. Chase, methinks, and Sargent, talk excitedly. ' Without a doubt, ' I hear them say, ' women are coming to the front in the world, and Southern women too. ' Bruce Taylor — l)y ( ' upid ' s darts no longer Bruce Taylor — graces a beauti- ful city home. Each day witii a jjleasant smile she welcomes Dr. R. at the door. A granil tennis tournament is just over. Automobiles ami carriages throng the street, flags and pennants wave in honor of Bert Peele, who with that won- derful left hantl of hers has won the golden eiip. So, Rosa Futrell after these many years still pines her life away, and sighs for the return of Ruth dear. Strange how affections last. Hilda Johnson, now teaching voice in l aylor University, longs more and more each day for Rose Davis. But alas! This can not be, for Rose holds the Chair of Mathematics in the University of Texas, a position she has long aspired to. And especially since she has the chance of taking the M.R.S. degree there. Ola Morehead is a confirmed old maid, but is still living in hopes that Grady ' s heart is not entirely adamantine. Myrtle Eley is teaching Latin at dear old Chowan. The ties which i)ind her there are so strong she cannot break tliem, and the strongest tie is the subject she is teaching. Mabel Jenkins is seen busily engaged in her for she is still inter- ested in ' Bees ' and finds it a most fascinating occupation. Janie Futrell, poor child, though she has not reached the heights she aspired, has found a noble occupation. She is keeping house for a old maids. What is all this? Behold Edna Parker heads a Ynmd of suffragettes tri- umphantly through the streets of New York. Everything gives way before them as before the Roman phalanx. The Prophetess ceased speaking, What became of me? I cried. But she had vanished as mysteriously as she had come. As improbable as all these predictions may seem, dear friends, I warn ()U that Cassandra ' s prophecies always proved to come true. to which bunch ot Junior Class Poem As you ' re looking thru the pages Of this famous dear old book, You ' ll see the girls of every kind With just a pleasant look. But we know that you will say When all of them you ' ve seen That we ' re the Pride of dear Chowan — The class of old ' 14. At first we dwelt in Newish land, Had all the wit was going, We liked it to lie understood That we knew all worth knowing As Sophs we hazed and blacked the Newish ' Put oil in every well, We slept ' til eight on April first — Hitl the cla]i]ier from the bell. But now we ' re Juniors brave and bold — Surpass the Senior bore, For in tlieir own green eyes they think They are the pebbles on the shore. But Juniors, Juniors! Rah, Rah, Rah! If you would like to see the stuff Take a good square look at us. For we are it and that ' s no l)luff. The nicest class you have ever seen Is the class of old ' 14. Sophomore Class In unity tlicre ' s strcngtli Flower: Pansy Colors: Garnet and jjold Officers Grace Belle Beasley Pre-sidcnt Retta Dennie Griffin Vice-President Cora Della Sawyer Secretary Sadie Pruden Jordan Treasxirer Stella Forbes Garrett Historian Annie Elizabeth Burbage ' . . . . Prophetess Effie Mae Herring Pocl Elizabeth Enniss Adkins Grace Belle Beasley Georgia Eugenia Britton Annie Elizabeth Burbage Stella Forbes Garrett Effie Mae Herring Nina Mae Holloman Sadie Pruden Jordan Maggie Vann Livermon Jessie Mae Piland Cora Della Sawy er Lydia Barnes Story Eddie Belle Walker Neva Dean Warren History of Sophomore Class And it came to pass in nineteen hundred and eleven, at the time when corn is ripe in the fields and the grapes hang heavy in the vineyards, there arose a mighty band of maidens throughout the Land of North Carolina and they came to tlie great nation Chowan. There the maidens did pitch th( ir tents and their abode was known as The Home of the Fair. Now this band of maidens did wax strong and mighty both in number and in wisdom, and after many moons they did come together and decide on a battle ci-y. They were known throughout the land as Freshmen. All did rejoice exceedingly in the greatness of their queen, one Grace of the house of Beasley, for all saw that it was well. Soon the spring of the year did come and bring the grassy fields and sunny skies, and these Freshmen did come together and resolved not to go to their dis- tant homes, for at that time the land did flow with milk and honey, but the Su]iieme Ruler of the Nation did say nay, — and for forty fair days and nights ilitlthey weep and mourn, but on the forty-fifth day they departed on their way rejoicing. And so many moons did ])ass away and it was again the fall of the year and the maidens did pitch their tents, but there was much sorrow in the land, for many did not return Init in their places appeared new faces, and these were re- ceived with great joy and they did call themselves Sophomores. In this land also appeared other bands known as Freshmen, Juniors, and Sen- iors, but in wisdom and learning the Sophomores exceedeth them all. At the appointed time these Sophomores did again choose as their queen one (irace of the house of Beasley for she did please them with her great work, and for their Scribe and Guard for their great wealth Cora of the house of Sawyer was chosen. As the time f(ir the maidens to l:)reak camp did draw near there was much sorrow throughout their midst. But the Supreme Ruler did smile upon this band and did jiromise all good tilings to the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fif- teen. V A C8 71 • H x 1 s i rCT fe. 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We ' re glad we aren ' t Freshies, the teachers are too, A ' running around with nothing to do But try to act smart and show off their knowledge, When it ' s known they ' re the greenest at college. Another class now we don ' t choose to be — It ' s the Juniors, a ' frisking as if they were free. They haven ' t much sense and don ' t you forget We wouldn ' t be classed as the big-heatled set. Such a dignified set is the Senior mass, Who won ' t even notice the Sophomore class. When we are Seniors control your ' mirations, For we will be Seniors and not imitations. Such a peaceful, contented set together. We had rather be Sophs than any other, For in two more years we ' ll let you see. Just how gracefully we take an A.B. _ t e !■ Y 5 s Vv ' S Oi ry Sick W . !!Coiiiln !! !!THE GREAT FRESHMEN CIRCUS!! DON ' T FAIL TO SEE IT ! Daring Trapeze Performances by Yele Eniluap, LA Petite Francaise Demoiselle. See Blackie, the Hugh Black Cat — the Most Intelligent of its Kind in the World. The Educated Giraffe, Ave Nagrom, Displayed BY Miss Nomrevil, can solve any problem in addition. Come See the Great Grizzly Bear dance. Free Exhibition, 8:30 a. m. Leopards, Lions and Pumas all under perfect control. Rarest Specimens not shown on the Billboard. e ' ery one come young and old r TvrT ' Qinx ' Children, one hag peanuts for Monkeys I Adults, fourteen eredits Freshman Class After it, follow it; follow the f :l iiii Flower: Mareelial Xiel Rose Colors: Blue ami golc Yell : Che — hee, Cha — ha! Che — ha — ha — ha ! Chowan Freshman ! Rah! Rah! Rah! Officers Sadie Augustine Cullins President Maggie Sawyer Duke Vice-President Rosebud Nowell Secretary Helen ' e.sta Brooks Treasurer Mary Thomas Evans Historian ji ,.Helen Jones Winborne Poet Myra Skinner Aumack Prophetess AuMACK, Myra S. BoYETTE, Eva 0. Brett, Helen M. Brooks, Helen V. Bruner, Arthur C. Cullins, Sadie A. Duke, Maggie S. Edwards, Virgie O ' T Eley, Pauline J. Elliott, Esther H. Members Evans, ISIary T. Goodwin, Adria E. Jenkins, Addie L. Jenkins, Claudine Lawrence, Eva J. Lawrence, Lois A. Mizelle, Lora B. Morgan, Eva M. Xowell, Rosebud Pierce, Grace L Pitman, Jennie B. RiDDIpK, ] L RY L. Sawyer, ALaude 0. Sawyer, Ruth E. Stallings, Essie Taylor, Bettie W. Vann, Jessie B. Ward, Nellie W. Watson, Eunice J. Winborne, Helen J. Special Class Nothing but the hcst. Flower: Paiisy Colors: Purple and green Yell: Piek-a-paek, Jiek-a-daek, Sis, boom, bah! Special, Speeial, I ' ah, rah, rah! Who are we? Why, can ' t you guess? We are Chowan ' s -er ' best. Ruth Dorset ' Windsor President Lois Evangeline Howell Vice-President Jessie Elizabeth Garrett Secretary Ruth Wright Vann ' . ' .Si Treasurer Lucile Hamlet Williams , , . .... . Jan Ida Louise Futrell ' y -.