Meredith College - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 186 of the 1912 volume:

CARLYLE CAMPBELL LIBRARY A M54V 576.8 1912 ACCESSION 4104 MEREDITH COLLEGE RALEIGH, N. C. CA Meredith College Raleigh, NC 27607-5298 -yxn W + x- Jh Carlyte Campbell Library Meredith College Oak Leaves ' Contents Dedication 4 Faculty and Officers 7 Editorial 10 Senior Class 14 Characte ristics 15 History 27 Poem 32 Junior Class 34 Poem 36 Sophomore Class 38 Poem 40 Freshman Class 42 St urlent Government Association 55 Y. V. C. A 58 K. K. K 60 Keep the Fire Alive 61 Sorosis 62 Dramatic Club 64 Athletic Association Officers 67 Basketball 68-71 Tennis 72 Blue Ribbon Winners. 74 North Carolina Literary and Historical Association 76 First Triumpuellerate 77 A. M. Nine 79 The Fireless Cookers 80 Who ' s Who? 81 .Meredith Boosters 82 The Blonde Trio 86 Fresh Air Fiends 87 Shakespeare ' s Dream of Fair Women 88 Leap Year Hopefuls 91 The Crimson Rambler 95 The Life Beautiful 96 The Voice Among the Pines 99 The Change the Kodak Wrought 100 Medal Winners 103 Compensation 106 Wesley 107 To the Rising Bell 109 Santa Claus Visits Meredith 117 1 r. Freeman ' s Train of Thought 120 Caught in the Act 121 Studying Psychology 123 Hallowe ' en 125 Business Meeting 127 Register of Students 131 Advertisements 147 Portraits and Etchings 5 The Editors 11 12 After the Diploma, What?. . 13 15 33 35 Sophomores 37, 39 Freshman Frontispiece 41 43 44 46-48 49-51 Commencement Marshals 52 The Acorn Staff 53 Student Government Association — Officers 54 55 Y. W. C. A.— Officers 56 Cabinet 57 61 62, 63 64 66, 67 68 Junior Basketball 69 Sophomore Basketball 70 Freshman Basketball 71 Tennis Club 73 77 Sophomore Club 78 A. M. Nine 79 80 Who ' s Who? 81 Meredith Boosters 82-85 The Blonde Trio 86 Fresh Air Fiends 87 Fair Women 88, 89 The Family 90 91 Senior Club 92-94 Medal Winners 103 Celebrities 104, 105 A Good Ad 110 I. L. Showem Il l Track Meet 114 . 116 . 121 i an 410 4 MARY SHANNON SMITH, A.B. Student Radcliffe College; Leland Stanford Junior University, A.B.: Student Columbia University Professor of History and Education LEMUEL ELMER McMILLAN FREEMAN, A.B., A.M., B.D., Th.D. Funnan University; Harvard University; Newton Theological Institution; Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Student at University of Chicago Professor of Bible and Philosophy MINNIE CLAIRE MIDDLEToX, A.B. Meredith College Instructor in English IDA ISABELLA POTEAT New York School of Art; Cooper Union Art School, New Y ' ork; School of Applied Design, Philadelphia; Pupil of Mounier; Chase Class, London Professor of Art — Art History WADE R. BROWN Baker University; Artist ' s and Teacher ' s Diploma, New England Conservatory of Music; Pupil of A. K. Virgil, New York; Sternschen Conservatorium, Berlin; Dr. Ernest Jcdliczka, Berlin; R. Huntington Woodman; L. Philipp, Paris Dean — School of Music — History of Music CAROLINE BERRY PHELPS, O.M., A.M. Student Huston University, Emerson College of Oratory, O.M.; Adrian College, A.M.; Student Cornell University Professor of Elocution GUSTAV HAGEDORN Pupil of Adolf Hahn and Leopold Lichtenberg; Late Member of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (five years); Pupil of Issay Barmas and Edgar Stillman Kelley, Berlin Professor of Harmony, Counter point GERTRUDE S( tUSLEY Artist ' s and Teacher ' s Diploma, New England Conservatory of Music; Pupil f I. Philipp, Paris Associate Professor of Musical Analysis §y 11 KATE WATSON, Editor in Chief FANNIE WEBB, Art £ i(or, Busmen Mgr. SALLIE JONES, Associate Editor IIATTIE HERRING, Assistant Manager MARY STEELE BERNICE KELLY LOUISE FUTRELL LOIS JOHNSON JANIE PARKER ALBERTA BROWN Assistant Editors After the Diploma, What ? 14 Senior Class After it, follow it, follow the gleam Flower: Crimson Rambler Color: Red Officers KATE MacARN WATSON, President RUTH BURNLEY COOK, Vice-President MARY VIRGINIA WILKINSON, Secretary EDNA TRYPHENA TYNER, Treasurer FRANCES LIVINGSTON JOHNSON, Historian MARGARET EDNA KHVIN, Poet Class Roll . A.B. Bass, Elizabeth Edmundson, Mildred Jones, Sallie Carter, Marvel Ervin, Edna Olive, Lida DlTMOKE, LULA Highsmith, Mamie Watson, Kate Edmundson, Eunice Johnson, Frances Johnson, Ruby ELOCUTION Wii.k.nson, Virginia Lovill, Elizabeth Oldham, S ALLIE Prevatt, Dovie ART Webb, Frances MUSIC Ashcraft, K yrtle M( Cillers, Mary Cook, Ruth Minor, Alli INE Elmore, Mattie Tyner, Edn. L 15 Seniors High creeled thoughts seated in the heart of courtesy. Who but Myrtle could lie end man on the bass row so efficiently? Who but Myrtle could laugh and jest so wittily, and who but Myrtle could maintain an unabated Faculty crush for two consecutive years? Florence Myrtle Ashceaft Wadesboro, N. C. A learned lady famed for every branch of every science known. What Senior has not groaned in helpless envy to see Elizabeth drop her theme in the box a week before it was due, and to hear her inquire what the history lessons will be for weeks in advance? 17 Seniors Lula Caroline Ditmorb Bryson City, N. C. Bui she saw not; her heart im.s otherwhere. Who was it that said: Lula Ditmore is the only member of the elass who really looks like a Senior ? She is a very important member of the elass, for without her, who could uphold our dignity, and who else would smile and nod across a table three- quarters of an hour per day? Da hist wie eine Blume. Why so pensive, gentle maiden, art thou grieving because there is no more elective Latin for thee? Grieve no more. Thou canst still in thy imagination traverse the Elysium fields, and thou canst henceforth astound thy acquaintances with thy Latin quotations and references to thy beloved Horace. Eunice Lee Edmtjndson Goldsboro, N. C. 18 Seniors Happy am I, from care I ' m free ! Why aren ' t they all content like me : ' You can count on Mildred to steer clear of work and worry. She believes in taking life as it comes, and getting all the fun out of it that she can. Li us Mildred Edmtjndson GOLDSBORO, N. C Impulsive, earnest, prompt la act And mah her generous thought a fact Have you ever known Mattie to be on time anywhere or ever to remember the very thing you told her not to forget? But she is so prompt inner repentance and so altogether irresistible that you simply cannot scold her. 19 Seniors ■i m A good companion and as firm a friend. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the Presi- dent of our Students ' Association. Yes, I know those dimples make such a statement sound startling, but the dimples have a way of disappearing at executive meetings. Thb temporary seclusion, however, makes them all the more fascinating when they go to dress parades or trips up to the parlors. Margaret Edna Ervin Catawba, N. C. Mamie, as the tilt of her chin may show, has the courage of her convictions; and the spirit to forbid the world to run over her rough shod — be that world represented by friend or foe. Seniors Those about her From her shall r ad the perfect ways of honour. Frances not only has an unquenchable hirst for classic lore, but she has a great eal of family pride. She has been heard o declare that she is perfectly satisfied with her name and expects to remain a Johnson all her life. Frances Livingston Johnson Raleigh, X. C. One sin seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows. Whence that schoolmarnvy air, that flut- tering consideration of others, that patron- izing interest in the Newish, that voluntary election of Education? Thy fate is sealed. wretched maiden, thou shalt teach school! 21 Seniors .1 daughter of the gods, divinely tall A ml most divinely fair. Sallie, though a town member, h as always taken an active part in our class. She has rejoiced in our joys, and in our .sorrows her calm optimism has often driven away the clouds. Sallie Wesley Jones Raleigh, X. C. A winsome wee thing. What would we have done without our tiniest girl when we were Juniors? It was nothing for her to flit, through the transom, to hide under Josiah ' s desk, and to climb through the stove chimney in Xorth Cottage. No, we didn ' t get it — but it was not Eliza- beth ' s fault. Mary Elizabeth Lovii.l Mt. Airy, X. C. 23 Seniors The applause, delight, and wonder of oar stage. Vuu will see Sallie bowing before the footlights yet. She is a born actress, and she is sure to succeed in a nything she under- takes, for all difficulties melt into nothing before that cheerful grin of her ' s. Sallie Pickett Oldham Wilmington ' , N. C. Rich in saving common sense. Lida is especially famed for two things: She has always been a star in Basketball — we are not afraid to put her up against any center in college; and what other Senior has ever cracked so many jokes with the Faculty? Lida May Olive Apex, N. C. 26 Seniors Thy modesty ' s a candle to thy merit. How doth the little busy bee. Have you ever seen Virginia idle? They say she even studies at class meetings and smuggles a book to Tennis games. But she is all right, just the same. Mart Virginia Wilkinson Wake Forest, N. C. 27 Senior Class History BEFORE I begin to relate the history of the Class of 1912, let me first say a word in my own defense as Historian. We must remem- ber that the most interesting histories are not always the most authoritative. An historian may write very interestingly by ex- aggerating and coloring incidents and even adding some details simply to create interest without regard for truth. But it is soon recognized that while his history is very entertaining it can not be accepted as authority. 1 Perhaps some may consider a class history unnecessary. It may even be undesirable, if you consider that omne ignotum pro magnifico est. ' 1 But it is customary to have class histories, and since a record must be kept of the doings of the Class of 1912, I shall try to make it as true and unprejudiced as is possible for a member of the class. In writing history it is necessary to have footnotes giving the reference to the authority from which each point not generally known is taken, else they would have but little weight. ' 1 Though these may prove distracting to a reader not accustomed to them, every one will recognize their need and value, and I hope, will notice them carefully. It was in September of 1908 that we first came to Meredith College — the Baptist University for Women, then — a valiant little band of fifteen. Each one brought her treasured High School diploma which she proudly showed to the Classification Committee. We were somewhat shocked to find that the professors were not as much impressed with the vast store of knowledge our diplomas represented as we thought they should be, for most of us did not enter Freshman in every subject. However, we tried not to show our surprise and mortification but bore up bravely. M. Sh. Smith, How to Judge Histories, p. 19. 