Meredith College - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 188 of the 1922 volume:

' k v- i . P A if cS4 D-v. T i !bi PENELOPE PASSES Oak Leaves VOLUME NINETEEN I 9 a a lUuslraled fcl) The An Deparlmcnt anJ SluJenls EofTED AND Published by the ASTROTEKTON AND PHILARETIAN SOCIETIES MEREDITH COLLEGE Raleigh, North Carolina ;i ' Sii ' mm iMm IN THE YEARS THAT ARE TO COME, WHEN THE MEM- ORIES OF OUR COLLEGE DAYS HAVE BECOME DIM, MAY THIS BOOK, WHEREIN WE HAVE ENDEAVORED TO IMPRISON THE SPIRIT OF OUR Alma Mater, revive IN OUR HEARTS ONCE MORE HER IDEALS AND BIND US ALL TOGETHER IN A COM- MON LO E AND LOYALTY TO HER. Lu: Ye dear old spires of Meredith That pierce the deep blue sky, A beacon of all knowledge, A light which shall not die. Thy campus green around thee spreads, And youth with hope appears, While in and out thy spacious halls Sound echoes of the years. May they who first kindled ihy spark And fanned that little flame. Send blessings to these daughters who Illuminate thy name. In after years may thy bright rays With lifted torch light darkened ways. DEDICATION + ■■ TO iEU abptb Aitrrij (Enltmt WHO WITH DISCERNING ISION LOOKED FAR INTO THE FUTURE; WHO WITH UNSELFISH SPIRIT LABORED FOR MANY YEARS THAT OUR Alma Mater might at- tain ITS PRESENT STANDARD, WE dedicate this volume of the Oak Leaves as an expression OF our GRATITUDE. :i ::: A AC) M5 Oak ' Le o-ve s ■rmMnznmnmmm ' n MISS ELIZABETH AVERY COLTON ■- VVVv.v ' AkV-.v ' -V,vg ' . Leo ves IN MEMORIAM EA)elyn Mildred Campbell June iS q- December iq2i Thou art gone! And the world moves on Each succeeding day In its usual way- Birds still sing And flowers spring. Sunrise bright as before. Sunset as of yore. Our hearts seem still And the aching will Not leave. Tho all around Life still abounds. Thine is stilled And the void unfilled. How can all move on When thou art gone? -fe ■ ' ' ■UltlUn MISS EVELYN MILDRED CAMPBELL Les-ves i ' i ' iiiutiL ' .ii; FACULTY For wisdom is a defense and the excellency of Ifnond- ge is thai wisdom givelh life to them that have it. ECCLESIASTES 7:12. w i [m[ { y K K v vv. ' v. ' k vv v VvVvvvvw ' a s.VvV ' - x Vv - o v: ' .vvV. ' .aaww w v wA VVvawv Avs ? -ea.ve OUR PRESIDEN1 OUR DEAN ' Oa.k Leojves TmruL Faculty Mary Susan Steele A.B.. A.M. Professor of English Ernest F. Canady A.B.. A.M. Profcsior of Mathematics Edwin McKoy Highsmith A.B... A.M. Professor of Education Lula Gaines Winston B.S.. Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry Helen Hull Law A.B., A.M.. Ph.D. Professor of Latin and Crcc Samuel Gayle Riley A.B., A.M. Professor of History and Econoir, i -O V, Leojves Faculty Ida Isabella Poteat Professor of Art DiNGLEY Brown Mus.D. Director of Music Gertrude Royster Director of Physical Education Lemuel Elmer McM. Freeman A.B., A.M.. B.D.. Th.D. Professor of Bible and Social Science Olive L. Normincton B.s. Professor of Home Economics •unuihiinillinTTmmr a Vs ' -.N V . -0. ' A NV3 .vv, ' j.v Vavv ; Alma Mate] We salule thee, Alma Mater, wc salute ihee with a song. At thy feet our loyal hearts their tribute lay; We had waited for thy coming, in the darkness waited long. Ere the morning star proclaimed thy natal day. Thou has come through tribulation, and thy robe is clean and while. Thou art fairer than the summer in its bloom; Thou art born into a kingdom, and thy crown is all of light. Thou shall 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 ihy voice And the silent tongues their high hozannas sing. Where the rhododendron blushes on the burly mountain ' s breast. In the midland where the wild deer love to roam; Where the water-lily slumbers while the cypress guards its rest, Lo! thy sunny land of promise and thy home. Where the sons of Carolma taught a nation lo be free. And her daughters taught their brothers to be brave; O ' er a land of peaceful plenty, from the highlands lo the sea. May Ihy banner. Alma Mater, ever wave. R. T. Vann. xv; :w V 1 f , aK L-ea-ve VW O ]( Leaves i-. iv= ' ' UI ;VV ? ' ' ' Lea-ves ssssss s i !2SS . ■ ' I ' l- ' nii ' niiar iinimnuuuuiZ, m Senior Class Colo,.: Ceen and While Flo- cr: While Rose Mascot: Man in the Moon Officers Mary Tillery Ll ' cile Inscoe . . . yicc-Preshlcnl Evelyn Baley ' Treasure, Alethia Felton Poet . . Hi5to,m,i LiLLA Earle Dowell Testator 26 VV V V V.. { p - - k Lea-ve s !l Senior Class Annie Juanita Arnette, A.B. WACRAM. NORTH CAROLINA Pbilaretian Bible. Education have found ]fOu an argument, but I am not obliged to find you an undcr- Juanita has a good supply of calm judg- ment. She is willing, yea anxious to do tilings, and now and then a peculiar ability appears which you never knew was there. She ha5 a clear idea about how to wield the scepter of authority as shown in the performance of her duties as house presi- dent of East Building. We wouldn ' t say that she is matter-of-fact, but she does have a tendency lo look truth straight in the face, regardless of consequences. She possesses a spirit of independence and self-reliance that never fails, even in the face of the most serious tasks. For if she ever thinks of failure, she never speaks it. No duty to her is impossible — in fact, she is able because she thinks she is able. 27 ' [ U ' vVV V VVVVV v vv v ' ' v v v 3 A av-.v.vVVa.VAVVvUvVvVWvvV- , Senior Class Evelyn Baley NORTH CAROLINA Philarelian Diploma in Piano ■IV, hi Ihou have Then M-c he The wilh o was blessed by ihe of golden hair, a fair face, and a ready wit. Where Evelyn Is. there is sure to be laughter. She charms with her music, entertains wilh her chatter. But this is not ail; you should hear her parlez-vous. She can do it. even to Mademoiselle Allen ' s satisfaction. Even yel 1 have not mentioned all. She has an unusual stage ability. The fame she won by impersonating Slim Jim on stunt night will outlive her. Her surprising frankness, her culture, and her cccenlricilics make an interesting and lovable person- ality. Anyway, to cut a long story short, she ' s a mighty good sort. !1 Senior Class Ma y Lily Blalock SOUTH HILL. VIRGINIA i Aslrolcklon u Diploma in Public School Music ! Earth ieems more shjccI o live upon. ' More full of love, because of her. Mary Lily has not only lived up lo the ' meaning of her name, but has added to it | for thoje of us who know her. Thounh % i some might accu;e her of specializing a N wee bit, she knows how to make and keep ' friends or, in other words, she knows how M to be one. But that this is only one of g ? her accomplishments, you will realize if « you have ever heard her play the organ. star in the public school music class, or if you had seen her take the part of a model .,: in ihe senior fashion show. ■■ orcu,;;:;:;::::::::::::;::;- .:: 1 Bask.thall Tiam -19-20 ■ T- ni ' ' v ■■ ' ! ■ ' • ' H Vico-Pi-esldent of Astrotektou 1 Society ■■n-Tl ■ CL Ann Eliza Brewer, A. RALEIGH, vJORT H CAROLI NA A Itoi kio French Mathe manes Yd m m„ ;. eamcnt ( ,.« (race Some feature of mv father 5 ac Here is the girl who was voted the most lyp.cal senior of the Class of -22. Yes, she possesses all the virtues, intellect and dignity that a true senior should have. Then watch her shoulder responsibilities. She has bravely borne the financial burden of The Tmig this year, in addition to running worthily the International Rela- tions Club. Perhaps some of these at- tributes can be accounted for by the fact that she is a true chip off the old block. ' May the succeeding years bring you much happiness, Ann Eliza, worthy daughter of a noble father. Y. W. C. A. Cabinet •19-21 Secretary of International Re- lations flub ' 20-21 I ' r.si.l, ril .if Inteinatoinal Rc- I ii s riub ' 21-22 Flusin.ss Manager of Twig ' 21-22 Senior Class Annie Katherine Brown A.B. LEWISTON, NORTH CAROLINA Phitarclian English. Education He mo.l live. Tvho ihinl i most. fccU ih. nohUsI and acts the heil. Kalnenne has been a member of both ihe Acorn and the Taig staffs, which proves that she is one of our more liter.ii v seniors. In fact, when we realize wh..l she has accomplished as the first editor of the Tmg. we feel as if we should take off our hats to her. She can be depended on to do all she undertakes, well. Thougli rather reserved, she always speaks in de- fense of a friend. In her chosen profes- sion of teaching the young ideas how !o shoot, we feel sure that Katherine will add honor to the name of her Alma Matei . Internationa) Relations Club. . . ' 20-21 Assistant Librarian ' 20-22 Junior Editor of Acorn ' 20-21 Student Council ' 21-22 Editor-in-Cllief of The Twig. . . ' 21-22 mn , WA - - - 5 Senior Ch taniiU.-vT TTj ' snr.., Beth Carroll WINTERVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Aslrolflflon Diploma In Piano She aiU give- Ihe devil his Jue. This quolalion partly explains Beth ' , excellence as a student government presi- dent, for who would not entrust the office to one as just and fair-mmded as that? But justice is not the sum total of her vir- tues. She is open to conviction — once con- vinced, however, what a lower of strength she will prove; nothing then can move her. She has a habit of getting things done loo — as a proof turn to the statistics. Then Beth is conscientious about rules, about her work, and about many other things. But withal there is a genuine love of fun in her, and she may even be mis- chievous besides. We have only one fault to find, we sometimes feel that she spends tco much of her time in the practice halls, and neglects the rest of us. Then we re- member that her great talent justifies her devotion to her music, and we can no longer complain. All in all, Beth is one of our best. Pri-sidpnt of Freshm.in Class. .. ' IS-l!) .Soplionmre Ertitor of Oak .Secretary of Astrotel ton Society ■20-;l Vice-President of Y. W. A 20-21 Y. W. C. A. Cabinet -20-21 Secretary of Student Govern- ment Association ' 20-21 Winner of Asti-otekton Medal.. ' 21 Student Council ' 2(i-21 Senior Class Ruth Richardson Couch, B.S. LITTLETON, NORTH CAROLINA Philarelian The heart to conceive, the unJersianJing lo dlrecl. and the hand to execute. She arrived in a rush, she dwell in a rush, she leaves in a rush! And since she has been so rushed, we ihink thai perhaps il ' s a good ihing that she has been assisl- anl in ihe Home Economics DeparhnenI, because next year — she may be head of a smaller (de or a) — parlment. Because Rufus can teach a cooking class, Bl up a Y.W.C.A. kitchenet and scan half the is no sign that she doesn ' t do them all well. Her every procedure is backed up she quickly pushes things on to completion and success. Pep? Ambition? Deter- mination? And the combination of these be Rufus! Will she lose any of them? Never! She has the pep to keep on rush- mg, the ambition to want to climb higher and the determination to stick when she gets there. ' ■..mm..nc .ment Marshal ' IS-ao Vic-Piesident of Y. W. C. A -20-21 Junior Editor of Oak Leaves. . ' 20-21 Student Council ' 20-22 Assistant in Home Economics Department ' 20-22 President of Chemistry Club. .. ' 21-22 President of Y.W.C.A ' 21-22 Icxk Lea-ves Senior Class LiLLA Earle Dowell, B.S. BIRMtNCHAM, ALABAMA Philarctian A daughter of the guJs. Jivinel ) tail. Ami nwsl JIvinA)) fair. Slretch the limils of your imagination and picture the embodiment of a pre-war novel heroine and a nineteen hundred twenty-two model of womanhood; reflect- ing the sunshine we have always pictured caressing the stately outline of an old Southern mansion, perpetuating the sym- pathetic instincts of her ancestors in hoop skirts, while she looks with serious-minded and sensitive innocence upon the procedure of modern day affairs. A dual personage! And we see influential dignity insured by executive abihiy, all signifying responsi- bility well attended. The sane, quaint ism. Essentially Southern and agreeably I ' liiiunenf.ment M.irshal ' lil-SO Y. W. C. A. Cabinet •lB-20 College Choir •19-20 College Usiier ' 20-22 Secretary of Dramatic Club. . . . 