Meredith College - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 226 of the 1920 volume:

CARLYLE CAMPBELL LIBRARY CLASS BOOK A 376.8 ACCESSION 91656 M54V 1920 MEREDITH COLLEGE RALEIGH, N. C. A LL Meredith College Raleigh, NC 27607-5298 £ PRESSES OF EDWARDS BFOUGHTON PRINTING CO. RALECIH, N. C. NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY THE OAK LEAVES VOLUME SEVENTEEN MCMXX EDITED AND PUBLISHED BY THE ASTROTEKTON AND PHILARETIAN SOCIETIES MEREDITH COLLEGE RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA ILLUSTRATIONS BY THE ART DEPARTMENT AND STUDENTS CARLYLE CAMPBELWJBRARY MEREDITH COLLEGE PANORAMIC VIEW A ; . - 0 s -J-.  K M Jk i • . V — - - y o a U. ■4) v I r o c k u. O V a; s3 MEREDITH COLLEGE 9 use? TO ROSA CATHERINE PASCHAL WHOSE CAPABILITY AND UNFLAGGING ENERGY, STRENGTH AND JUSTICE. OPENMINDEDNESS AND BROADNESS OF VISION WERE FOR FIFTEEN YEARS GIVEN UNSELFISHLY TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF MEREDITH COLLEGE. WE DEDICATE THIS VOLUME OF THE OAK LEAVES AS A TOKEN OF OUR LOVE AND APPRECIATION PAGE SIX] [face seven 1920 Editorial Staff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Dorothy Bland, ' 20 . . . Philaretian ASSOCIATE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Katharine Shipman, ' 20 . Philaretian BUSINESS MANAGER Glenn Ward, ' 20 ... . Astrotekton ASSISTANT MANAGER Jessica Jenkins, ' 20 . . . Philaretian ASSOCIATE EDITORS Mary Lynne Judd, ' 21 . . Astrotekton Jeannette Biggs, ' 21 . . . Philaretian Beth Carroll, ' 22 ... Astrotekton Bertha Moore, ' 22 . . . Philaretian ART EDITOR Frank Martin, ' 20 ... Philaretian Glenn Ward page eight] 1920 — - -oAK-LEAYEst [PAGE NINE] 1920 ==3 Glad to Meet You We ' re glad to introduce you now To the Annual of Nineteen-twenty, And if you will but look it thru. ' Twill give you news a plenty. ' Twill tell you all about this place, This jar-famed Meredith College; It shows you where we have our fun, And whence our boundless knowledge. It knows lots more than it has said. About the profs, tyrannical. But censors would not let it speak. Because it seemed profannical. II e think ' twould interest all you folks. For those of you ivho ' re here now IT ill know just what is serious, Ami laugh at what is pow-wow. And those of you who once have dwelled Within these sacred confines, W ill have your memories gently stirred By rare diversions for your minds. And so we take great pleasure In making you acquainted. We hope that by your comments Its fair rep will not be tainted. [page ten 1920 Contents Book I. The College Book II. The Classes Book III. Organizations Book IV. College Life [page eleven 1920 Eternal Life To see our God ' s eternal face In every flower thai grows. To hear his tender, loving voice In all the wind that blow . To understand each chirping bird. The murmur of every stream, To aim at stars in glory set, To strive for every dream. To know the heart of some dear friend. To be true and sincere to all. To live for others till life ' s fair end. To rise and never fall. To care and love and lift and praise — This is Eternal life! M. C. W., ' 22. TAGE TWELVE] BOOK I. e College 1920 Alma Mater We salute thee, Alma Mater, we salute thee with a song, At thy feet our loyal hearts their tribute lay; We had waited for thy coming, in the darkness ivaited long, Ere the morning star proclaimed thy natal day. Thou hast come through tribulation, and thy robe is clean and white, Thou art fairer than the summer in its bloom; Thou art born unto a kingdom, and thy crown is all of light; Thou shalt smile away the shadow and the gloom. In thy paths the fields shall blossom and the desert shall rejoice, In the wilderness a living fountain spring, For the blind shall see thy beauty and the deaf shall hear thy voice, And the silent tongues their high hozannas sing. Where t he rhododendron blushes on the burly mountain s breast, In the midland where the ivild deer love to roam; Where the water-lily slumbers while the cypress guards its rest, Lol thy sunny land of promise and thy home. Where the sons of Carolina taught a Nation to be free, And her daughters taught their brothers to be brave; O ' er a land of peaceful plenty, from the highlands to the sea, May thy banner, Alma Mater, ever wave. R. T. Vann. [PAGE THIBTEEN] 1920 - Oir President [page fourteen 1920 - Our Dean [page fifteen ] in Jllemortam Jfranfe Percibal g tjtelt)g ©it January 9tf), 1920 sncrrssf nL business man, an unselfish toorker in bis etjurcfj anb community trustee of Jflerebitfj College Peeler JWoore 33itb Jartuarp 29tt), 1920 iBelobeb as a trustee of Jflerebitb College aibing tn eberp fortoarb mobetnent of the Itfngbom of (Sob, gibing toitbout stint his time anb means 1920 Board of Trustees Wesley Norwood Jones, A.B.. President Raleigh Rev. Martin Luther Kesler, A.B., Vice-President Thomasville Joseph Dozier Boushall. Secretary Raleigh Terms Expire 1919 John Thomas Johnson Battle, A.M., M.D Greensboro Samuel Mitchell Brinson, A.B New Bern Amos Graves Cox Winterville Mrs. Marcaret Shields Everett, A.B Greenville Edwin McKee Goodwin, A.M Morganton Carey Johnson Hunter, B.S Raleigh Rev. Livingston Johnson, D.D Raleigh Frank Percival Shields, A.B Scotland Neck Terms Expire 1921 Joseph Dozier Boushall, A.B Raleigh Bertha Lucretia Carroll, A.B Raleigh Zebulon Martin Caviness, M.D Raleigh Benjamin Franklin Huntley Winston-Salem James Yadkin Joyner, Ph.B., LL.D Raleigh Rev. Martin Luther Kesler, A.B Thomasville Beeler Moore Gastonia William Louis Poteat, A.M.. LL.D Wake Forest Terms Expire 1923 Rev. William Rufus Bradshaw, A.B Hickory Wesley Norwood Jones, A.B Raleigh Stephen McIntyre, A.B. Lumberton William Oscar Riddick, A.B Asheville Robert Henry Riccsbee Durham Robert Nirwana Simms. A.B.. B.L Raleigh William Atha Thomas Statesville Rev. George Thomas Watkins, A.B., Th.G Goldsboro Walter Herbert Weatherspoon. A.B Laurinburg William Arthur Yost, Treasurer Raleigh Deeeased. [PAGE SEVENTEEN] 1920 Officers of Administration and Instruction Administrative Officers CHARLES EDWARD BREWER, A.M., Ph.D.. WAKE FOREST COLLEGE, A.M.. GRADUATE STUDENT JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY; CORNELL UNIVERSITY. Ph.D. President. J. GREGORY BOOMHOLR. A.B.. A.M.. COLGATE UNIVERSITY, A.B.; UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, A.M. Dean. CATHERINE ALLEN. A.B.. A.M.. OBERLIN COLLEGE, A.B.; UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, AM.; STUDENT HARVARD UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN: THE SORBONNE. Student Advisor. Faculty and Other Officers School of Liberal Arts ELIZABETH DELIA DIXON CARROLL, M.D., WOMAN ' S MEDICAL COLLEGE OF THE NEW YORK INFIRMARY. Professor oj Physiology ; College Physician. ELIZABETH AVERY COLTON. B.S.. A.M.. STUDENT MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE; COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. A.M. Professor of English. LEMUEL ELMER McMILLAN FREEMAN. A.B.. A.M.. B.D.. Th.D.. FUR.MAN UNIVERSITY. A.B. ; HARVARD UNIVERSITY. A.M.: NEWTON THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTION. B.D.; SOUTHERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. Th.D.; STUDENT UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO. Professor of Bible and Social Science. HELEN HULL LAW, A.B.. A.M.. NASSAU COLLEGE. A.B.. A.M. Professor of Latin and Greek. CATHERINE ALLEN, A.B.. A.M., OBERLIN COLLEGE. A.B. ; UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO. A.M.: STUDENT HARVARD UNIVERSITY: UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN; THE SORBONNE. Professor of French and Head of Modern Languages. MAY EVA ALLEN, STUDENT OBERLIN COLLEGE; HARVARD SUMMER SCHOOL; CHAUTAUQUA SUMMER SCHOOL. Professor oj Latin. PAGE EIGHTEEN] 1920 J. GREGORY BOOMHOl R. A.B., A.M., COLGATE UNIVERSITY, A.B. ; UNIVERSITY OP CHICAGO, A.M. Professor of Biology and Physics. Mrs. ANNE LEAMING BOOKER, B.S., OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, B.S.; STUDENT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. Professor of Home Economics. IDA BARNEY, A.B.. Ph.D., SMITH COLLEGE. A.B.; YALE UNIVERSITY, l ' n D Professor of Mathematics. SARAH RICE BRADFORD, A.B., RADCLIFFE COLLEGE, A.B. Professor of History and Economics. LULA GAINES WINSTON, B.S., Ph.D., RICHMOND COLLEGE, B.S.; JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY. Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry. EDWIN McCOY HIGHSMITH, Ph.B., A.M., UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, Ph.B.: GEORGE PEABODY COLLEGE FOR TEACHERS, A.M. Professor of Education. MARY SUSAN STEELE, A.B., A.M., MEREDITH COLLEGE, A.B. ; CORNELL UNIVERSITY. A.B.; CORNELL UNIVERSITY. A.M. Associate Professor in English. BEATRICE M. TEAGUE. A.B., A.M., UNIVERSITY OF DENVER. A.B.; UNIVERSITY ' OF DENVER, A.M. Instructor in French. MARY MENDENHALL, B.S., EARHAM COLLEGE, B.S.; STUDENT JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Instructor in Chemistry. MARY E. MURRAY, A.B.. ALLEGHENY COLLEGE, A.B. Instructor in French. MARY LYNCH JOHNSON, A.B., MEREDITH COLLEGE, A.B. Instructor in English Composition. ELLEN DOZIER BREWER, A.B., MEREDITH COLLEGE, A.B. Instructor in English Composition. CARMEN LOU ROGERS, A.B., MEREDITH COLLEGE. A.B. Instructor in English Composition. On leave of absence, 1920-1921. [page nineteen] 1920 School of Art IDA ISABELLA POTEAT, NEW YORK SCHOOL OF KINK AM ' APPLIED ARTS; COOPER UNION ART SCHOOL. NEW YORK; SCHOOL OK APPLIED DESIGN, PHILADELPHIA; PUPIL OP MOUNIER; CHASE CLASS, LONDON. Professor oj Art History ami Art. ANNE STEPHENS NOBLE. STUDENT CHOWAN COLLEGE; MRS. E. N. MARTIN, WASHINGTON, D. C. ; Miss MASON, NEW YORK CITY, Instructor in China Painting. School of Music DINGLEY BROWN, Mis.D.. LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC. LICENTIATE, AND DOCTOR OP MUSIC; FELLOW- SOCIETY OF SCIENCE AND ARTS. LONDON Director-Professor of Piano and Organ; Theoretical Works. HELEN MARIE DAY. PUPIL oK ( ' HAS. B. STEVENS AND ARTHUR .1. HUBBARD, BOSTON; CHAS. M ' KINLEY, NEW YORK; COTOGNI, ROME; MMIv MATZA VON NIESSON STONE, BERLIN; CLERBOIS, PARIS; VILLANI, MILAN. Professor of Voice Culture. HARRIET LOUISA DAY. PUPIL OK MRS. HUMPHREY ALLEN; ARTHUR .1 HUBBARD. BOSTON; MME. MATZA VON NIESSON STONE, BERLIN. Professor of Voice Culture. HOPE N. PORTREY. DIPLOMA OF T.C.L. ASSOCIATED BOARD OF RAM. AND R.C.M.: LEIPSIC CONSERV- ATORY, DIPLOMAS FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO; CERTIFICATE SCHOOL OF MUSIC. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. Projessor of Violin. LAURA EIBERG. Mi s.B.. GOLD MEDALIST, AMERICAN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC AND CHICAGO MUSICAL COLLEGE, CHICAGO; P UPIL IN PIANO OF EARL DENNISON BLAIR; COMPO- SITION AND ORCHESTRATION OF ARTHUR OLAF ANDERSON: NORMAL WORK UNDER JOHN .1. HATTSTEADT. VICTOR GARWOOD AND ALLEN SPENCER Professor in Piano SARAH LAMBERT BLALOCK, DIPLOMA IN PIANO, MEREDITH COLLEGE OK MUSIC; STUDENT FAELTEN PIANOFORTE SCHOOL. BOSTON; PUPIL OF EUGENE HEFFLEY. NEW YORK CITY. Instructor in Piano •On leave of absence, 1920 1921. r a a e twenty] = 1920 MABEL AUGUSTA BOST PUPIL CINCINNATI CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC; GRADUATE OF BURROWS KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL Instructor in Piano Mrs. WILLIAM JASPER FERRELL, GRADUATE OF NANSEMOND SEMINARY; PUPIL OF MRS. GREGORY MURRAY, OF PHILADELPHIA; GRADUATE OF BURROWS KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL; GRADUATE OF DUNNING KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL. Instructor in Music Pedagogy. LEILA NOFFSINGER HORN, Mus.B., OBERLIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, OBERLIN, OHIO, GRADUATE IN PIANO AND THEORY; PUPIL IN PIANO OF MRS. MAUDE T. DOOLITTLE ; IN THEORY OF PROF. ARTHUR E. HEACOX; IN ORGAN OF PROF. J. F. ALDERFER. Instructor in Theory. WILLIAM JASPER FERRELL, A.B.. WAKE FOREST COLLEGE. A.B.; STUDENT CORNELL UNIVERSITY. Bursar. MARGUERITE ANNIE HIGGS, A.B., B.S., MEREDITH COLLEGE, A.B.; SIMMONS COLLEGE, B.S. Librarian. GERTRUDE ROYSTER, GRADUATE OF ST. MARY ' S SCHOOL; STATE NORMAL COLLEGE; SPECIAL STUDENT OF PHYSICAL TRAINING AT TRINITY COLLEGE. COLUMBIA, AND YALE Director oj Physical Education. EMILY CORNELIA BOYD, A.B., MEREDITH COLLEGE, A.B. Secretary to the President. MARY FRANCES WELCH, B.S., HILLMAN COLLEGE. B.S.; GRADUATE OF SCHOOL OF HOME ECONOMICS AND DIETETICS OF BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM. Dietetitian. Mrs. BEULAH WRIGHT COOPER. Stewardess jor the Meredith Club. Mrs. OCTAVIA SCARBOROUGH NORWOOD, Nurse. ISLA BELLE DAVIS, BERTHA MOORE, KATHERINE BROWN, Student Assistants in. the Library. EUNICE KENT HOMEWOOD. Student Assistant in Physical Education. [page t w e n t y - o n e ] ! ' A II E T W K N T Y - T W O Autumn From May until September Meredith ' s been in Nature ' s care; But the months of Fall ' s when Nature Leaves her charges rather bare. But does Meredith lack a keeper? Is her lot a lonely one? Could it be when other beauties Come when Fall Term has begun? Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen, With one common goal in view; Just to breathe once more in comfort, When that classifying ' s through. All excitement, all emotion, Tempers held — thus courage shown, Every action evidencing Meredith ' s come into her own. Barre Pritciiett, ' 23. [page twenty-three 1S20 S - Winte r When snow lakes spread a blanket o ' er our world And fold the tender, budding Freshmen in, Each teasing Sophomore ' s flag is tightly furled, And Juniors say, who lags commits a sin. The Seniors knit their brows and tear their hair, And try to get some wisdom in their heads. But ere they start — it seems to me not fair — The light-bell sends them to their sleepless beds. The morning brings no rest for weary hearts, While ivork piles up till drooping heads groiv weak; Then wonder from too-wearied patience starts, And asks. Why so much knowledge one should seek? Sure, honest work keep ' s pleasure ' s banner furled W hen snow flakes spread a blanket o ' er our world. Lillie May Aycock, ' 20. [page T W E N T V - F I V E ] 1920 Spring Spring! ah, now, ' tis truly Spring! Flowers blooming, birds on wing, All in joyous, happy rhyme, Welcoming the glad Springtime. Forth with laughter bright and song Comes a host, a merry throng Of girls, arrayed in many hues Out o keepin with the blues. O ' er the campus gay they swarm, Merry o ' heart and light o ' form; Books and lessons all forgot — What care they for graph or plot? Why, you ask, this gay display? School girls aren ' t like this alway! But, ' tis true, carefree are they When it nears the end o ' May! Annie Clifford, ' 21. [ P A a E TWENTT-SBVBH Some Celebrities I 1 ' A (i K T W E N T Y - E I G H T ] 1920 S MAMIE CARROLL, SENIOR MOULTRIE DRAKE, JUMIOR M. C. WILLIAMS. SOPHOMORE DORIS JEFFREYS, FRESHMAN CLASS PRESIDENTS I ' A Q E T V E X T V - X I N 1. 1920 6 - Mi b Lai ' ra Eiberc Faculty Member to the Senior CItis r age thirty] 1920fc= [PAGE thirty-one 1920 £ -- The Senior Class Colors: Purple and White Flower: Violet Mascot: Aeroplane OFFICERS Mamie Carroll President Blanche Burke Vice-President Katherine Shipman . ' Secretary Vernie Eddins Treasurer Dorothy Bland Historian Jessica Jenkins Testator Glenn Ward Prophet Lillie May Aycock Poet Motto : We are now becoming what we hope to be PAGE T H I R T Y ■ T V I) IS 20 Treasurer Freshman Class President Student Volunteer Band Chairman Bible Study Committee Y. W. C. A Sophomore Editor of Acorn Class Poet Secretary ' Student Government Associa tion Chairman Devotional Committee V. W. C. A Class Poet President Y. W. C. A President Student Volunteer Band Member Philaretian Society 16-17 16-T7 17-18 17-T8 17- ' 18 18-19 18-19 18- ' 20 18-19 18- ' 20 LILLIE MAY AYCOCK, A.B Louisburc, N. C. English — Science A happy soul, thai all the way To Heaven hath a summer ' s day. Lillie May is generally recognized as the class optimist. She is not, however, one of the lazy, let-the-world-take-care-of-itself optimists; on the contrary, she is perfectly willing and able to accomplish any task which is presented to her. Only Lillie May, we feel sure, could have staged the Victory Pageant which was presented to the State Baptist Convention, without suffering a nervous breakdown at some point of the process. Her cheerfulness and her poetic imagination, which is often exhib- ited in sonnet-form, make her an ideal con- versationalist. This will be a valuable asset to her in her chosen profession, and taking all else into consideration, we dare predict that Doctor Aycock will be very successful. um. Ayeoc [page thirty-three 1920 Sophoniore Editor Oak Leaves 17- ' 18 Junior Editor Oak Leaves ' 18 19 Basketball Team T8 ' 20 Chairman Program Committee, Philaretian Society ' 18- 19 Editor-in-Chief Oak Leaves ' 19 20 Historian Senior Class T9- 20 Member Philaretian Society DOROTHY BLAND. A.B. Bl RGAW, N. C. English — Latin W ho mix ' d reason with pleasure. And wisdom with mirth. Petite? Yes. but in size only, for she was vi ted our most brilliant Senior, and is one of the best all- ' round girls of the Class of ' 20. She is always happy and smiling, is never too bus) for fun or for a date in the ' back parlor. We have never been able to find anything which Dorothy could not do, and do well. She is one of our best actresses. No stage produc- tion at Meredith is quite complete without her. Just now she is endeavoring to decide whether to pursue an already brilliant career or to settle down to the joys and sorrows of a minister ' s wife. Whatever she does and wherever she goes. Meredith will be proud of her. Three cheers for Dot, the baby of our Class! PAGE THrRTY-FOUR] 1920 Treasurer Y. W. C. A 19- ' 20 Vice-President Senior Class ' 19- ' 20 Assistant Chemistry- Instructor ' 19- ' 20 Member Astrotekton Society BLANCHE LENORE BURKE, B.S., Maxton, N. C. Science A cheerful temper joined with innocence will make beauty attractive, knowledge de- lightful, and wit good-natured. Blanche is a rare girl in t hat she may always be depended upon to do what is asked of her, and to do it on time, too. She demonstrated her capability and dependability to the whole school when she so admirably supervised the kum-Bak-In. the Y tea-room, during the three weeks of quarantine. Another unusual thing about Blanche is her scientific turn of mind, for Miss Mennenhall will be glad to tell you what an efficient Chemistry assistant she has been. Moreover, she is a very popular girl, and conscientious, too, though it has been reported ( falsely, I assure you • that she was off the Honor Roll. She is one of our class- mates who is ambitious for an M.D., and will in time accomplish much in lidding the world of disease. [ P A G E THIRTY-FIVE] 1920 College Choir 16- 20 Glee Club 19- - 20 College Usher ' 17-18 Vice-President Student Government Association 18- 19 Assistant Business Mgr. Oak Leaves 18- ' 19 President Student Government Association 19- 20 Member Astrotekton Society M RY IDA BUTLER, A.B. Fayetteville, N. C. History — French Ij e ' er she knew an evil thought. She spoke no evil word. One would have to go far to find a sweeter and nobler girl than Man- Ida. She has a wide circle of friends who love her for her true worth. She is not only sweet, but capa- ble: is able to do anything from running the Student Government Association to starring in an operetta. Mary Ida expects to teach next year, and we know she will apply successfully all of Dr. Freeman ' s Education principles. Good luck. Mary Ida! [ P A GS THIRTY-SIX 1920 Secretary Sophomore Class Chairman Morning Watch Committee Y. W. C. A Sophomore Editor of Acorn College Usher Associate Editor of Acorn President Y. W. A Chairman Program Committee Astro- tekton Society Assistant Librarian Basketball Team Captain Basketball Team Tennis Team Senior Class President Member Astrotekton Society 17-T8 18 18 19 ' 20 19 19 19 20 19 20 20 MARY JANE CARROLL, A.B. WlNTERVILLE, N. C. English — German The mildest manners with the bravest mind. Is there anything that Mamie cannot do well? If so, we ' re yet to discover it, and we ' ve seen her do lots of things. Its rather remark- able to find one girl who can star in English, parley-vous francais, play basketball, and run the library, but Mame has done all that! She writes excellent poetry, too, whenever she has time to allow her muse to work. In addi- tion to all these accomplishments, she has that indefinable something called personality which makes her liked by everyone. These and a few more are our reasons for making her our Senior President. [ I ' A G E THIRTY -SEVEN] 1920 Vice-President Freshman Class College Choir Winner of Monogram President Athletic Association College Usher Business Manager Handbook Chairman Program Committee Astro tekton Society Treasurer Astrotekton Society Secretary Student Government Ass ' n_ Assistant College Registrar 16-T7 16 ' 19 17-18 18- ' 19 18- ' 19 18-19 18- I9 19- 20 19 ' 20 19- 20 MADGE WESTCOTT DANIELS, A.B. i inteo, . C. Scien ce — Ft en ch Too bus) with the crowded hour To feat to Hi e or die. Can any one remember the time when Madge wasn ' t busy? She began her college career by being elected Freshman ice-Presi- dent. Since that time she has influenced many things, among which are the Athletic Associa- tion, the Astrotekton Society, and I n.b. I the Student Government Association. She bus taken all her responsibilities so seriously that her dissipations have usually been limited to extended conversations over the telephone. which begin at about 10:30 in the evening! But cheer up, party at the other end of the wire; commencement is coming, and then, per- haps, she will be at leisure to enjoy her talents othei than the use of her oracular tongue. [PAGE T H I R T Y - E I (i H T ] 1920 - ISLA BELLE DAVIS, A.I!. Zebulon, N. C. Math — French — German True as the needle to the pole, Or as the dial to the sun. Isla is indeed a true blue girl in every sense. Take her either as a friend or a stu- dent, and you ' ll find her loyal, sincere, and just. Determined? Yes, but not until she is sure that she ' s right in what she ' s undertaking. Regarding her intellectual ability, it is only necessary to say that her major and minor subjects are Math and two Modern Languages. Isla, we wish you success! Member Y. W. C. A. Member Astrotekton Society Assistant Librarian ' 19- ' 20 [page thirty -nine] 1920 EVA LOUISE DEAN. A. 13. I NDELL, N. C. History — French In youth and beauty wisdom is but rare. But Eva is a real rarity, for she speaks both French and German almost a? well as she does English — and you must know that is very well, for if you notice her list ol honors you will see that she was Editor-in-Chief of the Acorn. Our only regret with regard to Eva is that we never saw enough of her. for, alas! she has always bee ie of our day-students. Foi that reason we were t empted to regard quarantine as a blessing in disguise, for then she lia I to move in among us. Even then, our enjoyment of her presence was somewhat tempered by our sym- pathy for poor Bob, who seemed sad because In- couldn ' t follow her here. Junior Editor Acorn Editor-in-Chief Acorn Member Astrotekton Society •18- ' 19 18-19 PAGE FORTY] 1320 College Choir 16- 18 Tennis Team 16- 18 House President ' 18-19 Treasurer Senior Class 19- 20 Secretary Y. W. C. A 19- 20 Student Instructor in Chemistry T8- ' 20 Member Astrotekton Society S YERNIE SCARBOROUGH EDDINS, A.B. Palmerville, N. C. Science- French Good sense which only is the gift of Heaven, And, though no science, fairly north the seven. Indeed, the gods were good to us when they gave us Vernie, for she ha s been one of the most loyal, lovable, and efficient members of our Class. It would be difficult to name her greatest virtue — for she has them all. She performs her many college duties in such an unassuming manner that we often wonder how they are done and done so well. She is a splendid worker in the Y. W. C. A., in the class, and in anything else that calls for capa- bility. Her intellectual ability is proved when we say that she is electing Math and is an instructor in Chemistry. Meredith will miss her, for there aren ' t many of her type. We expect her to win many honors for her Alma Mater. [page forty-one] 1920 l TTIE BURKE GUNTER. A.B. Sanford, N. C. History — French I see how thine eye would emulate the dia- mond ; thou hast the right arched beauty oj the brow. Matlie B., as she insists on being called, is famous as being one member of the Class of 20 who can occasionally drop a ball in the basket. You would be able to understand this better, perhaps, if you saw a full-length, life- size picture of her! She can do other things well, too — you just ought to bear her giving French resumes. And she skipped one year ' s work, too. The only thing which ever interrupted the smooth course of Mattie ' s academic work was her health, which was ' most always poor at week-ends, especially when the faculty had ruled that we spend them within the bounds of Meredith, or when we ' ve been in quaran- tine a couple of weeks. Mattie B. occasionally wonders where she will teach next year, but we have no doubt that her position will prove satisfactory — that is, if her daily Specials ' are from her prospective Superintendent. Basketball Team . . T6 ' 20 Business .Manager Acorn ' 18-20 College Usher ' 19- 20 Vice-President Philaretian Society 19- 20 PAGE FORTY-TWO] 1920 - BERTA MABEL HOCUTT, A.B. Ashton, N. C. Math — Science But he ivhose inborn north his acts command, Of gentle soul, to human race a friend. Berta has been an invaluable asset to our class. She can always be depended on, whether it is working a Math problem or being right there when she is wanted. The girl who counts Berta as her friend is very lucky, for her friendship is truly worth while. She has a strong character and a strong will, and we know she will do well in whatever she un- dertakes. She is lovable and unselfish, and none is sweeter than she if you approach her at the right minute. She deserves the best that life holds, and we truly hope she may get it. Basketball Team T8- 20 Member Y. W. C. A. Chaplain Astrotekton Society T8- ' 19 House President T8-T9 [PAGE forty -three] 1920 MARY SUE HUNT, A.B. Cliffside, N. C. History — English Whence thy learning? Hath thy toil O ' er book consumed the midnight oil? Mary Sue is a notable example of how much natural ability is enhanced by application. She is one of those girls who are so greatly admired by their instructors, because they never allow outside duties or pleasures to interfere