2 Tacitus, Agricola, eh. 30. 3 M. Sh. Smith, Elementary Principles of History Writing, p. 149. 28 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY We were the first Freshman Class to organize in peace. Because of this we may have been a little fresh that first year, perhaps, but we did not realize it then. The Sophs had no occasion to administer discipline the whole year. The only time they molested us at all was on Hallowe ' en, and then only because it was customary, and not because we needed it, as they themselves told us later. 1 But the greatest event in our Freshman year was one which alone should make the Class of 1912 immortal, even if there were nothing else. It was the changing of the name of the Baptist University for Women to Meredith College, at Commencement. While this perhaps can not be attributed directly to the Freshman ' lass, was it not our Faculty member who first began agitating the question of the change? And did she not render invalu- able service in drawing up the line of argument for the change to the new name, of which we are so proud today? 2 Unlike most classes we were not before the public very much in our Sophomore year. We did not spend our time having fun and playing pranks, but putting in good solid work. The most memorable struggles were with English Literature, Latin, and the Fall term of Sophomore Math — of course we came off victorious in every case. For the details of the several conflicts see the Dean ' s Register for that year. 3 Perhaps the thing that attracted most attention during our Sophomore year was our treatment of the Freshmen. We were so good to them that the whole class became our devoted admirers instead of bitter enemies, as is usually the case. 4 ' Sophomore Observer, Nov. 1, 19HS. p. 3. -E. A. Colton, Address before the Southern Association of t ' nlleaes ornl Preparatory Schools. ' L. D. Watson, Dean ' s Register, 1909-10, pp. 150-165. Diary of a Freshman in Oak heme . 1910, p. 251. 29 SKNI K C LASS HISTO H Y Kind to the Freshmen and friendly with the Juniors, we were devoted to the Seniors, whom we considered the greatest class that had ever been to Meredith. They said that Seniors never had more loyal Sophomores than we were. 1 When we came back as Juniors in the Fall of 1910 we were lonesome and felt lo st at first without our Seniors. We were inconsolable for a time, but before long we found that work was the best cure for grief, and we had as much of it as we needed. Gradually the Freshmen — our Freshmen — came to fill the place in our hearts that the Seniors had held the year before, and we tried to be as good to them as the Juniors were to us when we were Fresh- men. The crook occupied a large place in our thoughts and time that year. We did not lose as much sleep over it as some classes have lost but never- theless we had some thrilling experiences in looking for it. Several times we almost had it in our possession, but every time it would elude our grasp — the Seniors would manage to change its hiding place without our knowing it. We were a fearless class and boldly braved the darkness of the Faircloth basement and many other such dread places. 2 But the Freshmen and the crook did not absorb all of our attention, for we found time to entertain the Seniors that Spring. It was considered the most formal social function in the history of the College until the Com- mencement reception of that year given in honor of Mr. Shaw. It was in keeping with the honor and dignity of the Junior Class. 3 Though so busy with outside things, we did not neglect our studies at all; we still kept up our reputation for studiousness. While it is true that Senior Class History, 1910, p. 5. Records of the Night Watchman, vol. 12, p. 147. 3 R. C. Paschal, Social Functions anil Etiquette, p. 105. 30 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY most of us had a struggle to get through the d eep waters of Psychology, some of our class really enjoyed it, and showed such remarkable ability that our professor agreed with them when they decided that they were destined to be psychologists. 1 But all good things, even, must have an end, and at last we were Seniors, with all the horrors of Literary Criticism and Psychology behind us and the much longed for and much sought for crook safely in our possession. Seniors! This was the state of supreme happiness that we all had looked forward to from the time we first dreamed of college. But we found this year that the life of a Senior, even, is not pure bliss. Though the Faculty did grant us some privileges that had never been given Seniors before, when we petitioned for them, they were not so kind in every instance. They refused our petition to be allowed to go to the Wake Forest Baraca banquet last Fall. Of course, they had our good at heart, for they felt that it would be unwise and imprudent to allow us to return at night, 2 but we were terribly disappointed just the same. It was a great blow to us all, and we are just now slowly recovering from the effects of the shock it gave us. While our Senior year has had its trials and disappointments just as every other year has, yet on the whole it has been the best of all our college life. Most of us have had much lighter courses than in the other years and this has made it easier, though we have had enough outside things to keep us busy so that the time did not hang heavily upon our hands. We have greatly enjoyed and appreciated the kindness of our friends and the social functions given in our honor. We take advantage of this our last opportunity of tendering our sincere thanks to our friends for their kindness. X L. E. M. Freeman, Rising Psychologists of the Twentieth Century, p. 60. -R. C. Paschal, Care of the Young, p. 123. By 31 S E N I O K C LASS HI S T H Y This is just the first volume of the History of the Class of 1912. We have been too busy with our school work to have many great deeds to record. But we have tried all the time to do our best and live up to our motto. As we graduate and go out from our Alma Mater, let us not become too busy with worldly and trivial cares to follow the gleam. If we keep our motto in mind and try to carry it out, there will be many great and good deeds to the credit of the Class of 1912, whether the world ever hears of them or not. After it, follow it, follow the gleam. 32 Senior Class Poem The end has come, the goal is won, The course of four long years is run ; The crown for which we ' ve toiled is ours, Today our path is strewn with flowers. The heart beats fast, the pulse is strong, Let gladness be poured forth in song. For at last has come our conquering day, In this long expected month of May. Then why is sadness in your face. And why this sorrow here? Upon this day of all our days, I Mi, why the gathering tear? Although with joy we feel the present spell, Within our hearts we feel the past as well. For bright have been our dear old college days, And joys untold we ' ve found in all their ways. Within these college walls a home we ' ve found, A home with friends and loved ones all around. Xow from these friends the time has come to pari ; Our way alone in life from this we start. So now, with sorrowing heart and tearful gaze, We stand within the parting of the ways. But ours is not a lot for vain regrets, Before us each the way lies full of hope. We go to fill the needs of this great world; We go to strengthen each a wavering line. Far down the way the gleam we still can see. The guiding gleam that points us to our goal. A tempting prize is offered on ahead, We each shall strive, for lo! that prize is Life. Then praises to the guiding gleam, That shining from afar, As if from out the mists of dream. Has been our guiding star. And praises to our college fair, To which the gleam has led; Praises to its days of joy, And horns of toil now lied. To it farewell, the gleam leads on; We ' ll follow from afar. Until the last great prize is won, By .aid of our guiding star. 34 Junior Class ' College, Class, Conscience Flower: Maiden Ilnir Fern Color: Green Officers HATT1E HERRING, President LUCY MIDDLETOX, Vice-President KAREN ANNE POOL, Secretary SALLIE CAMP, Treasurer Members A.B. Sai.lie Camf Bertha C RROLL ELOCUTION Ldcy Grindstaff H attie Herring Hallie Hester Annie IIiohsmith gertrude horn Bessie Johnson Sallie Josei Edna Prevatt Bernice K elly ART M i ii Memory M innie Nash Viola II aire Linda Newton- Lucy Middleton May Steele MUSIC Olive Boone Hallie N eal Iva Pearson Karen Anne Pool 36 Junior Class Poem Loyalty to college, first of all— A purpose which has governed every day. Through three long years we ' ve tried to heed the call; Through three long years have striven to obey; At Alma Mater ' s feet our tribute lay. May we so live that ere we leave her door, A blessing may be given by our stay. Of Loyalty may she uever wish for more el not content, may we press onward as before. Loyalty to Class, our fellow men, True to ourselves and thus to others true, Our chief desire is reaching that time when We shall have the larger, broader view — Beloved by all and not by just the few With whom we come in contact hour by hour. And every day may we begin anew, Though even heavy clouds above us lower, And feel each day afresh our ever growing power. Loyalty to Conscience, our hist yet foremost aim, The prompter of all that ' s good and just and May our ambition be not to reach fame But always to help other beings too; And, wholly guided by this inner voice, In every task that we attempt to do If great, if small, may every heart rejoice In making whatsoe ' er God wills for it, its choice. U Sophomores liwi 42 Freshman Class Flower: Daisy ( ' olors: YiUiiir uiitl While Officers KATY LOU MEREDITH, Presidi ent GERTRUDE FAGGE, Vice-President RUTH DAWSON, Secretary LOUISE W ATKINS, Treasurer LITERARY Lillie Belle Ashworth Martha Bennett Lineherry Helen Adams Flossie Mausiihanks Antoinette Beasley Katy Lou Meredith Plot Fat Barker Isabelle McNeill Caroline Biggers Lillian Nina Nance Alberta