20-21 Secretary of Ptiilaretilan Stuilent Council ' 21-22 Testator of Class ' 21-22 Basltetball Team ' 20-21 -A. .VV ■ ' vvV Senior Class | vimiiiniiimnTfnr m nwimw w4. vntiii(ifimiiin iir WiLMA Cansler Durham, B.S. LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA Philarclian Science Thou shah love and fcc loved. Gel her attention and you ' ve got her! For information as to the diet, just ask W.lma, for she sticks to the old theory of The fat eat to get thin and the thin eat to get fat. She is a genius along all lines, whether she is on the stage or chasing balh in another role — place a bench on the campus, hang a moon in the trees and add to the scene lV!lma and her gui . then- happiness reigns supreme! Wilma also plays with the serious side of life, and it ' s hard for us to decide if dad Will keep on buying her coats or if she will swing a dish cloth and broom in preference to the tennis racket. But re- gardless of the future, we ' re for you, Wilma, and no matter what you sling (Latin or flapjacks) we know you ' ll sling •em well! Dramatic riub ' .[-lO-]-! Y. W. C. A. Cabinet ■L ' n-Jl Fire Captain •21-2J sVV- -AV.vVV Xr ' j k LeOuVe Senior Class Alethia N. Felton, A.B. BEAUFORT. NORTH CAROLINA Ailroleiflon Lalin. Spanish Sin- h prcll ! In mallf ailh. And n itl lo tatl( milh. Ami pUaianl loo lu lhinl( on. In her own words, she is ihree-lhirds curiosity. ' so don ' l ever begin a remark lo Dick unless you intend lo finish il. Bui for all thai, she is attractive, original and willy. Always depend on Dick lo say something unexpected. There is no gloom where she is — she hides her troubles, and others catch her contagious cheerfu ' ness. That perhaps accounts for her popularity, and statistics say she is the most popular of all. Then, lest my praise be incom- plete, let me hint of her capability. The .Astros chose well when they made her their president, for she has proved that she can ably administer their affairs. Jaskftball Team. 0 LeOwVe; Senior CL Ruth Gibson, B.S. GIBSON, NORTH Philarclian Science Lei mc live in a house b i Ihe siJe of ihc road and be a friend lo man. Here is a girl who never pushes herself foiward. Is she reserved? No, in this respect she tends to strike a happy medium. A casual friend could never guess her good qualities, because they are too deeply ground lo be detected immediately. Ruth is a great believer in ail that is good. She gives without the thought of receiving, and sacrifices without counting the cost. She is what she is at all limes and in all places, and no one ever finds a cause for criticism. We wonder what Ruth has planned for her life ' s work, for her thoughts are her will be for the benefit of mankind. U U ' v ' v ' , . ' i( ' 02.k Leajves Senior Class Elizabeth Moore Gordon B.S. BASKERVILLE, VIRGINIA Aslrolcl(lon Science Sober, quid, pensive ami demure. One of Ihoie frienJs of whom )ou are alrvavs sure. In Lib we find one seemingly quiel ind reserved, but if this modest and un- .1 most admirable trail. She doesn ' t know anylbing bad about anybody — or if she does, she keeps it to herself. Although Lib usually plays a silent part, her m- fluence is felt and we know that behind th.il silence is something worth while. Occasionally we meet people whom the longer we know the better we like, and the more we admire their enviable trails — such a person is Lib. She has a spirit of kindliness which makes her very dear to all who know her. These qualities, to- gether with her determination, have made her successful in her college career, and we anticipate no less success in her future IJa kothiill Team ' IS-iiJ Fire Chief ' 20-21 ilUlM. . ■ AVA v . V■ ' v ' .v i — 4 Mr - — ffn:,,ni;r:ii!lllllini nmnmimmmmL Senior Class Elizabeth Virginia Hart A.B. MEHERRIN, VIRGINIA A.trolcklon History. Education A kinJ and gentle heart she had To comfort friend and foe. Bessie is a Hart, and she has a heart — a mighty good kind of a heart too — sympathetic, accommodating and generous. She holds the money bag of our class and safe it is with her. Her major subject is history, but just for recreation she takes courses in Aristotle and the Development of the Novel. On the side line she reads newspapers and studies current events — if you don ' t believe it, just go to the Inter- national Relations Club. We dare not end this without predicting for her the usual success inal goes wim but doing away with write-ups, we kn success will be hers. -up. Twrn Senior Class Minnie Hollowell, A.B. EDENTON, NORTH CAROLINA Aslrolelilon German. Spanish She Joclh lilllc t ulJni-ises n. iic i others ilcspisc or leave unJone. The expression. She ' s a good sporl. apphes to Minnie exactly. She is always ready and willing to go to a show, or, as for that mailer, to do anything any one asks her. provided it is honorable and right. Her unassuming, unselfish disposition has won for her a host of friends whom she can always count as steadfast and lasting her to find out unexpected things, and to so into unthoughl-of places. Nevertheless, you can always count on her coolness and level-headedness to get her out of any scrape. No wonder she is planning to specialize in medicine. A person who is as calm, friendly, and unselfish as she is. need have no fear of failure in the work of a physician. ' :,|it;Hu i.t Basketball Team .. . ' 21-22 ' ic --President of Student Gov- ernment Association ' 21-22 simim ; £a-VeS {[ f ' iin.; t ' it(ii(iii, ' {jrr Senior Ch Madge Thomas Hedrick HERTFORD, NORTH CAROLINA Ahlrote}(lon Diploma in Piano Much coulJ be saiJ of her. if one coulJ read her mind.- Madge— yes, this is Madge. She loves and is loved by all. Because of her mag- netic personality, her lovable and sym- pathetic disposition, her unselfishness and sincerity, she has a great influence over her fellow comrades, and she proves a friend, real, true, and lasting. Madge is a great manager, for didn ' t she manage this annual? If you doubt her attractions, view the above photograph. What would has an unlimited capacity and great pos- s ibilities in the musical art. We some- times imagine that Madge ' s affections lie elsewhere, but then— who knows? Well, anyway, she will attain success in any field she chooses. usiness Manaspr r H.-uKl- usiness Manager Leaves ...,.-,., ni i ii in) ) iniiu im itU!i!i i: Senior Class Helen Hope Holmes EDENTON. NORTH CAROLINA ls(ro(c f(on Diploma in Voice •■5 ,e is .c-rse . a coUcclion of llu Helen ' s ab.lit.es are numerous. Perhaps sinning is her greatest accompl.shment, but Main Build.ng third-floor girls surely realize that her success might come within the realms of the paint brush — interior decoration her specialty! Her popularity among the girls is shown by her numerous nicknames. One would have to go far to find a truer, better friend than Helen. Let your conscience be your guide, ii her motto, and she has taught us this beautiful maxim through her own life. Her actions are noble and her thoughts pure and clean. We do not fear her fu- ture, for by pasl experience we know she will make a success in whatever she SSS ; ( Qa-k i ea.ves f Senior Class Mary Elizabeth Huntley WADESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA Philar.lian Diploma in Piano opened the doors of mlj heart. And hahold. there Tvas music within aled wllh Tug can fully appreciate her Irue value. Would you imagine thai such a small body could hold such an indomit- able will and such a steadfast purpose? Whatever she attempts is always done well . She is one of the few who prepare their daily recitations on the principle that -ell tha i belte work II IS belter to nave work done well than to follow the method of just getting by. Beth has the desirable quality of making friends and keeping them, for she is a good sport in everything and a jolly crowd is not complete without her merry laugh. lumivvvvvvvvvv AVVvv ' . v vvv vvvvvv o : -V VVV KVV V VVVVvV ' W 3XW . Senior Class Hettie Virginia Huggins, A.B. HENDERSONVILLE. NORTH CAROLINA Astroklflo History, Educ Happv. art l iou, as if cverp Jali Thou haJil picl(i:J up a horscsho Hettie hails from the Itty, carefr and happy. She is always ready for everything that comes along, whether it is debating, running a B. Y. P. U. or being voted the class nut. She receives each with equal enthusiasm — in fact, she says she has been working for this last honor for the past four years. She succeeds with whatever she undertakes loo. Didn ' t she make a success of B. Y. P. U.? Does she ever lose in a debate? She will put her whole soul into her future work, and we predict a happy and useful life up in her native mountains, where she will direct many a youth on his way to the fountain of knowledge by her clever and whole- hearted encouragement. Senior Class J03IE LUCILE InSCOK, B.S. CASTALIA, NORTH CAROLINA It ' s guiJ to be mcTT)) ami misc. Small? Yes, but then the best things are always in the smallest packages. Her chief worry during the past yen has been the fact that her size would not permit her to assume the dignity di seniorhood. She is also our greatest Little do the professors know how we they are dramatized behind the Lucile always sees some fun in every pie of news that comes her way and will oftt startle you by laughing while you are r But even if Lucile does see the amu side to everything, she can get dowi seriousness, and whether you want he help out in a Y. W. C. A., society, class stunt, you can depend on her. AVWVVVVWs ' ' . ' - Senior Ch Nellie Mae Johnston RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA Diploma in Voice. Public School Music Thou art nol voice atone, hul hai besides both heart and head.