with their college work. But do not think that Mary Sue has merely studied, for when once her lessons are prepared, she is ready to help in any of the other college activities. And the things that she does then are worthy of notice, too, whether it be elocuting, singing, or playing the organ. College Usher Secretary Philaretian Society. - 18- 19 •19- 20 [ P A Q K F O R T Y - F O V R ] 1920 Y. W. C. A. Cabinet 19- ' 20 Chaplain Astrotekton Society ' 19- 20 EMMA THERESA JACKSON, A.B. Winterville,N. C. History Needs not the foreign aid of ornament. But is when unadorn ' d adorn ' d the most. Emma came to us in the middle of our Junior year, and we have never ceased to be thankful to the good fairy who led her to join the Class of ' 20. Sweet, charming, and with the utmost simplicity of manner, she easily wins her way into the most hard-hearted of hearts. She is one of our best ball players; also, an actress. She took the star role in our Senior play. As to her intellectual ability, it is sufficient to say that she took the whole History course in one year. We predict for Emma an early journey on the sea of matri- mony — since she isn ' t planning a career — and we truly hope it will be without storms or gales. [page forty -five] 1920 Asst. Business Manager Oak Leaves... T9- ' 20 Corresponding Secretary Philaretian Society 19- 20 Class Testator 19- 20 Member Philaretian Society . JESSIE JENKINS, A.B. Henrietta, N. C. History — French Begone, Old Care, itnd I prithee begone from me; For, i faith, Old Care, thee and I shall never agree. Though Jessie has been at Meredith only two years, that time has been sufficient for us to learn to appreciate her and her wonderful disposition. Her accomplishments arouse our admiration, for she is a shining light, whether it be as a student of English, an actress, or as a twin in the Light Brigade. She works hard and plays hard, and yet always has time to do anything asked of her. Her winning way will make her a favorite, wherever she goes. Converse ' s loss has been our gain. | PAGE F O K T Y - S I X ] 1920 - OPHELIA JOHNSTON, A.B. Raleigh, N. C. Fren ch — G erm «n Exhausting thought And hiving wisdom with each studious year. Although Ophelia has been pretty busy hiving wisdom during her four years here, still she has managed to spare some time to mingle with her classmates, and we know and admire her for her many splendid qualities. She is just as good as she is studious — and remember, she ' s voted the most studious in the Class. She is diligent and knowing. Any of her professors will testify to that — and perhaps they wish there were more like her. Member of Y. W. C. A. Member Philaretian Society [page forty-seven; 1920 Sophomore Editor Oak Leaves ' 17- ' 18 Commencement Marshal 17- 18 Editor-in-Chief Acorn 18- ' 19 President Junior Class 18-19 Secretary Astrotekton Society T8-°19 President Astrotekton Society T9-20 MARGARET FRANCES JOHNSTON Weldon, N. C. Diploma in Art If eyes were made for seeing, Then beauty is its own excuse jor being. But Frances has more excuses for being, than her personal beauty, though she was voted the prettiest girl in the Senior Class, by a large majority. She ako has the faculty of making tilings beautiful to us poor mortals who lack the artistic touch. She has real ability, too, for hn would the Astrotektons have managed without her this year? And any member of our Class will testify that in Class affairs she has always been Johnny on the Spot. The wondei grows when we remember that she has done all this with Jimmie out of town, to be written to! [ P - Q £ F O R T V - K 1 : II T | 1920t= S THELMA RUTH LEE, B.S. Lexington, N. C. Science — Bible But Love is blind, and lovers cannot see The pretty follies they themselves commit. Though Tlielma is one of the youngest of our Class, she has proceeded quite as far as any of us down the enticing Lover ' s Lane, for didn ' t she visit His Mother during the Christmas holidays? She is also a very bright girl, and never has to worry over her work. In fact, the only real worry which she experiences, aside from her daily anxiety concerning the mails, arises from the fear that in spite of her hastily acquired dignity, her age — no, I should have said her youth — will prevent her from securing the position that she wants. Small comfort does she derive from the fact that time will remove this difficulty, for she seems quite sure that she ' ll not want to teach long! Basketball Team ' 16-17 College Choir 16- 20 Assistant Business Manager Acorn 19- 20 Member Astrolekton Society [PAGE FORTY -NINE President Sophomore Class 17- 18 Secretary- Y. W. C. A 18-19 Y. W. C. A. Cabinet 18- 20 President Y. W. C. A l Q - 20 Member Astrotekton Society M f!Gl ERITE WILLIAMS MADDREY, B.S. Seaboard, N. C. Science They ' re only truly great who are truly good. It ' s not merely because Marguerite was our Y. W. t ' .. A. President that we have seen fit to name her truly good. For moreover, she is a truly good talker, as most any of her acquaint- ances can witness from their experience. But more than that, she is a good sport, which is one reason for her special popularity among her class mates. Can one of us remember a good show or a ball game to which Marguerite wasn ' t ready to go? And, finally, if her grades in Cooking. Sewing, and Household Manage- ment may be taken at their face value, you may be sure tha t some day she ' ll be a corking good housekeeper! [PAOE FIFTY 1920t= Class Poet 16-17 College Usher ' 17-18 Member Y. W. C. A. Cabinet ' 18- ' 19 Secretary Pbilaretian Society ' 18- ' 19 President Pbilaretian Society 19-20 ROSE GERTRUDE MARTIN, B.S. Hickory, N. C. Science Thy promises are Adonis ' gardens, That one day bloomed arid jruitjul were the next. Rose is a rare example of promptness. No one has ever known her to be a minute late for a date or a duty during her four years here. Quite a record, don ' t you think? Also, she believes that the best policy is to work while you work and play while you play. Probably this accounts for her always having time to take in all the shows and to get acquainted with every girl in school — especially the Fresh- men. Rose is popular among the girls, because she has the art of both making and keeping friends. She is also a leader. Any member of the Pbilaretian Literary Society will tell you that she has made a wonderful President this year. Whatever Rose decides to do, we know she ' ll do it efficiently— and on time. ' [PAGE FIFTY -ONE 1920 - FRANK MARTIN Hickory, N. C. Diploma in Art Speak gently; ' tis a little thing Dropped in the heart ' s deep well. The good, the joy. that it may bring Eternity shall tell. Frank truly lias the right name. Who has - er asked her a question without receiving a frank reply? If she doesn ' t know a thing, she says so; no hedging for Frank. She is our other Art graduate this year; also our Art editor, for which we are duly thankful. Just what would the Annual have done without her! She has spent many hours in helping make this the hest Annual yet. Her painting shows indications of a true artist, and we predict for her success, if she desires further pursuits in this field. Member of Y. W. C. A. Cabinet 17-19 College Usher 18-19 Art Editor Oak Leaves 18- 20 Member Philaretian Society [page fifty-t w o 1 1920 College Choir 18- 19 College Usher 18-19 Chief Commencement Marshal 18- 19 Member Philaretian Society LILLIAN FRANCES MAXWELL Calypso, N. C. Diploma in Piano He saw her charming, but he saw not half The charms her downcast modesty concealed. Who would ever have believed that such beautiful playing, such a sweet, soft voice, and such quaint modesty would be found together with a genuine love of the good things of life — dancing, movies, automobiles, good jokes, boys? One of Lillian ' s greatest attractions is that she is eternally saying or doing something which absolutely surprises us. And if the many letters and boxes of candy which come the four corners of the earth are any indica- tion, then we are not the only ones who have found her entirely charming. [page fifty -three 1920 Basketball Team 17-19 Vice-President Junior Class 18-19 Vice-President Athletic Association 19- 20 Member Astrotekton Society JANIE MAE McMILLAN, b.s. LAURIMBURf;. N. C. For nothing lovelier can be found In woman, than to study household good. For some reason Mae has been a little self- ish with herself and has not cared to appear to any great extent in the limelight. However, she is a good, substantial, loyal member of our Class, and always enters eagerly into any ac- tivities proposed by it. She is interested in Domestic Science, and in our mind ' s eye we behold her explaining balanced meals, calor- ies, fat-soluble A. and such things to a group of high school girls. She may get an M.R.S. degree, also. Who doesn ' t know the way to a man ' s heart? [ F A Q E F I F T Y - F O U K ] 1920 Basketball Team 16- ' 20 Treasurer Sophomore Class 17-18 Tennis Team . ' 18- ' 19 Secretary-Treasurer Y. W. A ' 19- 20 Y. W. C. A. Cabinet ' 19 ' 20 Pliilaretian Society RACHEL IRENE MONEY, A.B. Mayodan.N. C. History — Latin Money was made, not to command out will, But all our Ian Jul pleasures to fulfill. If this was ' Money ' s mission — and we can ' t help but believing that this verse was written especially for her! — then she has fulfilled her mission. Can any of us ever forget the night when we tried so hard not to laugh at Lieu- tenant Money, the distinguished French hero? She is closely associated with all our college pleasures. Indeed, the Junior-Senior reading- room looks empty without her. As to her in- tellectual powers, doesn ' t the very fact that she is graduating with the Class of 1920 prove that she ' s all right there? [page fifty -five 1920 College Choir ' 16- ' 19 College Usher 17- 18 Social Committee Y. W. C. A T8-T9 Associate Editor Oak Leaves ' 19- 20 Secretary Senior Class 19- 20 Member Philaretian Society SARAH KATHARINE SHIPMAN. B.S. Hemh:iw) ii.le. N. C. Science English Discourse, the sweeter banquet of the mind. Who is that good-looking girl sitting at the foot of Miss Colton s table? — Or, did you say, walking with Miss Teague? That is Kathar- ine Shipman, Kitts. or Kit, just as you know her. Though she has had heavy work this year, she has had plenty of time to be a good sport, and to give us part of her time, for no one is more ready at all times to stop for a nice chat than Kit. Her conversation is well worth your time, too, for she is an author- ily on subjects ranging from Spring Styles to Shakespeare. ' i f t v - s i x ] 1920 Sub-House President Member of Student Volunteer Band- Member Y. W. C. A. Member Philaretian Society _ ' 19- ' 20 _ ' 16- ' 20 MARJORIE SPENCE. A. P.. KlPLINC, N. C. Math — Science Of one in whom persuasion and belief Had ripened into faith, and faith become A passionate intuition. Here ' s to the quiet, unassuming, staunch little Marjorie. whom we all love dearly. She has quietly but surely won a warm spot in the heart of each member of the Class. Really, to know her is to love her. Marjorie is a good student, is a strong supporter of the Student Government Association and the Y. W. C. A., and is an active person in many ways. She expects to spend her life in service on the foreign field, and we know she will accomplish a great work there. Best luck, Marjorie! [ P A a E F I F T V - S K V E N 1920 Student Assistant in Club ' 17- ' 20 Tennis Team T8- 20 Assistant House President T8-T9 House President T9- ' 20 Member Philaretian Society JESSIE MABEL STILLWELL, A.B. Websti r, N. :. French — German I nil her Yes once said to you. Shall he Yes forevermore. Jessie is very positive in her statements and sticks to them. Tbis may be due to the fact that she usually knows she is right before she speaks. l n. she isn ' t a bit bashful about telling you when you ' re not in the right, whether you ' re talking in the library or break- ing a rule of the revered Student Government Handbook. But she always does this in a well- meaning spirit, and though the poor offenders may resent it at the moment, they invariably appreciate her attitude later. There is not even a symptom of pretense in Jessie, and when she likes you, she is as true and sincere a friend as you could desire. FIFTY -EIOHT 1920 3 LOULA ELIZABETH STONE, A.B. Apf.x, N. C. History — French Moderation is the silken, string running through the pearl-chain of all virtues. Loula is a grand girl, if ever one really knows her. She is modest and very distant toward her sisters as a whole, and only a few girls know her sufficiently to appreciate her numerous qualities. She is very independent, sincere, prompt, and efficient. What she under- takes is done precisely on the dot and in a most perfect way. Just ask her about those wonderful history grades. We predict that she will soon he doing researchwork in her favor- ite field — History. ill $ A Y. W. C. A. Cabinet Member Astrotekton Society _ ' 19- 20 [page fifty-nine] 1920 College Choir ' 16- ' 20 ice-President Sophomore Class ' 17- 18 Y. W. C. A. Cabinet 18- ' 20 College Usher 18 - ' 19 Assistant House President 18- 19 House President ' 19- ' 20 Business .Manager Glee Club 19- 20 ice-President Astrotekton Society T9 ' 20 £ EUGENIA HENDREN THOMAS Clayton. N. C. Diploma in Piano She moves a