Newton Brown See Moore Neal Lavice Mae Chambliss Lida Howell Page Kith Mitchell ( lui eh Mary Gertrude Perry Alda Srayson Allie Ann Pierce Helen Earle Harper Jane Ray Mary Lucy Herring ( Ieneyieye Thomas Marguerite Annie Higgs Rossie Bly Underwood Valeria Johnson Howard Dorothy McDowell Vann Pearl Bryant Jackson Ai.ese ' a .STAFF Jeanette Euphemia John son Adelaide Lassiter Watkins Luis Johnson Louise Fourman Watkins Susie Spurgeon Jordan Grace Aline Whitaker Dixie Vance Lamm ( !arrie Alice Wolfe Mamie Elizabeth Lee Leila Edna Woodcock ( rrie Inez Wright MUSIC Hith Allen ART Annai.ee Best Sarah Ruth Dawson Gertrude Fagge Katherine Hancock M vrtha Myrtle McGlohom ELOCUTION Sarah Othelle McIntosh Beulae Nance Elizabeth Coleman Tomlinson Brain for thought and strength for doing, Energy that cannot rest; Heart that sings its inspiration In the art of Apollo blest. Organizations fflm m AsTROTEKTOX SOCIETY H. LL Astrotekton Literary Society He builds too low who builds beneath the stars LULA DITMORE. President MARVEL CARTER, Vice-President LINDA NEWTON, Treasurer RUTH COOK, Secretary mm 49 The Philaretian Society ' Plain Living and high thinking. ! LVtR-ary Meredith College The Acorn Staff mm m Student Government Association 55 House Presidents f f In those things which deal with human character, progress comes only through a slow process of development. This process, we believe, is going on steadily in our Association, and each year shows something gained. This year there has been more hearty co-operation than ever before, and little by little each girl is realizing that she has a part in the whole, and that she is guardian of her own honor. There has been among the girls a wholesome sentiment of uprightness and honesty that has done much toward making this a successful year. The students are becoming, too, more thoughtful and more con- siderate. They are using wisely the power and influence that are theirs, and under such conditions, it is only a question of time until this power will be increased. Other things will be given over to the Association as the students show themselves capable of management and worthy of trust. While everything has not been just what it might have been, or what it will be in the future, the year 1911- ' 12 has been a success, and has been an advancement to the Association at large, and to each individual member. With this behind us we can go forward to greater years and show the girls of Meredith that the greatest thing for each to do is to govern wiselv and well one ' s own self. 58 Y. W. C. A. THE year 1911- ' 12 stands out as a year of wonderful opportunity for Christian service in the Association work of our College. More girls are coming to realize that while they are here, preparing for life service, their hands must not be idle during this preparation. Each year the Association comes a little nearer the heart of every girl, and before many years have passed, we hope there will be a General Secretary and an Association Building for our College. During the Spring of 1911 organization was the principal feature of the work; a preparation for the Asheville Conference and the new students in the Fall. When returning to the work in September the Membership Com. mittee had a great outlook, for many more students than ever before came to us. These were looked after, invited to join us, and as a result of the committee ' s excellent work, practically all the girls have become members. Not merely members, but many of them interested and devoted workers. Each member of the Cabinet has kept up wonderfully well her own part of the responsibility, causing the work of the Association to continue smoothly and keep up to its regular standard. In a number of ways the Association has sought to make more enjoyable the social life of our College. One of the features of the school year was a reception to the Y. M. C. A. of A. and M. College, which has always enter- tained us so cordially. The Sunday evening meetings of the year have been unusually well attended and consequently much benefit has been gained from them. In- teresting, helpful subjects and bodies have made them beneficial. Now, at the close of the year, as we view the many failings, as well as our success, we are willing for our names and our work to be absorbed in the coming years if only our desires and ideals may live eternally in accomplishing our aim: To bring young women to Christ, to build them up in Christ, to send them out for Christ. 00 K. K. K. It is prctt} ' , but is it Art? — Kipling Kaptains of the Klan I. Isabella P — r: ' The man with the red tic Anna P — n: A Bit of Dresden Komrades Nita D— k, Paint Putter of 1911 Fannie W — b, The Senior Member Mrs. C. R. B — e, La Madame Viola H— e, The Purple Moment Velma M — n, The Eaglette Elizabeth R — y, Member from Madison Lucy M— n, The Poster Lady Ruth W — s, The Blessed Damosel Lucye R — e, A Study in Perspective Lucy S— s, Our Steady Euphemia W — N, Our Scotch Lassie B — e. From Town 62 Sorosis Officers MISS PHELPS Supervisor RUBY JOHNSON Chairman LI DA OLIVE VlCE-( ' haihman GERTRUDE HORN Secretary-Treasurer Members Helen Adams • Gertrude Horn Elizabeth Anderson Bessie Johnson Antoinette Beasley Ruby Johnson Eunice Benton Bernice Kelly Caroline Biggers Elizabeth Lovill Alberta Brown Sallie Martin Bertha Carroll Maud Memory Marvel Carter Beulah Nance Lavice Chambliss Lina Olive Lula Ditmore Lida Page Eunice Edmundson Edna Prevatt Mildred Edmundson M lry Steele Ruth Glover Alma Stone Mattie Griffin Edna Tyner Kate Y atson Beautiful, The Craftsman, Good Housekeeping, in connection with the twelve volumes on These magazines have added greatly to the The Sorosis of Meredith was organized February, 1906, for the purpose of promoting original research work, for the study of parliament ar y usages, and for advanc- ing platform work in general. The member- ship is limited to thirty girls who are eligible to a college class. The study of household eco- nomics has been pursued further, using The House and Country Life in America, the subject used last year, interest. 64 Una! Dramatic Club Motto: To thine own self be tnu Colors: Sea-foam Green and Gurnet Officers ELIZABETH LOVILL, President DOVIE PREYATT, Vice-President EDNA PREVATT, Secretary-Treasurer Plays Presented In 1906: As You Like It In 1907: Twelfth Night In 1908: A Winter ' s Talc In 1909: The Merchant of Venice In 1910: Hamlet In 1911: Servant in the House In 1912: Colombe ' s Birthday Mhfetk 70 Sophomore Basketball louine watson eunice benton freda collins willie elam jennie may sentelle kate johnson Isabel Mackenzie Captain 71 Freshmen Basketball DIXIE LAMM Captain Team LOUISE WATKINS BERNICE HURLEY JEANETTE JOHNSON DIXIE LAMM LOIS JOHNSON HELEN ADAMS BERT BROWN «r CMk an m Sophomore Club 81 Who ' s Who? And Why? 87 Five Fresh Air Fiends  Lin A, ' Oi ' Priss .ive, Peaches Viola, Cap Ha, ha, we ' re happy as can be, Mildred, Sport Because from cares we ' re ever free! Annie Ruth, Bill Dame Nature took them, every one, And gave instead — a pack of fun. The Family 95 The Crimson Rambler Have you heard the tale that the crimson rose Sobs out of its heart of woe — The crimson rose that in days agone Was white as a drift of snow? Ah, it ' s why and why Did I climb so high That I saw thro ' the blind above, The sacred light in my lady ' s eye. Who wist not a soul but her lover nigh As he wooed at the shrine of Love? Went I soft as I came, But I blushed for shame As I hung my guilty head. Now my innocent soul is never the same, And ever since then they have changed my name, And called me the Rambler Rose. this is the tale of the Rambler Rose That it cries to itself in the night The Rambler Rose that in days agone Was pure as a shaft of light. 96 The Life Beautiful Don ' t I wish this was my last year in college, said the Freshman, enviously. I ' d turn a double somersault in pure delight, but here you are looking as blue as if all the blue devils from the under regions had you. They have, pretty nearly. said Margaret, slipping two letters inside her Bible. Distance lends enchantment to the view of Seniority, Freshie, but it ' s the years that are to come after this that are worrying me now, half involuntarily, for she was rather reserved about her personal affairs. But this bit of confession was lost upon the Freshman, who had darted out of the room in answer to a chum ' s call. When Margaret was alone she took the letters out again, and reread the one in her mother ' s painful handwriting. Yes, I am coming to see you graduate, and to see a real college once, the letter ran. Your pa don ' t think he can get off. I have got me a new dress, ami Mrs. Thompson is making it. It sure does seem good, dearie, to think that I will soon have you home again, for good. The years have been so lonesome without you. Margaret suddenly crumpled the letter in her hand. It doesn ' t seem as though the idea ever entered mother ' s head that I don ' t want to go back home. she thought, bitterly. But I don ' t. Why, I ' d never sec anybody or go anywhere, because all those cows have to be milked night and morning. Oh, I see myself ten years from now, a dried up spinster, teaching the Sunday School class that sits in the amen corner of the church at home, putting away the boys ' Sunday clothes that they leave hanging around on chairs — mother ' s spoiled them; and churning, and wash- ing milk pans and old greasy pots, and hoeing the garden, and picking the bugs off the collards. Why should I go back if I don ' t want to? I know mother is lonesome without me, and there was a queer little stirring of Margaret ' s conscience, but that is the only life she has ever known. It ' s different after you ' ve gotten the taste of another — a big, beautiful one! Why, I want to go to Europe, and do all sorts of things. I want to make my own money, and spend it on foolishness, too, just foolishness, for once in my life. And now I have such a chance, and Margaret laid caressing fingers upon the other letter in her lap. If I don ' t accept this offer I may never have another like it. And I am going to do it, she concluded, with delib- erate emphasis. But I won ' t tell mother until Commencement is over. I am afraid she will take it hard. A bell rang, and Margaret, with an uncomfortable feeling at her heart and a suspicion of tears in her eyes, made a dash for the last recitation of her college