- Sincerity is a quality that we always •isEociate with Nellie Mae. Her words as well as her acts are absolutely sincere. If you are fortunate enough to be one of her friends, she will stand by you through thick and thin. Everything she undertakes is done with whole-hearted enthusiasm. .As a playground worker, we predict a successful career for her. because she has marked ability for leadership. :lffilll Leo-ves Senior Clas Ellison Kathleen Mathews A.B. CLINTON, NORTH CAROLINA Pbilarcllan English, History •To those aho knoK ihec not. no nwrJi can paint. And those mho knon, ihce. I noa all morJs are faint. This is indeed true of Professor, for ihose of us who know her know there is no word to describe her wit, her humor, her sarcasm (when needed) and her bril- liancy — for doesn ' t she make A on Eng- lish and History exams? Another proof: wasn ' t she voted the class scholar, and didn ' t she edit this annual? Don ' t gel it into your head that Kat studies for all this. She is just naturally brilliant and besides she knows the art of looking wise on class. Studies are the least of her worries. We should like to tell you what a loyal friend she proves. We cannot tell you all of her other good points — we have to stop somewhere. We are sure you will hear of her again, for genius like hers can not lie hidden. ' %?■ r Senior Class Carolyn Morton Mercer WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA A troh-kton Diploma in Organ Rare compounJ of quatilv. nohU anil true, A phrily uf mil atij gooJ sense loo. Who can say loo much about our best all-round ? She has been with us only three years, and no one has excelled her in any phase of college work or play. Il makes no difference whether it is playing the organ, swatting tennis balls, parley- ing French, writing articles for the col- lege magazine or weekly paper — Carolyn IS equally capable. Her calmness and tint ill of us envy for underne ith her t s i e we know that she is every bit genuine A wide search will rirely bring to luht a girl who is mor dept ndable and ipible thin Carolyn iKlint Meioiii iiimn J W -O k LeOwVes Senior Class Bertha Wilson Moore, A, HAMLET, NORTH CAROLINA Philarctian English, Latin He reads much; He is a great oh: and he looks quilc ihrough the deed: find It is impossibii that will describe Bert (never, on pen- alty of death, call her Bertha). In the opinion of her classmates, there isn ' t any- thing that she can ' t do — in fact, hasn ' t done, from a certain sophomore escapade to winning the Philaretian medal at the same youthful state of her college career. Look at her honors and you will see that almost every organization in college. This year she has made the Acorn the best yel. in addition to keeping a watchful eye on her family. But hush and we ' ll tell you somethin; the professors don ' t know — she abides in Sleepy Hollow from sunset to chapel, and only in her dreams is she disturbed by visions of English papers Ed repo ts and corm Oh Solomon if thou wouldst bi to us the secret — how happy we mortals would be ' Hist u; 1 w r - Ke Pi Juni 1 Cutic Pic ide Mh,1 SSSSSi- Senior Class Sarah McK.ee Nooe. B.S. STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Philarclian ' ■One mho never lurneJ her hacl(. but marched hreasl forrvard. ' Sarah is a living example of the old proverb, Slill water runs deep. Noth- ing worth while, though it may not be one of her particular hobbies, chemistry or tennis, passes Sarah without adding part of itself to her already generous supply of knowledge. She spends many of her leis- ure hours browsing ' round in the library, and as a result she can add an intelligent opinion on almost any subject mentioned, from dietetics, Y. W. C. A. or athleric af- fairs — and we even discovered in her senior year that she is endowed with a musical talent. Last, but not least, of Sarah ' s accomplishments her ability for a school marm ' s career is very promising. College Clioir •19-20 Tennis Team ' 20-22 stii.l. rit .A.ssisi.int in Chemistry. ' 20-21 V, V. :■ A. .aliinet •21-22 -l, f.-1 ' r.si.Uiic ..f Athletic As- suLuiliun ' 21-22 .Secretary of Ctlemistry Club. . . ' 21-22 ii uijimiiiiiiiiniiiini i ULii . - .;r O k Lei:Lve: n I . . ■ yi ; r-mrrmr—.- -t-t-- Senior Ch Beatrice Nye king ' s mountain, north CAROLINA Ailrolel(lon Diploma in Public School Music •From Jjou. lanthe. litlU iroubles pais Lilfe ripples JoTpn a sunny river; Your pleasures spring til(e daisies in th. grass. Cut Joan and up again, as hlilhc cj Change lanlhe (o Bee, and the verse fits exactly. The writer surely was think- ing of just such a nature as hers. She is always happy and always late. Has any- body ever known our C. T. to be ready for anything? TKe wonder of it all is how she gets along so well, for she never lets study interfere with her college course. It must be because of her good disposition and ability to make everybody like her. Then loo Bee is quite accomplished. She can sing, play, and with her left hand send tennis balls that would bewilder Tilden II. May your happy laugh. Bee. never be silenced by life ' s misfortunes. ■■i- ' i ' -:ninr Senior Class LowNEY Virginia Olive, A.B. MOUNT AIRV. NORTH CAROLINA Aslroliikton Mathematics (Spanish) True as the needle to the pole, Or as the dial to the sun. Lovvney is certainly dependable. You may be sure if she promises to do a thing, 11 will be done. Moreover, she is always anxious to help and is one of the most loyal members of our class. In fact, Lowney has just lots of good traits that we admire and would like for our own. Probably the most outstanding is absolute unselfishness. She thinks of others first, and even denies herself for them. She is indeed considerate and thoughtful. Lastly and a trump card, so to speak, Lowney is majoring in Math, which simply proves she can do anything. Determination will cer- isss: ' O K , :b I ' lixiiiiiini ' iii i-- Senior Class Bessie Lee Poole CLAYTON. NORTH CAROLINA Diploma in Voice She has a natural, wise sinccrii . A simple irulhfutness. Don ' t let your first impression of Bess be lasting. She looks as if she might be afflicted with dignity, so quiet and re- served — so unlike most people with red hair — that hair which is the envy of the college! Has any one ever seen her when she wasn ' t neat in appearance? Can any one forget her dignified yet pleasing man- ner, her noble personality, her high ideals? We strike another musical note in the Class of 72 when we come to Bess— a beautiful tone and a soulful interpretation are some of the undeniable qualities of her singing. With such a voice we pre- dict that she will in a few years attain success and distinction in grand opera. Commencement Marslial .... Member ot Glee Club Vice-President of Glee Club. Corresponding Secretary of Astrotekton Society - ' , v vv3 Senior Class Ma: v Evelyn Sentelle, B.S. TARBORO. NORTH CAROLINA Q Philarelian Science -Evelyn. O £ve yn. You oughl to quit your Jevitin But we ' re afraid, since ihe two . are becoming synonymous, thai vays where there ' s Evelyn there ' ll be devilin ' . However, we — with our quaint mid-Vic- lorian tastes — prefer it that way. Although being voted the college beauty IS a heavy responsibility. Evelyn seems to thrive upon it. So much so. in fact, ihal we ' re beginning to wonder if Suzanna Cocroft will not be needed in the near future to lend a helping hand? Elvelyn ' s moody temperament sometimes deceives people into thinking that she looks on the darker side of life, but her friends know that she has a sense of humor which will help her greatly in attaining fame in her profession, whether it be writing Senior Class Claudilene Sykes, B.S. CASTALIA. NORTH CAROLINA Philarclian Science To see her is nol lo noni her. but to l(now her is lo love her. Claudilene came lo college with a defi nite purpose — that of broadening her mind — and with this end in view she never hesitates to ask any question which arises in her mind, whether it brings a puzzle or laugh lo the professor. The indications are that she will greatly attain her purpose. it doesn ' t matter what the problem is — gelling up a Y. W. C. A. program or en- tertaining a formal guest — she is always ready. Claudilene is thoroughly dependable and does not only make a thing go by her hard work, but she puts pep and enthu siasm into it with her own personality Claudilene is interested in science especially psychology and sociology and even if she ever discovers that she really sprang from a monkey, we know she will lake it good naturedly. She has end less sympathy, she can laugh wilh the happy, weep wilh the weary, and a a specially, she can love with the lovers mn Senior Class Mary Hallie Tillery SCOTLAND NECK. NORTH CAROLINA AslroU-lcton Diploma in Arl PorlraXicJ fcy her life, as avil m her arl. Were the heauiy anJ love mhich Jwell in her heart. dent. Mary ' s art exhibit, this annual, and her numberless other artistic productions, testify to the fact that only a reat depth of feeling could Inspire work like hers. This talent Is only equaled by her own originality, efficiency, and magnetic per- sonality which have made her indispensable in all college activities. Every member of the class knows that ' 22 has been the most favored class in history in having had for four years her ideas and ability to sec things through. and in having Mary as our senior president. y. W. C. A. Cabinet ■19-21 College Ustier ' Ifl-SO (Commencement Marslial ' 20 .Student Council ' O-ii Vice-President of . ' tn.l.ni n,, - . rt Editor of o.ik I.. , .- Jl J- Critic of Astroti ' l t..r. , ' .., i. In ji j: Dramatic Club I ' li-jl President of Senior Class ' 21-2L ' Member of K. K. K ' 19-22 ' A. -. ' . ' . v-v;: Senior Class .Edna Elizabeth Wallace LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA Phllaretlan Diploma in Public School Music Thy moJesl ) ' s a canJIe lo lh i merit. The flame of the candle is ever present in her face, especially when late at break- fast, when called on in Ed. 42, and when asked if she does not need a Porter to help her along in life. She underestimates her ability, which fact sometimes carries her into the Sea of Despondency, but her true merit bears her safely across. A person is well repaid when she cultivates the friendship of such a girl. Choir ' IS- l VTVVV v vv■■ Senior Class Poem As ihe cold of w.ntry months Yieldi to the warmth of spring. As the trees clothed with verdure Become the stage of birds that sing; Now our thounhts turn to the day That ii quickly drawing near When we leave our Alma Mater, Answering May that day be real commencement For the Class of Twenty-Two. As we delve into life ' s mysteries May we try with intent true To make the whole world brighter. To help others on each day. Bearinn one another ' s burdens. For that was the Master ' s way. Countless duties urge us forwaid. Tasks bewildering to our view, Yet we recognize the challenge Requires an answer from us too. So may we follow out the precepts That our Alma Mater taught And always fill the places Of those who have nobly wrought. History of tke Class of ' 22 As Told by the Man in the Moon S OR over two thousand years have I traversed my pathv ay, the sole inhabitant . of the luniary planet, one of the myriad of heavenly bodies that make up P the starry universe. Through the course of these many centuries I have kii held a unique position — the object of wonder and of superstition, the subject of myths and legend. I have cast my fascination upon all mankind — I have bewitched the pencils of artists and the pens of poets. From my high place