-. : ' . . ... ,r;, :PJ Emita Lucile Clark - ' - ' V • Prophctels Myrti Pattie ( ' arman Cornie Cathryn Cheek Emily Lucile Clark Mamie Elizabeth Darden Ida Louise Futrell Jessie Elizabeth Garrett Ethel Evora Haughton Viola Devilla Hayes Lois Evangeline Howell Eunice Cora Lee Willie Perkins Mizelle Marietta Blount Picot Janie Marie Sharp Sallie Lockheart Smallwood Pauline Thorington Taylor Ruth Wright Vann Irma Bernice Ward Jessie Rhodie White Lucile Hamlet Williams RuTFi DoKsEY Windsor To the Special Girl Hero ' s to tlic girl who ' s in love with iicr work, To the one who can sing, paint or play, Wh(j wouldn ' t give it up for Willie or Bob; Don ' t hianif lier, she was horn that way. Normal Teachers ' Class Plain living and liigli thinking Aim: To make money Colons: Blue and grey Flower: Kiss me and I ' ll tell you Executive Department Rose Mae Davis, President of the General Association for the Extermination of Matrimonial Alliances. Ola Mae Morehead, Vice-President. Ruth Mae Lassiter, Secretary of the Exterior and Interior of All Matrimonial Contracts. Nina Mae Hollomon, Treasurer of the Secret Service Commission of Wornout School Teachers. . Cora Bella Sawyer, Attorney General of Woman ' s Rights. Louise McKay Kivett, Secretary of the Spinster State. Lydia Barnes Story, Sergeant at Arms against the Encroachment of Mankind. Elizabeth Enniss Adkins, Chief of Students ' Secret Service for Investigation of Faculty Regulations. Law MakhiiS nopartiiieiit Lucy Hines Elliott, Speaker of the House Mary Morris Alston Hilda Mae Johnson Annie Lizzie Barnecastle Margaret Elizabeth Link Grace Belle Beasley Roberta Eugenia Peele Georgia Eugenia Britton Jennie Bess Pitman Helen Vester Brooks Helen Bruce Taylor ViRGiE O ' Telia Edwards Mamie Pearl Ward : L rie Susannah Evans Neva Dean Warren Teachers ' Class Prophecy It was a Friday evening in February, the light bell had smnided and alone in my room I had almost given up in desjiair as I remembered that the Class Projihecy was to be handed in when the morning had waned. The future was an absolute blank to my mind, that was weighed down by the responsibility resting upon me. . s I sat there, helpless and hopeless, the moonlight on my nible had crept to my Bible and 1 could .see its gilt letters standing out in the words Search the Scriptures. An inspiration seized me and I said half aloud Why not? and turning on my light I hastilj ' opened the Holy Book at random and my eyes fell on this pa.ssage in ,Joel, And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. I turned out my light, and laying my head on the table, I seemed to go back into the days of the Old Testament, to the time when Gotl seemed so near that maidens and young men coidd learn His will. Did I fall asleep? ' as it a vision? Or was it a dream? I felt that 1 was ild and was just calling to mind the girls that I had known at Chowan and was running over the familiar events of their lives since they left their Alma Mater. I had but to think of a name when I would remember distinctly all the incidents connected with the person recalled. I thought of our Presi- dent, Ola Morehead, so beloved by all. I remembered that she went to Chicago, where she graduated with honors ami that she was teaching Science at Chowan for a year or two, but be- coming convinced that there was a broader sphere of usefulness for her, she went to one of the Western States and entered the profession of law, became a political factor, and during the suf- fragette administration was elected to Ccngre.ss and afterwards became President, and during her incumbency she had pas.sed the law fining parents the sum of twenty-five dollars for every day the children are kept out of school to do any home duties. Besides this necessary statute, she is the author of many of the most excellent laws on our books. 1 remembered that Lydia Story completed the Kindergarten Course and devoted herself to that dei)artment of Education, until by a svidden and unexpected change in her plans she dropped the teaching profession and devoted her scientifically trained mind to the care of a husband by the name of Hugh. 1 thought of Helen Brooks; how enthusiastic she was to enter the Educational arena, but I remembere l that she was always open to argument, and that a young lawyer plead his ca.se witli her with such potent and plausible arguments that .she was forced to yield, and became sub- ject to legal ride the balance of her happy days. e all knew that Lizzie had been inspired by the Chowan Chapel talks to become intensely interested in Mars. Later on in life she determined to eat raw eggs and take drives in order to sublimate her body. Something must have gone w-rong; it may have been that this regime woidd have worked out all right had she net talked too much. I remembered that the doctor reported that he was not .satisfied as to whether she ili -(l from undereating or overtalking. Before she faded away she did much missionary work. I recalled that Marie was so interested in German that she took to eating limberger cheese and her English .sentences became so involved and Germanesque that she would get lost in them and have to call on the English teacher to help her out. She went to Germany, where she became further obsessed by that highly architectural language and then returned to the States to take the Chair of German in old Chowan College. I thought of Virgie, Georgia and Neva all in one breath, if one can think that way; I had read that they were doing most excellent work up in the mountain .schools. I also heard that Neva had finally discovered the difference between a Chemistry Symbol and an Algebraic Equa- tion. She became so elated over this discovery that she has copyrighted a Chemico-Algebra, the first text of that character on record. IMary Alston, I recollected, graduated from tlie Conservatory of Music at Boston. She went on the stage and made fortune and fame. Wc all predicted, from the letters which she received at school, that she would be wedded to something besides her profession and she ful- filled our expectation by wedding a Mr. Linwood. When I remembered Elizabeth Link I dirl not forget that she was one of the star pupils in Ex))ression and that she had a memory that would retain everything from Mary had a Little Lamb to the plays of Shakespeare. She became teacher of Expression in the Piedmont Insti- lutc and later became famous as a Lyceum artist. I need not to predict that she was loved by all, for her very nature compelled it. Grace, I recalled, could conjugate any Latin verb ever known to the Romans, and she became so expert in that language that scholars demanded that she prepare a series of Latin texts. I also remembered that after her books had been adopted in the schools, children cried to study that classic language and wanted to write all of their college exercises in that tongue, and that the ponies all died for want of users. Bruce, I remembered, was a home girl by instinct, and that she opened a ])oultiy and cat farm — rather incongruous industries. The eggs and chickens she marketed, but the cats were grown for graduation presents. She made it her business to secure co alogues from all female colleges and when Commencements were in order every mother ' s daughter that graduated got a cat by parcel post. Rose Davis was the only girl in English III lluil could scan to suit Mrs. Bruner. She became so expert in that practice that she could scan the faces of an audience at a glance. I also recalled that she had occupied the Chair of English for many years at Chowan and that she had the pupils scan so much that they thought it was scandalous. Jennie Bess, I remembered, had a queer assortment of favorite subjects when in Chowan — Rayfish, Ray of light, Ray of intelligence. Roentgen Rays. She became a teacher in Gates County, but she decided that such a life was too confining and finally she decided that- the only way she could be a free woman was to marry a free man. Annie Lizzie was Math mad — she was never satisfied unless she was immersed in some ab- struse problem. She figured every affair in life into number. She even tried to figure out the time of Judgment day. She almost went insane when Ralf assured her there would be no Math in the world to come. Some girls lealize when they have chosen the wrong jirofession, and Nina was one of them. A minister converted her to that belief. She is now happily at home to her friends in a large Brick house. Roberta always wore a smile and several other things while at Chowan. She smiled down- staiis and upstairs and in my lady ' s parlor. Since that time I remembered that she has been smiling in many ladies ' parlors, for she has become a society