life. The long looked for day came, as all days come, and the great field of uplifted faces swam unsteadily before Margaret ' s dim vision as she descended from the platform, where the Dean had given her the diploma and the vener- able President of the Board of Trustees had placed upon her the insignia of her degree; and out of it all she caught only her mother ' s proud, glad smile. I ' ll have to tell her today, was the restless background of Margaret ' s mind. But I ' ll put it off until tonight. This afternoon I ' ll take mother around, show her everything, and be as good to her as I can this last day. It was a pathetic little mother that the tall young graduate showed around that afternoon. She was stooped and aged from self-sacrificing toil, but her great black eyes took in eagerly even the things which had grown commonplace to the girl. But never had the old college looked more beauti- ful, even to Margaret; and the little woman gasped with delight over the smooth grass and the trees and the shadowy, curving walks of the great campus. I ' ve always wanted a yard like this, she said in a hushed voice. But your pa and I never knew how such things ought to be fixed. But now we ' ll have you home to help us work and plan, and it does me good to think about it, she ended happily. Margaret suddenly choked. Let ' s go inside, she said. They wandered slowly toward the nearest building, it mattered not which one to the girl, so its friendly sha dow would hide the tears in her eyes. The little woman chattered on about the broad granite steps and the great white columns which looked like some she had seen once when she was a girl — and she could hardly be lured from the statuary in the halls. Mother, I didn ' t know you loved this, too, said Margaret. I never had any chance to before, she said, simply. You know your pa and me always meant to take us a trip somewhere and see things, but we never did somehow. But she was too happy now to grieve over the past. She had her daugh- ter, and they wandered on, from building to building, the little woman talk- ing eagerly all the while. That? said Margaret laughing, in response to a question. Why, that ' s only the old bulletin board, where the powers that be put their notices. See, here is one still stuck on about Math exam, really. I am going to hook it for my scrap book collection. You ' ll show me that wonderful scrap book this summer, and explain all the funny little things, won ' t you, dear? I ' ll understand them, because I read the college stories, so I ' ll know, she added shyly. Is this a recitation room? and that the teacher ' s desk and chair? Yes, said Margaret with an assumed lightness. That ' s Josh ' s ancient seat. Whose? You don ' t mean to say you call the Dean that? and she looked up with pleased awe at the personage who could venture to be so familiar. At the chapel door she looked with wistful eyes at the shining pipes of the great organ. It sounded like thunder this morning when the professor played it. But it was so grand it almost lifted me up out of my seat. And you ' ve heard it every morning ! What a lot of beautiful things you ' ll have to think about all your life, to make you happy. What was it I said? and she laughed happily. I mean what a lot of beautiful things we ' ll have to think about — for you ' ll help me think about them too, won ' t you, dear? Something she had been trying to say suddenly caught in Margaret ' s throat and stopped there. She put her arm around the thin little figure and said, Yes, mother. 99 The Voice Among the Pines Long years ago I dwelt beneath the pines And listened to their murmurs half surpressed; I heard the west wind singing in their boughs, And singing sigh, and sighing sink to rest. Oft times I listened filled with pensive joy, And tried to catch the words so faintly heard, But evermore upon the stillness broke The night owl ' s cry, the twitter of a bird. The twilight slowly faded from the west, And shadows deepened underneath the pines; The magic of the evening bound me fast, The listening calm the forest dweller finds. I watched the great trees melt into a blur, Toward north and south and east and west they lay, In darkness then a flitting shape I saw With phantom gliding come and go away. A sigh among the trees, I held my breath. Far in the east the mystic, flitting form Was whispering, and I caught the joyous words: The pines give life and shelter from the storm. Far to the north I saw the phantom shape, And, listening, caught the murmured words at length, The spirit, wafted on the evening breeze, Was saying, Strength — the pine trees give you strength. Then in the earth, with noiseless unseen tread, Appeared again, soft coming like a dove, The strange wild spirit of the stalwart pines, ' Twas singing softly, Love, I ' ll teach you love Long hours, it seemed, no leaflet moved or stirred. My eyelids closed, calm listening vigils cease; Then softly whispered, echoed from the west, Peace, Love of the pines, we give you peace. 100 The Change the Kodak Wrought Louise Burnett had been the despair of her family and friends since the time when other girls of her age began to do up their hair, lengthen their skirts, powder their faces, and take an interest in pretty ribbons. Louise ' s skirts were lengthened too; but not through any desire of her own. She didn ' t, apparently, care whether her hair was smooth or her face powdered or not; and she couldn ' t be induced to care. She was considered the brightest girl in the village High School, and her one desire was to go to college. Her wealthy aunt once confided to a friend in the village that if only Louise were a little less slovenly, she would take her to the city and send her to college. The girl, with all her passion for learning, did not dream that her aunt did not feel it worth while to send her to college because of her unattractive appearance. Her mother, a very frail woman, had long since given up in despair trying to make her daughter take an interest in dress. Louise is a good daughter, and perhaps she will learn to take an interest in her appearance after a while, was her often repeated remark. Fred Brown, a boy who lived next door, although a few years older than she, had been her very good friend ever since the time when they used to make mud pies. When Fred had gone off to school in the Fall she had told him goodbye with the same feeling of good comradeship that she had al- ways felt for him. However, she missed him more than she cared to admit. Louise was very eager when the Christmas holidays came, to see him again, and not a little hurt at his manner. Fred seemed older, and he was better looking. A kind of barrier had grown up between them. He was the same old friend, and yet there was a difference. Whenever he looked at her, a puzzled expression came into his eyes; and he took more interest in pretty, simple, little Florence Smith than he did in his old playmate. Louise at first would not admit, even to herself, that she cared, but she was no longer the same joyful, carefree girl. She was puzzled, as well as hurt. It wasn ' t that he had outgrown the village life; it was just that he had for some reason lost interest in her. The Christmas holidays were almost over and he had only been over once or twice during the whole time. Louise had almost stopped going with the young people during the holidays; because it was much easier not 101 to see Fred, than to have him look at her in a disappointed way and try with such effort to be nice to her. She walked, and snowballed, and devoted almost all her time to her younger brother. One day they were out snowballing, and her brother asked if he could take her picture with his new kodak. Oh, Jack dear, what do you want to take me for? Take a picture of those little children playing across the street, she said. But Jack insisted, so finally Louise allowed him to take her picture. Then Jack wanted another taken with old Shep, his much loved dog. She, too, wanted a picture of Shep, and as somebody had to hold him still, she consented to this also. In the end several pictures had been taken of her. One was with the family horse, and another with her own black tabby cat. The films had to be sent away to be developed, and it was a week or so after the holidays before they came home. Louise was very much interested in seeing them. She wanted to see if old Shep and Tabby had taken good pictures. Perhaps, too, she was just a little interested to see her own picture, because she hadn ' t had one taken since she was a baby. Jack announced in great glee when he had opened the envelope, Sis, they are good. Yours are dandy. Mine, dandy? Louise echoed in a half dazed way. Sure thing! said Jack, they are just like you. Louise couldn ' t help feeling a little hurt to think that Jack thought she looked just like that picture, and her mother and father had agreed with him. None of them seemed to feel that they had insulted her. That night, when Louise went to her room, she looked at herself long and hard in her mirror. Perhaps it was the first time she had ever looked at her- self in the mirror with perceiving eyes. Yes, thought she, all they said was true. I am that slovenly, untidy, unattractive looking girl. My hair really hangs in wisps and my skirt and belt are on crooked, and even my face is shiny. She spared herself nothing. The picture truly hadn ' t been quite as bad as the reality. But, thought Louise, I will show them that I can look like other g irls. Next morning Mrs. Burnett was agreeably surprised to see her daughter come downstairs with her hair smooth and her clothes on straight. All 102 through the winter Louise became slowly better looking. First, she became neat, and finally she was not only pretty but rather stylish. Her friends in the little village wondered what had come over her, but as it was rather a delicate subject, no one questioned her. Her wealthy aunt came down in May, and was truly astounded at the change in her niece. Her first remark upon seeing the girl after she had recovered her breath was, Louise, you ' re positively good looking! and her expression said, Who would have thought it possible? Her next remark excited and overjoyed Louise even more than this; for it meant that she was to have her long desired college education. When June came she was even more excited. How would Fred take the change? Would