in the heavenly orbit I have been able to obsei-ve much — a solitary witness of the changing vicissitudes to which fate has condemned that planet which is called earth. But during these many ages my interest had waned — monotony had become the law and I had despaired of anything new, when a lunar eclipse foretold some great event on earth. In due time the prophecy was fulfilled, for in the fall of 1918 over one hundred freshmen invaded that college which is named Meredith College — a group bearing to some degree the brand of their kind, but my attention was attracted by the amount of courage, independence and wnsdom they manifested. Worn out by watching the wrangling of nations. I decided to follow the progress of these rather unusual fresh- men. The sophomores didn ' t even try to bother them! But their dear junior sisters faithfully helped them to get through those first trying days of classification and then initiated them into the procedure of college life. They had chosen to go forth amid exciting days, but they courageously took their places beside their older sisters in war work activities and waged their battles against another enemy, influenza. Eventually, however, they settled down to the quiet life of college students and amid the stress of the days I had almost forgotten them, when suddenly the heavens were dis- turbed by various kinds of alarming astronomical phenomena, and greal confusion reigned on earth, especially in the vicinity of Meredith, for those amazing freshmen had become sophomores — and such sophs! It seemed as if they considered it their especial duty to take charge of the instruction of the uncivilized horde which had overrun their Alma Mater in September. Imagine the scene which ensued when that determined band at- tempted to stamp the impress of knowledge, wisdom and learning on those freshmen. A truly wonderful class — they worked, they played, they even found time to assist the freshmen when they took their juniors to the country club. But they did not devote all their attention to the freshmen, for on a bright, sunny afternoon (I had taken great care to guard away all shadowy and threatening clouds) this devoted class took their beloved seniors on a picnic to a lovely spot near that little town which is known as Raleigh. Later they again called together the seniors and spent a delightful evening in those domains of Meredith which are designated the Astro and Phi halls. Then with mnr 3SSS3 their usual originality the seniors divined the secret desires of the sophomores and secured tickets for the society circus. This great event was followed by a midnight feast. How they loved their seniors! And then came commencement, and as a last farewell service tj they carried the daisy chain for their seniors, who would come back no more. p- And as I continued to acc ompany the earth in its annual revolution I discovered that the Class of ' 22 had become juniors, had assumed upp)erclassman dignity, and in their turn welcomed their new sisters of ' 24 to Meredith. These little sisters soon came to fill the vacancy left in the hearts of ' 22 by the departure of their elder sisters. It was a year of quiet happmess, work and preparation for what was to come. As I recall, some of the most contented hours of the year were spent within the walls of that far-famed ._ ' , junior and senior library. For they were now admitted into its sacred precincts, initiated j into its mysterious rites and soon could discuss all subjects from psychology to hair nets ■ ; with equal enthusiasm and abihty. ; In the spring they honored the Class of ' 2 1 with a banquet, the splendor of which :: 1 had scarcely before been seen in the town of Raleigh, much less at the College of M Meredith. j At this time an unexpected constellation appeared. My view of the earth was obstructed and for some time I was unable to trace the history of earthly beings. But . I when I began to approach the zodiac, the barrier disappeared and the doings of mortals : ! was once more revealed to me. And lo! the dream of years had become a reality — the •; j Class of ' 22 had reached their coveted goal — seniority. ; Soon it was rumored that they were to hold an important meeting to choose a mascot J| to guide them through this last year. Imagine the surprise and pride that filled my lonely cj heart when I was chosen. The admiration of kings, the worship of princes, the praise j-H of poets could not equal the honor that had come to me. A And so the Class of ' 22, supported by my adoring protection and upheld by the 3 loyalty of the Class of ' 24, came into the full glory of their seniorhood. Conscious of H their responsibilities, determined to do their best — the envy of the juniors, the idol of the H sophomores, the marvel of the freshmen, the despair of the faculty. What more need I say? r.:] Today the Class of 22 stands at the threshold of the future, when they must go H forth to face the world of which they have heard. Doubtless in time to come countless ;j volumes will record their achievements, for in the heavens about me I see foretold the glory and fame of each. How many ages Providence has decreed that I remain on this distant planet is unknown, but ever shall it be my delight to guide the destinies of my daughters, enveloping their futu re with rays of purest moonlight. ini SENIOR STATISTICS y.,iiiiiiitiiniintnninfininnf)!i i(.i M --:- ; 1 ' : UUl U VVVVV y.. ' ' . ' . ' - ..■. ' V VVVkVV VVVVVvVVVVV V VVVVVVVvVVvv V kvv W VVv VV VvUvV V.v VV SENIOR STATISTICS 62 fWrTT • c.r. ■ ' .• ■-VVV v v AVVv V . a.k Leaves Colon: Black and Red Ma!.cot: Bulldog LOUISE MAYS, Port: Junior Class Officers Louise Mays President Thomasine Underwood Secretary EuzABETH Kendrick .... yice-President Annie Wood Harris Treasurer nuu u A ' . vAv-.xV VV - V V V ' - ' .- . ' A V V ? Vv . .. aVWVUVAVV AVV. ; r rmiiinu innniin HI Junior Class Jessik Allen Si. Paul Louise Bowden Charlotte Leila Cobb Gastonia Annie Rebecca Cooper Raleigh Margaret Duncan Nathalie, Va. Banks Foreman Albemarle Ruth Freeman Hamlet Annie Wood Harris Elizabeth City VVkV.V ' vV VVx V - ' - ' ' .V.VO-: T AV V v Aa v ' vV Av A ' A a :XV ' - T ' V ■ A.-.. i .Mi ,. ;. .. i .nTrrmrr iniun nnintrTTr, Junior Class Lillian Horton Raleigh Olivia Hocutt Ashton Clara Mae Jessup South Hill, Va. Thelma Johnston Clinton Lois Kendrick Cherryville Elizabeth Kendrick Raeford Elizabeth Knight Chase City, Va. Alice Lowe Chadbourn Pti l UU ' Am UU..V., ' u,V, VvVvv y Oa.k Leajves Junior Class Ruth Livermon Norfolk, Va. Annie Warren Lawrence Fuquay Springs Gladys Leonard Ramseur Phyllis Mays Portsmouth, Va. Gertrude Mattison Raleigh Erma Moore Winston-Salem Daphne Owen3 Walstonburg Fannie Paul Wilson ■nrfV.liiNnnn,um! l i lll ll ; !M : } KK ' : Vk KV Junior Class Pauline Penny Cary Barre Pritchett Greensboro Beulah Rowland Rocky Mount Winnie Mae Rowland Rocky Mount Miriam Ruffin Raleigh Helen Sentelle Tarboro Ruby Spainhour Wilkesboro Lois Smith Seaboard ■fl ' ll ' lW ■ ' AV V VVVVVVVVVVAV .. ' A V. NVk. V. .- VVv w ' vV wk s ? - Mc WSb V, Lea-ves Junior Class Mary Sullivan Pinnacle Clarice T ' uttle Wallburg 1 HOMASiNE Underwood Canton Bernice White Winston-Salem Margaret Wyatt Winterville Ruth Yelvington Clayton niuumnhnnimrmnTm. ' V WWWWW ' AA vv v v v . . .vw aV VVvv VVV UAVV VV. V I ' ininnnniiiinmi: Twenty-TKree 1 here are creeds of evolution. Theories of race descent ; There are codes of human nature And conclusions that give vent To a man ' s imagination. But there ' s a law we can ' t efface; ' Tis the everlasting gravity That holds a man in place. From the devilish role of Soph ' more To the dignity and mien Of a most accomplished Senior Calls a linking force between; And a Junior in reality Is a law we can ' t efface. An accepted force of balance. Helping hold all things in place. - k Lee ;y UU U V IVVA VVV V V. ' ■A V V VVVVVVVVVVVVV ' vVVVvVV .V ' vVVVVVvVVV kVVv vV . V ' v v VVVv ' . ' v W T 33: . Mascol : Tiger Susie Herring . Martha Powell SUSIE HERRING jit em green, Ir . . Presidcnl Vice-President Colors: Black and Yello Dthin ' Lavita McLean . Dorothy Gower Secretary Treasurer V AVVVVVV,VV V-V. Al SE Sophomore Class JOVNER BeAMAN Joy Nell Benthall Crops)j Lessie Bostic Tcss Esther Boyd Ella Janie Britton Pe e Ruth Buffaloe Ruim LuciLE Chaney GVe Frances Cherry Jack And. ' ea Covington Andxi Bessie Davenport Bess Phoebe Day Bones Vera Dixon Dick Elizabeth Earp Lizzie Grace Fisher Fish . v vvv.VvA v vv vk vv vvv vv vvvvvva vv vvv xt: Sophomore Class Margaret Fleming Margie Marie Fleming ■ ' P. T. Elma Fleetwood •Wo. •• Thelma Fleetwood No. 2 Bernice Foote Foole Dorothy Gower Dot Annie Grady Far Jennie Gregory en Frances Haywood Frank Janet Hollman Jink Ruby Honeycutt Ruhc Marie Horn Mack Frances Howard Frankk Mary Josey Enxpyi m ' ' y ' Soph Ch omore l Iass Elizabeth Kimsey • ' Kim Louis Lawrence Tricir Ida Lowe Ila Beatrice Martin • ' 73 La VITA McLean y.ta Elizabeth Nash Nashie Katherine Nooe -Kaf Gladys O ' Briant • ' Pal- Pauline Patton Din p Helen Plybon S ia elj Martha Powell IVhit Pauline Rainwater Pillin Susie Reams Sue Lillian Rouse Nugger W Soph Ch phomore iasf Effie Sawyer Tom Elizaceth Sawyer Lib Gladys Strickland Zc fe Mildred Taylor Peaches TuRA Thompson Tootsic Iola Wall Dib Mary Wall Snarl Annie Ward Hope Mabel West Bab Frances White Crush Vera Williams Bang Louise Wilson Bill Naomi Wilson Nomie Mary Wray Lessie P? ' nuuui,u AVVVnv ' vVVA ' U W VvVV ' vV v ' ' ' - ' A ' . ' - -VV .„., . Osck Lea.ves m[ , i ,i„;u„i,T77 r u,M,, ' ,n-r-r-7 - ilr Tiger Tracks Listen, my children, and you shall hear The pranks we played in our Sophomore The frights we gave those green little thil Those Newish, who hide under Junior wi September 14, 1921 That night there was heard a feeble call For the Juniors ' aid in the practice hall; Their piercing cry went up in the night; Ha! ha! that tiger did give them a fright uiK i,iuiiiiii,nTmTm September 20 This The The The day were our neighbors co e ne ' er had been seen such r middies on backward, the Newish were seen, looking Septeiviber 23 ivulsed a sight r hair neek as with on thi green nirth; earth plaits One fearful night these Freshies were m To amuse all the Sophs in a nightgown Some fat ones, some thin ones — all sizes Here they came marching l,ke so many ade parac and apes. hapes November 23 They pulled down the windows, they bolted each door, For much did they fear the wild Sophomore. In spite of all this, did those bold Sophs break through, And these are the stunts they made the things do: The Newish, so frightened, did just as we said. Made love to their pillows, crawled under the bed; Were stuck with court plaster, and made to prance On sticky flypaper. (Ha! ha! ' twas some dance.) Now is it a won der that that Newi h rla s. Which, in its hi e, resemble the gr Has (a e ' er no V, 1 suspect you ha ve see n) Turned e ' en the ink of thei names into green? Oui Sophs. ::- ' ' XK v. ' - --:S} V KK % tmin:; % Leajves j, , jn nnu,ni!ir!lll, l, ITTTrm ■Al ' - V;m V in }i. AVVVWVVVVVVV. ' - VvVk ' vVVVV V VVWV VVvVVVVw ' . V C OAV O k Leojves ,i n ' nnu ' u lin l M ' mni ' lll ii Freshmen Sentiment You can talk about the Seniors. With their dignity, and such — You can rave about the Sophomoies, But iDe sure can ' t give ' em much; You can boast about the Juniors (Best one of the three). For the fine old Class of Twenty-Five. Is good enough For me! You can harp about the terrors cf The Sophomore-Freshmen strife And enumerate the horrors of the Dreaded newish life; You can laugh about the Freshies. But it ' s all just foolery. For the fine old Class of Twenty-F ' ive ■We lay no claim to knowledge, and To brilliance don ' t pretend. For ttc ' rc only just beginning — it ' s a Long way to the end. But through each one of our struggles Our song rings, glad and free. For the fine old Class of Twenty-Five Is gooj enough For ice! Mary O ' Kelly. 