leader. Louise, I recalled, was so inspired by Miss Wynne, that she remained true to her resolution to teach. She took a course from Shrondick and made Education her life work. I remembered that at Chowan we regarded Lucy as a most determined 7naid who would in- sist some day on having that prefixed by old. If anyone ever asked a question that Lucy refused to answer it must have been •• ho is your beau? for she always abhorred such a preposterous personage. But Times change and men change with them may api)ly to women also. Then I thought of Hilda Johnson, the girl who had time, who never was in a hurry, and who was never pressed for time. Hilda was decidedly slow. She met the problems of life but she never overtook them. She finally became a Domestic Science teacher, but she was so slow a wave of matrimony engulfed her befoie she ever made a reputation in her profession. I thought of myself only when I had fallen out of m - chair and pulled the table over on me and was scrambUng in the dark hunting for my bctl. in RUTH D()R8EY WINDSOR Alathincaii Milfonl, ]:)(.lnware ' Oh, well for the fortunate soul Which Music ' s wings unfold, Stealing awaj- the memory Of sorrow, new and old. IR.MA WARD Alathinean Lewiston, North Carolina ' Let gentleness my strong enforcement be. Glee Club President Ruth Windsor Vice-President Ina Mitchell Secretary Viola Hayes Treasurer Sallie Smallwood The Art Club Motto : To catch tlic ' ' muvins row of shadow-shapes that come ami go. Flower: (. ' olor: •loiKitiil Yellow Members Etta Banks Xan ' cy Benthall Mamie Dardex Emma Davis Adelaide Flora Jessie Garrett Louise Vann Jessie White Marie Davis Baby member Purpose While appreciatinsi the uhl Masters, to kec]) ill constant touch with what American artists are doing. Nancv Benthall Presulcni Louise Vann Vice-President Mamie Darden Secretary .Jessie Garrett Treasurer L ' EiivoI ■||( ' ll rarth ' s last pii ' tuic is paintfcl, ami the tubes are twisted and drieil ; When the oldest colors have faded, and the youngest eritie has died; We shall rest, and, faith, we shall need it — lie down for an a-on or two, Till the Master of All Good Woodmen shall set us to work anew ! And those that were nood will be hajipy; they shall sit in a Golden Chair; They shall splasli at a ten-leagne canvas with brushes of camel ' s hair; They shall find real saints to draw from—Magdalene, Peter and Paul; They shall work for an age at a sitting, and never be tired at all. And only the Master shall ])raise us, and only the Master shall blame ; And no one shall work for money, and no one shall work for fame; But each for the joy of tlie working, and each in his sejiarate star. Shall draw the Tiling as he .sees It for the Cod of Things as They Are! Kij lilH . .Jk um Dramatic Cliih at C l« iiial Tea Chowan Dramatic Club Naturalness — To thine own self be true. Colors: Yellow and green Flower: .Jon iuil Olffirers Louise Vann Premknl Kathleen Haerell Vice-President Zalia Lane Secretary Etta Banks Treasurer Etta Banks Arthur Bruner Myrtis Carmen Madge Conwell Myrtle Eley Lucy Elliott Mary T. Evans Rosa Futrell Kathleen Harrell Effie Herring Lois Howell Lucile Addie Jenkins Zalia Lane Elizabeth Lynk Rosebud Nowell Marietta Picot Rennie Spivey Bettie W. Taylor Ruth Thomas Louise Vann Bruce Vann Clara Wheeler Williams The Yoiiii Woman ' s Auxiliary Tliis year the iris entered into the Young Woman ' s Auxiliary with a very gratifying spirit. The President, witli the officers, determined to do the best work that has ever been done in the Y. W, A. of Cliowan College, and it is felt that the influence has been good and that much has been done toward ujilifting the moral tone of the school. The greater majority of our best workers returned this year anil there were elected as officers: Ett. Banks, Pi-esident Mary Emma Long, Vice-President Georgia Piland, Secretiiri Cora Sawyer, Treaxurcv In September the regular meetings of the Y. W. .V. were dispensed with; the members divided into three equal sections. At the head of each .section was placed one active member: E.MiLY Clark, Section I Pauline Taylor, Section II Lydia Story, Section III These girls dividetl the number of girls of the Society eciually among them and organized the Mission Classes. These classes meet once every two weeks and are taught by three members of the Faculty: Mrs. ,J. D. Bruner, Section I, the .subject, China ' s New Day ; Rev. C . C. Davis, Section II, the subject, The Present Oppor- tunities for Mission Work in Mexico and the Philipi)ine Islands ; Miss Essie Wynne, Section III, the subject, Biography and Works of tin- Creat Missionaries. These classes are very much enjo -ed and it is hoped that they will inspire more zealous work in the society and in the societies of the surinunding country. There are now three joint meetings or rallies during the school year, one in the fall for Home Missions, in winter for Foreign Missions, and one in the siiring for State Missions. Literary Societies Ll ' Caliax Sijcii:ty Wo iiiakt light to shine - .mtmvm lu miliiiiilllllHllll !!!!!!!!nr P ;gp ' jJ ?G?i ; ?«, if iiiiiimniifini Alathinkan Socikty ' We seek truth and visdoiii ' CLUBS Senior Club The Campers Motto: Always roam Aim: Keep a-moviii Flower: Jaek-iu-puipit Colors: Rainbow Favorite Dish: ' Possum and taters Drink : Raindrojis Elizabeth Lynk Captain and holder of rahhil foot Pauline Taylor Jester and best all round crank Georgie Piland Spiritual adviser Rennie Spivey Starter of all mischief Louise Kivett Newie member Zalia Lane Water later Jessie Piland Bird charmer Eunice Lee Time killer Lagnolia Iitchell Hunter for odd jobs Nell Ward Biggest hobo Heart Breakers ' Club Motto: More hearts to conciuer ] Iore candv to eat. Flower: Bleeding heart Time: loonlifiht nights Place: Baleoiiv Colors: Red and white Weajjons: (iuijts and cranks and wanton wiles, Nods and becks and wreathed smiles. Ruth, Greatest Crusher Members Viola Sallie Twins Louise, The Healer Rosebud — Younji, hut hopeful Grace — I like my old beau licst Stella — Most innocent Myra — Most dazzling Ina — ] Iost enthusiastic Jessie — The most scientific Sadie— The Magnet Inforiiiation Club ' ' Study hard ami hi-ar in mind tliat a fjood looking man is hard to find. Pdower: Sweet Wilhanis Colors: Ki ' d and white Plaee of Meeting: Dr. Bruner ' .s study. Time of meeting: When Dr. Bruner is away. Song: Don ' t take my loving man away. Object: To keep well informed of all boys ' eolleges. Lois Howell, Pirxidcnl Irma Ward, Vice-Prcsiilcid Officers MciiiNers Mamik Ward, Sccrclnrij Ida L(ju Futrell, Treasurer Mamie Ward: Gets old letters from W. F. C. Roberta Peele: Makes sofa pillows out of old love letters. Mamie Darden: Always looking for a Boy -(ette). Ella Ruby Belle: Seeking information. Lydia Story: Travels by the Miles. Maggie Duke: Very fond of the Park -(er.) Irma Warde: Always Howelling. Nancy Benthall: She used to read Barker ' s Almanac but now she reads Roebuck ' s Catalogue. Ida Lou Futrell: Her greatest desire is to Fly (the). Lois Howell: Gets information twice a week from a Franklin ili-y goods store. •Jollv Dozen Club Olijcc-t: To have a good Tunc. Colors: Green and l.)ro n Flower: Cattails Meeting Plaee: Under a Beech tree. Favorite i ong: In the shade of the old Beech tree. ' - Officers Rah, Rah -Rah, Rah ! j Winborne hoop-la. Whoop-la! President Jolly Dozers are we j [ Just as happy as can be. Vice-President We are in for a good old time, . (. For we alway.s indulge m song and rhyme. Secretary We only fight when there ' s a ruh . Perkins Mizzelle Between somebody and the JoUj ' Dozen Club. Trni iirr Club Roll Annie Elizabeth Btjrbage Mischief worker Georgia Anne Bartlby Loveliness itself Emily Lucile Clark Mocking bird Ida Lucile Futrell Flythe catcher Lois Evangelin Howell Orator Willie Perkins Mizelle Busy body Janie Marie Sharp Angel (?) Ruth Wright Vann Witty girl Eddie Bell Walker Crammer Annie Sue Winborne Photographer Helen Jones Winborne , Our baby Old Maids ' Club Lovf 11(1 iiiaii, iKil c ' i ' ii vdiii ' linithrr; If girls must Idvc, liivi ' imc iiiiiithci . Colors: Old rose and silver Pets: Cats and parrots Song: It ' s a long lane that has no turning Place and Time of Meeting: Room 31, from 9:15 to 9:45, Wednesday night. Occupation: Primping Officers Ina Mitchell, Presidenl Bruce Taylor, Vice-President LuciLE Williams, Secretary Georgia Bartlev, Treasurer Members Ina Mitchell Fussy old maid ' ' Helen Winborne Old inaid against her wishes ' ' Bell Walker She wilt break the rules sometimes ' ' LuciLE Williams She would if she could ' ' Collej e Basketbiill Team Bell Walker Captam Maggie Dukes, Right forward Kx ' TH Sawyer, Left forward Jessie White, Center Bessie Currie, Hiyhl ijnord Mamie Daudex, Left (jiKird Senior Baskotball Team Louise Vann Captain f -- -.