Queens University of Charlotte - Coronet / Edelweiss Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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I E P ELW£1 S S hear she has made quite a success financially. Turning- in that (juick way so characteristic of her, she seized Ella by the hand and introduced her as heroine of her stories. Of course we all recognized Ella as the Venus of the Movies. In a very Frenchy gown, Vashti laughingly told how, while studying French in Paris, her heart had l)een won by a marquis. Mora as yet has not been jiersuaded to gi e up tlie gaiety of social life, but is still in the wliirl and looks as young as ever. Maggie Yorke told of her study of music and of her experiences in concert tours. I suppose you ' ve heard of lier wonderful success. As for Anne, slie was tlie greatest surprise of all. Dressed in widow ' s weeds, but with a countenance not corresponding witli the same, she said, in that funny way, that her good looks had got her one iuisband, and that she firmly believed that they could get her another. Jane frowned very disapprovingly at Anne and told in a serious and earnest way of her great work in social service in Chicago. Louise, whom we all ex])ected to liave such a splendid career, two years ago gave up all thoughts of that and is now the busy wife of a Presbyterian minister. Most interestingly, Margaret gave some points on the Y. W. C. A. work to which she devotes her entire time. Hester, much to our surprise, married the year after leaving school, and has been leading a most strenuous life since. We could guess, when our eyes turned to lithel, what she had been doing these five years. In a white dress and cap, she rose and said that she was now ery l)usy as head nurse of the Charlotte Sanatorium. And will you l)e siu-prised wlien 1 tell you that I am exactly what I told you I w as going to l)e five years ago — an old-maid school-teacher ? We had a wonderful time reminiscing, and wandered over tlie buildings, seeking familiar haunts. ICvery .spot brought u ) old memories, and all too soon the time came to say good-bye. Howe -er, we resolved to have a reunion again next year, and we sincerely hope you ' ll be with us then. ' Phe girls join me in lo e. With l:)est wishes for success in your work From your old clas.smate, Julia Haruis. 31

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E P ELWEI S S 1 Class propt)ec June 7, 1920. Dear Sue: Once more tlie Class of ' 1 5 gathered around tlie table in the (hning-room of our old Alma Mater, and it hardly seemed the same place, for instead of the rolls and syrup that we used to have, a very elaborate luncheon was ser -ed, and we were the guests of honor. You can never imagine what a great pleasure it was to see those dear old girls again after five years of separation, and the only thing that marred our happiness was that you, our beloved president, could not be there and preside o ' er us as usual. However, we talked of your work in far-away Cliina, thinking how truly fortunate were those little Chinese. Although five years seem short, yet you must hear of the many changes which have taken place. Miss Newton, as we will always call her, although of course you know she ' s Miss Newton no longer, was seated at the head of the table as master of ceremonies. In her sweet way she welcomed us and suggested that each tell what these years had brought forth. First, Mary Carson, blushing as she used to do, told of her romantic marriage to a prominent New York banker, and how extremely happy she was. Then Ashby, her face showing signs of study, spoke very interestingly of her surgical work at Johns Hopkins, l- ' or two years Mary Yorke had been star in popular plays, but had found more happiness in making the hard life of a country doctor easier. You, like all the rest, would scarcely have known the next: Gowned in a most stylish and handsome attire was Kate, now a designer of fashi ons for Vogue. Katherine, so used to standing when speaking — now a lecturer for the cause of Woman Suffrage — was very anxious to make us a stump speech. However, Evelyn, l)eing a more persistent talker, insisted on telling us that she was teaching Economics — would you believe it?— in Agnes Scott College. Martha, all rosy and fat, came rushing in at this time and insisted on apologizing for her tardiness caused by a breakdown of her brand-new Ford. She lives about three miles from the city and seems utterly absorbed in her farmer, chickens, and Ford. Mary Sanders has become quite famous as a writer of scenarios. I also 30

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P E L W£ I S Senior Class Poem O Alma Mater, fair to see. A fond farewell we sing to thee ! We sadly leave old friends grown dear. And those we ' ve known for many a year. From Queens and friends we now nnist part — We say farewell with aching heart. The ties of years to-day we break, Yet know whatever path we take. Still through the distance we shall feel Thy tender memories o ' er us steal : Thy hand shall guide though miles may part ; Thy memory live in each true heart. So now we pledge our all to thee — Our work, our life, whate ' er it be. M. n. Real Folks 32