14 itnnnr se:: avAV-VVaVIv vvvvw « ' ! i;u K 03.k. Lea.ves ■ini) i ii i ' . ini N f( WtknOnXehS-VJce-PrtS . HiixWK DMVieb- Sect.TV«k . tUU lUUV.V ' V AU AV V VV VVVVVVVV Vv W A V V K VVVVVVVVWWWW )a.k Le A . ' , ' v ' , vWWWV xxXNV FresKman CL Mem. Cornelia ! r.LANCHE L, Martin Ruby Harvilli. DiMOCK Massey ' mciE Harvm.ie Ruth Norman Ruby Barker Sallie IIolch Mary Bowers F.mily Milliard i i SiisiF Beaoh Sallik Hakreli I plin ; ■ ,, (iMiki IxLii; }- l: i-jEneva Phillips ; Ci: --ii i ,.,.■ ' elma Pateerson , , . , INNIE RiCKETT i , ,, ( i ANCHE Rogers I , I I : i I , -.-IL . ' M ' ARBOKO iTiE Smith l.vMul I.I i A ' .:r--. ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' I-CPITIA DE Ann.f Danver Margaret Durham utrldl Sample Elizabeth Daniel na Tidwell Annie Laura F.iitt iatrice Townseno Lillian Evans irglnia White Anme Llkixs ' - .«i T.T..M I A I- Kl HI I I lORA I KYL Jennie Lrye Nita Garrett Rosa I ' kl Doll-, . hcas I .11 II. ( p. ■,■ KL ' TIl iViuRRAY ■ ' ■ I ii Annii I lic(,.. Lelia McClella ■ SSSSS:S 2 ' ' . VvVV ' g TT fi n nrnrrT. -A -A-eJ cLcx. yO-r-K ,- Ac£.. :±Ax . ' y ,.t . : «7 . ii C- H , I --p _£-- -i_£ C. . TfLl t cT . fL ..i. -r-nu vOOyAjw -rr-L O- Ljt .-t. .-M- . •-OUND IN THE VA3Ti; CA3KET MlUUm ' .u. - ;. . -uA A kW VV A v, J. ■A k A. v k V v v vv■ - Student government is now the only recognized organization for the discipline of a college — to say nothing of the work it does in developing girls into four-square women. For many years the student body at Meredith has realized that the bigger work of student government is not in punishing, but in awakening a spirit of individual responsibility and co-operation that will eliminate any need for punishment. This is not easy to do, but because of our love for Meredith and the good we want it to do, we try each year to come nearer the ideal student government. The association has been tested this year as never before, and it has been equal to the test. During the sickness and death of Miss Campbell the student body realized its responsibility of holding Meredith together, and the co-operation was wonderful. We are beginning to work more and more for the good of Meredith and her dear name instead of for our own selfish wishes and we sing as never before — May thy banner. Alma Mater, ever wave! mwv ' s ■ vvvv vy. A ' vwVAvVVvvX mrrrmjMnmmL ■ ' WK, ' STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS . f J?, ' ijr EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 87 I ' i ilU U II VVV VV ' Av V vV V v vv. .VVV - VkV .VVvvVV vv v vwvv vvvvvvvvvvvvvvwvg . ,- O V, Leejves nuniniii. ' nnrnrrrT f WW ' KW ' v;A ■■ ' vv - c V j - a. k Le ajve s if tiif(nit iiiiiuiriiui(fi Y.W.C.A. The purpose of the association shall be to unite the women of the institution in loyalty to Jesus Christ, to lead them to accept Him as their personal Savior, to build them up in the knowledge of Christ, especially through Bible study and Christian service, that their character and conduct may be consonant with their belief. It shall thus asso- ciate them with the students of the world for the advancement of the Kingdom of God. It shall further seek to enlist their devotion to the Christian church and to the religious work of the institution. VUkVVVV V - ' x V VVVVVVVVVV VVVVV VVW VV . VOAVvvV, V v V V v VVVV av ' . V VVV ' ' - ' kvy.it - ' ' ' ' « A,t... ' ' Ffi ' i Uli - muiiiini ' i ' A ' luiKuitiniii ' uiunium IllUin ' . ' -U VVUV.Vy. - v-. .V .kvv s vV vV V LITERARY SOCIETIES I. Astrotekton II. Philaretian [uumvv ' VUV VVV VVVVAV . ' V VAVV . ' vV■A vVV V vV V ■ - VVV ' ' AVV vg • ' •vuuimx ' n ' rT nrrrr ASTROTEKTON OFFICERS 94 it JC ' ' - AsTROTEKTON MARSHALS Helen Holmes. Chief Bessie Lee Poole Thelma Johnston Effie Sawyer ' v V.V VVvS- ' xSS. ' - ' v ' vVV VV. .VU i. vj - a k Le ajve s ' In rnzrrmrnimnimnmm € iimnmrsi AV .AvVVVVV V VVVV XIv!SS3S35S: i a. .- . - O k Les-ves ' rrniiuiiTi m i-!i,nii . r i . n ■mrmnmummm PHILARETIAN OFFICERS [UlUUVVVVV, ' ' . ' .. ' -■■ U k Vv .U■ 5V :T V.VV . v A ' VV ' Philaretian Marshals Evelyn Sentelle, Chief Wilma Durham Eula Adams Barre Pritchett aVVWVVVVVVV V v v vVVV UvVVA A , ' $ AkVVVV VVVVV VVVVVVV.VVV.V VVVV VV ' - AavkVVv vV Medal Winners, 1920-21 Ella Pierce Phllarcllan Minnie Bowling Memorial Medal Subject: Aristotle ' s Principles of Tragedy in Shakespeare. Beth Carroll Aslrok-klon Carter-Upchurch Memorial Medal Subject: Shakespeare ' s Knowledge of Music. VVv-AV-Vxv ?mmv AW WKWKW ' -S ' -y ' VV-. v ' : txr Oa k Leaves iiiiiini,uiNii nuNin!r i -Athletics Hum VA - ' AVvvVV- rrrTmrnninnmnL Mi ' . MfM. ANNIE LOVE, C. nnrnisiszszssssESssssis 3SES rr,nn ,:i - irt , .i ii i niini )in ,ri .i rmr y ' t m « [S imuu ' A - ' v ■.■■ ,-T3xr ■ it SENIOR BASKETBALL TEAM 104 AV Vkk !r JUNIOR BASKETBALL TEAM AUUUVVVV V VVVVV VVU VVVVVVVW VVxV Vv.V..VxVAVVvv V ' vVV ' .Vv VV V VVvVV V : -Jl:--. A V ' - W ' VW- . V.v V nnnnnini U!l, !!,ll,IUni;h Captains of tke Teams i niuiiu ' VVV ' ,V ' V VV Vv VVv V a va vV ... .. ■O k Lea-ves enms i earns SOPHOMORE u u v vVV v; ' v vvxv v VV VVV-VV V Vv ' vV ' .k vvV ' vVv VVVV avVVVvV ' v V ' ,rr, ' :n n,!ll ' l , linf _ Z Pff t UU A ' v ■ v. ' : [UUUlkUVVV ' . V-. ■. svvvvvv . ' ' :vc v vV V v V V U V Vv A Editorial Staff EJilor-ln-Chicf Kathleen Mathews, 22 Philarelian Associate EJilor-in-Cbicf Ruth Livermon, ' 23 Aitrolekton Business Manager Madge Hedrick, ' 22 Aslroleklon Assistant Business Manager Carolyn Mercer, ' 22 Astroteklon Associate Editors Margaret Duncan, ' 23 Ruby Spain hour, ' 23 Elizabeth Kimsey, ' 24 Ph.larellan Frances Cherry, ' 24 Astrolekton An Editor Mary Tillery, ' 22 Astrolekton n y y ' ' y r} ' .a Vvv. :. ' -a VvVv vvvV Jx VvvvXvnv o. x ' v ' sv V v ' avvvv vv- 33 Wl[[[[ [ y VM Av..- sssssEssr Tke Mereditk Oak The oak tree has been the subject of bards and poets down through the centuries — and just so during later years it has furnished inspiration to those followers of the rhythmi- cal art who have sung their songs within the halls of Meredith — for Meredith has an oak tree — but one whose growth and development has been very unusual. The cus- tomary order of growth is: the little brown acorn, the sharp young twig followed by the tender green oak leaves. The history of the Meredith oak differs radically from this, for years ago there appeared the Oak. LEAVES. One by one they drifted over the campus — perfect in themselves, but only one of the essential parts of the oak tree. Later another of these necessary parts appeared, for next germinated the Acorn — little brown shiny acorns cov- ered the campus. But what an incongruous tree! All leaves and acorns. Somethmg is missmg! Lo! ' tis the Tivig — the first green young shoots have appeared — have united the leaves and acorns — have assem- bled the parts into one whole. So today the Meredith Oak stands forth — young and tender, but perfect in form, facing its future when it will grow to be the greatest oak in this, the city of oaks. ' V- ' - . ' KWWWWWKK y .VvWv- ' - vVV-!v ' AA v ' V vv-VVvVV vNNH ' J3 . r ' ' ' I (f naiLLLLfJJjJJMMJIll,!, ,m: ' ;l, ' jX vnrniiinnnnunnn; MARCH OF EVENTS A Review of World Conditions THE IRISH SETTLEMENT B), Mark SutUvan The Irish question is many centuries old, for it dales back from the very first con- tact in Ireland of Celt with Saxon. For once in history Great Britain dealing with Ireland has gone to the limit of fair play, for she has consented to abolish the leg- islative union and set up Ire- land as a free state. Both parties to the compact nave made their meaning clear and have faced in advance the shrieks of ex- tremists, and protest have come from far. The Icwn at large and the country at large has re- ceived the news as tidings of deliverance. A sound and statesmanlike direction has been to Irish policy and the difficulties of detail, which Ulster is chief, will settle themsel du ' ■ ■-- ■ ' ' READ ARTICLES BY EMINENT WRITERS H. G. Wells on World Con DITIONS The Economic Side, by Sir Philip Gibbs Frank H. Simonds ' FIeview of the Washington Conference Mark Sullivan on The Irish Settlement THE WORLD OF TODAY B ) H. C. Wells given Ireland is „ the loose fabric of the British c nations, and now Ireland has it: I pla ahh of The great war has brought no good to the world. One would think that after that terrible conflict people would remember and emulate in their own deeds the unself- ishness and larger interests tered then. Have then the countless dollars for liberty bonds, thrift stamps, the con- serving of eatables, the seri- ous constancy of a noble purpose for the world ' s needs been in vain? They have taught the inhabilanis of this petty world nothing, it seems. People have dropped back into the old egotistical atmosphere of ante- bellum days, whose motto might easily be, Mc, my wife, my son John and his wife. The mad chase for the almighty dollar rushes on; and the frovilty and thoughtlessness of the rising genera- tion thereafter, the safely and morality of the world. There seems to be no great ideals among the nations. The arms conference tri ed in some way to set out the ideals of unselfishness and loyalty; but even it has not worked as much good as it ought to have, after such a recent struggle for right and nobility of more earnest presents of life and human endeavor. THE DISARMAMENT CON- FERENCE IN REVIEW. By Frank H. Simonds The conference for (he Umilation of which met in Washington on November 12. 192t. found confronting il three specific problems. I, the proposal for the limitation of naval arma- ment; 2, the Anglo-Japanese alliance, v ' hich com- prised the real and dominant issue, contrary to the (Continued on page 2) m ' ■ ' ' rniiuiii Page 2 MARCH OF EVENTS March of Events 1921-1922 Albert Shaw (Mathews) Editor Lyman Abbott (Liverman) Assl. Editor French Strothers (Hedrick) . . Man ' g Editor THE ECONOMIC SITUATION OF THE WORLD By Sir Philip Cibhs To say ihal the economic situation of the world as a whole is bad would be expressing it but mildly, to say that it is terrible would be mere childish prattle; but to term it the worst possi- ble would be to depict it as seen by the majority of people today. And they are, alas, only too correct in their observation — or. at least, more nearly so, we hope, than they will ever be again. The proverbial root of the whole evil can be readily found in the United Sates — if indeed money may be regarded as such. Before the war English credit throughout the world was supreme; now American credit is the standard of the world. due to the fact that England, representing all Europe in this case, is poor, as a result of the war, and can buy nothing except on long-term credits, which favor other countries, cautious from experience and necessity, are loath to extend. The qualitative surplus goods of the United Stales must be ;old in foreign markets before the buying propensities of any people can become normal again, nor can one country be prosperous, to any degree of permanency, untill all countries are in a more or less similar position. Popular belief is optimistic enough, however, to maintain that since have been successfully weathered, they have even faint hopes for the p.esent one. (Continued from page 1) general prevalent idea; 3, the Chinese circum- stances, which were obviously leading toward an open conflict between Japan and the United States. Briefly stated, the decision arrived at concerning these questions were: The 5-5-3 naval ratio, as proposed by Mr. Hughes, was sub- stantially adopted. Poison gas was banned as a weapon of warfare Submarine warfare though not abolished, was limited The Anglo Japanese alliance was replaced by the four power trealy, the substance of which is the substitution for any sort of alliance, of the mutual reaped on the p.irt of the four powers for the right of each olher The sovereignty and integrity of China are recog nized, and Shantung is wholly returned to China If this were the sum total of the good of t ' v conference, it would be sufficient to establish i as an event of momentous importance to th world. But besides the specific and material ac complishmenis, the Washington conference give future and the advancement of world-fellowship (Apology — With all due apology to thosi denizens of the journalistic world upon whosi name or other properties we have herein en croached.) TKe Cinderella Shop Bp Gladys Leonard, ' 23 OOT-A-T-TOOT ! Root-a-t-toot ! ' ' The butler-like heralds in the top comers of the last sheet of the Wesl- plialia Daily Scream pointed their bugles at the breakfasting Westphalians. They served their purpose. Every eye brightened and dropped on dovm the rest of the page. Not a single and or the was missed. It was a clever ad. Messrs. Westphalian handed the paper over to Mesdames Westphalian, with the facial expression usually attributed to the town gossip as she imparts a fresh bit of scandal to her neighbor over the back fence. Mesdames Westphalian smacked their lips, their eyes wore the having-a-good-time expression proper to the neighbor on the other side of the fence. But they, with one accord, raised a disapproving voice. My dear, this is pos ' tively amusing. What will they think of next? I suppose every woman and girl in this town will flock there. As for myself, I think it is disgusting — mixing up fairy tales in plain business matters! I ' d like to know who the prince will be? — cenceited boor! Marry the girl who can wear the slipper in the window! Of course it will be a two and a half, triple A. A sissy piece she ' ll be! Messrs. Westphalian, with one accord, had fortified themselves behind the much- discussed daily. Mesdames Westphalian simmered and puckered. After a while calm was restored and Messrs. Westphalian came out from behind their barracks and pro- ceeded with bacon and eggs. Messrs. Westphalian went about their respective businesses, and forgot the eccentric advertisement of the new shoe shop. But it was not so with the feminine citizens. They were provoked. Each decided that she would go by on the opposite side of the street and see just who was foolish enough to go look at the slipper in the Cinderella Shop window. The chic little shop had been quite an object of interest in Westphalia ever since its general outlines could be determined in the conglomeration of creamy bricks and mortar. No one knew just exactly to whom the responsibility for it belonged. It was mmored once that the owner was a gray-haired old man with a hobby for slippers. He loved ladies ' footwear as a dealer in antiques loves his old vases and clocks. It was whispered also that he was a handsome young man who could not endure the sober life of aristocratic old Westphalia and intended to motor to and from Westphalia at morning and night in order that he might still enjoy the gay life he led somewhere. This latter view did not contribute greatly to his popularity. All the Messrs. and Mesdames Westphalian, and even Juniors and Sisters Westphalian, were sure that West- phalia was the original spot of the Garden of Eden. If it were not, it should have been. m w ' ■SWWKWKWW TS ' aU VVVV.VV V 2.k Lea-ves Now in the largest, whitest house on the broadest street, which was named Maple Street, there lived Jane McRae. She had a father, a mother, a big brother and a small sister. She was the most beautiful — I will not have her the prettiest — girl in all Westphalia, which is saying a lot for Jane McRae. She is to be Cinderella. On this particular morning when the bugles were pointing at Messrs. and Mesdames Weslphaiian from the last page of the Daily Scream. Parks Burton, who lived at the other end of Maple Street in the biggest brick house, rode down town in his runabout, which was all a runabout should be, and entered the Cinderella Shop. The Cinderella Shop was the last word in a ladies ' shoe shop. There were mirrors and mirrors, and each mirror was the kind that flatters. The owner of the shop intended that his customers should feel comfortable and happy. Parks Burton looked around him. Everything was as he had left it when he crept out the back door the night before. Pumpkins scattered here and there were reminiscent of Cinderella ' s chariot. The steeds were left to the imagination. Parks Burton knew women and girls are much fonder of mice in pictures and imagination than in real life. Now he seemed slightly worried. If he were not our hero, I should say his knees shook. His spirits seemed to brighten, however, when two velveted and buckled pages arrived. Come on, old man, don ' t look so doleful. You ' ll make your fortune out of this. And they danced gleefully around among the pumpkins, stopping short as they saw the usual three giggling school girls, books under arms, hesitate before the door. Gravely Page Number One walked to the door, opened it and bowed low, some of the powder from his dark wig falling to the floor. Curiosity succumbed, and the three minced in. Page Number Two brought a velvet cushion. Parks Burton, almost a stranger and decidedly good looking in his princely attire, knelt before the prettiest school girl, removed the latest thing in sport shoe, and endeavored to slip on the slipper, which had been the object of interest for several hours. It would not slip on. He went through the same process with the other two. But herein our story differs from the old story. The step-sisters could not wear the Cinderella slipper, but the prince and the pages did not suffer them to leave till they car- ried with them another pair of slippers — the latest thing in its way, whether sport or dress. The original step-sisters went away with damaged vanity and bloody heels and toes. All the Westphalian step-sisters, and before the day was over there were many of them, went away lost in the delights of possessing a new pair of slippers. All day long the Cinderella Shop was crowded. People came and lingered. It was better than the movies, for it was all home talent. Late in the afternoon — but not too late — Jane McRae and her little sister motored by. Observing the congested condition of the street at a certain spot and feeling the electric thrill of interest in the atmosphere, she cut off the gas so completely that her car slowed down to three miles an hour, which is saying lots for the car and the financial rating of Jane ' s father. 120 Little sister, fearing that Jane ' s curiosity was not as great as ner own, took fate into her own small palm and turned a button. Whether it was the right button or not, it had the desired effect. Perhaps Jane McRae liked to have things decided for her. At any rate, she did not glower at her small sister. At that auspicious moment. Page Number One, perceiving a more promising cus- tomer, opened the door, bowing low, with the usual shower of powder. All Cinderellas from time immemorial have been rather timid, modest girls, seeking and always finding protection. Our Cinderella looked about her at what seemed to her vast mobs of people, and the look in her eyes went straight to the heart of Prince Parks Burton. He smiled. Jane McRae decided that she would not be a ' fraid cat. Another voltage of electric thrill was turned on at some far distant power house, as Jane McRae sat uf)on the very stool that Cinderella of long ago must have sat upon as she pulled the beans out of the ashes. Parks Burton knelt before her, a page at attention on each side. He slipped off the miniature slipper — Cinderella slippers are always minia- tures — and settled it upon the velvet cushion. The feel of velvet eigainst silk was soothing. Parks Burton held in his hand an exquisite gold evening slipper. His practiced eye knew that it would be a perfect fit. His practiced hand did not need the guidance of his eye in fitting the slipper. He needed the eye — two of them — for something else. Jane McRae blushed rosily as Parks Burton slipped on her finger a ring — then bowed low in true princely style. It was a pretty piece of acting. Before the bright glitter of the diamonds the people around rubbed their mental eyes. Could this be the sober twen- tieth century? They clamored and clapped and laughed, and asked questions. Jane McRae and Parks Burton! Who would have thought it? Page Number One became master of ceremonies. From his vantage point of the kitchen stool he issued an invitation to all the Westphalians to the wedding of Jane McRae to Parks Burton at six o ' clock in the Cinderella Shop. Those who can ' t get in may peep through the windows. Now if you have any delicacy, get out and don ' t peep till six. At eight that night, as a rice-pelted train pulled slowly out of Westphalia for northern points, Jane Burton said to Parks Burton: Dearie, I wonder if they ' ll ever wonder how I got a trousseau together in two hours. And how I knew what size ring Cinderella would wear. l[[ { y V ' .V. ' K K K W ' .yvVA ' vVV VvVVv VVVvaVVV X Just Friends It ' s a mighly easy matter Ju5t to fuss and growl around. And say that no one loves you And you ' re bound to wear a frown; ' Cause the world is never sunny, And your troubles never end. And you ' re awful tired o ' living. Hustle round and make a friend. You ' ll wonder how you ever had The heart to fret and whine. And think o ' little nothings Just to waste your precious time; And why ' twas always diHicult For you to make amends. But the difference is obvious, ' Cause now you ' re making friends. And for juil the characteristics Of a man you call a friend You can calculate in Math and find There isn ' t any end To the permutalive value. And if you ' ll look around. Friends are livin ' all about you. Just a-wailin ' to be found. B. P., ' 23. ' Can the hand do before the soul has wroughi? Is not our art the service of our thought? 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' .w v : xr k L xK i eajs es ( E m THILE HBG ¥OILl] V VVVVVV ' .XVO x— A ' AV vVVW ' ) V, Leajves Mi rrors o f MereJitk As those who direct the poHcies of England and the United States have led to the Minors of Downing Street and the Mirrors of Washington, so those who sit in the seats of the mighty at Meredith have inspired the Mirrors of Meredith. Below are extracts from this interesting book, which was recently published anonymously and which has already made a notable place for itself in American literature. Dear Miss Ura Green: It gives me genuine pleasure to welcome you to our institution of learning and you may be assured of a most hearty welcome. You will be met at the station in a peculiar sort of fashion by the business manager of the institution, Mr. Donis R. Stroud, and I am sure you will have no difficulty in finding him. Sincerely, Charlie Brewer. He needs no introduction to a Meredith audi( And in a certain office at a certain desk there sits a certain man, one who knows what a certain newish is flunk- ing on, who says you may or may not drop a certain sub- ject, who knows everything about all things scientific and whose name most certainly should have been Job. Fre- quently he appears in public, and then we are very likely to meet his friends Shadrack, Meshak and Abednego. a vvuva ' ..- A ' AvaVVvVV What powers were lost to the drama! Surely she would have been a remarkable success as an actress, for there is a place in the realm of melodrama for the quality of energy as is evinced by her violent hand flings, vigorous head jerks, et cetera. Then too a glowing imagination is hers — one that peoples blackboards with fascinating figures of Elizabethans and what not, she would surely lose herself in her art. And the old shall pass away and give place to the new. Even so the century-old methods of instruction in the science of history teaching must effect a graceful exit as we welcome in the dawn of a new day — a day ushered in by a gentleman of distinguished appearance and sjjectacles who sums up his theories in one sentence: Don ' t take any notes, and then he adds, But be sure to read Schapiro, for next time — the book is out of print and is not in the library. Five o ' clock Friday afternoon a small sprightly figure frenziedly walking up and down the halls and inquiring in an injured martyr-like tone, Oh, have you seen any of those Ensemble girls? This is really dreadful, you know! Not a one of them has appeared, and it is quite past five o ' clock. Boy, pa t the Kittie-Cat. mm uvuv.v vvvvv. vv v w. vvvvv.vv ' v ' v v ' v. ' vvv Aa vv v Oo k Leaves 1 . Of the phylum — Chordata. 2. Of the Class— Mammalis. 3. Of the Division — Mulier — In other words, she is a biologist — and think how much she knows about the customs of the frog, the manners of the earthworm and our honorable ancestors — the monkeys. And so patient! (may the saints preserve you if you are num- bered among the victims of her wrath). But despite all this, perhaps she should have been an oriental dancer or at least a gym director. What! Are you here ding-donging me for money again? You can ' t sleep a wink for thinking of spending money. You aren ' t happy if you have a cent not spent. Such are the words which greet you from the bursar ' s office. Yet there is no sting behind them, only a big jovial nature and geniality which overflows its bounds upon us all. No one can help feeling cheered and brightened to hear, Well, now, what slumbers in your peaceful breast this morning? Run over the tag end of the last chapter for next time so we ' ll know where we are at, and if you have any extra time I ' ve a cranky notion that if you brouse around in the junior-senior reading room you ' ll find something to get you started thinking along these lines. But don ' t get the sissy idea that you can snitch the whole cheese. I must emphasize that we can never learn all about any one sub- ject ; take, for instance, the circle of truth. Are any more words necessary to portray this youthful person in all his glory? mmw ' ■ VVvv Sv 7n ■! mmnEnmnmnni Now be sure and master this first paragraph — just thoroughly mas er it, then all the rest will come easy — you will have no difficulties and when we come to have a test it will be a real pleasure. And French Double A sedately march to their respective rooms, where hours later they can be heard repeating the first paragraph. Sans cessant and and looking forward to that test which is to be a genuine (?) pleasure. Sympathy and gentleness! thou art personified in this little man who never loses his temper (though you might dis- agree if you should see how he boxes the ears of that tem- peramental pipe organ, and my, how he delights in temp)er- ment!) He seems to have a slight aversion to profanity — jazz and ragtime constituting his whole conception of pro- fanity. But any way he is a great organist, and of course he knows perfectly well how to sing. Oh, the memory of that melodious voice! Now, girls, I hope that you do not have so many irons in the fire that you do not have time to prepare your lessons well. However, that is enough about that — let us go on to the next topic, and see what we can do with it — Suf- fice it to say many of the freshmen spent hours on their history. VWVWVVVVVVV .eOuVes Tmnzniinnmir Junior-Senior Library My wails are old and worn, my sides are lined with musty old books, countless ragged old govern- ment bulletins and college catalogs of the last twenty-five years. You would think I would be as antique and fossilized as the skeleton and bones of Mr. Boomhour — but no, far from it. I am as young as a spring chicken. How can this be? Because daily more than a hundred young girls file in and out of my abode and fill the air with their thoughtless chatter. I say. Lillian Horlon, have you heard the latest— how Miss Welsh congratulated Mr. Highsmith on the arrival of twins, and of course the poor dear man blushes pink with confusion at the very thought — and do you know Miss Welch meant to congratulate Mr. Canady all the time? Of all the crazy topics. What in the world has President Harding got to do with sociology? Mr. Freeman must think we ' re well as old as he is. This Lit. IV drives me to drink. How in the world can I finish thii Dickens thing by tomorrow? The blamed book has 829 pages in it, and I ' m on 304. Do you see how I can ever do it, Bert? I just can ' t do it. Aw, lay off, Tommie Underwood. Why don ' t you read the first page and the last one like 1 do? That English is a plumb cinch. I never studied a lick in my lite under Miss Steele, and she won ' t give me more than B to save her soul. Enter Miss Steele. Miss Moore, have you seen the questions on ' Hamlet ' around here anywhere? Well— as— no— ah— Miss Steele, 1 don ' t believe I have, but you might look under that pile of books on Ed. 33 — (thinking). Oh! yes — I saw them a minute ago in the dictionary. Time for election — I ' m getting all excited — 1 wonder who ' ll gel what. Oh! by the way. how do you like Louie for S. G. president? 1 de-clare, now you all do the craziest things. Why don ' t you wait until you see whether Louie passes her work or not. (This from Annie Bowen.) I wonder if there ' s anything in the world Miss Steele doesn ' t know about Shakespeare— (Lois Smith). What are you doing, ' A ' ? Looking up how many limes Shakespeare took a bath. P TTTT -VsvV VVVvUv says Meredith Colle going to burn down at 5:00 p. m. o know what would happen if the her effort to give Ruth Yelvinglon Guess what. Kat the bullel this afternoon. The Tmig ' s come out, and here ' s something funny. Want Banks-Badger partnership was busted up ' . Here ' s the best yet — Wouldn ' t it be tragic if Marion Alle a caress fell over on her? ' Now you needn ' t think you ' ve got the best gossip. Bee Nye, ' cause I ' ve got you beat ail to pieces. I read in the News and Ohsener that Mr. ' Brewer and Boomy are now on their way to the Dean of Women ' s Conference at Atlanta, now in session. They are both prepared to deliver five speeches on the possibilities of young ladies taking degrees in church and campus boy hunting. I ' ve got the deepest secret. I wouldn ' t tell you all on the pain of death. But just listen to this now, I got it straight from the nominating committee that Margaret Fleming is absolutely going to be house president of Main Building next year and C. M. Jessup is going to be sub-house president. And so on it goes through the day. Do you wonder that I dare not grow old? breathed the dear old Junior-Senior library to me in confidence. Wanted Some athletic spirit — Meredith. To know the sensation of a fire drill— Newish. Self-confidence — Gena Weslon. Book on Parliamentary Law— Freshman Class. Jokes— rAc- Acorn. A private bank — Business Manager of Oak Leaves. Food— Marion Allen. Adorine— Mr. Boomhour. Larger circulation — The Tntig. One favorable criticism — Oak Leaves. To be a famous Shakespearean actor — L. Mays. A Lizzie — not tin — Julian Butler. To be tennis stars — Sarah and Kalherine Nooe. Coffin, including hearse, grave and tombstone — Ed. to: -Chief Oak Leaves. Su ppose dauahter? Ann Eliza was not Mr. Miss Badger was dean of women? Mr. Boomhour chaperoned dales on week nights Miss Johnson wore French heels and ear bobbs? Miss Stitzel gave dancing lessons? Miss Royster weighed 250 pounds? Miss Welsh ran a hotel? Frances Cherry was a bookworm? Dr. Brown taught Greek? Bert Moore studied? Mr. Ferrell was president of the college? Miss Beech taught voice? llUUU AVk AUVV V VVVW VV. .V .VV VVv ' A ' vk v ' VV ' V ' aV VV V a.k Lee ves _______ ( ( hi ' r ' i ' rf;iiuiau iihn,iiinu t ' iii .ii i ji[ n ' ' ' ' r ' ' , fi: i T . III Bouquets and. Knocks Oh. still my fervent prayer will be Heaven ' s choicest blessings rest on thee. — Miss Ejberc. None knew thee but to love thee. Nor named thee but to praise. — Miss Johnson. Ripe in wisdom was he, but patient and simple and childish. — Mr. Boomhouk. With unpronounceable, awful names. — Chemistry II. Sweet food of sweetly uttered knowledge. Earth ' s noblest thing — a woman perfected. — Miss Poteat. Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. — Mr. Riley. There ' s no love between us. — Newish and Sophs. Earth sound thy wisdom and high heaven thy fame. — Miss Steele, A heart from which noble sentiments Spring like sparks from an anvil. — Miss RoYSTER. She chatters like a windmill. — E. Baley. Doubt that the stars are fire. Doubt that the sun doth move. Doubt truth to be a liar. But never doubt 1 love. — R. Freeman. Angels and ministers of grace defend us. — Math. I. A merry heart doth good like a medicine. — B. Nye. Rich are those who have thee for a friend. — CarOLYN MebceR. 