he look at her with the same puzzled expression, and try to be nice to her, and show all the time that she didn ' t interest him for one minute ' . ' Finally Fred came. True, his expression on first seeing her was slightly more puzzled than ever; but there was interest in his eyes, too, and more than ever before. He and Louise were together all the Summer, and their friendship by Fall had deepened into something more than friendship. She had come into her own after all, and nobody in the little village dreamed that it was the little insignificant kodak that had brought about the change. But Louise never forgot, and all through the happy four years at college she had a warm spot in her heart for kodaks anil kodak pictures. After she and Fred had graduated and married she confided to him, for the first time, what had wrought the great change in her appearance. Snap Shots of Celebrities GUARANTEED CIRCULA TION Marvelous THE SOPHOMORE DISTURBER THE WEATHER TODAY For Sophomores: Eair and Sunny For Newish: Squalls We ' ve Done the Deed. Didst Thou Not Hear a Noise? Volume 30 Gals. RALEIGH, N. C, Wednesday, November 1, 1911 No. Legion A SOPHOMORE MARRIED Most Romantic Event in History of College — Secret Nuptials of Miss Jennie May Sentelle Leaks Out. (Special to the Disturber.) The whole of Meredith was as- tounded by the announcement in a recent issue of the WaynesviUe Courier of the secret marriage of Miss Jennie May Sentelle to Mr. Boon, of WaynesviUe. Mrs. Boon had been back at her studies some weeks before the affair was known. The marriage took place in Waynes- viUe during the holidays, and was quite a beautiful affair, though very quiet. The groom is a prom- ising young business man and is well known throughout the State. The bride is an accomplished young woman of charming manners and a rare personality. She is loved by all who know her. Immediately after the wedding the happy pair took the trains, she to resume her studies at Meredith, he to take up his duties out West. A NIGHT OF HORRORS SOPHOMORE BANQUET Supernatural Monsters Invade the Country MONSTERS ' IDENTITY STILL A MYSTERY A Freshman chewed gum in the Lab, She ' d not seen the sign on the door; But Josiah he gently explained, And she vowed she ' d d o it no more. Many Inhabitants Driven to Hys- terics and Nervous Prostration. Raleigh, N. C, Nov. 1. — Last night was indeed a night of hor- rors for the people of Meredith. No such happenings have ever oc- curred in these parts before. Num- berless monstrous creatures in the form of black cats invaded the whole college grounds, forcing all the newcomers to this vicinity, the Freshmen, to perform all manner of deeds for their amusement, and frightening the whole population al- most beyond recovery. The invad- ers started on their hideous raids about room bell, and from then on into the wee small hours they kept up their awful capers. They seem to have first attacked fourth floor, Main Building, coming down through third floor, through all the halls of Faircloth, on to East Build- ing, then to South and North Cot- tages, compelling every Freshman in College to sing, dance, and re- cite, leaving desolation in their Continued on Page 3 The President Entertains Her Class Royally at a Dinner Party — Most Delightful Event of the Year. Without a doubt the most enjoy- able event of the whole college year was the magnificent dinner given by Miss Lilian Wilkinson, Presi- dent of the Sophomore Class, in honor of her classmates, on Satur- day night, October 29th. For sump- tuousness of repast, eloquence of serving, and general delightfulness nothing has surpassed it at Mere- dith. Miss Wilkinson was a charm- ing hostess in white crepe de chine with violets, and served graciously and gracefully. The table was handsomely decorated with red and white, with ferns and candles giv- ing the whole dining room an air of festivity, and the guests were all in just the mood for a merry eve- ning. The black cat was the symbol of the evening, and took quite a prominent part in the af- fair. Between courses Miss Wil- kinson kept things merry by read- ing the poetical answers she had received to her invitations. After the magnificent meal was over, toasts of all kinds were given to everybody, including Miss Wilkin- son ' s aunt, whose kindness had helped make the party possible, to the Class President herself, and the glorious Class of ' 14. The Sophomore Disturber Published every now and then by The Pride of Meredith Company [Formerly Class of ' 14) K. JOHNSON, Editor. Entered as first-class matter in the annals of Meredith College according to Act of Soph Class of October 31, 1911 . EDITORIAL We think the time has come when the people should cry out against the great injustices which are be- ing committed in our midst every day. We have held our peace as long as silence can possibly be of virtue, and now it is time for that greatest organ of speech for all the people, our newspapers, to take up these same crimes against the equality of mankind and publish them from pole to pole. And we of the Disturber are glad to be the leaders in the great fight which we firmly believe is impending and to sound the first note of rebellion. Friends of the commonwealth, it is only right, it is only just, that you should know of these things and of the deep significance that underlies them— the Juniors have been granted more privileges! More! When they were already be- ginning to feel that they were the greatest thing at Meredith and were looking condescendingly on our no- ble Seniors, not to speak of the Sophmores! Think of it, fellow citizens, and think of the chaos that will result if things are allowed to go on. The Juniors now go shop- ping whenever they choose, they go to church on Sunday nights, they never go to hear Dr. Dixon lec- ture, and we hear rumors that they are going to apply for the privi- lege of receiving callers one night during the week. At this rate, in the course of two years, they will be cutting meals whenever they like, attending Chapel only three times a week, and going to ball games without a chaperon. But the worst part of the whole business is that these unheard of favors are being bestowed only on the Juniors. One or two of the already few Senior privileges, such as attending the Baraca banquet at Wake Forest College, have been taken away, and as for the Sophs — they never have known what a privilege was. They, who so richly deserve special rights on account of their surpassing qual- ities, are kept down on a level with the unlearned, unwise Freshmen, and the Juniors are exalted even to the highest station of the Seniors. We hope this brief word will be enough to stir our sleeping sense of freedom and make us cry out so that the Faculty can not but hear and heed — equal rights for all and special privileges for none. SOTICES The following notices will be of interest to the public, as the elec- tions are coming on: I wish to announce to the public that I am a candidate for the office of President of the Phi. Society. I have been urged to this step by my many friends, and I will try to serve the society faithfully and well, if you see fit to elect me. — Gertrude Horn. I hereby announce my candidacy for Presidency of the Student Gov- ernment Association. My qualifi- cations for this office are too numer- ous to mention. — Cornelia Covixg- tox. At the urgent request of the stu- dent body, I most reluctantly an- nounce myself a candidate for the Presidency of the Y. W. C A — Signed, G. Horx. I wish to apply, through the col- umns of the Disturrek. for the posi- tion of Chairman of the Cleaning Committee of the Astro. Society. — A. Highsmith. After a careful consideration, I feel it my duty to become a candi- date for the office of President of the Senior Class. — Horx. I desire to apply for the position of Editor of the Oak Leaves for the year 1912-13. — Carrie Alice Wolf. BEST SELLERS The past year has been an unusu- ally productive one along literary lines at Meredith. The following books are among the best which have been published, although they are by no means all. The person who would really keep up with the times can not fail to read all of these. How to Talk, by Dixie Lamm, the famous talk specialist at Meredith and the author of so many stories of every sort. Miss Lamm has studied the subject many years of her life, trying experiments continu- ally, and is therefore prepared to talk with authority. Copies very cheap. The Winning of Your Money ' s Worth, by Katy Lou Meredith. This is quite a fine treatise along the lines of economy. The latest thing in the encyclo- pedia line is the book by Miss Vann called Opinions on Every Sub ret. Every one should read it, as the amount of knowledge contained therein is marvelous. Take Gym and Grow Thin, by Corinne Gordon. We all know Miss Gordon and her wonderful athletic theory, and we all should read this new book. A Lifetime at Meredith, by Lily Bell Ashworth. This little pam- phlet is most interesting and in- structive, as it is full of Miss Ash- worth ' s personal recollections of the early days of the College. Every alumna should read it by all means. Boys I Hare Known, by Miss Ade- laide Watkins, is the most compre- hensive as well as interesting sur- vey of the masculine gender that we have yet seen. The author shows marvelous knowledge of her sub- ject and the variety of her sketches is indeed exceptional. ORIGIN OF THE SOPHOMORE CAT The wonderful Sophomore Cat first made his mysterious appear- ance in the College one cold, weird, wintry night toward the latter part of October. . The Lady Principal and the President of the Sophomore Class sat in the office of the former discussing the coming events of Hallowe ' en, when suddenly, as if from nowhere, the hideous form of a monstrous black cat made its stealthy appearance. Their terror was heightened into something like horror when the awful black mon- ster began to speak. They soon gained confidence in him when he assured them that he was a friend, and expressed his desire to assist the Sophomores on Hallowe ' en. The Sophomore President accepted with delight, and thus under his direc- tion the most astonishing event in all the history of Meredith was brought about. Since that night each Sophmoore has had tender feel- ing in her heart for the mascot of the class, and among her most treas- ured possessions, cherishes a por- trait of him, which