-iSr:«gir? Etta Banks, Center Mary Emma Long, Riiilit fonranl Madge Conwell, Left forward Una White, Right gitanl Rennie Spivey, Left guard Tennis Clnb Mary Emma Long Carrie Belle Harris Rennie Spivey Una White Pauline Taylor Jessie White Ruth Vann Myrtle Eley Lillian Hedgpeth Ruth Sawyer Ina Mitchell Maude Sawyer Ella Ruby Bell Mary Allston Ida Lou Futrell Mamie Ward Irma Ward Roberta Peele Lois Howell Willie Perkin Mizelle Mamie Darden Helen Winborne Georgia Effie Herring Bell Walker Elizabeth Burbage Bettie Williams Tayloe Ruth Thomas Bruce Vann Cora Sawyer Ola Morehead Myrtis Carmen Stella Garrett Jessie Garrett Viola Hayes Grace Beasley Sallie Smallwood Jessie Garrett Sadie Cullins Myra Aumack Helen Brooks Ruth Vann Louise Vann Emily Clark Ruth Windsor Bartley The Would Be Poets Ode to the Trilogy Tlu ' littk ' Burke l)ook is laid to rest, The little Penal Bill is covered witli dust. Time was when the little Burke hook was new, And the Penal Bill passing fair, But that was before the Seniors Had exhausted their energies there. Xow we must hurry along, he saiil. And d(jn ' t you feel annoyed If the end of the lesson we never reach. And then he wandered back to his little speech. But while he spoke the bell did ring Causing our Teacher of Psy to look lilue. Oil, the minutes were many, Oh, the ])eriod was long To the little Seniors who were ever true. Aye, true to Dr. Bruner Ed. II ' 11 ever stand. Each in the same old place. The most unhappy ten in all the land, Misery ]iietured on every face; And they wondered as they sat in the dust of tliose little chairs. What had become of their midnight cramming Since it did not bring them seventv there. Blackie Blackie hcri ' , Blackir there, Blackie, Blackie everywhere — Up the stairs and in the room Ready now to meet his tloom. Now, dear Blackie, don ' t you know It is wrong for you to go Without your mistress everywhere? Because that would cause her great despair. Listen now, while I surmise. Perhaps you will be surprised When I tell you for a fact Blackie is the old black cat. On a Mosquito Anopheles lies here supinely, By a death you might call untimely Inasmuch as she tried With her eight notes, to ride O ' er my rest, while she warl)le(l divinely. ' Tliough deadly germs in kisses hide E ' en at the price the cost is small; ' Tis better to have kissed and died Than never to have kissed at all. Mary had a little hat, Not bigger than a stopper But she soon got rid of that, And now she has a vhopi)er. Sing a song of Ceesar, A chapter full of woes, Four and twenty troubles On indirect discourse; When the book is opened Grief comes thick and fast, Oh, what a dread Pandora box To set before a class. There were two girls in our school And they were most unwise; ITnchaperoned they left the hall Which made Miss .hihnson I ' isc. Antl when they found their privilege gone With all their might and main, They ' pealed to the Faculty ' s symjiathy But the privilege came not again. Sing a song of diseonti ' iit By the Seniors all, Is that not a fitting thing For commotion on the hall? For kodak pictures, more fresh air. They went off in a band, But Dr. B fenced them in With fierce reprimand. It was in the early autunui that L()uis( and lilackic last parted ; She her broom sought and landed him in the hall liroken hearted ; She to scold thro ' all the winter, he on the fourth tfoor to wander ; But her last words gave him comfort — Don ' t you know you stupid kitty, Ab.sence makes the heart grow fonder? Here ' s to the man Who owned the land That grows the vine That bears the grapes That makes the wine That tastes as good as fish does. Ole Elton Colonel, up there ' s your high and mighty kinsfolk that I was tellin ' you about. said Tom Brannock, pointing to the left with his whip. Colonel Elton, president of tli ' ffapiiy Valley Mining ComiJany, glanced in the direction of the extended whip and saw that a turn of the road had brought into view a tall, grim looking peak that rose abruptly out of Rainbow Moun- tain, wherein the iron ore mines were located that for the first time he had come to inspect. So that ' s my new relative, is it? he said, Well, he ' s a fine enough looking fellow; but what makes you say he ' s my kinsman? There was a humorous interest in the questioning tone, for although he had come to Hap])y Valley only the night before, the silver haired colonel had already enjoyed the drawling remarks of this slow- voiced, quick witted mountain boy so much that he insisted on Tom ' s driving him to the mines instead of the obsequious superintendent, who had offered to do so. Why, that ' s Elton ' s P ' int, or as most everybody calls him, ' Ole Elton, ' said tlic boy. Tliat ' s wliy 1 told you last night you had kinsfolk here. 15ut where on earth did he get the name? inquired the colonel. I didn ' t think it was such a common one. It ain ' t common ' round here, reiilied Tom. liut how he got it and got to be known as well, is a long yarn. None too long foi me, heartily declared the colonel. Begin right now. Tom looked embarrassed, but nevertheless began, having in view a possible foreman ' s place in the mines. Well, you see, tliis affair hapjii ' ned in the last piu-t of the Civil War, .so of course I didn ' t see it, but everybody says it ' s so. Cajitain Kobert Elton, ■R ib Roy ' his men called him, l)ecause he had red hair — Rob! exclaimed the Colonel, Why, that ' s — well, go on. This boy, continued Tom, looking curiously at his companion, was just about nineteen, an ' come here from nobody knows where — further South they thought — to keep clear this sec- tion of bushwhackin ' Yankees. He got together several jilucky fellows to help him and had his headquarters near the top of the P ' int. They ' d make the most darin ' raids down into Ha])py ' alley, an ' soon grew to be the terror of all law breakin ' Yankees an ' the hero of the few remainin ' Confederate famihes. Everybody knew him and liked him; even his enemies couldn ' t help listenin ' when he played his fiddle. He was a powerful fiddler; they say rats would come out to listen when he would play, an ' that he ' d charm the rattlesnakes when they ' d crawl into camp. There was a sight of these rattlers too, for one side of ' Ole Elton ' w.as nearly impossible to climb, an ' in them days there was a big den of the hissin ' things high up on that side. This was one of Rob ' s biggest protections, for any part of the P ' int was hard enough to get up, and nobody would even try this one. In his valley visits, Rob mostly put up with the Grayson family, an ' him an ' ]iurty little Lottie Grayson finally made it up to git married when the war was over. One mornin ' a good sized troop of Yankees rode up, swearin ' they ' d take the yoimg Cap ' n, dead or alive. Now Rob an ' his whole camp was asleep, havin ' been out on a raid all night, and as the Yankees jiut guards around the part of the ' Pint ' that they thought he might try to escape by, nobody could git. up there to waiii hiin, ' Plic ' aiikrcs w.is laujjhin ' an ' falkin ' ati ' takin ' things easy an ' goin ' it slow, so ' s they could Ih ' sIkjic an ' nil ll ' wliole paity. The Graysons was purty nigh crazy, but Lottie didn ' t say a word — just got paler and jialer. By an ' by they missed her, but thought she ' d gone off by herself on account of her sweet- heart. But towards three o ' clock, when they was gettin ' uneasy about her, here comes all of Rob ' s men a-marchin ' side by side with the Yankees. They was c;irryin ' two bodies — Lottie ' s and Rob ' s. Rob ' s lieutenant, Lem Dixon, told the story this way: ' AH of us had laid down to sleep, an ' bein ' tired out, we ])osted just one sentinel, who fell asleei) piu ' ty nigh as .soon ' s the rest of us ditl. Thi Cap ' n was layin ' near me an ' I noticed he didn ' t sleep. After a while he got up real easy so ' s not to wake the men, got his fiddle and went off towards the Rattler ' s Ledge. Somehow I couldn ' t rest after that so I got up too, an ' started up there. Before I got in sight I could hear his fiddle, an ' makin ' a sharp turn I saw a sight I ' ll never forget. ' The Cap ' n was sittin ' on a rock playin ' some sort of a soft chime, with half a ilozen snakes