1 assisted at the birth of that most significant word, flirtation. — F. Cherky. Nobility is the one only virtue. — R. LrvERMON. Fashioned so slenderly — Young and so fair. — D. Felton. Rich in the graces all women desire. — L. E. DoWELL. Was ever book containing such vile matter so fairly bound? — SoPH ENGLISH. I care for nobody, no not I. — Whit Powell. Hang sorrow, carell kill a cat. — Bert MoorE. Nature after making thee broke the mold. — E. SentELLE. She has a head— so has a pin. — G. WesTON. 154 A Modest Proposal (With Apologies to Swift) HAVING over a considerable period of lime through observa- tion and woful experience realized the acute problems and deficiences characterizing life in the commonwealth of li Meredith, especially that relating to the inequalities in life for teachers and pupils, I have, after lengthy consideration of the situa- tion, decided to propose some minor revisions which would bring about some slight change in existing conditions. These suggestions I now present with all hope of a favorable reception from all concerned: 1 . No member of the student body shall be in any way subject to the regulations of the Student Government Association or to those of the Academic Council. 2. No student will be required to attend class or any other college duty. 3. Members of the faculty shall upon arrival in Raleigh consider themselves as subject to all rules of the S. G. A. 4. Members of the faculty shall be required to salute any student whom they may meet in the halls, in the class rooms or in other places of amusements. 5. Breakfast shall be served in the rooms of the students from 10 to 12 a. m. (Any professor appearing on the halls before the hour of 12 is cautioned to observe quiet, so as to not disturb those who desire to repose.) 6. Members of the faculty may take part in studio parties twice a semester, provided the entire student body is invited. 7. Members of the faculty may not indulge in hazing until they have paid their matriculation fees. 8. Members of the faculty are required to take gym twice a week, as It tends to mental and physical development. 9. After first six weeks, faculty may shop in groups of twelve. 10. Students are urged to take part in all kinds of possible amuse- ments, especially the movies, as they are of educational value. [ ' UlW ' vVW ' ' A S V _ v v s v vvv vg Jswk Leacves y iniitiUiiimnzi niii!ini(niiiiiix]z. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS FREE ! CAMPUS RESTRICTIONS Save up your call-downs. Only 3 will entitle you to a 4 weeks ' trial size of these noted Campus Re- strictions. Beth Carroll, Manager PATRONIZE MEREDITH CAFE F.rst Floor, Mam Bmlding High Price and Regular Menu BREAKFAST (7:45-8:00) Hope Faith Bacon LUNCH (1:03-1:10) Hope Charity Soup DINNER (6:00-6:20) Hope Faith Charity Combread (And Ihe greatest of these ,5 HOPE) Y STORE Groceries, Notions and Other Junk Cheap Goods — Hi§h Prices Don ' t Go Elsewhere to Be Cheated Come Here METHODS Especial Emphasis on Methods of Putting Things Over Student Executive Council Beth C rroll. PrtsiJenI FOR RENT TWO VACANT ROOMS Faircloth Hall (Occupants will be found sitting on a trunk m hall trying to study.) Time: Study Hour. Apply to B. HART. K.. MATHEWS Proprietors Among the New Books History of Er glish Literature By Mood ■ Lovett A new book which fascinates by its thrill- | ing plot, dramatic iluations and dashing s,yle_A vividness and power that are irresistible. Will inevitably be widely read. — Meredith Revic-a,. A masterpiece o modern literature. — Sop ' i D-ciiion. NEW COURSES AT MEREDITH Ed. 1032- Trea ' s of cultivation of mutual love and friendship — required of Freshmen and Juniors. Louise Mays, Prof. Nigktly Concerts Giv desp Me n by that benevolent and philanthropic ty (Sophomores) for the benefit of the airing and benighted Freshmen of edith College. Extra Progran s During Fall -If Susie Herring, Director muri: be the good of the sju .sing on. ' Dancing Lessons M. L. Blalock ■ .V .-. ' ■ ' ■ - !:- v ' v V vVV ' aV- QQ - The Ideal of a Freshn A 4 Square Girl ' f P The faculty of Meredith College have recently decided upon the advisability of calling a confe discuss the limitation of stude nt privileges. P MUUIU ' . VV VV VVV V . . ■ -: v;vvvvvv:. 33: )(xk LesLV ' es I just can ' t play this ragtime. Newish Ruth Newton: Who teaches you piano? Fannie Paul: Dr. Brown. Ruth Newton: Well, it does look as if you would be able to play simple rag- time then. Leona Colwell: You know we were sitting on the campus and some one made Georgia Lee Howard: I don ' t think I should get zero on this math paper. Mr. Canady: I don ' t either, but that ' s the lowest I could give you. C. Tuttle (coming in junior-senior li- brary) : Has anybody seen Cood Housekeeping in here? M. Duncan: No, but if you ' ll come over to my room I ' ll show you some. Mabel West: Was it ' Son ' ? Leona Colwell: Why, no, it was at night. A kiss — a girl — a sad good-bye ! A glance — a curl — another girl! So life goes on. — Selected. Mr. Riley (giving exam) : Do any of these questions need any further ex- planation? M. Williams: No, sir; the questions are quite clear. It ' s the answers that bother me. Miss Carroll: Miss Weaver, will you give sentences illustrating the tenses of the verb ' set ' ? Helen: I set the hen. Miss Carroll: Well, what next? Helen: She hatched. Mr. Highsmith: I don ' t think the trustees have decided where they will move Meredith. H. Huggins (excitedly) : Do you reckon they ' ll go in the direction of Wake Forest ? ' ' — A corn. Mr. Riley (immediately following the class in History I) : Why were you late this morning. Miss Lewis? Blanche: Why, the bell just rang be- fore 1 got here. Every one wants to know why Virginia Barnes is so fond of the beach that she has already decided to spend her entire summer vacation there. p ((HUll u vvv vv v v ' .v Mr. Riley, lecturing to History I class on the massacre of the people of Nether- lands told the class that the Duke of Alva killed the people, presumably, on reHgious grounds. A freshman wrote the following in her note-book: It is thought that the Duke of Alva killed the people right outside the church doors. i|! H. Owens (to A. L. Elliott) : Are Roe and Elliot Wake Forest or State Col- lege boys? « « « Dot Miller (during exams) : Oh, these exams are just awful — I have to study from daylight to dawn every day. Mre. Haber (on biology) : Miss Fleming, why do we knead bread? Miss Fleming: To eat with meat. Beth Huntley (after finishing a news- paper article on Spiritualism ) : Well, I hope the veil ' parked ' over my future will be a bridal veil. Rannie Cox wants to know if the Annual comes out monthly or quarterly. Dr. Hunter (Sunday school class) : Margaret, what must we do before we can expect forgiveness of sin? Margaret Williams: Sin. Ida Lowe: Say ' B ' , have you read ' The Last of the Mohicans ' ? B. Nye: No, I haven ' t read the first of it yet. As the train was getting up steam to leave Albemarle just after the Christmas hoHdays, it suddenly parted in the middle. Of course the communication cord broke, and the end of it struck Banks Foreman, who was standing on the platform, in the face. Goodness me! she gasped in aston- ishment, what was that? The train has broken in two, miss, said a man who stood near. And I should think so, said Banks indignantly, as she eyed the broken cord. Did you really think that a piece of string like that could hold a train to- gether? Sound travels at the rate of 400 yards a second, but there are exceptions to the rule: Scandal, 1,000 yards a second; flattery, 500 yards; truth, 2! 2 yards; an alarm clock, barely I foot.  Dolly Grizzard had just registered at the Yarborough, where she was spending the week-end with her mother. I beg your pardon, but what is your name? the hotel clerk asked. Name? echoed the indignant Dolly. Don ' t you see my signature there on the register? I do, answered the clerk; that is what aroused my curiosity. E. Bowen (reading Horace) : O thou father and protector of human race, de- scendant of Satan (Saturn), the cure (care) of Great Caesar is given to you. Mr. Canady: Miss Current, what is a trapezoid? B. Current: A trapezoid is a lop- sided rectangle. Erma Moore: The S. G. ' s have taken their oath of office. Frances Smith: What did they swear by, the Bible or the hand-book? Mary Tilley (who wants a joke on her- self in the annual) : You know I always thought a diplomat was any one who was working for a diploma. ' A V ea.ves Z2Z2ZZ; This is how the editor of a paper in Pekin, China, declines a manuscript: I salute thee, brother of the sun and moon. Look upon thy slave who rolls at thy feet, who kisses the earth before thee and demands of thy charity permission to speak and live. We have read thy manu- scnpt with delight. By the bones of our ancestors, we declare such a manuscript. Should we print it, his majesty, the em- peror, would order us to take it as a cri- terion and never again print anything that was not equal to it. As that would not be possible before ten thousand years, all trembling, we return thy manuscript and beg thee ten thousand pardons. — 5e- lected. (May those gods who hold the secrets of humans never reveal the words and phrases by which the editor of an annual employes and beseeches any kind of ma- terial.) Son (to Janet Hollman in the infirm- ary) : You cough more easily this morn- ing. Janet Hollman: Well. I ought to. Son, I practiced nearly all night. Madge (who also aspires to see a joke on herself) has grown tired of waiting in Royster ' s candy kitchen, so she called out: Say, boy, who waits on the nuts here? Freshman Pattie Smith: Quick, call ' Son ' ; Julia drank some ink by mistake. Hard Soph: Oh, that ' s nothing. Let her eat some blotting paper. Just after school opened last fall Louise Mays was enterteiining a group of Newish on the campus one day and noticed a girl whom she did not remember having seen before. Wishing, with her usual junior solicitude, to make the stranger feel at ease, she beamed upon her and said heart- ily: Hello! isn ' t this a new face? A deep red suffused the little one ' s freckles. No, she stammered, it isn ' t new; it ' s just been washed, that ' s all. Miss Carroll recently gave her students in freshman English the task of writing a sentence to illustrate the use of the word heroes. Gena Weston handed in the following sentence: A man sat down on a chair. There was a tack in the chair. He rose. - ; tir IG;i Ucxk Leaves THE DARKER SIDE OF COLLEGE LIFE P- T W A.VVVWVWAVA ' ' AV.KV-.V. ' j rc- THE STAFF AS WE WERE 162 -f lll ' .UM ' . ' .MAV ' .V ■aU. ' .VA-AV ' ' !! ' lt ' l ' ' ' ' ' ..,wiu,u,nininiiniinniui iiiiTm - WWWWWVSy .V ' . ' . ' - .. ' . ' V VWVV VVW- -A. 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