was presented to her at the Sophomore banquet. Many stories have been written of this wonderful cat and the terrors of that horrible raid. The Sopho- more pin is in the form of the lead- er of this band. It is a wonder- fully wrought creation in ebony, and the delicate carving bears wit- ness of marvelous skill. Thus the I SOCIETY NOTES 1 OIK MASCOT He ' s stuck by us through thick and thin, He ' s been with us through fire; He ' s helped us to gain victories, Kept off misfortune dire, And we are going to stand by him, Just bet your life on that! For he ' s the greatest thing there is — The Sophomore Black Cat. A NIGHT OF HORRORS Continued from Page 1 path, and finally disappearing into the night. The hysterical screams of the Newish, the cries of the other people, and the weird mews of the cats themselves made the night hor- rible. Everyone waited with fear and trembling for their arrival and lay prostrate after they were gone, but no one seemed able to stop their progress or cut off their dread designs. The story is out that the Juniors made a gallant attempt to lock up all the creatures in their place of rendezvous, but if this rumor is true, they were evidently unable to cope with the supernatu- ral powers of the cats. It is also rumored that the huge cats were none other than the Sophomores in their usual Hallowe ' en frolic with the Freshmen, but there is no au- thority for this tale and we seri- .s ,v ' ; ' , ' ;, ' ' f «r. ' , , r,t; ' ' ,ir r.,;.ir.ir,,; ' ,r, ' t. : ' . ' i;V ' r,tr, ' ; ' . ' ;, HISS VAW ENTERTAINS On the afternoon of Friday, Oc- tober 27th, Miss Dorothy Vann, a prominent member of the Freshman Class, gave a most delightful at home in honor of her class. It is true that the arrangements for the afternoon were somewhat broken into by the arrival of a good many unexpected guests, the whole Sopho- more Class, in fact, but the merri- ment and excitement were only in- creased by their coming. The main feature of amusement was a gen- eral struggle between the guests, in which the Sophs, were victorious, eating up all the refreshments which Miss Vann had prepared. During the afternoon a blind was broken and one member of the party ' s foot was rather badly mashed, but these little misfortunes were considered as naught by the guests, who all voted Miss Vann a charming hostess and her party a great success. Little Miss Kittie Pool enter- tained several of her little friends at a delightful birthday party yes- terday afternoon at her home, on the third floor, Main Building. The amusements for the afternoon were all sorts of childish games, such as Hide and Seek and Tag. The guests all had a most delightful time, and declare Miss Kittie a charming hostess for one of her years. Those invited were Misses Gertrude Horn, Corrinne Gordon, Maud Memory, Caroline Biggers, and Olive Boone. ously doubt the truth thereof. But name of the Sophomore cat will I whatever or whoever the creatures forevermore be immortal in the were, humans or devils, we hope fields of painting, sculpture, and literature. they will spare us another such awful experience. Newish Edwards: Why do you suppose they keep that new statue in the Capitol Square all wrapped up? Freshman Hancock: To keep this awful weather from hurting it, goose. ONE CENT A WORD CASH WITH ORDER. LOST! LOST! LOST! Miss Katy Lou Meredith ' s tooth brush. The finder will please return same to its owner as soon as possible, and receive rich reward. Miss Meredith wants her brush. w ANTED! — A passing grade, by .Math. I Class. u NEEDA REST— Try Sophomore Math. w The Newish Company EXCLUSIVE METAL WORKERS Perfect examples of brazen art furnished while you wait. Our styles are all fresh from the hay fields — no duplicates in the world. (Xo orders taken from Sophomores or Seniors- THERE ' S A REASON.) ANTED!— That you should OLD WAKE S let your wants be known in MENTAL CREAM the columns of The Disturber. It reaches all the people and its ads bring quick results. FOUND! — New relations between the Senior and Junior classes. Their Presidents are crushes. WANTED!— At least three cra- dles for the use of the Fresh- man Class. COFFEE disagrees with every third person. Try Miss John ' s substitute. Testimonials from any student at Meredith on application. To - be had at all Anniversary Receptions. Try it. lOU ' LL COME OUT A RIBBON MASHED FLAT BY THE IRISH. FREE! FREE! FREE! Freshman tears on Math. I. For further information apply to — MISS LAVICE CHAMBLISS — WANTED!— A new supply of excuses for not taking gym., by Junior Class. We pay well for original ideas. FOR SALE!— Manilla Covers and Safety Ink Wells. Blotters thrown in free of charge. M. Sh. Smith. WANTED! — To exchange cards with a W. F. student with a view to matrimony. I am tall and fair, my courage and endurance have been fully proven by three years at Meredith, and I have a voice like a nightingale. Lucy Grindstaff. DO YOU STAMMER? If so, write me a card and I will send you. free of all charge, a pam- phlet containing my personal ex- periences in overcoming this dread- ful habit. If you so desire, I will be glad to give you correspondence lessons in curing yourself at home. Address MISS KATY LOU MEREDITH, President of the Freshman Class of Meredith College, Raleigh, N. C. IT ' S WORTH THE DIFFERENCE HAVE YOU A LITTLE NEWISH IN YOUR ROOM J If so, we ' re sorry for you, of course. e Vfr w RALEIGH, N. C. In writing to our advertisers, don ' t mention The Disturber. 107 Wesley OCCASIONALLY people do the happy thing in the way of names. After I knew his name was Wesley, none other could have been substituted without distinct loss. The old name, redolent with suggestions of latent possibilities, fits him well, for he is just as suggestive himself. Some maid, more or less dusky, may consider him hand- some, for he is tall, his shoulders have the artistic slope which, they say, be- longs to musicians, his complexion is that shade somewhere between the yellow and brown peculiar to cheap oak furniture, and he shows marked individuality in his clothes. He wears a mouse colored hat, remarkably small for one of his height, trousers striped on the bias, and is, I fear, addicted to cigarettes. For occupation he waits for three meals each day upon two tables full of hungry college girls, and he bears with them with the patience of an autom- aton. It is only when there is a reflection upon his ability as a waiter that he loses his conscious dignity and becomes deeply apologetic. The climax was reached one Sunday when, after gravely serving cream, he began to occupy himself at the side table. The teacher told him to bring some cake. Wesley stopped aghast. There seemed to be a strange collection of forces in his forehead. Part of his scalp slid down, and most of his face walked up for the fray. The only distinguishable features were his fore- head, a confused mass of writhing wrinkles, and his mouth in wide open astonishment. All this in a second, and then he explained: Well, I cleclah! I clean fohgot dat cake! and off he strode in haste to the kitchen to redeem himself as quickly as possible. Wesley is the soul of deference. No one could doubt that who has seen the courtly little bow with which he gives things to the head of the table, or has noted his respectful little aside to the teacher when he presents a knife specially sharpened to meet the demands of the steak. A favorite pose of his is to fold up his long limbs till his head is on a level with the 108 teacher ' s — which feat he accomplishes by placing a hand on each knee, pitching forward his body, and balancing his head at an expectant, angle; he then says in a deep, sonorous voice, Does youse want anything, Mrrsss Middleton? For that is what he insists upon calling the youthful head of our table. And he looks hurt when we laugh! For with all his deference he will not be trifled with. Each meal he decides for himself what the teacher shall drink, and wo he to her if she asks for something else. Indeed she has stopped arousing his reproachful look, but bows to the will of his superior mind, and drinks whatever he brings. I am afraid from what I have said that the reader will think him too dignified, too self-contained, so I must hasten to correct any such impression. He is happy and glad, I ' ve no doubt of that, for sometimes he overflows himself in bits of spontaneous song. Sometimes his song is a deep, buzzing hum like a bee in a barrel ; sometimes it is a rollicking carol, and then it is that we see him all in all. Still deferential, still with his courtly bow, his perky — yes, undeniably perky — nose soaring in the air, he waits to the lime of his music. The Bells a la Mother Goose Our Meredith bells arc very merry 1 5ell: 3, A jingle, a jangle Very merry hells are they Our nerves go a tangle They ri ng for the hours, Why ring the bells so much? They ring for the halves, They used t o ring just thrice a day, They ring e ' en the minutes away! ! And now — they beat the Dutch! Dr. Dixon ' s Theories 117 Santa Claus Visits Meredith THE good old saint had never been able to visit Meredith before — but this year, having received an urgent invitation from his friends, the girls, he somehow found time amid the press of other duties to remember some little boys and girls here whom he had neglected so long. They had been notified of his coming, and were waiting for him in the chapel, impatiently eager to see what Santa would bring them; and when the dear old fellow came pompously down the aisle they could not restrain their delight. Santa explained, before he turned his attention to the shining, mys- teriously laden Christmas tree, that he hadn ' t had time or means to select handsome gifts, but he had tried to bring everybody some simple, appropri- ate remembrance. Then he called one child at a time up before him and took his or her present down from the spangled tree, adding from time to time bits of Santa Clausian wisdom to help them when they played teach- ing school. Little Larkin Douglas was called forward first, and Santa, in presenting him with a nice book of jokes, hoped he would find some new ones to tell his girls. Then Josiah was bidden to come forward and get his little present — a cake of hand sapolio. Rosa received a lovely little book on Table Etiquette, containing espe- cially clear directions about the proper way to imbibe soup. Santa said she might refresh her memory by reading this little book for her afternoon lectures. Elizabeth Avery ' s gift was a little chair, and Santa, in presenting it, begged her to sit on that instead of upon his dear friends, the girls. To Alice Whit tier he gave a little pony, with the hope that it might accelerate the tedious journey through Virgil, Livy, and Horace. 