standin ' nearly straight, a-movin ' slowlike before him, sorter keepin ' time lo the music, an ' jist behind him was as ugly a bushwhacker as ever drawed breath, takin ' aim al him willi a ' iii- chester. ' I felt for my pistols and remembered that my belt had come loose as I got up, an ' was layin ' peaceably (in the ground in the camp. How I could a-been sich a fool as to come off ' thout them or my liflc, oiic, I dimnii. I had to do sumthin ' , so not riskin ' slippin ' u|i on him, I tuk one long jump an ' knocked u|i his arm jus ' as the gun went off. ' The Cap ' n sprung to his feet like lightnin ' , sich a sound a-comin ' from his throat as I never heerd before. Me an ' t ' other feller had chnched, but we caught sight of sumthin ' that made us drop one another like firecoals. Lottie Grayson was a layin ' on her face among them hissin ' , mad snakes jist where she fell when the bushwhacker ' s bullet hit her through the heart. KneeUn ' by her wuz her sweetheart, talkin ' to her in sich a pitiful way that it nearly kilt me an ' the bushwhacker too, fer that matter. ' By an ' by he seed he couldn ' t do anything to bring her back to life an ' he stojjped talkin ' — jist knelt there lookin ' at her. Then all at once, ' fore we knowed what lie wuz diiin ' , he went straight to the rattler ' s den and jammed in his bare arm. ' Me an ' the bushwhacker both grabbed him ez as soon cz vc could, liut it wuz too late. A dozen er more big uns wuz hung right into the meat, an ' vc had to break their backs to git ' em loose. He looked at us and sorter smiled. ' It ' s all right, boys, he said, I couldn ' t stay here an ' Inr gone. Then he leaned over an ' kis.scd her still, white face, almos ' fallin ' in doin ' it, an ' in spile of all the whiskey we could give him he died in less ' n no time. ' Us folks ' 11 put off our fight till another time, .said a burly bushwhacker in rusty blue. Whar d ' ye think the young cap ' n ud like to be buried? ' They buried ' em over yonder under a big spruce, contimicd Tom, an — but here the Colonel ' s broken voice interrupted him. I think you ' ve told me the story of my twin brother, Tom. This is the first news we ' ve had from him since ' 64 and we thought he must have been killed on some great field and biu ' ied without recognition. Show me the place where he sleeps. And Tom, looking into the tear dimmed eyes, saw that even forty years could not triumph over such love as this, like, even, to that which David and Jonathan bore one towards the other. X r. Mr Mr. OiM fAr- Br M ' - J , Alv-isV reU, M ]oU so« AA is. MyNri VQV ffxoWtixta) ttl.tk IYoVKxH to Aq • s, . . Mn . K. . .y v. Va -r., M 5. VV. M ' s n-uw.s M-.Gco.) : fe u L n - i o Sifv S 1 li XVNX A VV? CWci ' Si i.co ' i. -.i 7 Their Hearts ' Desires Dr. Bruner: To have an Eil. II Class like the Class of ' 12. Profe.ssor Davis: To give one more lecture on animals. Mrs. Bruner: Three hours a day to teach pronunciation to German II. Miss Ferebee: Lord hasten the day when I shall be able to leave N. C. to reside in my other ])osse.ssions. Miss Livermon: A Trig class knowing the principles of Algelira. Miss Ray: The earth and the fulness thereof would lie mine if I only knew the Zoology that L. Adkins has forgotten. Miss Wynne: One more month to learn to use jiarcel post stamjis. Miss Vann: To win a husband. Miss Johnson: Just one more thing to report in Faculty meeting. Miss McCullers: To be a thing of beauty and a joy forever. Miss Goodwin: The power to get a straggling audience to its feet on time. Miss Wilson: To talk and laugh till two a. m. with my dearest dear. Miss Stephenson: If I but knew what R. Xowell thinks she knows. Miss Parrott: To teai ' li only Art Students. THE TATLER WE ' VE TOLD THE SECRET! MURFREESBORO, N. C, FEBRUARY 20, 1913 Volume XX No. 13 NIGHT OF TERROR Much Ado About Nothing Murfreesboro, N. C, Feb. 19, 1913— Last night, after the inhabitants of Chowan College had retired and a profound silence reigned everywhere, a voice suddenly pierced the stillness having a marked resemblance to that of a siren whistle. Some decided that it was Miss Minnie calUng the chickens; others were thrown in a panic by the possibility of fire and rushed here and there searching for fire extinguishers and escapes; still others hearing the sound of running water and thinking that the second flood had come, dashed about looking for substitutes for life preservers. For once the teachers, even, lost their wonted composure and joined in the mad stampede. The various hails were thronged with giris; some wrapped in their bed clothes, others either pushing or pulling their trunks along with them. Cries such as these could be heard on all sides: Let me get my chewinggum. Wait a minute, I can ' t find my braid. Where is that last letter from George? One of the teachers forgot that the girls were on their honor and threatened giving a mark if the girls did not go to their rooms at once. Some, feehng that it was better to burn or drown than to get a mark, went immediately to their rooms. Fortunately about that time it was cried out on the halls that the cause of all the excitement was Mrs. Bnmer calling the plumber to turn off a dripping faucet. I ORGANIZING UNDER NARROW ESCAPE DIFFICULTIES FROM GLASS RIOT Murfreesboro, N. C, Feb. 19, 1913— On the night of the 18th of February the news flashed over the wires that the Preps were planning to organ- ize. The people were thundersti-uck at the very thought of a Prep organ- ization. In all the years before no Prep class had ever attempted such a thing. It was soon discovered, how- ever, that they were not the only ones who were planning. The night of the 19th found all the Preps assembled in room B. For a few moments silence reigned but was broken by a voice saying, I nominate Miss Bruce Vann for President. Miss Vann immedi- ately arose and, before this motion could be seconded, said: As many as are in favor of having me for Presi- dent, rise. Never once dreaming that they should have first appointed a chairman, all arose with one accord. Then followed a long list of officers who were elected, the two most prom- inent being a censor and program committiee. It was decided to render a program each Thursday night, to consist of the study of some poet ' s life. It was seriously debated whether the public should be admitted, but the negative won. There being no other business they adjourned for that night. Just as they were leaving the room who J should silently arise from under the I benches but a number of Juniors! | The Preps made one wild dash for their rooms. But even this was not i Continued on page three Reception Hall, Old Building, Feb. 19, 1913— About 9:30 last evening an alarming report reached the ears of several of the Seniors. The high and Mighty Juniors were planning to make a raid on them. Their threats fell on deaf ears, however, for the Seniors were studying Psy. Exam, and they as calmly studied on. LTnfortunately, however, one of them was compelled to pa.ss thro ' the reception hall where the Juniors were assembled. Upon glancing up she found herself com- pletely surrounded by an angry mob. Juniors in front of her. Juniors behind her, Juniors to the right of her, Jun- iors to the left of her. For a mom- ent she was bewildered, not dream- ing that they, sixteen strong, would dare attack one little Senior. But the moment she realized her position she gathered all her strength and with true Spartan courage withstood their attack. Hearing the commotion and rushing to her rescue her classmates saw only the retreating backs of the Juniors. What would ' have happened will never be known had they stayed to meet ten just as valiant Amazons. Y. W. A. Entertains On the afternoon of September the I fourteenth from four to six the Y. W. ' A. of Chowan College entertained I the student body and the Faculty in j a most delightful manner Old fash- ioned games were played in the col- lege parlors, which were decorated very tastefully, the color scheme being green and white. Refreshing ices and dainty cake were served on the front veranda, after which more games were played. Then the guests departed agreeing that all had spent a most enjoyable afternoon. THE TATLER Published once a year by the Class of ' 13 Delphina Pickwick Editor Entered as first-class matter in t of Chowan College accorjing to Act Class of November 1, 1912. EDITORIAL The time has come when something must be done. For a number of years the situation here has been growing more and