goddess, and she looks a queen. There is so much to be said about Genie that it is hard to know where to begin. Her playing and singing deserve a chapter to them- selves, unless you chance to have heard her exercise the two talents. As for being House President, just ask any of the Main Building girls, and they will tell you she ' s a wonder. She has just the proper mixture of common sense and justice, severity and sweetness to make her respected and loved by all. We are sure that this same success will crown what- ever she may undertake, whether it he man- aging an orchestra or a home. [ 1 ' A li K S I X T Y 1920 FANNIE ELIZABETH TURLINGTON, A.B. Salemburc. N. C. Science — German Love to one, friendship to a few, and good will to all. Fannie, the best-beloved President Fair- clntli Hall has ever had, is all that her name implies — sweet, optimistic, happy, friendly, obliging. She is not the kind of girl to shirk her tasks to enjoy life. Instead, she enjoys doing her duty almost as well as anything else. And for this reason she has been one of the most useful members of our Class. She has that gift of making herself liked, and would be an adorable teacher if she should attempt it. But rumor has it that some chivalrous young knight or Earl has other plans for her future. Junior Class Secretary ' 18-19 Y. W. C. A. Storekeeper 18-19 House President 19- ' 20 Y. W. C. A. Cabinet 19- 20 Member Astrotekton Society I P A G £ S I X T Y - O X E | 1920 College Choir 18- ' 19 Treasurer Student Government Association 18- 19 Treasurer Junior Class 18- 19 Corresponding Secretary Astrotekton Society T8-T9 Chief Commencement Marshal T8-T9 Business Manager Oak Leaves T9- ' 20 Chairman Building and Grounds Committee ' 19- 20 Prophet Senior Class T9- 20 Member Astrotekton Society GLENN WARD. A.B. Edenton, N. C. History — French A rosebud set with little wilful thorns. Little Un is indeed an unusual combina- tion — the dignity of a giant and the size of a flea! She is a remarkable example of the power of the mind and mental attitude to overcome any merely physical limitations. Her will-power is not in the least hampered be- cause of its small abiding place, as any of the Meredith girls will affirm. And she has real executive ability, too. for did she not man the business end of Oak Leaves straight through the troublous days of quarantine? We may fittingly say of Glenn, that it ' s quality, not quantity. that counts. | p A g B sixtv-t w o I 1920 GLADYS IONE WILLIAMS, A.B. Apex.N.C. History — Fren ch Forward and frolic glee was there. The will to do, the soul to dare. Really, Gladys must have adopted long ago the little song beginning. Smiling, smiling, smiling all the day, as her motto, for she is never seen without that smile. Of course, she ' s popular among both girls and the faculty; and she proves a good friend. Although Mary Sue has somewhat monopolized her, still we know Gladys pretty well. She is a splendid student; active in athletics, in all student organizations; and is an all-round girl. She is the type, however, that can work and smile at the same time. College Usher Member Philaretian Society- Member Y. W. C. A. ' 18-19 [ 1 ' A i; E SIXTY-THREE I 1920 - ♦ANNIE GLADYS WOODY Dl RHAM, N. C. Untwisting all the chains that tie the hid- den soul of harniom. You would know that Gladys was a Music student just by her looks, wouldn ' t you? She does play very well, and in the past we have heard her plan to continue her music in some Northern conservatory. But the Tank Camp, now long since disbanded, seemed to cause her to forget these ambitions. Instead, she thinks more often of those fat letters, addressed in that large, flowing hand, with which we are all familiar. Gladys is a sweet, affectionate girl, and He will be lucky if he gets her. College Choir 16- ' 19 Commencement .Marshal 18-T9 Member Astrotekton Society •On account of illness unable to graduate. PAGE SIXTY- F OUR ] 1920 1 Basketball Team 18- ' 20 Captain Basketball Team 19- ' 20 Vice-President Y. W. A T9- ' 20 Corresponding Secretary Astrotekton Society ' 19- ' 20 INEZ WOOTEN, A.B. Chadbourn, N. C. History — Span ish Happy am I, from care I ' m free. If hy aren ' t they all cont ented like me? Inez is one of the three gifties that we were lucky enough to take into the Class our Junior year. We have all had the highest respect for her since we saw her marvelous hypnotic power demonstrated by her getting credit for every bit of work she had done at the State Normal. Yes, sir, even including two years of English! It ' s no wonder she ' s con- tented and care-free, for she has performed a feat of which Atlas himself might be proud. Her jolly disposition has made her generally liked, and though she is very conscientious about upholding the rules, anyone who knows her will tell you that she ' s a regular sport. [page sixty-five.] 1920 - Senior Class Poem The days draw near when ice must fare away, To meet the problems of the changing age, But ere we go, may we sweet tribute pay To Alma Mater ' s care and heritage? The memory o hours spent in her halls Brings thought of things we wished and jailed to gain, But inner joy with happier message calls linl tells of days long spent but not in vain. She stands a beacon light to point the way, A teacher wise who rules but yet is kind, A friend with whom we fain would ever stay, The one belov ' d we have joyed to find. O mother ever lair and ivondrous true. We give the best love in our hearts to you! Poet. [page sixty six [page sixty-seven PAGE S I X T Y ■ E I fi II T ] THE RIVALS PRESENTED BY The Senior Class of Meredith College Saturday, December 6, 1919 DRAMATIS PERSONS Sir Anthony Absolute, a most indulgent father Inez Wooten Capt. Jack Absolute, the object of Sir Anthony ' s kindness Eva Dean Faulkland, the anxious lover Irene Money Bob Acres— Odds, ribbons and curls! Bob was there Dorothy Bland Sir Lucius OTriccer, the Irish friend and foe Fannie Turlincton Fag — Upon his veracity. Fag was a truthful servant! Thelma Lee David Mae McMillan Thomas Vernie Eddins Mrs. Malaprop, the proud possessor and user of an oracular tongue . . . Madge Daniels Lydia Languish, her disobedient niece Emma Jackson Julia, the object of Faulkland ' s anxious love Jessie Jenkins Lucy — simplicity personified! Glenn Ward [page sixty- nine 1920 Senior Class History It has been said by wise men that the annals of peace are short, and to live up to this our history must not cover much space, for, really, we have had a very peaceful four years except for the unavoidable evidences of Sophomore spirit. But so many things have happened which are vitally important to us, at least, that the problem of briefing these events seems to me quite enormous. In the beginning,- we created a sensation by being the largest class which Meredith had ever boasted. A hundred strong we were! Though the Sophomores were very persistent in proclaiming that These Bones Gonna Rise Again, and succeeded, a trifle, in shaking the vast amount of self-confidence with which we had been armed, as high school graduates, they realized the latent possibilities in us if we were harassed too much, and so we were soon allowed to organize without any real interference by them. But in spite of all our boldness as a body, individually we were poor, terrified, homesick Freshmen, with the one purpose, in our hearts, of making life endurable until Christmas. The waiting seemed interminable; but. at last, Christmas did happen and with great joy and with a strong determination never to set foot on Meredith campus again, we took the homeward trail. What was our amazement, after our sojourn at home, to find that we had contracted a sort of affection for the girls and even for the college itself, and so with brave hearts but shaking knees we returned to the hitherto unexperienced but greatly famed horror of — Mid-year Exams. But after all, the anticipation was greater than the realization, and we found, to our great joy, that the Freshman Class had made a very creditable showing. The days began to pass swiftly now, and almost before we knew it spring came and we joyfully packed our trunks and went home for the shortest summer of our lives. September brought us back again, no longer green, timid Freshmen, but the bold- est of the bold — Sophomores. How we did make those Newish stand around, and oh, the good times we had ! Everything good came to us that year. Among them was the huge ' 22 which the State College Sophomores painted in front of Meredith. It was the first of its kind, and my! weren ' t we proud of it? ! P ADI s E V V. NTT] -31920 During that year our own dear Seniors took us out to Lassiter ' s Mill and gave us the very best time we had ever had. And so the year passed in work and good times. and soon it was time for us to carry the long-looked-forward-to Daisy Chain for our Seniors. How thrilled and happy we were! and yet a little sad, too, for you see we knew we wouldn ' t have the Class of ' 18 with us again. Our Junior year was rather an uneventful one, just as most Junior years are. We loved our Freshmen, and truly there never was such a Freshman class before. They showed us a royal good time at a Valentine Party, and we departed from the beaten path, of Juniors of previous years, by taking our little sisters to the movies. In March we took the Seniors to tea at the Yarborough and entertained them at a reception that evening. Commencement came, and we were destined to take rather a back seat, for we were neither Seniors nor Sophomores. Then we were Seniors! Didn ' t we enjoy hearing the awe-struck Freshmen whis- per as we stalked majestically by — She ' s a Senior ! We have felt our responsibility, of setting a good example, keenly, and have done our best to be dignified, though we sometimes failed in that respect. We have been royally entertained this year. Senior parties have been much in vogue, and Mrs. Bickett, Miss Welsch, Mrs. Cooper, Miss Brewer, and others have honored us in delightfullv unique ways. Our darling Sophomores have entertained us, not once, but twice this year — one time at a wonderful picnic, and then again at a reception. They seem to grow sweeter as each day passes, and our memory of them will be one of the dearest treasures of our lives. And so — the year is drawing to a close and we are very glad, and also very sorry. Glad because we have accomplished what we set out to do, and sorry because we so love our Alma Mater. We only hope to make her as proud of us as we are of her. [ I ' . QS S E V E X T V - X E I I r A G E SEVENTY-TWO] Memories of 1918 [PAGE seventy-three] 1920 - Junior Class Flower: Sweet Pea Colors: Vibgyor Mascot: The Good Fairy OFFICERS MouiTRIE Drake President Alberta Lamm lice-President Mary Lynne Judd Secretary Inez Boyd Treasurer Motto: ' ' Be thou the rainbow to the storms of life [ I A E S E V E N T Y • F () U R ] 1920 HIH HIHl 1 ,T rf a - P 5 Cornelia is seldom seen Unless she is with Kathleen. In her Cooking Class she ' s among the best. And shall I, or not, tell you the rest? Efficiency in every way Is one of the things we ' ll have to say Of Annie Hall — to her we ' ll give Our true love as long as we live. Gladys Beam is ever knitting. Even in the practice hall: But we realize, ivhen we hear her playing, For the concert stage she has a call. PAGE SEVENTY-FIVE] 1920 Here ' s to clear old 5a ; She ' s the bestest kind of pal. In History she is especially bright: But. of course, her English she doesn ' t dare to slight. Here ' s to the eyes of Mildred. Here ' s to her smile so true. Here ' s to the love we bear her — Mildred, here ' s to you! Now, of all the good things to be said of Janet. We think she ' s the best upon this planet. She is our Y. W . C. A. President for next year, And merits from us a roaring good cheer. 1920t= Evelyn s sure got the rep, 1 tell you what, she keeps in step: What ' s more, she ' s got the pep, And ' s always there when we need help. She sings, she plays, she laughs, she talks, In the most delightful, charming way — Sometimes we wonder what Annabel will do Next year with Marguerite away. In spite of all the words of wise men, In this statement we take stock: Playing guitars, practicing daily. Enables Clarissa to render Bach. [PAGE SEVENTY-S K V E N 1920 Inez is just the kind of friend On whom you can always depend. She is very fond of research work. And no task does she ever shirk. Now, by this picture we can see That the girl it ho means business is Mary Lee. The kind of girl ice call her is good all-round. And. what ' s more, she stands in well with her teacher — Dr. Broun. ' Lizabelh. chile, we know you ' re posing. Book ' tis seldom your time is holding. A good brisk walk with Lem for a guide- That ' s you all ovsr. Elizabeth, chile. ! ' A Q E S E V E N T Y - E I G H T 1 1920 U.