118 Ada was very grateful for a picture of Wade R., while some of the smallest girls, Minnie Ruth, Anna, Juliette, Lulie, and Minnie Claire were less fortu- nate, and meekly accepted something which Santa assured them was for their own good — a sticking plaster apiece to take the swelling out of their heads. Mary Shannon left rejoicing in a pair of long white gloves, which Santa said were for her to wear to the next reception given by the Historical Asso- ciation. Elizabeth Divine was delighted with some chewing gum, especially designed for use at choir practice, and Gustav received a Kirby Novel. Santa presented Wade R. with a bottle of medicine called Praise, and recommended that he administer a teaspoonful twice a week to each of his pupils. Susan Elizabeth and Ethel May each received a little book of verse, because Santa said that his friends, the girls, had whispered to them that they loved these two particularly. Helen Marie was made happy by a new set of furs, and Harriett Louisa was jubilant over a box of Post Toasties, her favorite cereal. Little Lemuel beamed from ear to ear over a rattle, which Santa said he might give to Lemuella when he got tired of it himself. Richard Tillman got a little Jail to put defrauders of the government in. Gertrude R. ' s gift was a jumping Jack. Santa instructed her to use him as a standard of excellence in the gym court, but she took such a delight in exhibiting his powers that she soon had him completely exhausted. To Elizabeth Delia Santa presented an antiseptic powder rag, in order that she might not be without one when she had to burn hers because a visitor chanced to use it; while Octavia gratefully received some calomel to apply 119 to broken bones. Caroline Berry ' s gift proved to be an Annual, which Santa begged her to consider prayerfully. Lucy had one more admirer added to her string. William Jasper was remembered with a pig foot and a pleasant hope that he would enjoy it for breakfast. Gertrude S. rejoiced in an additional note pad upon which to take more notes from her best-beloved authority; Carry in a toy grocery store from which to augment her supplies; Jessie in a new sponge, and Winnie departed reveling in a pair of spectacles guaranteed especially to magnify dust under beds. When the lovely tree was finally stripped, all of the little boys, and most of the little girls, were too bashful to thank Santa for their presents; but Elizabeth Delia plucked up courage to say, as she scampered out, We just had a bully time! A hit, a very palpable hit. ' Miss C ' s lecture on Browning. When did Helen Dawson take Proctoritis? H. H. and G. H. were reading Milton ' s Paradise Lost and came to the part about Raphael. H. H. exclaimed, Why, I didn ' t know Raphael was living then! Who will lend Pauline Griffin a match to light her electric plate? 120 Miss C. (to English Literature class): You may finish the rest of the Four PP for Thursday. B. J. (writing in her notebook): Finish the Four Peas. Dr. Freeman ' s Train of Thought I have the most wonderful baby in the world. 1 . Early signs of precocity : a At the age of three days she said Goo distinctly. I At five days her eyes converged upon my face with an intelligent expression, indicating that sensory-motor co-ordinations were already beginning to be set up. c Her intellect is unusual — (1) At one month and one day she said Da, and (2) On the following day she repeated Da, thus making Daddy ' 2. Other extraordinary things about Lemuella: a She is an unusually beautiful baby, in fact, they say she re- sembles me. ) She has a lovely disposition, and has never kept me awake more than four nights a week. Note. Yesterday she heard our neighbors Thanksgiving turkey gobble, and she has been gobbling ever since! 121 Caught in the Act A perfect medley reached my ears as I walked into the recitation room one winter morning. I went to my seat, put down my books, and joined in the chatter. We talked and talked until suddenly a quiet little girl in the corner exclaimed shrilly, I know it ' s been fifteen minutes since we came in, and we don ' t have to wait longer than fifteen minutes! Who ' ll go down stairs to see what time it is? was the general question. But not a soul would venture, for we didn ' t know what minute our teacher would come. I ' ll go, I said, If somebody else will go along with me. Phyllis said she would go, so we started. We fairly flew downstairs and through the hall. But when we got to the clock the hand pointed to ten minutes past instead of fifteen. My! Phyllis exclaimed, We ' ve got five more minutes to wait. In mortal terror lest we should meet the teacher any minute, we went back upstairs. Phyllis, who was in front, went in without saying a word, but I announced from the doorway, We ' ve got back alive. Horrified looks and suppressed giggles were the only answer. When I took a step farther in, I saw my teacher at the desk. ■To Next Years PsycV oloq Lj TTa ss PSVEKAM Tf iv c ei s hfclie Keircl the. cv , 122 Elect English Lit. II (Specimen question on exam) Illustrate, corroborate, refute or qualify the latter half of Emerson ' s statement, ' He knew the hearts of men and women and the transitions by which virtues and vices slide into their contraries. ' Estelle W., to Senior: I know something that will cure your fever blisters. Ear wax will dry them right up. Senior (later, tapping on Estelle ' s door): Oh, Estelle, do you happen to have any of that ear wax up here? THE SENIORS DO NOT ATTEND WAKE FOREST BARACA BANQUET 12:5 Studying Psychology on the Day of Society Anniversary L. D., coming into S. C. ' s room: Won ' t you tell me something about this old Psy? I can ' t seem to get my mind on it. K. H.: I have sat here and held my book for an hour, but have spent the time looking out of the window. S. C. : ' ' Lula, do you know whether or not the express has come? L. D.: Do come on and let us study Psychology. We have only one hour, you know. Where does it begin for today? H. H.: It begins with ' B. What is best for consciousness is usually best for the creature. ' S. C. : Hally, read what you have after the localization of function in the hemisphere and the introductory note. H. H.: ' There is a close parallelism between the analysis of brain functions and that of mental 0, Shep, what if I were to get yellow crysanthemums or red carnations to go with my new pink dress! L. D. : That would be perfectly all right. You know one of the singers at the State Concert wore a pink dress and carried red flowers. S. C. : Oh, there ' s another wagon. Ach! Betts ' Ice Cream! L. D.: Sallie, what kind of flowers are you expecting? S. C: Parma Violets always. Do you know what kind you are going to have? L. D.: American Beauties, I understand. I ' m not sorry, either, because then no one will notice that I haven ' t a new dress. S. C: Oh, ho! Hally, look and see if the express wagon is in sight. H. H.: No, I think it went around the other way. Come on, we will never learn this Psy. L. D., diligently: Mind is also made up of simple, sensory and motor elements. S. C: Wait, read that again. Girls, I ' m so sleepy I can scarcely hold my eyes open. 124 L. D.: Why didn ' t you take coffee for breakfast? I always take it, just plain black, on hard days. It will make you intellectual. Let ' s read the proof of motor localization. From motor aphasia or aphemia. ' Brack- eted one. This is trouble with speech. It is not loss of voice or paralysis of tongue or lip. The patient may not be able to utter words. He may speak only meaningless phrases, or he may speak confusedly, noticing the mistakes but being unable to correct them. ' Yes, if I ' m not mistaken, cases of that kind have come under my own observation. S. C: Yes, I think I have seen people like that. H. H.: And so have I. Not long since, either. Listen, girls, what am I going to do? I ' m expecting three boys over here tonight, and I have to be introducing the guests to the receiving line. L. D.: Oh, well, you know this is to be a formal reception, and you can ' t talk to one more than five minutes. H. H.: Lula, how many are you expecting? L. D.: About four hundred. And I ' m going to speak to every one there. Don ' t you girls dare let one escape the receiving line. 8. C: Oh, there comes O ' Quinn ' s wagon — I mean there it goes. L. D.: Dear me, there ' s the five minute bell and we ' re not half over this Psy. Head fast, Hally. H. H.: Shep, as you go to class, stop and see if the express has come. 12.5 Hallowe ' en B ' RRRR — the 9:30 bell is ringing and things are beginning to get exciting. Surely by 9:45 they will all be in that Science room. My, but won ' t they be furious! B ' rrrr — 9:45 — click! A key turns in the lock and the deed is done. But — horrors! A Sophomore is coming down the hall! Well, anyway, we have the key and the windows are all nailed down. Ha! ha! the Freshies are safe! But that Sophomore! Every Senior in school is notified and rushes to the scene of action. Every Junior rushes to third floor Main Building. Every Freshie embraces every Junior. Wow! But it ' s exciting! B ' rrrr — first room bell is ringing — not a key can be found. The Sophs are disgraced for life! Yes, tomorrow is Sunday, but what do fingers matter in a case like this? B ' rrrr — goes last room bell. Juniors a nd Freshmen go to their rooms. Sophs are on the inside looking out — Seniors are on the outside looking in! Just fifteen minutes more and light bell will ring. Oh, those minutes of suspense! Zip! Out comes one nail and also one finger nail. Glory! someone has a hammer. Five minutes past ten! One window is open and the Soph cats start out on their raid. B ' rrrr! light bell rings — and all is calm for a brief space. But soon the air is filled with horrible shrieks — no, meows. Weird, black creatures, half-human, half-cat, swarm in the halls. Newish blood runs cold. But look! they are going to the cottages. A ghostly form leads the procession and bringing up the rear is — Miss Paschal. There was a girl in college Her name was Betty Bate, We went to walk together