more critical until it has at last come to the parting of the ways. Because other classes have suffered in silence is no reason that it is our duty to do so. Foi three j ' ears we, the present class, have endured it patiently, but for the last few months it has become intolerable. First, we wish all to understand that we plead not for ourselves, but for those who are to come after us — namely. Senior classes of the future. We feel that it is only right that all shaU fully imderstand the present sit- uation. The cause for which we are pleading is Senior privileges. In the past years they have had only one and yet they were always told of theii privileges. Years ago, when Puritan- ism leigned supreme, they had not a single one. Later, when the stern age had passed away, but still exerted its influence, college girls were allowed in their graduating year one privilege. Now we maintain that in the age of improved and enlightened methods in the educational world this one primi- tive idea should not be allowed to remain. If we were Chinese girls of a quarter of a century ago we would be perfectly submissive to the rule of absolute authority, but we are girls of the 2nth century whose emotions and longings for freedom have been aroused by the study of Rousseau and Pesta- lozzi. Our college course has taught us that the only true, ideal Ufe is one of service to our fellowmen. What better way can we begin than in striv- ing to give the hundreds of girls to come after us their merited rights. And now, in the words of Patrick Henry, we say, Give us privileges or give us death. SIX BEST SELLERS Autobiography of James D. Bruner. This book contains all his boyhood trials and occupations. Life at George- town and John Hopkins LTniversity. AU views peculiar to Dr. Bruner. If you are counting on teaching a school get this book, as you can use the same jokes in other places. Confessions of a Fish Eater. By Conie Cheek. Most wonderful book of the season, in which the well known author relates her thrilling experiences while eating fish at Chowan CoUege. Courtship and Marriage. By Etta Banks. Miss Banks is well quaUfied to write on this subject, having had many years of experience. An excellent book for beginners, also those who are separated from their beloved. Mrs. Bruner ' s Speech on Conciliation. The author of this book is well known in literary circles, having delved into the hidden depths of Burke for many years. This book treats of a vain attempt of an Instructor of English Literature to conciliate the idea of her pupils with those of Burke and Brewster. My Secrets. By E. Clark, At last the author has answered some of the greatest mysteries of the twentieth century: Why she never brags, Why she never mentions a boy ' s name, Why she doesn ' t go home on the Carolina. The Real Vahie of Freckles. By M. Aumack. The author tells the advantage of freckles. Saves buying court plaster for beauty spots. The only remedy for taking off freckles is given in this book. LOST AND FOUND Lost — Voice of the Glee Club. When last heard of it was going heavenward (?) at the rate of 1000 miles per second. Anyone overtaking it and bringing it back to earth will do the angels a good service. Found — Two shoes, sizes 9 and 10. Both shoes have Davis written on them. Owner will please call at once as I need the storage room. Bartell. Lost — My equiUbrium. Finder will oblige owner if returned unharmed. L. Vann. Lost, Stolen or Strayed — My two Junior Girls. M. Conwell. Found — A goodlooking native of Murfreesboro. Curiosity on exhibi- tion at Nicholson ' s drug store. Stolen — A very valuable thermom- eter, fifty years ofd. George will please return to accustomed place on front veranda. Lost — About forty biscuits from dining room. Thought to have been sent to Turkey for cannon balls. Found — A new relation between the Senior and Junior Classes. All mem- bers have fallen in love with each other. Wanted — To become a Senior Uke those in the Class of ' 13. Bert Peele. Wanted — A chance to exchange letters with a U. N. C. student with a decided view to matrimony. I am tall, slim, with dark hair and eyes and have a voice only equaled by a mocking bird. Hilda Johnson. For Sale — My entire collection of love letters at reduced prices, either in dozen or car load lots. Sadie Cullens. Organizing Under Difficulties Continued from page one sufficient to prevent them from re- turning the next Thursday evening to participate in their first program- This time they were careful to find that no one was reposing beneath the benches. Having satisfied themselves as to this point they proceeded with the program. In the midst of a paper on Sir Walter Scott ' s life the door softly opened and a Soph ' s head popped in. Their numbers being superior the little Soph was compelled to retreat. Five minutes later, at the close of the paper, a yell rose on the still air for Scott; and much to their amazement the window had been gently opened and Freshmen and Seniors were scrambling into the room. This was the last straw! The word Dr. Bruner was spoken, and the intruders, hearing that awe inspir- ing name, made their very uncere- monious departiu-e. Do the Preps still carry out their programs once a week? the public will ask. Oh, no? for that was the second and last attempt of that illustrous class to study Scott and his great works. Tell me not in cheerful numbers A Trig test ' s but an easy thing. For she is dead that slumbers And makes zero again. Trig is real. Trig is earnest, And this poor head ' s not its goal. Math thou art; to Math returneth, Was ne ' er spoke by a Chowan soul. Go to Wake Forest College Two by four campus. Hot and cold baths unknown. Electric lights and gymnasium unheard of. No modern equipments. Students treated as gen- tlemen. IN THE SOCIAL WORLD Junior Reception On the evening of the 13th of Feb- ruary the Juniors gave one of the most delightful receptions of the season in honor of the Faculty and the mem- bers of the Senior Class. Punch was served, Miss Nancy Benthall presid- ing over the bowl; after which the guests were conducted to an attract- ive Uttle booth where they were given tickets which carried them through four delightful years of college work. Miss Livermon, who obtained the highest average, was awarded a handsome box of candy. After this the guests were served delicious refreshments. Every one voted the Juniors to be most charming hostesses. From 8 to 10 on the evening of Jan- uary 28th, the Dramatic Club enter- tained most charmingly the graduates at Progressive Rook. Miss Louise Vann was awarded a deck of Rook cards as the first prize, after which the guests were served very delight- fully with cream and cake. For elegance of serving and general de- lightfulness nothing has surpassed it at Chowan. When the hash has all been eaten, And the syrup has ceased to flow. And there ' s nothing left to sweeten My coffee (should I get some more) ; When my butter plate is empty. And the biscuits are no more, I ' ll get up, almost as empty. Almost as empty as before. Let us live for the future. When the hard times shall be o ' er. Then we ' ll stuff and stuff, you bet- cher, Till we can ' t get thro ' the door. When the beef trust shall be busted. And there is beefsteak for the poor — Then unless our jaws are rusted We ' ll eat and eat forev ermore. Anonymous. Hiawatha On the evening of April 22, the senior class gave on the campus Hiawatha in drama form. The large audience showed their appreciation of the artistic presentation of the play. Original Conundrums Why is Ina Mitchell like a small necked bottle? She is hard to All up. Why does Ruth Vann like tough biscuits? They remind her of chew- ing gum. What resemblance does Cora Saw- yer bear to a fountain? She is always overflowing (with good spirits). Why are the seniors like 100,000? They are always in a row. Why is Miss Lois Vann famous? Her tongue was the first example of perpetual motion. Hail to the graduating girl. She ' s sweeter far than some For while she speaks she talks no slang. And chews no chewing gum. Miss Ray: Elizabeth give me an example of a transpaient object . Elizabeth: A keyhole. Mks Vann: Etta, what is a swain? Etta: I don ' t know. Miss Vann, unless it is a goose. Belle W. to Elizabeth B: EHza- beth, please swipe me something to eat, for I ' m so hungry I feel as if I could eat even a fish. Elizabeth: Why, Belle, you ' ve just come from supper. Belle: Well, I sit below Ina and when the dish gets to me there is nothing left. Patent just received for my new style electric hair curler. Those re- quiring proof of its worth have only to look at my hair. Una White. Wanted: One good French lesson from Sallie Smallwood and Bell Walker. FIVE DOLLARS PER WORD FREE! FREE! FREE! A Barrel oF Good Excuses to All Deserving Girls For Further Information Apply to DR. BRUNER For GREEN Wood and FRESH Fish APPLY TO Freshman Class of Chowan If You Are in Need of Conceit Apply to Present Junior Class No Orders Taken for Sophs or Seniors THERE ' S A REASON! Miss Sallie Smallwood LATE OF WINDSOR fVill Deliver a Lecture on Shakespeare Tomorrow Evening. Every One is Cordially Invited to A ttend Difficult Passages Explained GO TO Mademoiselle R. Spivey To Get Your Hair Dressed in the Latest French Styles PROMPT SERVICE Madame Lucy Elliott STOP ! LOOK!! LISTEN!!! Singing and Fancy Dancing Teacher Teaches Popular Warren and Parker Dances HOURS FROM 10 TO 1 2 P. M. Go to MAMIE WARD CO. Dealers in all Sorts oj CHEWING GUM Best Quality Prices Reasonable BIG CHOWAN ANNUAL SALE All Trite Expressions Used in this Annual ST A FF For the Best MURFREESBORO, N. C. When Writing to Our Advertisers Do Not Mention The Tatler Please Wanted A 1913 Senior Class — Dr. Bruner. Some place to use a big word — Etta Banks. Snow every day — Miss Ray. Coercion for English Class IV — Mrs. Bruner. Seventy on Ed. II — M. E. Long. A Sensible History I Class — Miss Wynn. A letter from W. F. C. — Nell Ward. An audience — Mr. Davis. One more cup of coffee — Miss J(Jhnson. Good .syrup — Student Body. A serious thought — Rush Lassiter. A remedy for excessive eating — M. Eley. More hours in the year in which to embroider — Mis.s Ferebee. A Jack for getting out an Annual — Staff. A sympathetic Faculty — Demerited Girls. A German class that is always attentive, i|uiek to learn, always willing to study one lesson ahead — Mrs. Bruner. To sing in a vaudeville theater; both applicants have trained voices — Lane Conwell. An excuse that will satisfy Faculty for being hite after Xnias — R. Spivey-. ClioM ' aii Word Book HiiskiHiiilt — . form of sjiort designed especially for girls, to give them .-in ij]ipiiitunity to scream in a ladylike manner. Catalogue — A statement in book form of all benefits to be derived tnnii a college education, carefully refraining from plain statements of fact. L sed only in luinish the address of the President to pro.spective students. Flunk — LTsed as a noun, a Flunk is a large round dished out by Miss Livermon to the mem- bers of the Math classes in great quantities; also served by other incnibers of the Fac dty, but less frequently. Fish — (Writer faints at this point.) Lady Principal — A woman generally of grim and solemn coinitenance, whose chief duty is to make girls wish they were at home. Noise — Lizzie Adkins plus Sallie Smallwood. Social Hour — An unknown function. Chapel — A bunch of students entirely surroundetl l)j ' teacheis. Stubbornness — Ola Morehead. Chafing Dish — An instrument used by women to accomplish the full of man. At present used by girls in Chowan for the manufacture of fudge and the propagation of indigestion. Heaven — Ideally heaven is an imaginary creation of poets and dreamers, where people generally play on harjjs and other instruments of torture, and sing songs. Peanuts — A species of nut fruit raised in great quantities by the sunciunding farmers especially for the members of Chowan College. Unusual Consequences ACT I. HcENE— Chapel, 11:30 o ' clock, October 2o, 1912. Dr. Bruner — Young ladies, I received a petition signed by every one of you girls for Christ- mas holidays to begin earlier than put down in the catalogue. That was put in to make the weeks come out even. I had no intention of making you stay here until Christmas eve, but I must consult the Faculty before telling you how long the holiday will last. Are there any more announcements? {A bow by Dr. Bruner and a commotion among the girls.) Scene 2 — Same day on inZ .s- and in room. . Ruth: Isn ' t Dr. Bruner the grandest man? Mary: (Slow in understanding) : What has he done now, Ruth? Ruth: Oh, you know about Christmas holidays. Weren ' t you in cha]5el today? Mary: Yes, I think it fine. LoLs: Ju.st think, three Sundays at home! Elizabeth: Oh! I hadn ' t thought of that; well, isn ' t Dr. Bruner great? Nell: ZaUa, we will get home in time for Qua rterly Meeting, won ' t we? Zalia (flatly) : Yes. Ett. : I think we sliould go down and thank Dr. Brimer for letting Mercy reign. (.1? d(j art on thi.- errand.) ACT II. Scene 1 — Chapel, Norember .30, 1912. Dr. Bruner: Young ladies, the Faculty decided last night that we grant you j-our request only on one condition. That you agree to be back here promptly Friday morning, January 3, 1913, ready for work. If you are not back a demerit to each will be given who has no excellent excuse, and that excuse must either be some fine in family died or married. Is that plain enough? (Everything as quiet as a mouse.} Silence gives consent. Are there any other announcements? (A bou- and a rotnni ili ni iiniong the girls.) Scene 2 — Souk day on halls ami in roams. Una: What do you think of Dr. Bruner ' s speech today? Georgie: I don ' t think it ' s right, for we go to school .six ilays and duii ' t have as long Thanks- giving as others do. Myrtle: I think so too. Well, I guess we ' ll have to do it. Lucy: It is positively foolish to make us come back here for Friday and Saturday. We can ' t do anything the last of the week. Neva: No we can ' t — ' cause Lucy said so. Eunice: I don ' t think I shall come back until Monday. Ro.sa: If you won ' t, I won ' t. Eunice: All right. Madge: I had planned to go to so many places and now I can ' t go. Grace: If you ' ll a.sk your mother to let you stay until Monday, I ' ll ask mine. Rosebud: I ' ll do it, Grace. Pauline: The bell is ringing for studj ' hour. Scene 3— College, December 20, 1912, 6:00 a. m. Ruth: ' here is my coat? I can ' t find it. Effie: I saw Emily with it. Evora: I simply can ' t eat, I ' m so glad I ' m going home. Miss Minnie: All the girls who are going to walk luul Ijettci luiny or I hoy will hu left. Georgia: Why doesn ' t Mr. Sewell come on. I ' m afraid I ' ll be late. Cora: He ' ll be here on time. Where is my orange? Scene 4 — On bocil. All: Cioodhyc, Dr. Bruner. Dr. Brunek: Goodbye, girls. All: What a relief to be on our way home. Nancy: I never feel like I ' m on my way until I get to Tunis. Lydia: Neither do I. Scene .5 — Louises Home, JaniKiru 1, 1913. Louise: Mama, did I get any mail today? Mama: Yes, a letter. Louise: Oh! it ' s from Ruth and .she says she has heard from thirty-seven giils and they are not going back until Monday. Please let me stay. Mama: I ' ll see about it. ACT III. Scene 1 — Study, January 2, 1913, 10 p. m. Dr. Bruner (alone): The last boat in and only forty-four girls heie. Now what shall I do? They are doing this to try me and I ' ll fix them. They shall not only each have a demerit bat they shall come in the Faculty meeting and give excuse, and stand a written test on each subject missed. I must retire to fit myself for tomorrow ' s duties. Scene 2 — College, Monday, January 6, 1913. Bert: Heigh! Ruth, why didn ' t you come back Thursday? Ruth: Had my teeth fixed. Bert: I had to stay to bake my cakes to bring l)ack. Janie: Why were you late, Helen? Helen: I had (coughing) a bad cold and was in bed. Rosebud: Well, I didn ' t like the idea of coming down the river unattended and I didn ' t get back. Myra: My pet dog died and I had to stay to bury him. Mary Emma: Mama br oke her arm and I had to stay. Eunice: My brother got married and I wanted to stay to see his wife. Myrtle: Papa bought a horse and failed to get home until Saturday and I had to see him. Etta: I shan ' t tell my reason. All: The light bell is ringing. Scene 3 — Wednesday, January fi, 1913, Chapel. Dr. Bruner: Young ladies, you who were late will please write your excuses and hand them to Miss Wynne and remain dres.sed in case you should be called to Faculty meeting tonight. At the end of next week you will .stand a written test on all lessons mi.s.sed. (.4 how and he hurries out.) Girls: My! I wonder if we will get demerits? ACT IV. Scene I— January S, 1913, after supper on Judls ami in rooms. Eunice: Are you scared? Sallie: Indeed, I ' m not; if they kill me they can ' t eat me. Viola: Well, they had better be glad I came when I did, for I can ' t walk now. Je.ssie: I wish they would .send for nie, as I want to undress and read my liiiok. Scene 2— Slut! y, S: 30 p. m. Dr. Bruner: Meeting come to order. Secretary will please call roll and read minutes. {After thai). We have a very serious matter before us tonight and I want these girls dealt with severely. Call Lillian and LoUie Hedgepeth in. Miss Vann: I ' ll go for them. Dr. Bruner (after their return): Have seats, young ladies; (pnuse). Xow why did you not come back Thursday? Lollie: Papa had a case in courl and it i-ouliln ' l ! ■ piisl|)iincil and I ((iuldn ' l ((itih- back. Lilli. n: Mama did not want me to i-cturn initil Lullie came. Mrs. Bruner: Then you could have come? Lillian: Yes, ma ' am. Dr. Bruner: Then your father did not bring you back? Lillian: No, sir. Mrs. Bruner: Couldn ' t Lollie have come with you? Lillian: Er — er — Mr. D.wis: Two ' .s a comjjany and three a crowd. Dr. Bruner: You are excused. Take tlicsc Hsts and tell the girls to come to the study ( ( wan u)ia?ii)noudy mted Hint thry eseii pr piinisliiiniil. A k nirk on tlic door.) Dr. Bruner: Come. L MIE: Did you want me? Dr. Bruner: Yes, why didn ' t ' ou come back on time? Mamie: I was sick in bed and couldn ' t conic liack. Mrs. Bruner: Were you in bed ' . ' and ilid you have a doctoi? Mamie: I was in bed, but didn ' t have a doctor. Dr. Bruner: If Faculty have no (lucstioiis to ask, you are excused. (Fondly i-oli-ii iinoiiimounly to give her a demerit.) (Miss Ferebee goes to the door and ealls Ruth.) Dr. Bruner: What is your excuse. Miss Ruth? Ruth: My sister came home and brought my httle nephew and I coiddn ' t leave him. Dr. Bruner: Did you say you were not coming back until Monday ' . ' Ruth: Yes, sir, but it is not what I .say but what mama and papa say. Dr. Bruner: You are excused. (Fneuliy mlcil mil lo i irc dtuu-rit.) (Miss Parrot calls in Etta Banks.) Dr. Bruner: What is your excuse, .Miss Etta ' . ' Etta: Well — I — stayed over to try to gel niarried but failed. Dr. Bruner: You are excused. (Fonilty rolnl not to gire o dmurit.) (This is ronliniird nnlit eirr, n o ' rlork and liri un again m.rt afternoon.) Scene 3 — Friday morning, Chapel. .Ion nary ti), ItiLl. Dr. Bruner: Young ladies, the Faculty and I have had a hard lime to treat of every late ca.se, liut we have done it ami I back them wp in everything done. There were twenty-one deinei-ils given and they are as follows: (lie n , , .v the nanns.) Scene 4— O i Campus, Janiairy 10, 191S. Mvi(. : Don ' t you all wish you had a demerit? They are nice. •Stella: I got one. Lois: It ' s the only free thing I ever received here. Hert: It ' s the only thing I have ever received that I ilidn ' t work for. Eviira: Please let it be a thing of the past. In Jocular Vein Zalia {in library) : Arthur, where is Dante ' s Divine Comedy? Arthur: Who wrote it — Hugo? Zalia: Yes. Viola: Who wrote the piece you arc i)laying? Myrtis: Theodore Presser. Miss Vann: Etta, what is a swain? Etta: A goose. Nell: Seven pounds more of ticsh wouhhi ' t look liad on me. Pauline: It would if it was like the rest of you. Zalia (excitedly): Lucy, where did you sit when you were called into Faculty meeting? Lucy {crying) : I s-s-sat in the are na. Boone {in Wintun P. 0.): I wish my girl in C. C. would .send me a pony to use in reading her letters. Neva ( ( Lab.): Miss Ray, where is the consecrated acid? Mrs. Bruner {after reading a selection from The Merchant af Venice ): Miss Smallwood, isn ' t that taken from The Merchant of Venice? Miss Smallwood: No, that ' s from Shakespeare. Freshman (laalnng at registers): I wonder what all these footniats are for. Miss Livermon : Miss Day, what is a circle? Miss Day: Something round with a hole in it. Mi.ss GooDWLN {sticking her finger in roll): This raw roll is enough to give one hydrophobia. Irma: Just listen, girls, Miss (ioodwin is talking German. I am in a jiickle, wailed the sweet girl. I am in a girl, sobbed the sour pickle. I feel that my time is waisted when I am with that young innn, said ]5r( tty Irma to Georgia. Yes, was the reply, I am often uj) in arms when I am with ' ernon. And they l)oth took chocolate creams. Jessie: How are you going to have your picture made? Ruth: In sepal. Miss Wynne {tieing draped to Iiare picture made): Lord, what fools we mortals be. Answers to Foolish Questions ( 4 copy of Effie Herring ' fi Daily Bulletin.) I am in liero ami my door is shut; My stamps are all gone; I ' ve lost my knife; My curling irons are broken; My matches won ' t strike (without the box); There ' s plenty of water in the well; No shoe polish ; No face powder; I am not going downtown; My clock has stopped ; I don ' t know where the lesson is; Please don ' t disturb me, I am trying to study! Hours — 2:30 — 4:30 in aftern oon, 7:00 — 9:15 in evening. The Lovers ' Club Meynbers in goad slanding: CoRNiE Cheek Jessie Piland ' IOLA Hayes Sallie Smallwood Rennie Spivey Zalia Lane Elizabeth Link Louise Kivett Petitiani ' rs: Hilda Johnson Georgia Piland Madge Conwell E.rjM ' tlrit: Kith Lassiter Ola Morehead Bert Peele BlacL-ballrd: Lydia Story Annie Sue Winborne Bruce Vann Rejected: Cora Sawyer Etta Banks Una White Fiicullii Supervisors: Misses Vann, Ferebee, and Ray. Calendar for 1912 and 19i;5 September ll_School (ipciis with a larger number in roll than ever before. 12— A large number of Freshmen are seen admiring the campus. 20— Everybody has to begin work in earnest, for tests are most iiopuhir occur- rences. 25 — The new students are initiated into the Literary Societies. 27— Freshmen have a class organization and are disturbed by the Seniors. October 11 — The Seniors give the play Mr. Bob. 20 — Madam Blye gives a charming recital. 2G — Prof. Davis takes up his work at Chowan. 29 — The day the students arose in time to avoid tlic choir ' s cheeks from being tired on account of having to be puffed out s(j long. 30 — Professor Davis: Well, Miss Lawrence, what did you have to discuss today? Miss Lawrence: I — I think it was feathered animals. 31 — Stephenson called on our Matron. Nov€ iiiber 1— A Freshman walking on the campus, wanted lo know where that beautiful campus is that she has heard so much talk (if. 6 — Improvement in chapel singing, believed to be due to Wilson ' s election. 10— The Teachers ' Recital. 11— Miss Wynne again tells her History Classes about parcel post, and encourages them to read the jjapers. 1,3— Dr. Bruner gave us a chapel talk on The Beauty of Ugliness. 18 — The College Team played an exciting game of Basketball. 20 — Dr. Bruner is away; his Ed. II Class is in mourning. 23— Ruth Vann is caught studying; it must have been an accident. 25— Everyfiody is happy and hurrying to leave school to spend Thanksgiving. December 3 — Mrs. Bruner excused her English class when the bell i-ang. 4— Professor Davis: Well, Miss Ennie, why do people on the Phili|)pme Islands build their houses in trees? Ennie: To be original in their ideas, I reckon. 12 — Madge is seen viewing the sunset and longing for just one more Ray of sunshine. 13 — Steam heat in the buildings for the first time. 14 — Everybody appears very downcast — examinations liave begun. 18 — Christmas concert. 20 — The day of all days to be happ — we are on our way home. January 3 — Silence prevailed on fourth floor; some girls have not returned. 17 — The photographer arrives — everybody is sciueezed for money. 25 — An exciting game of basketball played between the Reds and the Blues. 30 — Dr. Bruner l)ecomes reminiscent and tells of his experience playing tennis and how he won his girl. Kebruary 2 — (Sunday). The Seniors go kodaking on a long walk and return too late for meditation hour. 6 — The Dramatic Club gives the Seniors a grand reception. 8 — Professor Davis for the first time finished the Psychology lesson when the bell rang. 10 — Hilda Johnson is seen coming to breakfast late, and is actually running, at that. 14 — The .Juniors entertain the Faculty and Seniors. 19 — There is gretit rejoicing among the Seniors — their Senior privilege has been restored. 20 — Dr. Bruner reads in chajiel about the planet Mars, its inhabitants and their manners and customs. 21 — The play Rebecca ' s Triumph is given Ijy Dramatic ( ' lub. 22 — Holiday — everybody has the best time possible. 28 — Dr. Spilman visits the college — everybody has a good laugh before he left. March 1 — Seni(jrs receive their essay themes for Commencement. 2 — Annual material goes to jiress. The editors all want to sleep twenty-four hovu ' s. A ' Miss Minnie iqT e ' , ■ Q CD Xfl Q@.TCl l3 tU ' «P H(A .. ? 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