- M e, m ti . mii0 0 toMHB Wp ' - W i ■■ ii w .mm . P, .... , -4 k Annie is like the old sun-dial, She only counts the sunny hours. She never has an hour ' s trial. Her path is always strewn with flowers. From Chemistry Lab. Moultrie ' s face is turn- ing, Because for Music her heart is yearning. As for leadership, she ' s got that, too, And as Junior President she led us through. This Junior Class is sure ' ' some class ; We ' ve got everything, if you care to ask. Here ' s one who elects History and does fancy dances — In fact. Louise can do what she fancies. PACK IE7I N II-KIB! ] -3 1320 We predict for this girl fame: W ith praises we will sing her name. With music great was she endowed. Oh, Mary dear, of you we ' re proud! Lillian was our President our Sophomore year. And through our trials she led us clear. We all rejoice in her art. And she ' ll dwell forever in our heart. Liz. you are a sport from our heart. You can eat enough Hersheys to fill a cart; But never mind that, old girl. We wouldn ' t be without you for the world. [PAGE eighty -3 1S20 ■ To forget is Edna Earl ' s fate; To classes she is often late. Friends she has galore, And so letters to answer by the score. We were most awfully, awfully proud When Eunice came to join our crowd. For lots of reasons, but most of all, She can ' t be beat at basketball! Beth, Tug, or Li ' l Spinner — what mat- ters the name? When responses to them always bring the same Charming little girl with eyes so bright? [PAGE EIGHTY-ONE] 1920 =3 Edith ' s aluays in a fix, Whether reading Latin J 7. Or racing headlong into town 11 hen she hears some friend ' s around. Mary Martin will make her mark. Because on Math she is a shark. She curls her hair, but that ' s no crime; We are proud to say. She ' s a friend o ' mine. ' Chris is the genius of our class; All the English she can pass. She ' s charming as a librarian, too Nothing ice ask she fails to do. r A G K E I r: H T Y ■ T v o ] 1S20 S K ' • r JUSfiS -i - ■ 1 91 -:— .■ ' • ' . H 1 : ' iko . ' .:■ — Charming Lynn ' with many crushes: Somebody she confesses with rosy blushes. She ' s an expert, too. when it comes to walking. And, I dare say, equally as good at talking. Lucile is full of fun and pep, And some day at singing she will win a rep. We all realized she was a dear. And we made her our Senior Pres. for next year. Math.. Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, and store — Count it up — that makes four. — And basketball, loo — wait, there ' s more — Junior Class Vice-President — ' ' Bert takes the score. [PAGE eig hty-thkee 1920 - Alva elects Math., which is so hard; Her determination she II ne er discard. She draws with ease disection cosines, And difficult tasks she never minds. The letters that magic for ' ' Cutie hold Are W . F. C. and two more, I ' m told. But that ' s a secret: this is not: She ' s the very sweetest among our lot. W hat ' s nicer than a little girl who makes candy? And who is really smart and just as handy? On all of her studies she is very bright — So, you see, she has time to write him every night. PAGE EIG1ITY-F0UE] 1920 I)-) •i 1 i II 1 Mfl M if- : - There are two ways of spelling Jim — But Jim Mauney is gene. She packs her bag and on a week-end goes, But she works when she works, every one You have heard of the tuneless quartette, no doubt, But you ought to be on Methods to hear Mat- tie Macon shout. The fires for S. Cottage she makes without ivhine, And all the Junior Class think she is fine. A Sunday school teacher we ' re sure she ' ll be; That is one of the traits of Caralie. [PAGE eighty-five 1920 What ' s the use of try in ' ? For I tell you I am right: Lidie keeps us strivin To even stay in sight. Leave it to Foy for real information, Tho on class she does a lot of interrogation. Her originality in writing Sunday school songs W ill some day bring honor to whom honor belongs. With all the tones of piano and violin Peggy ' is enabled us to enliven. Though her stature is but small, She possesses the graces of all. [ V A (I E K I G H T Y - S I X 1920 - She ' s forever blowing bubbles, Hilling balls, or scorning troubles; And our team would lose its rep W ithout Syb Smith to furnish pep. Does she shine? I ' ll sav she does. English ' s easy, and Math, was For her such a cinch; it seems That Gertrude does it in her dreams. Mary Edith is a well-rounded girl. She has the marks of a historian. And often gets so eloquent That her papers rival In Memoriam. [page eighty-seven] 1920 When you ' re tired or feeling blue, Saras the girl to pull you through; A college joke to cure the dumps Even though you ' ve got the mumps. Mary is is bright as her golden hair. And she and W. F. may make a pair. Over the phone she loves to talk, Also to cook and do the cake walk. [page eighty-eight] 1920 History of the Junior Class Good people all. from every clime. Give ear unto my song: And if you fin d it ivondrous short. It cannot keep you long. To Meredith there came one day A band of girls a hundred strong — All new, all bright, all green, all gay, We mingled here in frightened throng. We braved the seas of Chemistry, Latin, Math., and then some more: Nightly our dreams disturbed were By Sophomores howling by the score. ' Twas in the year of seventeen, War held many things in store; We chose our mascot, a Sammie, fine as ever seen, And Hooverized above the roar. The next year we were Sophomores, On bloody deeds we were intent; With red snakes coiled on Freshmen ' s doors, Their wills to ours ivere easily bent. Our Seniors — God bless ' em! — we gave a banquet. And in their honor planted a tree; They planned for us a wondrous picnic. At which we feasted right royally. That year was blest of all years — A joyful memory through sunshine and rain: At the end, though sad with parting tears, We carried the daisy chain. [page eighty-nine] 1920 And now at last we come To the close of our Junior year; However far away we roam. Our thoughts will linger here. Our Faculty has proved the best. Class ' 19 a shining light, Class ' 23 dearest of all the rest — In all our schoolmates we delight. Our Fairy mascot has bound us, Each to each, with ties of love; Her gentle spirit shines around us As the rainbow from above. Now let us sing, ' Long live this class! And Meredith, long live she! And when we graduate next year. May all be there to see! M. L. J., ' 21. [page ninety] 1920t= - s — [page ninety-one ' 1920 Soph omore Class Mary Creech Williams President Anne Eliza Brewer Vice-President Mary H. Tillery Secretary Daisy Franklin Treasurer Colors: Green and White Mascot: Black Devil l ini Bennett I. Ill [SE Bowden Anne Eliza Brewer Kathrine Brown Alma Clay Ruth Couch Mary Lily Blalock Beth Carroll Clara Clapp Lilla Earle Dowell Mary Dozier Wilma Durham Alethia Felton Daisy Franklin Ruth Goldsmith Bessie Hart ROLL 1 IDGE Hf.DRICK Dixie Herring Minnie Hollowell Lucile Holmes Lucile Inscoe Nellie Jackson Ei pha MacKenzie Kathleen Matthews Bertha Moore Margaret Nichoi mi Sarah Nooe Beatrice Nye Nellie Oli k Iirtle Parrish Sarah Privott Mildred Phillips Fin ise Phillips Ethel Robinson Evelyn Senteli.e Hilda Sheets Valmore Stallincs Claudaline Sykes Inza Tomlinson Mary Tillery Eloise Turley Gladys Wall Mary Creech Williams Annadawn Watson Carolyn Mercer Grace Mooney [PAGE N I N E T Y - T Y O ] [PAGE ninety-three ==3 1920 - PAGE N I K E T Y • F O I ' R PAGE NINETY -FIVE 1920 Toast to ' 22 Here ' s to the Soplis who plan things. The Black Devil who scares things, The class which every day Lightens work with play — The class which knows the way liul does things. § [ F A Q E NINETY -SIX] 1920 Sophomore Class History Do you remember how full of hopes and dreams you were when you first started to college? Well, in the fall of 1918 a throng of just such young hopefuls, namely, we Freshmen, descended upon the city of Raleigh and Meredith College. The befuddling days of classifica- tion over, we were initiated into college life proper, and soon had the pleasure of going to the movies with the Juniors. All went well until influenza appeared, and then in a few days quarantine became a dreadful reality, with no relief until Christmas. After the holidays, however, life was not so hard, and we went home after commencement, looking forward to a glorious year. The most of our class returned to realize that glorious year and, incidentally, to make those Newish walk a chalk line. We have done it. But the Freshmen, bless their dear green hearts! have taken every- thing meekly. They even call us kindhearted. Our sisters are now dignified Seniors, and the most wonderful class imaginable. They have stood by us always, and now that commence- ment has come and gone, taking them with it, we think not so much of the beautiful daisy chain and how proud we were, but of how much we shall miss them next year. We almost dread the fall, for our Seniors will not be here, and yet we long for it to come, for it brings to us Juniorship and upper-class dignity. [page NINETY-SE V E x I 1920 C— - PAGE NINETY- EIGHT] 19201== [page ninety-nine] 1920 Freshman Class OFFICERS Doris Jeffreys President Ruth Liverman Vice-President Barre Pritchett Secretary Ethel Turlington Treasurer Colors: Old Rose anil Silver Flower: Pink Rose Mascot: Bull Dog FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL Jessie Allen Elizabeth Kendrick Emma Robertson Ruby Blackbi k Elizabeth Kmcht Leola Saunders Hattie Burleyson n a Warren Lawrence Hattie Sawyer Pearl Byrd Gladys Leonard Helen Sentelle Elma Clark Ruth Livermon me Bet Smith Annie Ruth Cooper Annie Love Ruby Spainhour Louise Cornwell Alice Lowe Ruby Stell JoCELYN COX MAR1 . N N M Vli SuLLIVAN Di: Lila Deaton InezLi me Royal Sykes Nell Deans Louise Mays Lois Smith Marcaret Duncan Phyllis Mays Doris Tillery Mildred Elkins . tha McCorkle M rjoline Tolar Virginia Everett Faye Meadows Gertrude Tomlinson Mary Farrior Isabelle Meekins Lottie Townsend Banks Foreman Ellie Morgan Ethel Turlington Grace Francis Esther Morgan Clarice Tuttle Ruth Freeman Julia Moore Thomasine Underwood Ethel Gillette Emma Moore Blanche Walker Flossie Grice Myrtle Naylor Mallie Watson Eva Greer Mildred Newberry Gladys Weaver Katherine Hardin Esther Newton Lillian Webb Elizabeth Harden Corinna Newton Wilma West Annie Wood Harris Daphne Owens Mozelle Weston Retta Hart Myra Outlaw Pauline Weisner Ruth Heafner Inez Pace Pearl Wicgins Olivia Hocutt Fannie Paul Elizabeth Wilkinson Ira Hollowell Kitty Page Norma Williams Ruth Hudson Thelma Peeden Ruth Worley Grace Huff Julia Peterson Marcaret Wyatt Lena Humber Carrie Pierce Bernice White Doris Jeffries Barre Pritchett Willie Wricht Clara Mae Jessup Winona Poole Ruth Yelvtncton Goldie Kale Norma Ramsey Edith Young Lois Kendrick Beulah Rowland Dorothy Yates Winnie May Rowland [page N K hundred] PAGE ONE II V N I R K F AND ONE 1920 - Freshman Class Poem We ' ve hitched our wagon to a star. Its light around us throwing; Our first year at old Meredith, And yes — We ' re green but growing. No more we ' ll come to Meredith As Freshies. Happy thought! But still our first-year lessons learned With gold could not be bought. We say good-bye to Meredith, ' Till Sophs we get to be, And hope that next year ' s Freshman Class Will equal pleasure see. [piBl ONE HUNDRED AND TWO 1920 Freshman Class History Last September such a throng of girls as you have never seen before descended upon Meredith. The larger part of them were Freshmen, even though the Faculty was seemingly unwilling to classify them as such. We were welcomed with open arms — by the Sophs especially. What a horror we had of that formidable body, the Sophomore class! But their bluffing exteriors hide many a kind heart, as we have since found out. After the nerve-racking days of classification were over, we went through a series of receptions. Really, thought we, in our innocent Freshman way, college life is a veritable bed of roses. However, there was a speedy disillusionment, and we came to earth with a thud. Then began the life of toil and unwearing labor ( interrupted at intervals by some jolly good times ) , from which we have never swerved. And we never expect to till the goal is reached and the prize awarded — a shiny, brand-new diploma ! R. F., ' 23. [PAQE ONE HUNDRED AND THREE] 1920 At Evening Time Sundown, and on the earth the shadows Swiftly jailing: The weary, with endless toil and care. Slips to rest: Far of), the herdsman to his cattle Faintly calling, If hile the star of evening climbs from Its bed in the nest. For me is swiftly setting life ' s hopeful. Golden sun. lud deepening shadows gather in the Far-off west; A gentle voice: Fear not, ' tis evening time. Life ' s work is done — hid. 05 one by one the stars appear, I sink to rest. ' 20. r (I K N K H U N D R E D A N ! F R I The Student Government Association 1920 C l un [da 111 II. 1.1! President n ii; Hall Baity ice-President Madge Daniels Secretar y [PAGE ONE HUNDRED and six] Louise Fleming Treasurer House Presidents — Fannie Turlincton, Eugenia Thomas, Jessie Stillwell, Buna Lawrence, Jeannette Biccs, Marjorie Spence. Committees — Penton, Social; Ward, Buildings and Grounds; Drake, Music. [page one hundred and seven] 1920 Student Government Association 1919-1920 The process of character building is necessarily a slow growth, but this development has been evident in our student body during the past year. There has been conscious effort on the part of a majority of our girls to be honorable in the little things of college life as well as the most serious ones. This realization of individual responsibility is one of the signal successes of our association year. It has opened the eyes of the members of the association to the necessity of supporting the Executive Committee. It has made them see how unfair and disloyal it is to give to these few girls the responsibility of guiding the conduct of a large number of girls and then to withdraw and not give them the support which is so essential to the best Student Government work. The student body are fast realizing that in pointing out to a fellow-student her mis- conduct they are in no sense interfering in her affairs, but aiding in developing stronger character. The association has done other constructive work during the year. A representative committee, selected from the student body at large, has revised and rearranged the Hand-Book. The loyalty and good judgment of this committee and the support of the Faculty in this and other mat- ters has been most gratifying. With a broader sense of our responsibility, a deeper realization of the worth and importance of our honor and a finer sense of our duty as self-governing members of an organization whose aim is not to punish, but to aid in developing character, let us work with might and main to prove ourselves worthy of the high calling which comes to each college girl. PAGE ONE II r N D R E D A N D EI I II T ] GO YE INTO ALLTHE INORLD umax J [PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND NINE] 1920 - M Mil. I ERITE MaDDREI President Alberta Lamm I ice-President Vernie Eddins Secretary Blanche Bi rke Treasurer Y. W. C. A. [page one hundred and ten] THE Y. W. C. A. CABINET [page one hundred and eleven 1920 Lin. n, 1 u An President Inez Wooten I ice-President Irene Money Secretary -Treasurer THE Y. W. A. [page one hundred and twelve] [PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN | LITERARY SOCIETIES I. ASTROTEKTON II. PHILARETIAN [TAOE ONE HUNDRED AND TOUKTEEN] 1920 Fr ;:i:s Johnston President Annie Hall Baity Secretary El genu Hendren Thomas ire-President Madge Daniels Treasurer ASTROTEKTON LITERARY SOCIETY OFFICERS [page one hundred and fifteen] 1920 Mother Astro i See! thy children. Mother Astro, Sisters of the Gold and White, Bow before thee in thy beauty. Thankful for thy wondrous light. Note we bring our girlhood treasures And we lay them at thy feet, Waiting for thy benediction And thy bidding, always sweet. CHORUS Astro! Mother Astro! From the mountains to the sea, Astro! Mother Astro! We have come in trust and gladness. To be led by thee, to be led by thee. II Vow we feel thy hands upon us. Hands so loving and so strong. That the touch fills every daughter IT ith a purpose and a song. Lift your heads, ye Astro maidens. Look into her starlit eyes; Then go forth to life and duty W ith a zeal that never dies. CHORUS Astro! Mother Astro! Here s our love that grows not old. Astro! Mother Astro! See us rally ' round thy banner; Dear old White and Gold, dear old White and Gold. PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN] 1920 - gr C J o [page one hukdred and seventeen [page one hundbed and eighteen] ?r v t= jl920 Rose Martin President Mattie B. Gunter Vice-President Mary Sue Hunt Secretary Mm i.trie Drake Treasurer PHILARETIAN LITERARY SOCIETY OFFICERS [page one hundred and nineteen] 1920 Behold! Philaretia shining raiment dressed. She stands: in silence bow. High honor sits upon her crest: A white flame blazes in her breast. And stars upon her brow. Look up and listen while she speaks. In solemn tones and slow. She points to radiant mountain peaks. Where morn reveals her first grey streaks To iveary souls below. She calls us to her house oj light Beneath her azure dome: ' ' Come, daughters, walk with me in white, Above the glooming realm oj night. Build here your highland home. Let virtue feel her vestal fire Within each holy fane: Let fearless Truth with flaming ire Consume the breath of base desire, And rule without a stain. Lead on, Philaretia fair! Lead upward day by day; Thy violet banner in the air. Thy daughters all will highly dare — Brave mother, lead the way. R. T. Vann. AGE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY] 1920 1 Mil. I I E HIGCS Astrotekton CARTER-UPCHLRCH MEMORIAL MEDAL FRENCH HAYNES Philaretian BOWLINC MEMORIAL MEDAL MEDAL WINNERS— 1919 PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-ONE] 1S20 Astrotekton Commencement Marshals 1919 Emma Louise Kehoe Annabel Bridcer [page one hundred and twenty-two] Gladys Woody 1920 Philaretian Commencement Marshals 1919 (Hi Mary Lee Caldwell Mildred Beasley Evelym Bridger [page one hundred and twenty-three] Vol. XII No. 7 THE ACORN EDITORIAL STAFF ASTROTEKTON LITERARY SOCIETY Eva Dean, Editor-in-Chief Iamie Carroll, Assistant Editor-in-Chief Associate Editors Ruth Goldsmith Alethia Felton Thelma Lee, Assistant Business Manager PHILARETIAN LITERARY SOCIETY Associate Editors Lidie Penton Margaret Pope Mattie Gu.nteb, Business Manager [PAGE one hundred and twenty-four [PAGE one hundred a N D TWENTY-FIVE] V [PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND IflllT-IODI PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND T W K X T Y - F I V E 1920 ;• (i Eunice Homewood President C Mae MacMillan J ice-President Lillian Franklin Secretary Alberta Lamm Treasurer ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION [page one hundred and twenty-six] 1920 - C Madge Wescott Daniels, ? 20 Eunice Kent Homevvood, 21 Edith Farmer, 22 Lessie Smith, ' 22 Lizzie Gordon, ' 21 [page one hundred and twenty-seven] 1920 PAG] ONE HUNDRED AND T W E N T Y • E I U H T 1920 - Inez Wooten Alberta Lamm Ei oise Ti nu. Annie Love CAPTAINS OF THE BASKETBALL TEAMS [ P A G K ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINE 1920 £-— Coach Homewood [page one hundred and thirty] -3 1320 SENIOR BASKETBALL TEAM Captain Wooten TEAM Bland Hoclitt Gunter Carroll Money PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-ONE] 1920 - JUNIOR BASKETBALL TEAM Captain A. Lamm TEAM Beasley Gordon Franklin Smith PAGE ONE II 1 ' N D R E D AND THIRTY-TWO] 1920 - SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL TEAM Captain Turley TEAM Franklin Holmes, L. Watson Huccins Adams [ P A Q E N E II D X Ii If E It AND T II I R T Y - T II R E E ] 1920 FRESHMAN BASKETBALL TEAM TEAM Yates TOMLINSON Grice HuMBER Kale Meekins Walker [PAGE (INK H IINDBED A N D T H I K T Y - F O U R ] 1920 - Edith Farmer — ' 22 — Lessie Smith TENNIS CHAMPIONS OF ' 19 [page one hundred and thirty -five] 1920 £ — Senior Tennis Team Junior Tennis Team fi E N E II r N D RED AND T H I I: T • S I X ] Sophomore Tennis Team Freshman Tennis Team [ 1 ' A C. E ONE HUNDRED AND T H I R T Y • S E V E N ] Senior Stunt — Light Brigade AlWlillt lifftf ( i ihki irtAfcl ' ■ I HH 41 .j « __ ; ._j L _ — zp- - - ? b HI Junior Stunt — Spirits [page one hundred and thirty-eight] Sophomore Stunt — Whirl Ay Yah ' Freshman Stunt— Colored Ladies ' Jubilee PASS ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY -SINE 1920 Field Day Honors Juniors Dance Wand Dkill Thelma LliE First Honor Dokotim Bland First Honor LlLLIE LaCKE Second Honor MaDCE Daniels Second Honor Dance I!i 1 11 Goldsmith Em ii lni [se Kiimi: Sophomores Dumb Bells Mildred Youngblood M it(. Mii:T Pope Grai i: MoONEY Lessie Smith Freshmen Mildred Phillips I.liN HOVLE Bei lah Joyner M. C. Peterson Basketball El MCE HoMl Wool) Ruth Hubble Lizzie Gordon Lessie Smith Tennis Edith Farmer [PAGE ONE H V N D R F. D AND FORTY] PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-ONE | = J 1920 ■ Special Students Colors: Blue ami Gold Motto: Upward Climbing Flower: Pansy Eugenia Booth President Myrtle Burnette Vice-President Mable Phillips Secretary Id Flake Treasurer Ei i.i ma Booth Carrie Bt rleson Myrtle Bi rnette Pearl Bvru Grace Byrd Annie Rebecca Cooper Annie Ruth Cooper Mary Louise Cornwell Lela Cobb Ida Flake Ki th Freeman ROLL Cate ■ i;hm i; Flossie Grice Retta Hart III TH II iRE KaTHERIM. II IRDIN Ruth Heafnei: Ruth Hi dm in Clara M. Jessi p Ethel Johnson Mary Lee Gladys Leon ird Alice Lowe Mary Lynn Ellie Morgan Esther Morgan Nettie Mull Esther Newton Myra Outlaw I idle Phillips Ji lia Peterson Km my Roberson P A il E ONE II U N D R E II A N  F-U K T Y - T W O | o [ P A Q E ONE H l ' N D R E D AND F 1.1 K T Y - T H E E E ] 1920 Glee Club and Orchestra Annabel Bridcer President Grace Mooney lice-President Mary Ida Butler Secretary Margaret Pope Treasurer Eugenia H. Thomas Manager Hi ii Lee Poole Lilla Earle Dowell Mildred Beasi ey Lucile Holmes Emma Gilmw Mary Ida I!i tler Ei mm 11. Thom is Myra Outlaw Lucile I run Lucile Kelley Eugenia Booth Flora Parker Marie Ballew Helen Holmes v i : 1 1 Bridcer Grace Mooney Nii lie M i. Johnston Clara Clapp Annie Clu i ord Hi hi Goldsmith Carolyn Mercer Carrie Hi hi eson M un Hazel Long Sarah Privottt Margaret Pope Daisy Franklin Beatrice Nye I ' .iin Earle Hlnton Lessie Smith M m White l 4RV Lee Caldwell Barre Pritchett Hi i i n Rowland uiawn ATMIN Lucile H y nes Y II M I)l RHAM e elyi sentelle Hilda Sheets P A GK '  N E H D N D K E I A X D iiiitv I ' nri; | H Mamie Carroll Typical Senior Moi ' LTME Drake Typical Junior Daisy Franklin Typical Sophomore Banks Foreman Typical Freshman [ P A G E N K H r N D K E D A X D FORTY-FIVE] Madge Daniei s Most sarcastic Biggest chatterbox Mattie B. V,l villi Most sentimental Fan mi; Ti RLINGTON Sweetest Best all ' round Ei genia Thomas Handsomest l  sf musical Most popular Ophelia Johnston Most studious P A i; i: O N £ II U X 1) B E D A N 1 FIIHTV-SIX] Dorothy Bland Most brilliant Wittiest Frances Johnston Prettiest Most artistic Mamie Carroll Most literary Eva Dean Most stylish Glenn Ward Cutest [page one hundred and forty-seven 1920 S Winter Concert and Lecture Series 1919- ' 20 November 25, 1919 —Josef Konocny liolin Virtuoso January 8, 1920 — Dr. Dingley Brown Organ Recital January 15, 1920 — Monsieur Louis Thomas Conferencier January 26, 1920 — New York Chamber Music Society Concert January 28, 29, 30, 1920 — Susanna Cocroft Lecturer March 7, 8, 1920 — Hamlin Garland Lecturer March 24, 1920 — Marcus Kellerman Baritone April 24, 1920 — The Wake Forest Glee Club Concert Student Activities November 22, 1919— Stunt Night The Classes December 6, 1919— The Rivals Senior Class December 14, 1919— Christmas Service College Choir February, 1920— Quarantine Everybody March 13, 1920— The Corner Drug Store Sophomore Class April 9, 1920— Graduation Recital in Piano Lillian Maxwell April 14, 1920— Graduation Recital in Piano Eugenia Thomas April 11. 1920— Concert Meredith Glee Club May 1, 1920 — Operetta: Little Almond Eyes . . Pilaretian and Astrotekton Literary Societies May 23, 1920— Class Day Senior Class | p A CI B H 8 II U N D It K D A N D F O R T Y - K I (; II T 1920 S What ' s in a Name Mattie Gunter Madam Gush Inez Wooten Industrious Worker Thelma Lee Tells Little (?) Madge Daniels Meredith ' s Dean Mary Ida Butler Make ' em Behave Katherin e Shipman Kant Slop ' er Evelyn Bridger Excellent Bowlegs Annie Clifford A Carrot Top Louise Fleming Light Foot Anna Bell Bridger A Big Baby Louise Powell Looks Pretty Mary Hazel Long Mighty Hard Looking Ella Pierce Eats Print Eloise Turley Everlasting Talker Dixie Herring Dear Heart Grace Mooney Granny ' s Mule Beth Carroll Bright Curls Bert Moore Bobbed Mane Daisy Franklin Censored Dick Felton Censored Katherine Harden Kute Heartbreaker Banks Foreman Beatenest Freshman Agatha McCorkle A Mess Annie Love Awful Long Blanche Walker Baby Wonder Hattie Sawyer Hood ' s Sweetness Barre Pritchett Busy Politician Goldie Kale Green Knutt Gertrude Tomlinson Greased Tongue Phyllis Mays Pouting Meredithite Annie Bet Smith A Bloomin Simpleton [page one hundred and forty-nine! 1 fl VJ Derelictness Sensitiveness Sense of humor Repetition Modesty 1 Her tongue [ Soberness 1 Curls I Nasal twang Eating slowly (_ Preciseness .-. Fatal attraction Xt 1 h Application to work xi . Rapidity V Etherealness ■ Depreciation of life ' s Cf ■ extras VrM c n •? o ' C x x- = _ - -v Excessive sound Hobnobbing with Miss E. A. C. Unselfishness Sharp eyes Bigness Leniency (?) Sweetness 1 Excitability Laughing Raving V a D H -f. Originality . Frankness Enthusiasm . Justice ( lonsternal ion Likability Straightforwardi Intelligence . Honesty . Faith in Cupid Sincerity Simplicity Friendliness Her eves Taste ' . . Desire to learn Dignity . Ability to skim Sophistication Thought fulness Idealism . Modesty ■i. o to J s — 6 z a o o 3C Purity Sense of duty Calmness Popularity . Loyalty . Determination Loving the boys Contentment 7. H 1 - X CJ o Z en M.I) Dependability To lie taken seriously . ( iovernor of N. C. . Live up to her sister ' s rep. To see shoWS ill) Bob To have him trust her . To do the right thing . To stay at home To know everything To ride horse-back . To plan her home To marry a preacher To get married . To he an actress To be stylish Art shop .... Prima donna A g 1 dancer . ba — Z c - - X o To COnverl heat hen To instruct the young . To make 100 on all subject To direct a band To be ;i chemist To have her way To get her dip To enjoy life a CO P-, Running Tea Room Making wild theories . Flirting Heading Uncle Remus . Baseball Getting Acokn material ( loing to Post Iffice Complaining of health . Writing poetry .... Having dates .... Studying Loving the Sophs Knitting . . . . Reviewingthe world ' s history Talking about A. Y. . . Winning prizes .... Reading daily paper Crushing Loafing at Wake Being bold Keeping order in Junior-Se- nior Library .... ( letting candy .... Helping others .... Watching oth( rs .... Being with Gladys Glee Clul. Giving ' permits . Reports of business Playing uke .... Debating £ I Aycock, L. M. Burke. Blanche . Bland, Dorothy . Butler, M. I. . . Carroll, Mamie . Daniels, M. . . Davis, Isla Dean, Eva Eddins, Vernie Gunter, Mattie B. Hocutt, Berta Jackson, Emma . Hunt, Mary Sue . Jenkins, Jessie Johnston, Frances Johnston, Ophelia s Lee, Thelma . McMillan, Mae Maddrcy. M. Martin, Frank Martin, Rose Maxwell, Lillian Money, Irene Shipman, Kit Spence, Marjorie Stilhvell, Jessie Stone, Loula . Thomas, Eugenia Turlington. Fann Ward, Glenn . Williams, G. . Wooten, Inez [PAGE ONE II C X D K E D A X D E I F T Y ] 1920 To Mathematics (Apologies to H. W. L.) Tell me not , in mournful numbers Math is but an empty dream. For the students flunked that slumbers. Dr. Barney is not what she seems. Math is hard. Math has mystery, And the grade is not its goal: Functions and curves to infinity Trouble many a Freshman ' s soul. Lines of straightness all remind us Sophs can plot them if they try- Parabolas, hyperblas. ellipses, E ' en cocked hats in great supply. Ploltings that perhaps a Junior, Failing through Calculus ' solemn main. A forlorn, differentiating scholar. Seeing, may integrate again. E ' en our Seniors in the battle Give Math ' s history part of lite — They ' re not like dumb driven cattle. They are heroines in the stri)e. Let us, then, be up and figuring. With a heart for any fate: Still calculating, still solving. Ward off flunking e ' er ' tis too late! Mary Lynn Judd, ' 21. I P : E X E II V X ! i: E 1 A X Ii FIFTY- X E ___ == 3 1 9 2 t==_ A Melodrama in Many Acts SCENE Rehearsal of the Victory Pageant CAST Spirit of Campaign Dr. Dingley Brown Japanese Children Dr. Dingley Brown Trained Nurse Dr. Dingley Brown Bible Teacher Dr. Dingley Brown Aged Minister Dr. Dingley Brown Chorus Dr. Dingley Brown Accompanist Dr. Dingley Brown ACT 1 Now, girls, pay attention to me. Then we can give this show correctly. ACT II What do you mean by sitting there and not getting up when I give the signal? ACT III What do you mean by ' ? I am quite sure the audience will understand your foreign language. ACT IV I am glad to tell you that you do this almost as well as you did at the first rehearsal. ACT V Think your part, act your part, live your part! ACT VI (To Japanese children singing Jesus Loves Me in Japanese:) That ' s very pretty, but I can ' t understand a word you say. ACT VII Girls, you are doing fine. At this rate we ' ll be able to give the pageant in 1925. ACT VIII I In chapel, the morning after the pageant: ) Girls, I ' ll tell you what — you really made a name for yourselves last night ! P A Q E I) X E IT V N D H E D A N D P I F T Y - T W O ] 1920 bUB [page o n b hundred and fifty -three 1920 i ' o C 3 W Q n s ' W O X w w IS H o P A i: E ) X K II I ' N 1 ' H K 1 AND FIFTY- V R Sallie May Beal Alma Clav Irma Colev RED OAKS CLUB 1 l!1 DOZIER Virginia Everett Nellie M. Johnston Lucile Inscoe MlRTLF. PARRISH Flora Parker Claudaline Sykes PAGE ONE HX ' NDRF. D AND F I F T Y ■ F I V E | 1920 CONSUMERS ' LEAGUE Time of Session: Any time Place of Meeting: 215 M. B. Platform : Eat. drink, and be merry MEMBERS Food Administrator Jeanette Chief Consumer Peggy Chief Mixer Mary Hazel Chief Tester Lidie Dish Washer Mary Lee [page one hundred and fifty-six] 1920 BERTIE COUNTY CLUB Evelyn Bhidger Nell Deans Bertie ' s lively, Bertie ' s gay. There ' s no way but the Bertie way. Talk about your picnics, your parties, and your fun. There ' s not a place can beat it beneath the shining sun. When once you ' ve ever been there you ' ll leant to go again. You never turn, a corner unless you meet a friend ; And of good things to eat you you never saw such bounty— So hail, we say, thrice hail to dear old Bertie County! Coralie Parker Foy Peele Ella Pierce Carrie Pierce Martha White Mary White PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVEN 1920 - I- . C, i: u .N S II U N ' B I ' ■ N D F I F T V K I ' I II I 1 Motto: Make Merry Jessie Jenkin? MERRY MAIDS 0 ' MEREDITH Flower: Mistletoe Color: Mauve Time of Meeting: Midnight MEMBERS Annie Clifford Edith Jenkins Edna Hovle [ 1 ' A G 1: N t: EUKDKED -VXD FIFTY-NINE] 1920 - LEAP-YEAR CLUB Motto: l your leap-year popping early Aim: Never give up till you get him Colors: Gold and liite Pete Julia Peterson ••Red Norma Williams Bill Wai mta Butler Slim mk Ri th Cooper Fatty Fan me Turlington Jack Marjalene Tolar -Jay Thelma Carroll Sam Grace Huff Freckles ' Mary Floyd Shortie Nellie Olive i i- a g e o n e ii u -n ' 11 e e 1) a n i ' sixty] MOONSHINERS CLUB Flower: Moon Flower Song: Moon, moon, tell him I love him MEMBERS Bill Marty Nell Buba Norm [page one hundred and sixty-one] 1920 «£ — THE WHISTLERS It ' s not permissable, but looks so kissable Time: When lonesome Place: 204—220 Whistle: Bob-bob-white Motto: You cant pay too much for a whistler Evelyn Bridger Moi ltrie Drake Alberta Lamm Louise Powell Mary White PAGE ONE H U - D R E D AND S I X T Y - T W O ] 1920 - Here ' s to Dell, the school with a pep! Here ' s to Dell, who ' s won a rep! Here ' s to Dell, the good and true! A place good enough for us, so ' tis for you. Colors: Old Gold and Black Mary Floyd Olivia Hocutt Berta Hocutt Dixie Herrinc Nellie Olive Flower: Dogwood Kathleen Matthews Hannah Moore Julia Peterson Wilma West Norma Williams [page one hundred and sixty -three] 1920 € - [ P A G E ONE II V NDRED AND SIXTY -FOUR 1920 C o o - r ) o H - 1 O 7! n r - g y rn so C J n r 1 w j W r 1 2 O n o C 2 H «! n r 1 =! CO K td PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY -FIVE 1920 i— i C 3 w H «: o w w Q w Q 5 w D I ' AGE ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY -SIX --3 1S20 s TQ5N Wiloeie t£._ leCYllfoTi JS.toole [page one hundred and s i x t y - s e v e : 1920 y- s3 U.S8.77- VQc? After ' •  l?I rJ d - C.Zd ± - KJZlma x - JE.Z£lhc . IfUucik ZT2 nioh. [page one hundred and sixty -eight 1920 - DEPARTMEMTS LIFE CLASS STILL LIFE SKETCH CLASS APPLIED DESIGN ATU EDUCATION CHINA PAINTIN K K KLUB PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-NINE] 1920 Sarah Priyott Helen Holmes FROM EDENTON Minnie Hollowell Lillian Webb Glenn Ward PAGE ONE H I N I R E D A X D SEVENTY 1920 - [PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-ONE 1920 £T- SON Son is my nurse. I shall not want; she maketh me to lie down in white beds; she ordereth me to drink hot salts. She restoreth mv health I ? I . She extracteth from me promises of prudence, for her sake. Yea. though I be ever so prudent, she accuseth me of sitting on the ground ; for my cold, it is with me: her word and look they chastise me. She prepareth the calomel for me, in spite of my pleadings. She annointeth my throat with oil: the cup runneth over. Surely her blessing and kindness will follow me all the days of my life, for I shall dwell without the Infirmary forever! I- LAUGH AND BE MERRY Newish Brown (bending over pool of water) : ' ' What makes this water green? Soph Huccins: Reflections. {- Newish 1: Are those Peace girls in front of us? Newish 2: No, that ' s A. E. u Lillian Franklin (emphatically I : Believe me, girls, when you ' re around a Still-well, you ' re in deep water. b We wonder how soon Miss Allen will call us up and sav: Dears, we think it best for all of you to spend the summer at Meredith. The vacation is such an inter- ruption, and distracts your minds from your work. Just let ' s all of us stay here to welcome the incoming Freshmen, and set a good example for them. r M. Nicholson: Do vou Iaudi in French at the French table? B. Moore: ou know, people in the consequences of their lives say enough foolish things to fill a joke book. Newish: Are you going to Wake Forest university (anniversary I ? r A ' I E ONE H f N D R E D AND S E V E X T V - T W O ] 1920 A Newish went to Hades once, Something she wished to learn : Thev sent her back to earth again. She was too green to burn. Lessie Smith: What would you do if a boy tried to kiss you? Julia Moore: I wouldn ' t do anything! ' Miss Allen: Dear, I ' d advise you not to take your semester cut unless it ' s absolutely necessary. Newish : But, Miss Allen, I thought I had to take it. 1- Notice: Lidie Penton has lost her radiator key. Coralie Parker (reading in Acorn I : Who is L. K.? M. Outlaw: Eliza Carr, of course. Loula Stone: Foy, will you get me a yard of succotash (soutache) braid uptown : Mr. Boomhour ( on Biology stroll I : There ' s a witch hazel tree, up there. A. Riddick (excitedly): Oh! does it grow witch hazel? Dr. Brown (at choir rehearsal): Now, girls, you see that F in the music? Well, that doesn ' t mean Feeble. Louise Mays (on Freshman English) : Miss Johnson, who wrote Gray ' s Elegy? A. B. Smith (on Bible): Dr. Freeman, what is the difference between Com- munion and the Lord ' s Supper? [page one hundred and seventy -three] 1920 Four years at Meredith are like four of Shakespeare ' s plays, because — The first is A Comedy of Errors. The second is Much Ado About Nothing. The third is As You Like It. And the fourth is All ' s Well That Ends Well. v A. W. Harris: Delila. have all the tables come out of the dining-room yet? ' Miss Allen Ion Latin) : Pompey ' s severed head was brought to Caesar just as he was steaming into the harbor. h Mr. Boomhour (speaking biologically) : What does genesis mean? D. Felton: The beginning. Mr. Boomhour: Yes, or the coming out. D. Felton: Why, I though Exodus was the coming out. Dr. Freeman (lecturing in Bible on the Mountain Schools) : The mountaineers are beginning to paint their houses, and paint, as you know, young ladies, is an indi- cation of progress — I with a hasty glance around the room) — I mean, when it ' s on houses, or barns, or fences. U Dr. Dixon: Where is the heart. Miss Bait ? A. H. B. : Why. in the abdomen. l Mr. Boomhour: What are the accessory organs of the glands? D.Yates: Ducks (ducts). t- The lecturer at the Des Moines Convention thundered out: Mahomet was a prophet of God. The W. F. C. Senior wrote clown: Mahomet was a profit, by God! I. Coley: I think Boylan-Pearce ' s is right nice, if you get a good waiter to wait on you. Emma Gilman (to Thrace, as they strolled through Oakwood Cemetery) : Just think! they ' ll never have to read any more Virgil. [PAGE one hundred and seventy -four 1920 ' 22: If Dr. Brewer and Miss Allen were to die, who do you suppose would get the job? ' 21 : Why, Mr. Boomhour, of course. ' 22: Wrong! The undertaker would get it. Lois Kendrick: What kinds of cream have you? Clerk: Chocolate and pineapple. L. Kendrick: I ' ll have some peach, please. The Chapel Speaker: Young ladies should have a purpose. A. E. Brewer (aside) : I have! I mean to get a man. A. Clark: Can you go to classes when you are in quarantine ' . ' 4 Newish A. Lowe (to Jessie Stillwell) : I want to apply for the job next year. How do you get to be House President? M. Pope: When does Easter come? J. Biggs: On the fourth. M. Pope: What day is that? E. Carr: I used to belong to the Freshman Class, but I resigned long ago. Little Pearl Marley Sat in the parley, Eating a chocolate pie. She put in her thumb And pulled out — a red carnation! And said, What a good sponsor am I! Ellen Brewer: at the ' Y ' room? ' Oh, mother, did you know they are going to sell Baby Clubs [PA BE ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE | 1920 — 3 - TO THE JUNIOR-SENIOR LIBRARY When I consider how my life was spent Ere half my days at Meredith had flown, I cannot understand where the time went Before this cure for troubles I had known. When questions dreadful do beset my mind. Thither for refuge and advice 1 fly. W hen to all arduous labor I am blind. With conversational bent I then draw nigh. Nor are my anticipations disappointed, For the occupants to gossip are inclined. And though their tongues oft seem quite double jointed, The words are witty, rather than unkind. No longer doubt there is a place so merry, ' Tis called the Junior-Senior Library. My heart leaps up when I behold A letter in my box. So was it from the day I came, So is it now while I remain. So shall it be when I am old. To counteract the knocks, The letter brings joy in its train; So I would hope my letters to peruse. Hour after hour spent reading billet-doux. M. D., ' 20. [page one hundred and seventy-six 1920 SP00NBREAD (With Apologies to W. S. ) The quantity of spoon-bread is not strained. It cometh eggless from our Richard ' s hand To palates unappreciative; it is twice cursed; It curseth him that makes and her that lakes; ' Tis mealiest in the mealiest; it becomes The throned tyrant of our festal board ; Its crust betrays the force of fiery oven, The attribute to wood, and coal, and soot, Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of strife. The middle has escaped this fiery trial, ' Tis soggy in between the stiffened crusts, It is an attribute to water ' s self, And Richard ' s power doth then show the least In salty seasoned water. Therefore, girls, Though dislike be your plea, consider this. That in the course of dislike none of us Will have starvation end us. With this, then. Are we consoled. C. C. J., ' 21. [page one hundred and seventy-seven; 1920 QUARANTINED Days are mighty long, The nights are, too: I ' m mighty lonesome. You icon lil be, too. If you were quarantined for flu. I love everybody, Yes, that I do: But nobody loves me. ) mid sav so, too, If you were quarantined for flu. If I were at home — Wish I were, too! — know what I ' d do, And you would, too, If you were quarantined for flu. I ' d send you candy And some cake, too — Oh, I ' d send something! You ' d say so, too, It you were quarantined for flu. No, there ' s no flu here (?) Bui what we do Is to take precautions: And you would, too. If you were quarantined jor flu. Gargle three times a day, You bet we do! Take lots of exercise, And you would, too, If you nere quarantined for flu. Team work, team work, yes, That ' s up to you. The whole college does it, And you would, loo, If you nere quarantined jor flu. PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-EIGHT] 1920 Some like quarantine (Most of us don ' t). Think you can learn more, But that you won ' t — you are quarantined for flu. We ' ve forgotten Fayetteville Street. The drug store, too. Wake Forest and State College Fooled! If you do — Although we are quarantined for flu. No! Forget it then? Never! Oh, how we do Long for our freedom, And you would, too, If you were quarantined for flu. We ' re glad of one thing — That is, that flu Will vanish with winter. You would, too. If you were quarantined for flu. No, I don ' t write poetry, But I ' ll tell you, If you were in college You would be, too. If you were quarantined for flu. P. S. — Yes, we slick our hair back. Plain as an old shoe; We ' ve lost all our vanity — You ' d do it, too. If you were quarantined for flu. I V A G E ONE II I N D B E II A X D SEVENTY-NIN E I 1920 Almo st everywhere the advertisements of psalmists may be seen, and this preval- ence of character-reading by the hand has led us to wonder if the same be true of feet. Resolved to find out. we have carefully investigated and interpreted the feet and foot- wear of our numerous faculty, with these results: These feet are those of a certain very dear old lady, before whom you and I have often stood trembling. If you will notice the firm position of said feet, you will be reminded of the firm NO with which she can refuse your requests. And if you will notice the flowing skirt. vou will be reminded of the flow of language which fol- lowed that No. These are the feet of a well known biologist of my accpjaintance. The breadth of the toes indicates the breadth of his interests, which range from protozoa to protococcus. and include the number of Newish who are flunking. The position of the feet with relation to each other indicates his astonishing ability to come to the point. Now, these are the feet of an eminent historian with whose presence Meredith has been honored this year. The upward trend of the toes indicates the upward trend of her lectures — and her voice. Obviously, she is de- scended from ex-Governor Bradford of Massachusetts, but unfortunately V. M. I. may some day affect her name so that this fact will be less obvious. | I- A Q K u N E U V N 1) R E V AND EIGHTY] 1920 S You notice, first of all, the hanging shoestring on these feet, and you wonder what caused it. We would say that it was the result of intense concentration upon, and thorough preparation for, French lessons. Any mem- ber of any faculty who is as devoted to. her subject, and spends as much time upon it as this teacher, will some- times neglect to tie her shoestrings, too. These are the feet of the most bookish person I know — she literally lives among books. The serious turn of mind which this association has given her is re- flected in her feet, which are just the opposite from child- ish, and could never suggest that youthful period when you wore Mary Janes. And these are the very literary pedal extremities of the very literary part of our faculty. Though the shoes in themselves are the personification of neatness in per- sonal appearance, the twisted hosiery indicates a con- tempt for custom and a tendency to indulge individual whims, especially in refusing to eat things cooked in the ordinary manner and served in the usual dishes. The downward incline of the skirt bears witness to the pessimistic tendency of her thoughts when she contemplates her brilliant ( ? ) English students. In contrast to these she is a bright and shining light, in her own estimation, and that she thus highly regards herself you may gather from the anterior elevation of aforementioned skirt. [PAGE O X E H V N n R E D A N n EIGHTY-ONE] [ P A d E ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY -TWO] 1920 Greater Love Hath No Man Than This Granny, whar ' s yo ' gwine ter? A very small, very kinky-headed, shiny-faced specimen of humanity of the very darkest ebony hue, raised itself slowly from beneath the folds of the crazy patch- work quilt which covered the old bed. For a full minute the little pickaninny gazed with large black eyes at the obvious preparations of the old mammy over by the fire- place. Then suddenly the impenetrable back of Mammy Liza turned and she spoke for the first time. Lawsy massy, honey, is yo ' awake? Going to the bed, she picked up the small. kinky-headed one and hugged her close to her ample bosom. As she did so, one noticed that the dangling feet were curiously twisted. The patient, enduring look, so peculiar to her race, was stamped indellibly on the child ' s face. She looked like a tiny ape, or more nearly an age-old mummy. The only change in her expression caused by the caress was the blinking of her eyes. She repeated her question. Granny, whar ' s yo ' gwine ter? How yo ' do gwan, chile! Yo ' Granny is jes gwine up ter the big house. No suah, she ain ' t gwine ter leab her chile long. Yo ' jes set heah while yo ' Granny gib yo ' yo ' breakfust. Hurry up and et yo ' ' lasses, Pearly. Slowly the big, rolling eyes filled with tears, the little grimy hands which were sopping sorghum with the utmost seriousness dropped to her sides and Pearly sobbed out: Ain ' t yo ' gwine ter tuck me wid yo ' Granny? Lawsy massy, chile! yo ' ain ' t gwine ter cry, be ye? They ' s sick up ter the big house — Mis ' Nancy and Mistah Richard and little Dick, and theys bean ' t nobody ' cept yo ' Granny ter wait on ' em. Silvy, she doan know how ter wait on ' em. She can ' t do nothing ' cept cook. Yo ' gran ' daddy he don ' gone up dar. All dem white folks don ' gone back ter town. Scairt! There was infinite scorn in Mammy Liza ' s tone. If there had been any possibility of flat, black noses turning up, hers would have gone right up in the air. During Mammy Liza ' s explanation Pearly had resumed her sopping with the fortitude of a martyr. In the few short years of her life, the little cripple had learned patience — no, it had perhaps been transmitted by a dying mother from a race schooled ' for ages in patience, servitude, and in — love. Dar, honey, let yo ' Granny wash yo ' little rabbit paws. Jes ' set heah on yo ' pallet til Granny kin com ' fotch yo ' some dinner. o ' kin play wid yo ' Granny ' s ole snuff-box. [ P A Q E O X E II V N D R E D AND E I Ci H T Y - T H R E E ] i 1920 Mammy Liza placed the unprotesting little pickaninny upon a pallet made by folding the crazy quilt — ah! that quilt was a work, if not of art, at least of colors and memories — and it was drawn a safe distance from the open fire. There was no danger of Pearly getting off it alone. While piling Pearly ' s few playthings about her to amuse her, while alone, Mammy Liza was in a too indignant mood to talk. She was sixty-five years old, and never before had she heard of folks running from influ- enza. Flues, she called it. Not only running, but leaving white folks — the qual- ity, too — sick and helpless and alone. Her own Mis ' Nancy, at that! Mis ' Nancy, who was as dear to Mammy Liza as her own dead daughter — Pearly ' s mother. And Mis ' Nancy ' s little boy and her big. fine husband. Mistah Richard, both sick as Mi Nancy. Well, if every one else deserted, Uncle Toby and Mammy Liza could still take care of their own white folks. Mammy Liza tied her old brown shawl around her head and gave Pearly a final pat and a hug. Doan yo ' cry, honey chile, yo ' Granny ' ll bring yo ' sumpin fine from the big house. Heah am a hunk o ' bread, honey, if youse am hungry ' fore I ' se back. As she closed the door of her little cabin behind her. Mammy Liza snorted. Scairt! she exclaimed, scornfully. At the big house Uncle Toby had already taken charge and was ordering Silvy, the cook, around in his own fashion. Uncle Toby himself had cooked for thirty years for ole Mis ' , and he knew what soup was. And he knew that sick folks needed it. And Uncle Toby was sure there were three very sick people in the big house. He had come as soon as he had heard. Also, when he had fearfully used the telephone to call the doctor, the doctor had told him kindly and firmly that the epidemic was loo prevalent and too serious in town for him to leave for a twelve-mile trip out in the country. But he gave Uncle Toby directions, and Uncle Toby intended to follow them. When Mammy Liza arrived she found Uncle Toby at his post like a warrior of old, determined to conquer. Little Uick was hardest to manage. The doctor had said he must remain in bed. But Dick was burning with fever and his little body ached. He wanted his mother badly. Uncle Toby left him to Mammy Liza ' s tender care. She massaged the tiny body until he was quiet. Fretfully he asked for Pearly — why didn ' t Mammy Liza bring her to see him? His hands wandering aimlessly over the covers chanced to hit a toy — a tin soldier he had played with. Take it to Pearly, Mammy, he said as he picked it up and held it towards her. And then he cried babyishly. Sing to me, Mammy, what you sing to Pearly. IPACE ONE II V N H R F. I A N n EIGHTY-FOUR] 1920 Soon Mammy ' s full, rich tones singing — Doan ye cry, mah honey, (loan ye weep no mo ' , Mammy ' s gwine in hold her baby, All de udder black Irtish sleepin ' on the flo ' , Mammy only lubs her boy — floated down the hall and Mistah Richard and Mis ' Nancy were soothed to sleep as well as little Dick. Seeing that Dick was asleep, Mammy ' s thoughts flew to Pearly, alone clown in the cabin. She slipped into the hall and called Uncle Toby. I ' se gwine ter run down and gib Pearly somnn ' to et, she told him. I ain ' t gwine ter be much long — pay ' tendon ter Dick while I ' se gone. Mammy stopped by the kitchen for something to eat for her chile. And then her tired old limbs walked faster and faster as she realized how long she had been away from Pearly. When she reached the cabin, she stopped for a moment to listen. Not a sound reached her, and she opened the door quietly. Pearly lay stretched out asleep with her face upwards. On her little greasy face were traces of big salty tears. Dar, now, honey, heah be yo ' Granny. And heah am some chicken. At the sound of her voice, the big eyes opened and the woolly head raised itself. Granny, I ' se so cold and hongry, and the little voice broke in a cry of relief. She had sobbed herself to sleep and she was sniffling. Doan cry, baby chile. Des look at dis sojer what Master Dick don ' sent yo ' . You ' se Mammy ' s own tar-baby and she ' s gwine ter feed yo ' right now. Pearly took the tin soldier hesitatingly in her hands. And then she clasped it to her bosom and showed a long row of white teeth in a broad smile. For three days Pearly stayed alone, clay and night, except at meal times, and played with her tin soldier, a soldier whose weapons were germs instead of bullets. One late afternoon Mistah Richard, Mis ' Nancy and Dick were so much better they sent Mammy Liza home to stay all night and get some rest. But when Mammy Liza came into the cabin, a sobbing, moaning sound caught her ear. It was a hot. throb- bing, wheezing little body that she snatched from the crazy quilt pallet. . . . When Mammy Liza reached the big house for Uncle Toby, the doctor was there. He had come at last when he wasn ' t needed at the big house, but down at the little cabin, perhaps — After a long examination, the doctor stood on the steps of the cabin. He shook his head slowly. Double pneumonia, he said. I ' m afraid it ' s too late. Walking slowly away he bent his head as if in thought. Christine Judd, ' 21. [PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND V, I G IT T V ■ F I Y E ] Shout History of Four Years at Meredith | r A V. E X E H U N D R E D A X D EIGHTY-SIX ' TWO THINGS OFTEN SEEN On the Halls God BUss Our TVt sK nt« In the Juniors ' Rooms ADVICE Mother: Don ' t study too hard, daughter. ' Daughter Taking Advice Literally [ 1 ' A C E ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-SEVEN] 1920 I A n E N E IT U X II R E D A X D EIGHTY- E I i; II T | 1920t= Finis ' Tis finished! oh, ' tis finished! The great transaction ' s done. And now that we are through with it, We hope our crown is won. Though to its many faults We would not have you blind. We hope thai as you. read it through Your altitude will be kind. For, oh, the sweat and blood That ' s gone into the making! But still as we give it to you, Our knees are seized with quaking. But oh, our gentle reader, We think our pains worth while. If you ' ve enjoyed reading it. Or the jokes have caused one smile. The Editors and Managers. 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