And got to college late. They scolded her, they lectured her, They brought her ' fore the Senate, ; I would not keep my friends out late — Xot even by a minute. r JKlWSpB 126 S. Josey, one Sunday morning: Miss Paschal, please have the heat on during silent hour. I want to wash my hair. Miss P., shocked: Why Sallie, you shouldn ' t S. J.: Well, you know cleanliness is next to godliness. Miss P.: Then wash your hair on Monday. Mr. Boomhour: Miss Ponder, can you name one of the functions of the human body? Miss P.: It is the temple of the soul. Kate J.: Miss D. surely must be engaged, for she got a big solitaire last summer with two diamonds in it. Mr. W. : Please write your name on these slips of paper. Miss C: Just write our name? Mr. W. : Write your name, please, it is not ours yet, is it? On being asked if she knew V. F. was a Moravian, Bert Brown replied: Yes, I have heard so, but I don ' t think she looks very foreign, do you? Miss C, on Lit. II: Were you tardy, Miss Lovill, or merely late? H. H., looking in the index: What was the title to that poem Shelley wrote upon the death of Keats? Youthful member of the Faculty, gravely: Adonis. Serepta, looking at a copy of Reynold ' s Age of Innocence in a girl ' s room: Do you know that girl? 127 Class Business Meeting Girls, we just must start planning for Class Day. You know what an awful rush the Seniors are always in at Commencement. We want to avoid that by all means, and the only way we can do it is by starting early. Has anyone a suggestion? Oh, do let ' s have something cute! Original! Last year ' s class Say, girls, wasn ' t it awful that they wouldn ' t let us go to Wake Forest? That is not a bit worse than their taking away the choir. Now our Commencement music Pooh, what ' s that in comparison with the thought of giving up the annual? Girls, girls! we must begin to think about Class Day. Shall I appoint committees? Oh, what shall we wear on Class Day? Let ' s have something they never had before. What are we going to give to the College? Gracious! don ' t you hope the Juniors won ' t The idea! They would never guess Ssh-ssh, s sh! Do put down the transom. My Senior pictures haven ' t come yet and everybody else ' s How is the Senior Club going to be? Do let ' s hurry up and entertain the Sophomores so they will enter- tain us. I hope the Juniors will do something nice for us, don ' t you? Are we ever going to begin playing basketball? Well, if there is no objection I ' ll appoint — goodness, there is the dinner bell, and we haven ' t done a single thing. 131 Register of Students SENIOR CLASS Bass, Elizabeth Anne Raleigh Carter, Marvel Inez Apex Ditmore, Lula Caroline Bryson City Edmundson, Eunice Lee Goldsboro Edmundson, Lois Mildred Goldsboro Ervin, Margaret Edna Catawba Highsmith, Mamie Fayetteville Johnson, Frances Livingston Raleigh Johnson, Ruby Catherine Delway Jones, Sallie Wesley Raleigh Olive, Lida May Apex Watson, Kate McArn Maxton Wilkinson, Mary Virginia Wake Forest JUNIOR CLASS Camp, Sallie Shepherd Franklin, Va. Carroll, Bertha Lucretia Winterville GrindstarT, Lucye Evelyn Sylva Herring, Hattie Laura Kinston Hester, Hally Elizabeth Tryon Highsmith, Annie Fayetteville Horn, Gertrude Cecelia Winston-Salem Johnson, Bessie Frank Delway Josey, Sallie Merriam Scotland Neck Kelley, Bernice Christiana Clayton Memory, Maud Whiteville Newton, Margaret Olinda Salemburg Steele, Mary Susan Wagram Tucker, Wallace Burnet te Asheville 132 SOPHOMORE CLASS Aldeman, Minnie Viola Edenton Anderson, Meda Elizabeth Mars Hill Benton, Eunice Gertrude Monroe Bullard, Katie Victoria Fayetteville Bullard, Sallie Leanna Fayetteville Eddins, Cora Palmer Palmerville Eddins, Nora Page Palmerville Farrior, Minnie Bryan Raleigh Fleming, Myrtha Fiances Raleigh Futrell, Martha Louise Scotland Neck Gosney, Minnie Stamps Raleigh Griffin, Mat t ie Vivian Pittsboro (. lulley, Margaret Wake Forest McKaughan, Annie East Radford, Va. Nash, Minnie Elizabeth City Petty, Kathleen Louise High Point Scntelle, Jennie Mae Waynesville Stone, Alma Irene Chapel Hill Tyner, Cora Leigh Buies Wilkinson, Lilian Agnes Pantego FRESHMAN CLASS Adams, Helen Winterville Ashworth, Lillie Belle Thomasville Ballentine, Lillian Mabel Cardenas Barker, Floy Fay Apex Beasley, Antoinette Monroe Bennett, Agnes Louise Middleburg Biggers, Caroline Monroe Brown, Alberta Newton Asheville 133 Chambliss, Lavioce Mae Charlotte Collins, Inda Grey Holly Springs Dawson, Helen Hunt Washington, Pa. Glover, Ruth Mitchell Colerain Grayson, Alda Rutherfordton Horner, Helen Earle Baltimore, Md. Herring, Mary Lucy Delway Higgs, Marguerite Annie Greenville Howard, Valeria Johnson Roseboro Jackson, Pearl Bryant Fayetteville Johnson, Jeanette Euphemia Wagram Johnson, Lois Thomasville Jones, Katharine Bernard Raleigh Jordan, Susie Spurgeon Calvert Lamm, Dixie Vance Lucama Lee, Mamie Elizabeth Dunn Lineberry, Martha Bennett Manndale Marshbanks, Flossie Mars Hill Martin, Sallie Emma Surry Meredith, Katy Lou Wilmington Mull, Lou Bessie Shelby McKenzie, Isabel Red Springs McNeill, Isabelle Laurinburg Nance, Lillian Nina Lumberton Neal, Sue Moore South Boston, Va. Osborne, Katherine Elura Clyde Page, Lida Howell Morrisville Perry, Callie Dorothy Elizabeth City Perry, Mary Gertrude Elizabeth City Pierce, Allie Ann Colerain Ray, Jane Nodville Raleigh Thomas, Genevieve Louisburg 134 Underwood, Rossie Bly Earnest Vann, Dorothy McDowell Raleigh Wagstaff, Alese Dunn Watktns, Adelaide Lassiter Henderson Watkins, Louise Fourman Goldsboro Watson, Fannie Louine Fayetteville Whitaker, Grace Aline Horse Shoe Wolfe, Carrie Alice Orangeburg, S. C. Woodcock, Leila Edna Wilmington Wright, Carrie Inez Bunn SPECIAL STUDENTS Barms, Blanche Josephine Raleigh Ponder, Lula Eugenia Cherokee, S. C. 135 Register of Students ACADEMY I Ayers, Bessie Jane Rowland Farrior, Hettie Pickett Raleigh, R.F.D. 4 Hunter, Malvina Elizabeth Raleigh Harp, Elam Green Raleigh Lang, Ruth Fountain Lowry, Annie May Raleigh Lowry, Carrie Belle Raleigh Pace, Mamie Harriett Raleigh Pearee, Mamie Gladys Raleigh Temple, Omah Nancy Del Rio, Term. 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J. JOHNSON (Successor lo . T. Jehnson Sin) 16 E. Hargett St. RAI.EIGH, N. C. Richmond Meat Market J. SCHWARTZ Dealer in Choice Meats Sausage a Specialty CITY MARKET RALEIGH. N. C. P. O. BOX 342 HUNTER-RAND CO. DRY GOODS NOTIONS, HOSIERY We pay special :ii t. -nt i hi to our line of Sll ES and I IXFIIUDS for the .School Girls No. 21 (I FAYETTEVILLE STREET Watch for them; you can ' hear them Rambler, Hayncs, Stoddard-Dayton $650 Automobiles $6,500 RALEIGH MOTOR CAR AND MACHINE CO. RALEIGH. N. C. Agents Wanted Unoccupied Territory Goodyear Shoes Style Quality Comfort ROSENTHAL ' The Shoe Fitter 129 Fayettevillc St. Raleigh, N. C. Mrs. Frank Redford millinery 10% Discount to Teachers and Boarding Students Phone 632 13 West Hargett St. FOR THE BEST INSURANCE AT THE LOWEST NET COST Get a policy in the UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. Apply t„ CAREY J. HUNTER BRO. Stale Agents. RALEIGH. N. C. We athers ' Art Store Art Materials Picture Frames and Art Novelties 117 Fayetteville Street H. J. BROWN CO. I mCORPOH TJ i ' I FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Established 1836 RALEIGH, N. C. ' Ti feu$4 LvE i an Monuments i ICnc THE EQUITABLE Life Assurance Society OF THE UNITED STATES 120 Broadway, New York J. D. BOUSHALL GENERAL AGENT RALEIGH. N. C. Hobby Bros. Banks Furnitare and Stoves Pictures Framed at Reasonable Prices 118 East Martin St. Raleigh, N. C. llTfc Will Stove $6.50 This Electric Conking Device can be Used from Any Socket CAROLINA POWER LIGHT CO. PHONE 226 W. B. M ink W, Y. Arnold J. T. Holt President Y ' ice-Pres. and Sec. Treasurer W. B. MANN CO. ( Incorporated ) GROCERIES No. 11 East Hargett St. Raleigh. N. C. Established 1879 Both Phones MARTIN HOSIERY MILLS J. B MARTIN ERNEST MARTIN Manufacturers of Fine Hosiery Silk and Cotton In All Colors Samples and Prices on Application W. FURMAN BETTS Manufacturer of Betas ' ice Cream and Fancy Ices 119 West Morgan St. RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA Capital City Phone 239 Ladies ' ' Gymnasium Apparel Approbation of Prominent Physical Educators Consumers League Endorsement COLUMBIA GYMNASIUM SUIT CO. 301 Congress St. BOSTON, MASS. The Oak Leaves Your Annual Show your interest in it by taking a copy Price Two Dollars FANNIE WEBB, Mgr. Roses, Carnations Violets and Other Choice Cut Flowers CHOWEE and Plain Bouquets for Wed- dings. Floral Designs and Flowers for all occasions. Decorating of Churches and Res- idences. ' Palms, Ferns, Hullis, and all kinils of Pol and Out-of-Door Bedding Plants. H. STEINMETZ, FLORIST RALEIGH. N. C. EXCELSIOR Steam Laundry 15 West Hargett St. RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA Best Work Reasonable Prices Subscribe for The Acorn and so keep in touch with the College Life at Meredith One Dollar a year MEREDITH COLLEGE One of the few colleges for women in the South that confers an A.B. degree representing four years of genuine college work according to the standard of colleges belonging to the Association of Colleges of the Southern States. Diplomas are awarded those who complete the course in the Schools of Elocution, Art, and Music. Library facilities are excellent. Systematic training in Physical Education. Courts for tennis and basket-ball. Board and furnished room in Main Building, heat, light, literary tuition, fees for physician and nurse, and all minor fees, 220.50: in the East Building and Cottages, from $52 to $62 less. MEREDITH ACADEMY Students not offering the necessary units for entrance may pre- pare in Meredith Academy, which is rated in the A Class of the accredited schools of the State University. Both the College and the Academy are located in the center of Raleigh, near the capitol and leading churches, so that students have many opportunities for general culture, in addition to their regular work. For Catalogue, Quarterly Bulletins, or fuller information, address R. T. VANN, President Raleigh, N. C. Do not send orders to other States The Best can be had in Raleigh Engraved Wedding Invitations Announcements and Visiting Cards Latest Styles Correctly Engraved The Finest Material Used Delivery Made in Three Days Only Engraving Plant in North Carolina Edwards Broughton Printing Co. RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA J