Shorter College - Argo Yearbook (Rome, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 260 of the 1911 volume:

Cljr 2frar i3oofe|tor l5lJ ublisijcb op tty Senior of £§ I)ortrr Collrgr at 3xoi Contents PAGE Dedication 4 Board of Editors 9 Prologue 10 Calendar 11 Argo (Poem) 12 Shorter (A Sketch ) 14 Shorter (Poem) . 21 I Memoriam 22 Presidents of Shorter 25 Alumn.e 26 Yellow and White (Poem) 31 The Faculty and Officers - 32 Seniors 45 Senior Class (Officers) 52 The Senior 53 Cow mencement Day (Poem) .1.... 56 Steps Song 57 Junior Class 60 Spring ( Poem ) 64 Class of ' 13 â–  66 Ode to a Middy (Poem) 68 Morning — Evening - - - - 69 Tested Recipe - . ' ... - 70 Freshman Class 71 Like a Rose ( Poem ) - 74 Special Class 75 Junior Conservatory Class 80 Glee Club 82 Violin 84 St. Cecilia Club - 8fi Art Department h 87 l the Studio 91 The Sketch Club - 94 Studio Chat 96 The Anatomy Class - - 98 Oratory - 101 Sin I LLY 102 Renowned Impersonators 103 Racquet Raisers 106 Tennis Tournament - 108 Bowling Team. 1911 109 Basket-Ball 110 Fencing 1 1 1 The Walking Sticks 112 Eunomian Literary Society 113 Polymnian Literary Society 115 The Chimes of Shorter 117 V. W. C. A 118 Group : 119 History 120 German Club - — • 123 French Club 125 Gamma Chi Alpha 126 Phi Mu Gamma Sorority 130 Sic, i Iota Chi 136 Alpha Sigma Alpha - 138 Phi Mu Fraternity 140 Thanksgiving Day 143 The Chapel Bell 14- The Tower Room 146 Chasing Butterflies (Poem )... 147 From My Window 148 Morning 149 Lanier Day 150 Shorter - 151 Shorter Giri 152 Hallow e ' en 153 The December Debate 155 pv Shorter 157 Clubs (Illustration) 159 Students ' Association of Self-Government - 160 Shorter Ideals 161 The Pleiades 162 Order of the Golden Fleece 165 L. G. I. C - - 166 Carrot Tops 167 Seven Cups of Chocolate 168 Black Hand Club 169 Dramatic Club 170 Kid Club 171 Georgia 172 The Alabama Wayfarers 173 Florida 174 Xorth Carolina 175 South Carolina 176 Kentucky 177 Texas - - 178 Michigan 179 Academy 181 Organizations 182 Chronicles 185 When the Triangle Kings 189 Jest and Jollity (Illustration ) 191 Mondav Morning 192 Cases (Poem) 193 Dramatic Personal — Shorter 194 Bulletin Board 195 How They Pass Away the Time 196 Statistics from the Gym nasi cm 197 Such is Life 198 What the Seniors Know - 200 Worthy Ambitions 203 Epilogue - 208 ltl%ltl â–  AiOan loose. Be Bedirate this Jfirst Volume of CEl)? Arjgo, a. Ui. $an iljoose 1 NOR KNOWEST THOU WHAT ARGUMENT THY LIFE TO THY NEIGHBOR ' S CREED HATH LENT ' TO MRS. IRENE TISINGER IN RECOGNITION OF HER INVALUABLE ASSISTANCE AND SYMPATHETIC INTEREST BY THE STUDENTS OF SHORTER COLLEGE Argo BOARD OF EDITORS Ola Johnson Editor-in-Chief Bessye Porter Business Manager ART EDITORS Nettie Allen Esther Dobbs Ressif. Brown Addie Wright EDITORS OF DEPARTMENTS Louise Bennett - Music Ruth Slappey 1 Statistics (jRACE I U LOR J Mary Willie Askew Y. W. C. A. Annelu Burns.. Athletics Hattie Sue Lowe j Expression (.lady Morris J ' Louise Johnson - Subscriptions 9 - ;.k£_ Prologue that yi hi activities have put will m it X contemplating the years of college life, so bright and full of gladness, we wish that they, like Tennyson ' s brook, might go on forever. But, alas! like all things earthly, they must pass away. Not wishing to let the delightful inci- dents and pleasant occurrences of the year nineteen hun- dred and eleven fade into oblivion, we have labored to issue this volume, that we who have shared in these pleasures may keep them ever fresh in our memories, and who have not been participants may get a glimpse of our and live with us for a time in the Land of Yesterday. We into this our very best labor and talent, and we hope that you render criticism more severe than our own, which is : Haec nos noz ' imits esse nihil. 10 Calendar 1910 September 15-17— Thursday-Saturday— Exam- ination for admission into the College. September 20-22— Registration. September 23 — Lectures begin. September 25 — Matriculation sermon. October 1— College Day: Exercises in Me- morial Chapel. October 15 — Annual meeting of Board of Trustees. November 23 — Founder ' s Day. November 24 — Thanksgiving Day. December 19 — Inter-Society Debate. December 22 — Christmas recess begins 1911 January 4 — Registration. January 5 — Lectures begin. January 19— Lee ' s birthday. Address by President Van Hoose. January 20-25 — Mid-year examinations. February 3 — Lanier Day. Polymnian So- ciety. February 22 — Washington ' s birthday. May 15-20 — Final examinations. May 20 — Annual meeting of Board of Trus- tees. May 21 — Morning — Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. A. C. Cree, D. D. May 21 — Evening — Sermon before Y. V. C. A., by Rev. Emmett Stephens. May 22 — Class Day. Morning — Meeting of Alumna;. Afternoon — Senior Class Exercises. Evening — Grand Concert. May 23 — Commencement Day. Morning — Graduating Exercises, Address by Rev. W. Y. Pickard. D. D. 11 a m Argo All is finished, and at length Has crmie the sailing day For test of worth and strength. To-day the vessel shall be launched. And o ' er our sea. In all his splendor (light, The sun of gladness views the sight. Day by day our vessel grew: Steadfast workers tried and true Fashioned spar and beam and mast, ' Til, framed with grace and symmetry at last, A treasure ship rose up to view ! Who can count the wealth of gold That her rich coffers hold ? Who can say, for future years What argosies of joy she hears? Sail on, O Ship, on placid seas. With white wings spread to gentle breeze! Good tidings bear To friends both old and new ; (1 1 wishes carry, not a few. And visions of the years to be; Bear hopes that larger growth and fame. And yet more honored name. And long prosperity he Snorter ' s; And bear withal the love of all her loyal daughters. 12 Shorter A Sketch HIS initial issue of The Argo is a sort of memoir of a year that marks an epoch in the history of Shorter College. The year has been one of transition in the affairs of the college : and as its clays have slipped away, there have been great plans making and maturing. The commencement season of l ' dl will write Finis to-an interesting and important volume in the history of the institution, and September will open a new volume, on whose clean pages will be written the record of greater deeds, larger life and broader influence. While our hopes and aspirations look forward to this vision beautiful, our hearts turn back in loving review and tender reminiscence. We go back- in our thoughts to the year 1877. when there lived in this, one of the most charming spots in Dixie, a man whose mind became imbued with the dream of a priceless gift that he would make to the daughters of 1 1 is land. Col. Alfred Shorter, sitting in his colonial home in the little town of Rome, pondered, perhaps, upon the fortunes of lbs prostrate country: thought of her hills and plains so lately cov- ered with ashes and moistened with blood: of her vast wealth swept away and her industries stilled; of her courageous daughters and the small remnant of her heroic sons bravely taking up life ' s duties under new and most trying conditions, and his heart prompted him to make use of such of his means as had escaped the ravages of war. for the amelioration of these conditions. Looking abroad, his eye fell upon one of the most beautiful spots in the seven-hilled city — the crest of a hill in the heart of the town, crowned by the buildings of a small school called Cherokee College, recently organized by him and a few kindred spirits. After much thought and consultation with bis close friend, the beloved Dr. (iwallney, he resolved, upon the urgent advice of this wise counselor, that this little school should be the mustard 14 seed from which should grow up a mighty tree for the blessing of many. With his characteristic vigor of action, the inadequate build- ings were soon removed, and in their stead he had placed dormitories, academic buildings, and a little gem of a chapel, amply sufficient for the needs of eighty or ninety students. These accommodations, he thought, because of the impoverished condition of the country, would meet all requirements for many years to come. But his gift was more eagerly received than he had anticipated. Within a very short while all available space was filled and more was in demand. Other build- ings were acquired by erection, rental or purchase; and so the school went on year by year, rilling its halls with happy girls, who laughed and studied within its shadow, and then went out to bless, the world with their influence. IS All this time the conviction was of the trustees that there must be larger buildings larger grounds. strong in the minds and. to that end. Plan after plan was proposed, discussed and rejected. Finally, in the spring of 1910, they determined that the change should be made, and that the little college that had done such noble work should be transplanted and made to grow and blossom out into one of the great colleges of the land. One large-hearted trustee, Mr. J. L. Bass, donated, as a nucleus for the new site, his beautiful suburban home, consisting of a hand- some residence and thirty acres q.f well-kept grounds, and to this the trustees added, by purchase, one hundred and twenty-five acres more, thus giving the college for its new home one hundred and fifty-five acres of land of surpassing beauty. This transaction was quickly followed by many donations, large and small, from other trustees and 16 citizens of Rome. In this beautiful tract rises a lofty hill upon which the buildings of the college are to be located, and from whi ch the beholder may catch, in every direction, an inspiring view of mountain and plain and river. From its summit a street-car line will link the college with the busy heart of the town, and from here many drive- ways and walks will lead off through copse and dell and open vista, to gateway, lake or nook, or to some favorite broad-branched forest tree. The tennis, basket-ball, golf and hockey fields will all find appropriate homes, and no opportunity will be lacking to give the students the jesthetic culture and moral uplift that comes with beautiful surround- ings, or the health resulting from athletic and out-door exercise. dhe buildings themselves are to he ideal as regards sanitation. comfort, convenience and beauty. The plan that has been adopted arranges, so far, for seventeen large buildings, all constructed in the 17 classical Greek or beautiful colonial style of architecture. In the midst of the group will rise the rounded dome of the large central building, in which are to be the auditorium, the library and the admin- istration offices. Grouped about this in symmetrical arrangement are residence halls, all connected plots, to be the various college buildings am by colonnades, the intervening spaces beautified with grass l formal flower beds and sparkling fountains. The entire pile with its classic buildings, its rows of graceful columns and its balustrade. 1 terraces, will crown the hill with majesty, and were the adjacent town an Athens instead of a Rome, the spot might well be called The Acropolis. In the construction of the buildings careful and practical heed has been given to all matters affecting the health, comfort and wholesome pleasure of students as well as to the promotion of growth and development — intellectual, aesthetic and moral; for the college holds that no girl can do the best work of which she is capable, unless 18 she be well, comfortable and happy; that the factors which tend to the development or suppression of the intellectual, aesthetic and spiritual nature are forces for good or evil through all her after-life. In addi- tion to the ideal arrangement of the sleeping apartments each floor of every hall is provided with its sitting-room and miniature kitchen. There the students may enjoy those social pleasures without which college days would be gray and colorless, and later life devoid of many pleasant memories and delightful friendships: there student receptions may be held, five o ' clock teas be served, chafing-dish dainties be concocted, and for a brief space the weighty cares of the work-a- day world be buried in oblivion. Nor will these constitute the only forms of social intercourse enjoyed by the student body. The Young Women ' s Christian organization, the two literary societies — the Eunomian and Polymnian — the St. Cecilia Club of the music classes, and the Art Lovers ' Club, all of which are doing so much for their respective members, together with other forms of club activity, will not be forgotten in the new buildings, but will be given commodious halls for their homes. The college curriculum, so Shorter assumes, is of prime impor- tance, and its serious consideration will demand the greater part of the students ' time and effort. The college buildings, therefore, are to be constructed with all modern conveniences and equipped with apparatus necessary in all its lines of work — a most efficient aid to the professors in making bright the Shorter girls ' road to learning. In short, when we leave behind us the old life and enter upon the new life of the greater school, we expect to carry with us the same loyalty, the same enthusiasm, the same spirit and the same system of government that has characterized our life under the new adminis- tration of the closing year. The democratic spirit so in keeping with this form of govern- ment, the large share which students take in the government of the school through the Student Association and the Executive Committee ; their increasing importance in college affairs as they advance from class to class, arouse self-respect, develop strength of character, places each student upon her own merit, and brings forward all forms of personal excellence. 19 The students realize this fact, and will gladly lend their aid to the presidential faculty in carrying these ideas into the broader life of the greater school, toj rOw and expand always with the growth and expansion of the college. There will go also, into the new Shorter, as the very mainspring of its life, the one aim and idea which is paramount in the heart of the president — the building of character through the combined influences of genuine scholarship, broad culture, and true religion — the development of the girl into the highest type of the woman. Thus is coming to its full fruition the desire that filled the heart of Alfred Shorter when in 1877 he answered the need of his South- land with so noble a gift to our daughters. l. v... Shorter v While streams shall pour their waters bright Into the deep blue sea; While shadows flit about the hills. O ' er meadows and o ' er lea ; While the heavens shall support the stirs That light the lofty dome. Thy honor shall be dear to us — Thy name — zvhere ' er we roam. IN MEMORIAM DR. L. R. GWALTNEY died July is, 1910 HON. MARK G. MCDONALD DIED OCTOBER 17, 1910 COL. D. B. HAMILTON DIED JANUARY 31, 1911 m s Hni H 1 Ess su| 3|g| mBC .• - «:a Kff SGBS, â–  DR. L. R. GWALTNEV Presidents of Shorter College ACCESSUS EXITTS Dr. R. n. Mallory 1877 1S82 L. R. Gwaltney, D. D 1882 1891 V I. Battle, D. D., LL. D 1891 1898 Dr. T. J. Simmons 1898 1910 A. W. Van Hoose, W 1 ... 1910 The Editors have desired to place pictures of all the presidents of Shorter College upon the pages of our Year Book, but have been unable to secure them before going to press. Trustees of Shorter College Terms to Expire in 191 1 W, T. Johnson, Washington J. L. Bass, Rome F. S. Etheridge, Jackson C. C. Harper, Rome Terms to Expire in 1912 W. W. Brooks, Rome C. W. Durden, Waynesboro J. B. Sullivan, Rome i Terms to Expire in 1913 T. P. Bell, Atlanta T. W. Lipscomb, Rome J. P. Cooper, Rome B. E. Willingham, Macon Terms to Expire in 1914 L. A. Dean, Rome A. W. Ledeetteh, Rome Harper Hamilton, Rome Education Board Terms to Expire in 1911 P. A. Jessup, Tifton W. L. Cutts, Canton M. L. Duggan, Sparta W. L. Pickard, Savannah 25 Alumnae OFFICERS Mrs. Edward Hume, ' 97 President Miss Joy Harper, ' 95 Vice-President Mrs. C. E. Woodruff, 87 Recording Secretary Miss Cordelia Veal, ' 97 Corresponding Secretary Miss Jessie Glover, ' 05 Treasurer 7 ' F it is true that the standing of a college can be measured by the strength of its Alumna? Association, Shorter has certainly taken her place among the first of our great Southern colleges for women. While vet in her youth, being only in her thirty-fourth year, she has already furn- ished a large number of young women who in every honorable walk of life have won prominence and success. About fifteen years ago the Alumnae of Shorter College organized themselves into a body, having for its object the furtherance of the work of their Alma Mater. For several years the work of the association has largely taken the form of philanthropic education. Through the endeavors of its members a number of most worthy girls have received educational advantages which have fitted them for lives of usefulness. Other altruistic wink has been in the nature of hospital cooperation with the college. The association has brought the alumna? closer together. That great interest in all that pertains to the future of the college exists, has been proven by the enthusiasm with which they have entered into the Greater Shorter Campaign. The present work undertaken by the association is the erection of a statue of- the beloved founder of 26 the college. Col. Alfred Shorter, on the college campus. In the minds of the more hopeful alumna? is a vision of an Alumna; Hall, a build- ing to be erected by individual contribution from the alumnae, to adorn the college grounds, and to stand for all time a token of their affection and loyalty for their Alma Mater. 27 . UJitWri U X u Yellow and White Yellow and white, yellow and white. The stars grow pale in the morning light: The nights fade away as the dawns unfold, And the primrose suns her filmy gold. Yellow and white, yellow and white. On the crest of billow the Foam floats bright, But down in the deeps of the caverns ild The yellow amber is lying cold. Yellow and white, yellow and white. The saffron ruse and the dews of night — A glimpse of beauty — a treasure told. Like a string of pearls on a heap id gold. i i 31 4 W The Faculty A. W. VAN HOOSE, £■ PRESIDENT School of Philosophy, Science and Arts J. W. GAINES, A. M. Dean; Professor of Mathematics L. R. HOGAX, A. M. Professor of Latin and Greek Languages; Bible L. R. GWALTNEY, A. M., D. D. Professor of Christian Morals; Qhaplain R. B. HEADDEN, D. D. Instructor in Bible and Biblical Literature M. E. LINDSEY, A. M. Lady Principal; Instructor in Mathematics IRENE TI SINGER, A. B. Professor of English Deceased. 33 A. E. NICHOLS, A. M. 35 ELSIE THOMAS. A. B. Professor of History; Assistant in English ANNIE RAYNOR, A. M. Professor of Modern Languages Professor of Natural Science ELIZA MITCHELL, A. B., L. I. Principal of Shorter Academy; English MARGARET STONE, A. B. Assistant in Languages and History; Teacher of History, Shorter Academy VERA JAMESON Teacher of Latin, Slnuin Academy MARIE LOCKE. A. B Librarian 8 .- ' i y J T i y ' â– k ' S S • ' ' pfU  , â– mmHSSm. : fe  l School of Music J. P. LUDEBUEHL, Mus. Doc. Director; Professor of Piano GRACE LOUISE CRONKHITE Professor of Piano, and Instructor in Harmony and Musical History ANNIE DENMARK Instructor in Piano, and Sight Singing ALEXANDER V. SKIBINSKI Professor of Violin CHARLOTTE V. SKIBINSKI Professor of Piano SOURIE GLOVER, M. M. Assistant in Piano MADAME GRACE ALMY Professor of Voice Culture, and Art of Singing MABEL NORRIS Assistant in Voice Culture ALINE WINBURN, M. M. . lccoiupauist JESSIE DICKEY, A. B. Supervisor of Practice 3S School of Art IMOGEN COULTER Professor of Art School of Expression and Physical Education GRACE E. MVSER, B. O. Principal of School of Expression School of Business NANNIE M. KENNEDY Professor of Business Course; Bursar BESSYE PORTER Secretary to the President M RIE LOCKE Assistant in Business Office 40 IT Officers A. W. Van Hoose J. W. Gaines M. E. Lindsey Ethel Grammar Nannie M. Kennedy. Dr. Curry Maggie Jacobs Bessye Porter Marie Locke Mrs. Mrs Mrs. A. W. Van i roosE Mitchell RUCKER President --Dean Lady Principal ....Housekeeper ....Bursar College Physicia n Nurse Registrar X urator of Library -Chaperons 42 E HLOR UNCLE HAPPY None knew her but to love her, none named her but to praise. OLA JOHNSON, Madison, Ga. Y. W. C. A.; A; Eunomian Society; Literary Certificate Cox College: Vice- President Literary Society. 1910 (Cox) ; Vice-President Junior Class, 1910; Secretary Y. W. C. A., 1910: Vice- President French Club. 1911; Treasurer V. W. C. A.. 1911; Vice-President Order of the Golden Fleece, 1911 Member of the Executive Board, 1911 Associate Editor of The Chimes, 1911 Editor-in-Chief of the Annual, 1911 Eunomian Debater. 1911. Joy of the hospital, queen of her ward. Is the lovely trained nurse. Ola; The angelic smile she Wears all the while Makes her a professional consoler. AVIE The jest and earnest working side by side. AURIE BONNER. Shady Dale. Ga. Y. W. C A. ; M K ; A K ; Polym- nian Society; Treasurer French Club. 1911. Il ' ith joyous love and happy smiles. She has chosen to go thousands of miles Across the ocean to China ' s laud. To join that faithful missionary baud. 46 ' BABY She tastes the joy that springs from labor. LAURA ENOCHS Oklahoma City, Okla. 2 I X : V X A ; Y. W. C. A. : Vice- President of the Eunomian Literary Society, 1910; Member of the Executive Board, 1910-11: President Eunomian Literary Society, 1911; Secretary Athletic Association, 1911: Treasurer of Senior Class, 1911 ; Treasurer of the Pan-Hellenic. 1911. In the future of Laura, our Baby, There ' s a party, a dinner, an occa- sional ball, With flowers and music, with belles and their beaux; And our Baby the attraction and center of all. EDDIE An open-hearted maiden, true and pure. ETHEL BONNER. Shady Dale. Ga. Y. W. C. A. ; M K ; A K ; l ' XA; Polymnian Society. Now, Eddie, dear, doesn ' t like her books, And declares a preference for cooks; But really her heart she will cast away To a handsome lad some pretty day. 47 POSEY Silence is golden. JESSIE MAE K1NARD Sylvester, Ga. Y. W. C. A.; Eunomian Societ} Jessie Mae lias taken vows to be a nun. May she never regret what she has done; Always attired in white robe and hood, She will spend her life thus doing good. VHORTIE All in woman to adore in thy dear self I find, HORTENSE MULLi IY Statesboro, Ga. Y. Y. C. A.; A K ; V X A; M K ; Eunomian Society; Literary Certificate Cox College; Secretary Junior Class, 1910; Vice-President Senior Class. 1911; Exchange Editor of The Chimes: Presi- dent Bowling Club. Her figure tall, her witching grace, Her naughty eyes, her striking tare. Enhanced by gowns of silk and laee. are. With histrionic fame, combined to make Iter opera ' s star. 48 AND HER NAME WAS MAUD Sedate her air. and wiser titan she seems. MAUDE MILLER, Cave Spring. Ga. V. W. C. A. ; Eunomian Society. The tall, dignified girl. Without rat or curl, Who has every charm Of an old-maid schootniarm. HUMBLE BEE Her eyes were brown, a deep, deep brown, Her hair was darker than her eyes. BEATRICE MINHINNETTE Cave Spring, Ga. K M : Eunomian Society ; Poet Lovers ' Club ; Member of Executive Board. 1910: Tutor in Chemistry. Lay the proud usurpers low! Stolen are our rights! Votes for women! Men must know The suffragette noiv fights! 49 PATSY ALLIE MAHONE, Unadiela, Ga. Strong in. will and rich in wisdom. Feminine to her inmost heart. Very woman of my woman. Eunomian Society ; Eunomian De- bater ; Y. W. C. A. ; Athletic Asso- ciation ; President of French Club; Secretary of L. G. I. Club ; Assistant Editor of Annual ; Secretary of Execu- tive Board. 1911: President Order of Golden Fleece. Allie Mahone a professor will be In all her glory and dignity; Taking her degree with well-stored mind. With love and learning of every kind. TIB Not learned save in gracious household ways. MARY PULLEN. Cave Spring, Ga. K M; Clionian Society (Bessie Tift); Eunomian Society; Graduate Hearn Academy; Secretary Y. W. C. A., 1910; I ' ensor Clionian Society. 1910; Treasurer Junior Class, 1910. She may not drink at the Pierian Spring, Our housekeeper, Mary Pullcn; But she keeps well dusted ' everything, And ne ' er looks sour or sullen. v iV 50 FAN To show a good spirit is much help in every difficulty. FANNIE PENDLEY, Paducah, Ky. ASA; V X A ; Eunomian Society ; President Senior Class, 1911: President Students ' Association. 1911; Secretary Eunomian Society. 1910-11: Vice-Presi- dent Tennis Association, 1911 ; Treasurer Tunioi Class, 1910: Member of Pan- Hellenic, 1911. A belter president than ours, impossible to find; Her pastimes and her pleasures are athletically inclined ; In basket-ball and tennis both she is just simply grand, And for a better student, you might search throughout the land. WEE IV hen she had passed it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music. MARIE WALKER, Cochran, Ga. Y. W. C. A. ; A K ; r X A ; M K ; Polymnian Society; Literary Certificate Cox College ; Piano Certificate Cox College; President Junior Class. 1910; Librarian Lanier Society, 1910 ; Secre- tary Senior Class, 1911; Secretary Students ' Association, 1911; Secretary , Junior Music Class, 1911 ; Associate • â–  Editor of The Chimes, 1911; Music Editor of the Annual ; Member of the Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. In Marie Walker, our music lover. We are much surprised to discover The world ' s greatest living performer. Winning highest praise and honor. 51 Senior Class Colors: Green and Gold Flower: Marechal Xiel Rose Motto: Vive ad summum OFFICERS Fannie Pendley President Hortexse Mullov Vice- President Marie Walker - - Secretary Laura Enochs Treasurer 52 - %S-i U J The Senior The Senior above the rest. In mind and body proudly eminent. Stands like a tower: her intellect has added much To its original brightness; nor appears Less than post-graduate o ' ershadowed, and the glory Of the faculty obscured. Exalted so, still shines Above them all. the Senior: her face Deep lines of study have intrench ' d : and anxiety Sits on her dimpled cheek, but under light Of expectant hope and conscious pride, Waiting her diploma : bright her eye. But cast with signs of remorse and regret, to behold The wasted opportunities, the minutes squandered ; Dozens of lessons for her negligence left unlearn ' d And from her mighty mind flung for youthful pleasure: Yet expectant she stands, her hand outstretch ' d To receive her hard-earned Dip. _S 53 1 ' . â–  I ) ' O.U-1 ?ruC rf f - - o, Jtr J j Subjctt . Jl cUj f ' ti ' ' T L 9 J . . ■•■ j Sources o! PIol , jiTLGtf.. ST -UtrwQ AdjIjmi of Dimjik Structure I. DeMgn.iion of Art (J fa ._ . ZC ti rM. . . Qskjia 3 sdti ijf 7i ' f ' . aj, Jj ijiL -. fi LHsn Daigoitjon ol ACT A £x- - s l - 4U -WZJi Jy_ i? Ol ($« . Designation ol Ael 0t4 fl £Z -- - C mm , CUL Cr 4J -- v c e sn L. AJL j£ir- i Jr - texj syru C yh-LuJ. JAjsi i . a I ' . ' jm.y I ' 1 Wt -yiw. t K. IV DewgiiJUon of Aci ?C«A Jr-in u4 _ itV « 9c fl?t - 0-JL £ 2 2 , jJ  eh. 5U Tou , V Dtil6 n liOD o. Art t tZZfcyJ . C U â–  j£_, tZ SU c Wis . OnmtiM. Time J . -«,«_ _ Julciauata lloll I EMcinal Evidence Si J • UZfJU t S ' JL }t y£G w ' %+K.m II Inicnul-EuenuJ Evident ..iW 7 ' -m â–  c III l(..rn.J ( vklfrVr MtlacaJ Note) and Poena U L- ,J  - ' vLfj LL, A tft L. TS v . — y( ( i jLJ J) u2 . Tfl., OlLcl 1lC IUiCliIl ol J.i.-lljF Itituit iuDUB-iry ul Cntimui T rut n ntr Jrt _,s2 -«.uj-7 J -? -t 0 dj a hti-t £ - -vy f M- - o l â„¢ - £ — - M«i if J Puinu and Qucilta { fas Sivlstr r rt l t -JL.7Z. r r ' MJ cf„u. _7 1 L-, j .: . ' .. - J - ' ; ' —Svt Commencement Day Yes, spring has come, and all the air With nature ' s music now resounds; The little birds, all free from care. Swell notes of joy to all around. The campus of old Shorter decked With tlow ' rs and trees all fresh and gay With jolly girls is all astir. For this is their Commencement Day. This day so long has held a charm For busy girls and weary minds, We feel that welcome does no harm, Tho ' it may break the tie that binds. The time for study now is past And some have nobly reached the goal. May memories of it sweetly last Thru ' years that come and onward roll. We greetings am best wishes give On this our bright Commencement Day, To those who bravely fought and won Through rain and sunshine all the way. A POLYMNIAN. Steps Song The lofty elm now gently breaks The twilight crescent moon ' s soft light; Old Shorter ' s spirit now awakes; The Seniors hold the steps to-night ; And happy hearts their offering sweet Of loyal homage bring. To lay it at the goddess ' feet — To .Alma Mater sing. The bell clangs eight, our voices cease, And twilight charms give ' way to night ; The once-thronged campus, now in peace. Lies dark and empty in our sight. But still content we tarry here. Again our voices ring ; Once more before our closing cheer. To Alma Mater sing. The steps deserted now we leave. ' In quiet stillness of the night; ' Neath massive walls where ivies cleave. And lofty towers reach for light. Step softly, comrades, this hour should be For alumna? ghosts their songs to bring. Hark ! shades of mightier souls than we To Alma Mater sing. 57 r m ff Junior Class Colors : Lavender and Gold Flower : Violet OFFICERS President Mathilde Smith Secretary and Treasurer Olive Cummings ROLL Olive Cummings Carwee Davis Lonnie Hattaway Grace Harris Louise Johnson Janie Kellev Minnie L ' .elle Knox Rachel Lumpkin- Florence McEl MURRAY Margaret McKnight Clara Spivey Ruth Slappey Martha Sutton Mathilde Smith 60 Now here ' s Louise ; she ' s looking her hest. Although she has been to a tough English test ; The questions were hard, but one was a rest : Fully discuss the Norman Con- quest. Behold a sweet maiden as ever you met! I ' m sure — very sure — that she ' s some- body ' s pet. But if you don ' t mind she ' ll get mad with you yet, Should you casually ask, Has the sun set? To know her you just must love her ! But I fear me much she loves another ; The next dear person to her own sweet mother Is, so it seems, Dear Miss Glover. N Spivey comes next, and you know she ' s all right, For as an Executive she ' s not very tight; But Ruth Wilkes thinks so, and you hear every night : Dobbs ! Dobbs ! Spivey ' s coming ! turn off to the right. It ' s hard to decide where her talents He, For between English and History there exists quite a tie ; But we ' re sure to decide if we once hear her try Some one or two verses of the ballad, Good-bye. Now, really, if asked to name her besetting sin. Some few would exclaim, Losing frat pins ; So don ' t be alarmed at the next terrible din. Be calm and remember she ' s lost it again. Tis known that no one need be afraid To tell all the deeds of this model maid. But, listen ! it ' s reported that Miss Lindsey said, Miss Ruth, don ' t applaud the boys at the next serenade. Now, here ' s Ole Lon, who always gives good advice Concerning Sweet Williams and other things nice; But you ' d better watch out, for in less than a thrice We may see her converted to old shoes and rice. • Here ' s to Carwee. with those kiss- able lips, Her highest ambition is to receive three Dips : Now don ' t go to her for valuable tips, For she ' s busy looking out for her own three ships, Htre ' s a surprise. Olive ' s dimming next. And she ' s going to preach a sermon with this for a text : When a girl ' s off at school — at Rome, or any place — Don ' t, for the love of heaven, en- courage her to ' case. ' Xow Martha Sutton, the muse of the class, Has ground out these rhymes e ' en down to the last. But truth, plain truth, the rhythm holds fast, For herself — the possibility of verses is past. Tis strange what sentiment mere words do bring, For example, Ich liebe dich en- graved in a ring. But Margaret she knows a good thing — She ' d rather love Jessie than to be wed by a King. They say that talking is quite an art. And if such be the case Minnie Belle plays a large part ; But you ' d never guess that she ' d been struck by Cupid ' s dart. Until she begins to discourse on the mysticism (Mr. Simmes) of the heart. Spring A dancing sunbeam came my way, It laughed with a thousand smiles. It scattered rays of shining gold For miles and miles and miles. It lit the landscape in the west, It burnished hills of blue; It showed me diamonds in the grass. Tiny rainbows in the dew. Ah ! Mother Earth, you ' ve caught the spell. Whence come those daffodils? That little mist of early morn Has vanished from your hills. Bright flowers nodding to the breeze Have caught the sun ' s own gold, And red buds on the maple trees No longer fear the cold. That tiny songster on the bough Is glad that he may sing, For the red bird ' s soul is happiness In days of balmy spring. Ah ! Nature ' s little music-box, Little warbler in the tree, Sing iice again that gurgling song. Leave that melody with me. Blue, blue is the azure sky. Nature is rippling and laughing in song Birds are singing, streams bubbling. Flowers growing all day long, Breezes are wooing the buds into bloom, Sunshine is falling in gulden streams, Earth is awak ' ning from winter ' s sleep To sec the visions of her dreams. 64 Class of 13 Colors : Purple and Gold Motto : Optimum est tamen venire Flower : Violet CLASS ROLL Orion Arnold Tommie Lee Adamson Annabel Brock Helen Bennet Estelle Castellow Lila Ward Hamilton- Jessie Hunter Martha Hunter Sarah Holt Mary Mobley Annette Marable Lillie Mae Maddox Inez Parker Lois Parr Annie Pitts Eunice Ragsdale Ethel Stephens Grace Taylor YELL Rat-ta ta-thrat, ta-thrat. ta-thrat. Terra ta-lix. ta-lix. ta-lix ! Kic-ca bah — bah ! Kic-ca bah — bah ! Sophomore, Sophomore, rah! rah! rah! 66 1f % % m. Hf C % mm 9% p 9 Ode to a Middy All hail! Thou loose, thou draped-like thing! To you we make our bows. We raise our voice of thanks and sing: Hurrah for the middv-blouse ! Fair blouse! Your worth can ne ' er lie told. Although your kinks are kiddy, You ' re worn by maidens young and old. Because you are a middy. True middy ! the lassie whom thou dost adorn Will make a faithful spouse, For she ' s been trained in the way she should go. By wearing a middy-blouse. 68 Morning Little sister, little sister. The morning is bright ; The birds are all singing. To welcome the light. Come, open your eyes, Don middy and curls : Make a rush for the stairs, ' Mid the laughter of girls. Evening Little sister, little sister. Your day ' s work is done. . As evening draws near. Behold yon setting sun ! Soon Morpheus will pass With his drowsy hand, And bear you, too, with him To his sweet Slumberland ! E. T. 69 Tested Recipe To twenty-five pounds of sweetness add twenty pounds of good common sense, and two pounds of ambition. Stir until well mixed. Then add six pounds of get-up-and-get, and four pounds of good looks. Drop in one- fourth of an ounce of fuss, four grains of laugh- ter and one grain of spice ; add to this one-half barrel of attractiveness, seven pounds of ability, ten grains of coquetry. Put in one grain of coloring, eight pounds of sleep ; beat well and let set three Hours. Heat slightly, and add two ounces of energy, one-fourth grain of temper, three ounces of mischief, five spoonfuls of fun; knead thor- oughly. Bake in an oven of truth over a fire of kindness. The result will be an ideal Sophomore girl. E. S. 70 RESHMEN I Freshman Class Colors : Red and White Flower : Clover Blossom Emblem : Horseshoe Stone : Emerald OFFICERS Fay Taylor President Esther Dobbs Vice-President Christine Jameson - - Secretary Louise Moultrie _ Treasurer MEMBERS 5ubney, Anne Baskin, Leuna Bale, Ruth Dobbs, Esther Dupree, Gussie Daniel, Ruth Dean, Cobbie Mae EUBANKS, MoZELLE Hughes, Sophie Harvey, Edith Henderson, Sadie Jameson, Christine Wilkes, Ruth LOWEKY. LoRENA Moultrie, Louise Miller, Clara McWhorter, Julia Montgomery, Maynor McKinney, Bertha New, Annie Maude Nunnally, Lilly Phillips, Elizabeth Taylor, Fay Trotter, Madeline Warlick, Susie WHAT THEY SAY OF US We saw a thing of greenish hue. And thought it was a lawn of grass; But when to it we closer drew We found it was the Freshman Class. ' ' 72 The departing footsteps of another year Now echo down the corridors of the past, And gone are all the joys and pleasures dear ; Like the rose of a day, they cannot last. Only the memories of deeds that are done Are left of the year that is past, Of the joys that were sought, the knowing of some- Like the rose of a day, they cannot last. Of things worth while, oh, build ye well ! May ye learn from mistakes of the past. Of the pleasures once sought, the years do not tell; Like the rose of a day, th ey cannot last. Long after the rose has faded and gone, The fragrance from the blossom still cheers; The memory of noble deeds that are done Sheds a rich perfume through after years. M. T. Like a Rose 74 Special Class Colors : Gold and Royal Blue OFFICERS President - Annelu Burns Vice-President -Howard Chick Secretary and Treasurer - Ruth Stovall MEMBERSHIP Brewer, Margaret Elberton, Ga. Byles, Fannie Myrt Jackson, Ga. Davis, Grace Newnan, Ga. Davis, Ruth Hillsboro, Texas. Denham, Ellie Eatonton, Ga. Ham, Susie Gainesville, Ga. Hand, Lena Senoia, Ga. Helvig, Julia Detroit, Mich. Henderson, Ethel Elko, Ga. H addon, Ross Greenwood, S. C. Hester, Olive Monroe, Ga. Jacobs, Ellie Nashville, Tenn. Jones, Grace Senoir, Ga. Lingo, Dais ye Tennille, Ga, Lowe, Hattie Sue ...McDonough, Ga. McGehee, Annie Rosa Savannah, Ga Moody, Lucile Maxeys, Ga. Morris, Glady ' . Atlanta, Ga Peek, Inez Cedartown, Ga. Richardson, Marjorie High Point, N. C. Walker, Eunice Monroe, Ga. Walker, Lois ! Locust Grove, Ga. Whitfield, Miriam Brunswick, Ga. 76 A Junior Conservatory Class Motto: Always I! H , sometimes B , but never B6 Flowers : liite Rose and Orange Blossom Colors : Green and White OFFICERS Louise Bennett... President Mabel Bunch - Vice-President Fay Simmons Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS ( ' i. he Davis Wylena Harper HONORARY MEMBER Miss Grace E. Cronkhitk SO LEE CLUB. Mabel Bunch Margaret Brewer Fannie Biles Loluse Bennett Mary Bass Vicie Mae Copeland Ruth Cousins Ruth Davis Carwee Davis Lonnie Hattaway Sarah Holt Sophie Hughfs Louise Johnson Grace Jones Daisy Lingo Rachel Lumpkin Lily Maddox Glady Morris Sadie Merrill Florence McElmurray Jessie Mae McGee Lucile Vaughn Eunice Walker Aline Winburn 82 IB sassi— Violin ALEXANDER V. SKIBINSK1 Instructor CLASS ROLL A.nnelu Burns Louise Bennett Howard Chick Lena Hand Grace Jones Fay Simmons Annabel Brock 84 ; St. Cecilia Club Flower: Yellow Chrysanthemum Colors: Green and Gold Motto: Ars longa, vita lux-vis Club Day: (St. Cecilia ' s Hay). November 22d ' Emulate music, for God is the Author, and not man; He laid The keynote of the harmonies; lie planned All perfect combinations, and He made Us so that we could hear and understand. MEM! Mary Willie Askew Leuna Baskin Eleanor Barrett Makv Pkobie Barrow Marguerite Brewer Hester Brewer Louise Benneti Mabel Punch Elizabeth Frown- Frances Brown Aurie Bonner Ethel Bon fi. Ma Hester Combs Loren Cow bs Mattie Couch Estelle Castellow Howard Chick Yicie Mae Copeland Grace Davis Ellie Denham Ruth Davis Laura Enochs Marie Goetchins Lena Hand Whilena Harper Louise tERS Grace Jones Louise Johnson Minnie Belle Knox Jan if. Kelley Sarah Joyce King Grace King Margaret Hamilton Lillie Maddox An nette Mar p.le Mary Mobley Glahv Morris RGARET McK.NIGHT Rebecca Meyerhardt M vry McClain Annie Rosa McGee Kathaleen Laramore Daisy Lingo Inez Peek l ' . Powers Ruth Stovall Adelaide Rollins Frances Ran hall Susie Treadaway Eunice Walker Lois Walker illiford â–  Art Department EDICATED to Mrs. Harriet C. Cooper, the first Teacher in Shorter College. Her noble example was ever as a bea- con-light to all who came under her influence. It is largely due to the character of her instruction and guid- ance, that Shorter attained the admir- able distinction she now enjoys. There are useful and happy women all over the Southland who rise up and call her blessed. I.C. 1 D n ii 11 j ' Louise Moultrie Christine Jameson Ross Hadden Ada Miller Bessie Brown Addie Wright Elizabeth Hamilton Howard Chick Hazel Fraze Fay Taylor Esther Dobbs Lucile Vaughn Alma Harbour lonnie hattaway Olive Hester Annie Goetchins Lucile Moody Hattie Sue Lowe Nettie Allen Tillie Mae Davis The Art Lovers ' Club it be true that any beauteous thing Raises the pure and just desires of man From earth to God. the eternal Fount of all, Such I believe my art. for as in her So fair, in whom I all beside forget, I view the gentle work of her Creator. I have no care for any oilier thing; For who adores his Maker must needs lore His :ork. Motto : Through nature up to nature ' s God Emblem: The Lily Colors: Silver and Gold THE JURY Christine Jameson Castellow Addie Weight OFFICERS Nettie Allen, President Hattie Sue Lowe. Vice-President Esther Doebs, Secretary Elizareth Hamilton , Treasurer MEMBERS N ' ettie Allen- Bessie Brown Howard Chick Martha Dean Esther Dobbs Tillie Mae Davis Ruth Daniel Hazel Fraze Elizabeth Hamilton Lon VIE Hattaway Ross Haddon Aline Harbour 90 Christine Jameson Hattie Sue Lowe Louise Lara more Kathaleen Laramore Louise Moultrie Ada Miller Lucile Moody Olive Hester Julia Heldwig Addie Wright Annie Goetchins Lucile Vaughn 4 In the Studio HE beginning of a day in the art studio is always a joy. As I enter there, the eastern windows, through which pic- turesque glimpses can be seen of Sara Cinesca, flood the room with the glory of the newly risen sun. Golden bars of light fall on the Victory, and as my eyes drink in the beauty, ambition rises, and to start the day I begin by hitching my cart to star. And besides the sunshine, what a great and goodly com- pany keep guard over that room ! What a group of immortal com- panions, to fire ambition, revive hope, and strengthen courage ! There is Dante, in whose face is endurance and knowledge, and mingled with these lines is the sadness of exile ; Homer, with thought- ful brow and quiet, gentle eyes: Schiller, who is strong and pure. There is Venus de Milo, to inspire beauty of form ; and Psyche, beauty of soul; Praxiteles ' Faun, perfect ease and grace — he tells there are quiet dales and shady groves where contentment abides. There is Perseus, reminding us that we must overcome evil ; Apollo, speaking of music, poetry, and art ; the great Angelo ' s Moses, a model for firmness and faith ; David, the simple shepherd lad, the sweet singer of Israel, a type of perfect friendship. Among these and others my working hours are spent, and under their influence the day passes before I am aware. If, perchance, ambition and courage dwindle, no matter if unrest and unhappiness find a way into my heart, this immortal company awaits me within the studio and there I can always work with a brave heart. The greatest benefit, the greatest beauty of art, is the power it has to elevate the soul. The influence and the culture, the intense joy it adds to life, the ennobling and enlarging of the character, have made art a hoi}- thing and have placed artists foremost among the great throng who have filled the world with beauty. Art is indeed the expression of man ' s noblest nature. 91 Shorter ' s studio is a workshop wherein it is a blessed privilege to labor, because what some one has named soul-stuff is being woven there. The way to this shop is up many stairs, and we little ladies of an artistic turn of mind mount up as with wings of eagles; we may grow wear}-, but we do not faint, for every step leading ever up. up, brings us nearer to our heaven-kissing hill, and so among the clouds amid immortals we are building up character, we are weaving soul-stuff. We have made the studio our Holy of Holies, and before it we have placed the lamp of endeavor and will ever strive to keep it well trimmed and burning. 92 kUvUll- The Sketch Club Flower : Golden Rod Without knowing you hold a gift That a mint of gold could not buy. Something the soul of a man to lift From the tiresome earth, and to make him see How beautiful common things can be; How heaven may be glimpsed through a wayside tree; The gift of an artist ' s eye. MEMBERS Xettie Allen Esther Dobbs Ruth Daniel Annie Goetchins Elizabeth Hamilton ( Ilive Hester In. i a Heldwig Ross Hadden Christine Jameson Louise Laramore Katherine Laramore Hattie Sue Lowe Louise Moultrie Lucile Moody Addie Wright 94 HI IB rivaslgy G rdervi Studio Chat LIZABETH HAMILTON says that she heard Apollo whisper to Venus de Milo ( when the girls had finished their discussion about how they wished to appear in the annual, and had decided that they would be placed on a palette ) that Howard Chick was certainly a witty young woman — that she had exclaimed, My! what a palette full â–  if paint you will have. And it is said that Juno blushed so for her beloved companions, that one of the girls, out of pity, fastened Martha Dean ' s fencing mask (that Esther Dobbs had been drawing for the Athletic pages) over her face. She is still wearing it — she seems to think studio life appears more attractive through its meshes — or it may be she lias heard some of the remarks about how becoming it is to her style (if beauty. The girls all agree that she would look charming on a fencing field. Our color scale is rather a strange one and also a verv large cue. though all of our colors do not appear, we regret to say. But there must needs he oftentimes undertones; so. gentle reader, when you miss some gay and somber tones from the palette, just remember they are hidden in the undertone. One very unusual thing about our color scale is that we have no green-green. Yes; no green; for the teacher says she could never, never consent for one of us to represent green. But we dare to think, or rather hope, that some chef d ' atwrc will be made therefrom. Here ' s hoping — and hoping — and hoping 96 The Anatomy Class LINES ON A SKELETON EHOLD this ruin! ' Twas a skull. Once of ethereal spirit full. This narrow cell was Life ' s retreat; This space was Thought ' s mysterious seat. What beauteous visions filled this spot; What dreams of pleasure long forgot ! Nor Hope, nor Love, nor Joy, nor Tear. Have left one trace of record here. Beneath this mouldering canopy Once shone the bright and busy eye ; But. start not at the dismal voice — I f social Love that eye employed ; If with no lawless fire it gleamed, But through the dews of kindness beamed ; That eye shall be forever bright, When stars and suns are sunk in night. Within this hollow cavern hung. The ready, swift and tuneful tongue; If Ealsehood ' s honey it disdained, nd where it could not praise was chained; If bold in Virtue ' s cause it spoke, Yes, gentle concord never broke! This silent tongue sha l plead for thee, hen lime unveils Eternity. Say! did these fingers delve the mine? Or with its envied rubies shine? To hew the rock, or wear the gem. Can little now avail to them. But if the page of Truth they sought. Or comfort to the mourner brought, These hands a richer need shall claim Than all the waste on Wealth or Fame. Avails it whether bare or shod. These feet the paths of Duty trod? If from the bowers of Ease they fled, To seek Affliction ' s humble shed ; If Grandeur ' s guilty bribe they spurned. And home to Virtue ' s cot returned, These feet with angel ' s wings shall vie, And tread the palace of the sky. 1 I Socially Mr. Southwick ' s Recital HE must interesting event of the year in the social life of our department was the coming of Dean Southwick of the Emerson School of Expression, to give to our students one of his excellent readings of Shakespearean drama. His selection for the evening was Julius C;esar. From beginning to end Mr. Southwick ' s reading was admirable. He presented the entire play, with the exception of two or three minor scenes which were unnecessary to the plot, and the omission of which, would in it break the thread of the story. These omissions were supplied by remarks and comments from the reader, which served to explain situations, or create interest. Mr. Southwick ' s characterizations were all good. Particularly fine was his presentation of the character of Brutus, reflecting his calm, dispas- sii mate manner, his sweet and gentle nature, his sensitiveness and delicacy of principle. Especially fine did his Brutus appear in contrast to Cassius. in the tent scene. But Mr. Southwick was at his best in his presentation of Mark Antony ' s character, bringing out prominently, in turn, his deep affection and high reverence for Caesar, his shrewd- ness as a politician, and his wonderful power to awaken the impulses, and move the hearts of men. The whole of his recital was so splendidly done, that to make mention of the best parts would be but to call attention to the cele- brated scenes of the great drama. Mr. Southwick is one of America ' s great artists. We deem our- selves fortunate in having heard him, and we hope to have him with us again when he next comes south on his annual tour of the colleges. 102 ' $ . ' ??.-,â– -,-,â– .â– . l-K V  ir-J ;■■« ' â–  ' ' - .j. Renowned Impersonators Nettie Allen Katharine Ruth Bale Captain Jack Ruth Cousins Portia Carwee Davis Ophelia Ellie Jacobs Queen Gertrude Hattie Sue Lowe Hamlet Gladv Morris Rosalind Louise Moultrie Touchstone Wyolene Purtell The Child Lucile Shell Margaret Louise Smith Queen Guinevere Miriam Whitfield Juliet Xevelle Arnold Petrucio • 103 Racquet Raisers Morn. Serve others as you would not be served Aim : Tu make a hit CLUB EPIC I hold it true, that tho ' the ball Fly false, or in its passage halt. Tis better to have served a fault. Than never to have served at all ! General Manager. Howard Chick Arnold, O. Brewer, M. Brewer, H. Bennett, L. Bennett, H. B SK1N, L. Bonner, E. Bonner. O. Bass. M. Bale. R. Cousins, R. Copeland, V. M, Davis, R. Davis. T. M. Davis. C. MEMBERS Dobbs. E. Enochs. L Green . M. Hand. L. Hardwick, F. Johnson. O. Johnson. L. Jones. G. Jameson, Knox, M. Lumpkin. R Lingo, D. Mobley, M. Marable, A. Mai.i.ov, C. L. B M alloy. H. McElmurray, Pendley, F. Pitts. O. Ragsdale. E. Smith, M. Smith, M. L. Spivey, C. Slappey, R. Trotter. M. Walker, M. Walker, L. Walker. E. WlLLINGHAM, Vaughn, L. 106 Tennis Tournament SCHEDULE OF GAMES Academics versus Specials — 8-6, 3-6, 6-8 — October 20-21, 1910 Seniors and Sophomores ' versus Juniors and Freshmen FINALS -8-6, 6-4, 9-7— October 21-22. 1910 Specials versus Sophomores and Seniors — 6-3, 6-1 — October 26, 1910 CLIPPING FROM ATLANTA JOURNAL On October 26th at 4 o ' clock the Specials met the Sophs and Seniors in the final round. Large and enthusiastic crowds were in attendance throughout the week, and the interest never ceased until after this final match came to a close. Both sides showed splendid overhead work and endurance. The driving from the back line was fast and furious. The first set went to the Specials at 6-3. Excitement ran high when in the second set the referee called, Games 5-1, Specials in the lead. It was in the fourth game of this second set that the Sophs and Seniors showed their finest playing, the volleying being superb and the lobbying excellent: 6-1 marked the close of the second set — the Specials winning the last game at love, thus declaring themselves champions of the fall meet, and winners of the handsome silver cup which was presented by the Athletic Association. Special mention should be made of the excellent work of all the entries, and the kindly feeling that prevailed throughout the entire tournament. The following were the entries : Misses Pendley and Helen Bennett, Seniors-Sophomores. Misses Knox and Trotter. Juniors and Freshmen. Misses Tillie Mae Davis and Copeland, Academy. Misses Walker and Louise Bennett, Specials. Referee. Miss A. S. David, Director of Athletics, Shorter College. £ i MISS DAVID Ann Gorlc hi us iLuy Goelcrmia Hatne Howell Eva Power Mam- Lrc Smiih Hefler Brewer Inez Parke, Euniee Walker Mary Mobley Jrs, HlMef Marjonr Richardson Rulh Slappey Rulh SlOVall Hallie Sue Lowe Miriam Whitfield Annie Pim Lonnie Han a way Jesiie Mac Kiruud Beatrice Mmhinnen. Mary PulJen Dhtl Bonner Laura Enochi Horiensc Mulloy Madeline Trotler Chriihne Jamoon Eflher Dobbj Cl«a Miller Fay Taylor Rachae! Lumpkin Crate Ha mi jame Kelley TlU.eMa.D n! Helen Bennef Olive Cummmji BovJliHG lr Arts Seniors — cTuWiORS — VOPJOmROS - FrOswP IT Sennas— £$£■ Soring Inter-Class Bowling Tournament-ADril-25-26-2M9ll F. McElmurray E. Henderson K. Mulloy C. Jameson J. McWhorter M, Trotter H. Chick H. Bennett L. Vaughn V. M. Copeland L. Moody L. Hamilton MEMBERS H. Brewer M. Hamilton R. Baynes M. Greene F. HaRdwick H. S. Lowe R. McGhee L. Bennett M. Hunter W. Harper E W VLKER A . Burns FORWARDS Henderson, E, Burns, A. LINE-UP CENTER Kelly, M. McWhorter, J. Hardwick, F. Brewer, H. Dickey. J. SUBSTITUTES lit) Ham, L. Matt a w v, I. r « « ut aijU , A site MASTER OF FENCE Miss David PUPILS OF FEXCE H. Bennett L. Hudson M. Dean C. Millek M. Green A. Pitts G. Hancock E. Powers R. Wilkes Motto: Never mind the weather, so the wind don ' t blow Aim: To avoid the hobble Membership: Open Requirements : Alpine, Stocks. Cravanettes, and Walking Boots Time: When necessary Place: Over the hills and far away THE TRACK E. Dobbs, F. Simmons. J. McWhorter A. Pitts, M. Hunter, R. Baynes I? Knox, L. Johnson, F. McEhnurray Mahone, O. Johnson, F. Pendley M. Hamilton, F. Hardwick, M. L. Smith Freshman : Sophomore Junior: M Senior: A. Academy Special: L. Bennett, A. R. McGee, V. M. Copeland 112 Eunomian Society Founded 1879 Colors : Crimson and Old Gold Flower : American Beauty Publication : Chimes of Shorter OFFICERS President Laura Enochs Vice-President Grace Harris Secretary Frances Pendley Treasurer Fay Taylor Censor Charlie Rose Simms EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Jessie Dickey Associate Editor Ola Johnson Exchange Editor Hortense Mulloy Business Manager Lonnie Hattaway HONORARY MEMBERS Madame Almy Miss Mabel Norris Miss Sourie Glover Miss Bessye Porter Mrs. Irene Tisinger 113 EUNOMIAN MEMBERS Orion Arnold Nevelle Arnold Ruth Bale Eleanor Barrett Fannie Myrt Biles Mary Bass Leuna Baskin Frances Brown Bessie Brown Carwee Davis Grace Davis Martha Dean Cobbie Mae Dean Minnie Mae Durham Lynn Durham Jessie Dickey Laura Enochs Joy Glover Grace Harris Susie Ham Margaret Harper Hamilton- Lola Hudson Sophy Hughes Sarah Hardy Gladys Stump Lucille Vaughan Ol. Jessie Mae Kinard Ava King Fay King Rachel Lumpkin Allie Mahone Maude Miller Ada Miller Clara Miller Beatrice Minhinnette Lucille Moody Hortense Mulloy Kathleen Mulloy Annie Maude New Frances Pendlev Mary Puli.en Annie Pitts Eunice Ragsdale Fay Simmons Charlie Rose Simms Ruth Slappey Mattie Lee Smith Ethel Stephens Lucille Shell Fay Taylor Lonnie Hattaway Johnson Bonnie Weems 114 I Polymnian Literary Society Colors: Red, Green and White Flower: Red Carnation Jew els : Pearls and Opals Symbol: Shield Paper: Chimes of Shorter OFFICERS Clara Spivev President Mathilde Smith Vice-President Mary Y. Askew : Secretary Howard Chick Treasurer Minnie LS. Knox Censor Louise Johnson Reporter POLYMNIAN MEMBERS Xettie Allen Lillian Adams Marguerite Brewer II ester Brewer Ruby Baynes Ethel Bonnes ArtJRlE Bonner Mabel Bunch Louise Bennett Helen Bennett Xettie May Burney Vicie Mae Copeland Lorena Combs Mattie Couch Elizabeth Camel Ruth Cousins Olive Cummings Allene Dale Ruth Davis Gussie Dupree Esther Dobbs Tii.lif. Mai Davis Hazel Glendyne Fraze Zelma Hamilton Martha Green Ethel Henderson Ross Hadden Sadie Henderson Willena Harper Margaret Hamilton Elizabeth Hamilton Lila Ward Hamilton Lena Hand Martha Hunter Jessie Hunter Florine Hardwick Olive Hester Louise Johnson I rai E Jones Christine Jameson Janie Kelly Marian Kelly Daisy Lingo Marie Judson Locke Hattie Sue Lowe Florence McEi Murray R. McGee Glady Morris Margaret McKnight Sadye Merrell Mary Mobley Annette Marable Louise Moultrie Julia McWhorter Wyalene Purtell Inez Parker Inez Peek Marjorie Richardson Ammie Robinson Martha Sutton Ruth Stovall Grace Taylor Madeline Trotter Marie Walker Lois Walker Sara Woodruff Martha Wilcox Eunice Walker Ruth Wilkes Louise WlLLIFORD Alene Winburn Margaret Wright 116 Otyp QIljtmpH of gorier PUBLISHED BY Ultjp iEunnmian anb iPalumntan IGtterary ortrticB Editors-in-Chief Exchange Editors Jessie Dickey, E. S. Louise Johnson, P. S. Hortense Mulloy Florence McElmurray Associate Editors Business Managers Ola Johnson, E. S. Marie Walker, P. S. Nettie Allen Lonnie Hattaway .- - : l-- ' â–  â–  â–  - - â–  - -tf iMu: Y. W. C. A. Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts OFFICERS. 1910-11 Mary Willie Askew - President Ethel Stephens.... Vice-President Grace Harris Secretary Ola Johnson Treasurer CHAIRMEN - OF COMMITTEES Ethel Stephens .. Membership Taylor j Devotional Marie alker I Daisy Lingo Missionary I.ili.ie Maddox - Bible Study Ola Johnson Finance ( rR mi: 1 1 i;i;is Intercollegiate Eunice Ragsdale Social Louise Bennett 1 M ; icie Mae C opeland I I nez Parker Room Esther Dobbs Poster w Young Women ' s Christian Association HE Young Women ' s Christian Association repre- sents the Christian life of our a illege In true. Since the Christmas vacation especially, our religious work has taken on new life: the association has come to lie a friend to each individual girl, and many of them in return have given it their enthu- siastic support. Our membership has not yet reached the mark we hoped it might, still the steadily increasing number of active members indicates a deeper spiritual growth among our students. It was with great interest that we observed the week of prayer, January 9-15, following the other young women ' s auxiliaries of the Southern Baptist Convention. We feel that a deeper missionary atmosphere has resulted from these meetings. We would not fail to mention with what earnestness we prayed for our own Miss Edna F.arle Teal, stationed in Yang-Chow, China, who was once a Shorter student. Systematic giving has been started and well carried out: three Bible Study Classes and one Mission Class have been maintained through the year. It is to these we turn for a lasting good. Four evenings in the week we have our twilight prayer services led by some one of the girls. These are well attended and are a constant inspira- tion in our every-day life. This year as a whole lias been one of spiritual growth and definite attainments, and while it has not been without its discouragements, the deepened interest the girls have taken in the work places the Y. W. C. A. as one of the greatest and most important factors among our college organizations. 120 R —  ' â–  i i , « . i «n ; ' Deutschland, Deutschland Uber Alles ! ' ! German Club OFFICERS President Mabelle Bunch Vice-President Grace Jones Secretary . Ruth Slappey Treasurer Louise Bennett MEMBERS Tom m ie Lee Ada m son- Orion Arnold Helen Bennet Louise Bennet Mabelle Bunch Fannie Biles Annelu Burns Leuna Baskin estelle castellow J AN IE Kellev Grace Jones Daisy Lingo Lillie Maddox Margaret McKnight Jessie May McGhee Annie Maud New Elizabeth Phillips Mary Pullen Lois Walker Ethyl Cantrell Carwee Dayis Jessie Dickey Grace Harris Lillie Haudin Sadie Henderson Sophy Hughes Lena Hand Willina Harper Eunice Ragsdale Hazel Sago Mathilde Smith Clara Spivey Ruth Slappey Ethel Stephens Martha Sutton Susie Treadaway Lucile Vaughan COMMITTEES entertainment REFRESHMENTS Clara Spivey Mathilde Smith Lois Walker 123 Orion Arnold Grace Harris Sophy Hughes French Club OFFICERS President Allie Mahone Vice-President Ola Johnson Secretary - Esther Dobbs Treasurer - urie Conner MEMBERS Orion Arnold Al ' rie Bonner Ethel Bonner Ruby Baynes Ruth Bale Louise Cantrell Estelle Cantrell Ruth Cousins Esther Dobbs Cobble Mae Dean- Clara Muller Louise Moultrie Mamie Montgomery Allie Mahone HoKTF.XSE MULLOY Lily Xunnai.lv Lois Parr Inez Parker Ethel Stephen ' s Marie Walker 125 gussie dupree Edith Harvey Mabelle Howell Martha Hunter Sarah Holt Jessie Hunter Christine Jameson Ola Johnson Ava King Daisy Lingo Lucile Shell Martha Sutton Madeline Trotter Fay Taylor Grace Taylor Lucile Vaughan Mattie Wilson- Ruth Williamson Susie Warlick «fc Gamma Chi Alpha Inter-sorority Association Founded, Shorter. 1910 phi mu gamma Louise Bennett Annelu Burns Clara Spivey REPRESENTATIVES sigma iota chi Jessie Dickey Laura Enochs Grace Jones OFFICERS alpha sigma alpha Lila Ward Hamilton Fannie Pendley Miss Glover Annelu Burns. President Laura Enochs, Treasurer Miss Glover. Secretary 126 J?7 fcVihw Phi Mu Gamma Sorority Founded October 17, 1898 Colohs: Turquoise Mine and Black Flowers: Pink Rose and Forget-Me-Not CHAPTERS - Active— Twelve Alumnae— Nine PUBLICATIONS Argaliad (quarterly) Phimugalian (quarterly; secret) Lambda Chapter Helen Hen net Quitman, Ga. Louise Bennet Quitman, (.a. Hester Brewer - ! . ' .Douglas, Ga. Marguerite Brewer Elberton, Ga. Annelu Burns Selma, Ala. Olive Cum m ings Savannah, Ga. Tillie Mae Davis Quitman, Ga. Olive Hester Monroe, Ga. Susie Ham Gainesville. Ga, Hattie Sue Lowe McDonough, Ga. Marie Locke Eufaula, Ala. Mary McCi.ain , ! Rome. Ga. Bessye Porter - Ocala. Fla Eva Powers Rome. Ga. Marjowe Richardson High Point, X. C. Ruth Stovali . Augusta, Ga. Clara Spivey Talbotton, Ga. Lois Walker â– - - ' Locust Grove, Ga. Miriam Whitfield Brunswick, Ga. JURAT.E IX URBE La Grange Cothran Sara Powers Marie Cum m ings Margaret Pkuden HONORARLE IN COLLEGIO ♦Madame Grace Almy Miss X. M. Kenne dy HOXORAR1.E IN URBE -Miss Mirth a Berry Mrs. John Glover Xot in group. 130 i j i nga ' •k ! v ' TTTT JfeiC ' III w t f Sigma Iota Chi Founded 1903 ACTIVE CHAPTERS Alpha Chapter (St. James College t, Alexandria, La. Gamma Chapter (Ward Seminary), Nashville, Tenn. Delta Chapter (Conservatory of Music I, Cincinnati, Ohio. Zeta Chapter (Belmont College). Nashville, Tenn. Theta Chapter (Lindenwood College), St. Charles, Mo Iota Chapter (Virginia College), Roanoke, Ya. Kappa Chapter ( Hagerman College). Lexington, Ky. Lambda Chapter (Gumiston Hall), Washington. D. C. Mu Chapter (Crescent College). Eureka Springs, Ark. Nu Chapter ( Brenau College). Gainesville, Ga. Xi Chapter (Shorter College), Rome, Ga. Alumna? — Two Xi Chapter Established October. 1910 Colors: Purple and Gold Flower: Violet Motto : Deus — Libertas — Lex SORORES IN COLLEGIO I Irion Arnold Hampton, Ga. Laura Enochs... Oklahoma City, Okla. M ktii Dean Rome. Ga. Jessie Di key Copperhill, Tenn. Lena Hand Senoia. Ga. Florence Hamilton Rome, Ga. Margaret Hamilton Trion. Ga. Grace Jones Senoia, Ga. Margaret McKnight .... Senoia. Ga. i i aha Miller Rome, Ga. da Miller Rome, Ga. Madge Pollock Rome, Ga. Annie Pitts.. Union Springs, Ala. Inez Peek Cedartown, Ga. Eunk k Ragsdale Locust Grove. Ga. Matt ie Lee Smith Macon. Ga. Charlie Rose Simms Xewnan, Ga. Ethel Stephens Ball Ground, Ga. Fay Taylor Summerville, Ga. Emily Vosberc Ringgold, Ga. Margaret Wright Ferroe, Ala. HOXORARI.E IX COLLEGIO Dr. J. P. Ludebuehl MRS. Ll ' DEEUEHL SB- Rg â– â– â–  .fT i.., .... - 5 Srs C3 ' 5P, Alpha Sigma Alpha Founded 1901 Active Chapters — Eight Alumnae — Five Nu Chapter Established 1910 Mary Bass Gussie Dupree Soukie Glover Anne Goetchins Mary Goetchins Elizabeth Hamilton Lila Ward Hamilton Grace Harris Sarah Holt Hattie Howell Martha Hunter Eliza Mitchell Maner Montgomery Inez Parker Margaret Hamilton Fannie Pendley JURATS Elizabeth Campbell Marshall Norton HONOR K1.1- IX COLLEGIO Mrs. Irene Tisinger Mrs. Clopton Mitchell Mrs. Howell HONORARLE IN URBE Mrs. Jack McCartney Miss Marion Dean Mrs. C. C. Bass 138 â– â–  â–  fv f 1 ft f fv f f i p f r r f Phi Mu Fraternity Founded 1852 Lin i -k Johnson Florence McElm drray Christine Jameson Aimhe Wright lonnie hattaway Nu Chapter M thilde Smith Bessie McD. Brown Robbie Ross H addon Ava King Gladys Willing ham PLEDGES Florine Hardwick Frances Brown Am mil Robinson 140 ' ' y ' â– â– ;â– -• ' =-= -•? ' - ' , .u â– . ' , ' , â–  gf.-; ' k Thanksgiving Day HANKSGIVING at Shorter! These words recall a happy scene that the Shorter girl will not soon forget. The day was the cheeriest day of all the year at Shorter. From early morning the spirit of gladness was abroad on the hill. The faculty and students had the pleasure of hearing a most inspiring sermon at the Methodist church by the Rev. J. H. Jarrell. At two o ' clock the ting-a-ling-lmg of the triangle called us to a general and generous merry-making in the dining-hall. The large hall had been attractively decorated by the Juniors, who were the hostesses of the occasion. In the corridor leading to the dining-hall Nixon ' s Orchestra — the pride of Rome — was stationed, and during the two hours that dinner was in progress, rendered a most delightful musical program. There were speeches and responses that were bright and clever, and between the toasts and various courses, with great spirit, college songs were sung. Then were toasts to the Juniors, toasts to the housekeeper, to the faculty, to the day — the genuine good will extending to the cook himself, that all-important factor in college life. a£i ! l MENU Sonic ha ' e meat an ' canna eat, An ' st unc can eat but ha ' en ' t it. Cut we ha ' e meat an ' we can eat. And so the Lord be thankit. Chicken Salad Tomato Bisque and Croutons Macaroni Olives Roast Turkey Cream Potatoes Celery Maryland Biscuit Asparagus on Toast Jelly Drops Olives Nun ' s Sauce Cranberry Jelly English Plum Pudding I tarlequin Cream Macaroons California and Malaga Grapes Oranges Apples Bananas Raisins Salted Almonds Mints Black Coffee Cheese and Wafers LISTEN TO SOME OF THE TOASTS A toast to Shorter ! A toast to the day ! A toast to Greater Shorter! A toast t a greater day ! Here ' s to the Juniors, dainty, neat: Here ' s to the Juniors, cheery, sweet; Here ' s to the Juniors — they know how - To the Juniors now we make our how ! Miss Grammar ' s worth who can know The college girls they love her so! Miss Grammar now we will toast. For cranbern sauce ami turkey roast! Here ' s to Miss Kennedy, Shorter ' s right hand! No person here ' s in greater demand. What is a college without any life? What is a President without e ' er a wife? A toast to Mrs. Van House! 144 The Chapel Bell I Thine early ring. Old Bell, we hear. Thy notes upon the morn ' s fresh air. Ere bright old Sol, with smile of cheer, Creates anew the world so fair. Scarce are our eyes in slumber closed Ere thou breakest dreamland ' s sweet repose. List ! there again, Old Chapel Bell ! To lessons now for study claims The busy girls — now hear them tell Of lofty mind ' s ambitious aims. All through the day till night doth call Onward and upward thou dost call. In quiet hour of evening still. When heavy task of day is done, When darkness falls o ' er field and hill. When Sol his course has fully run, Then — ' tis then — ' mid darkness falling, Lay thee down, we hear thee calling. Earewell. Old Bell, until thy note On Morning Heights ' ' we hear again. Sweet memories, then, of old shall float On gentle breeze, out over plain. Soon may thy notes of joy resound • I ' er listening, waiting world around. Grace Taylor. The Tower Room IS sweet to come at evening still Here to my sanctuary high, And watch the evening glow until It fades away on farthest hill. My waiting soul is made to thrill. And hushed is every sigh. ' Tis sweet at close of day to steal Away from toil and strife And from the strength which you reveal. O hills, sincere in woe or weal. Renew my strength, and care conceal, And learn that toil is life. And so I iind it well to come When evening shadows fall. For deeper rest to this still room; For here my soul, in silence lone. Forgets what time and sense lias known, And knows that God ' s in all. I. T. 146 ifeflS From My Window The mighty king of day, resplendent in his glory, His fiery course has run, and now retires slowly. The lifting mists which hide him from my gaze Now parts, and golden furrows follow I lis progress through the skies. . Tw purpling tints o ' erspread the heaven ' s expanse: Mow opalescent hands; within the blue above The moon, a golden lamp, irresolutely hovers, Then drops adown the sky and sinks behind the hills. The twilight falls. Now comes the hour Between the passing day and falling night When Nature in solemn stillness offers up to God The homage of his wonderful creation. Iy soul awakes to glorify His name And here invoke His love; Vnd He who reigns above in majesty nd rules the spheres, and listens to their melody. iVill hear my lowly voice, that breathes His holy name, nd send His benediction down. 148 Morning The gray dawn — then opal mist — And rosy morn appears. The pale east Glows. A redder blush and deeper tint Proclaims the coming of the god of day. A moment ' s wait, then o ' er the mountain tops Rolls his golden chariot. The sun is up — The day ' s begun. 149 MARSHES OF GLYNN Lanier Day Shorter College founded by alfred shorter February 3, 1911 Program Processional Introduction President Van Hoose Song — Lanier (Ludebuehl) Chiirus An Appreciation of Lanier Ruth Cousins Reading: (a) Life and Song 1 u c T (b) Marshes of Glynn } - Hattie Sue Lowe Tribute to Lanier Glady Morris Hymn — Ballad of Trees and the Master - Chorus ISO Shorter ( To tunc of I ' ll Make a Ring around Rose ) Let ' s give three cheers for old Shorter, The very hest school in the land ; Be glad and rejoice, you ' re a daughter Of Shorter ' s illustrious band. We ' ll rally beneath her fair banner. Her colors of gold and pure white, We ' ll earnestly seek for her treasures And loyally stand for the right. Then here ' s to her worth and her greatness, Her majesty, long may she reign! Enthroned in our hearts we ' ll exalt her And crown her, our glorious queen, Her name, may it sound through our Southland, Her fame e ' er grow brighter with time. Oh Shorter ! fair Shorter ! we love thee ! We ' re, Shorter, true subjects of thine. 151 â–  ? The Shorter Girl There ' s a crispness in the air. And a brightness in the sun. That puts roses in her cheeks And makes all labor fun — For the Shorter Girl. Her heart is light and buoyant As she trips along the walks. And her laugh is bright and cheery, And — dear me! how she talks! The Shorter Girl. Oh, she ' s the dearest creature! She has intellect and wit ; Her heart is big enough to love The whole world — every hit! The Shorter Girl. 152 Hallowe ' en For on the earner o ' last night ' s moon There hung a vaporous drop profound— So Hie thee hither, that I may pour my Spirits in thine ear, and tell thee of how this all-interesting and frolicsome day was cele- brated at Shorter this Oc- tober. Early in the week each member of the college com- munity found under the plates at dinner, a card with II a 1 lo w e ' en decorations, bearing an imitation to be present in Gym on Hal- lowe ' en, to meet the Sophs and. Academs. The Seniors bad appropriated the evening fur instituting a custom that is to be permanent in the life of this class: namely, the donning of the caps and gi iu ns fi ir the year. The stroke of the big bell was the signal for the appearance on the campus of a long line of dark-robed figures, bearing lighted lanterns. In staid procession the}- wound along the walks, and round the terraces, sing- ing class songs or college hymns. The most beautiful of the spec- tacular effects was the picture of the grouping of their number on the steps at the entrance of the Chapel, beneath the ivied gable — where they sang their beautiful Steps Song. When the notes of this song had died away they proceeded to the Gymnasium, where they received their guests in a veritable autumn 153 forest. Here beneath the gorgeous golds and crimsons of the hickory and the maple, and amid the sweet odors of the evergreen pine, a happy hour was spent in merry Hallowe ' en style. There were ghosts and goblins flitting about in the shadows, and witches and freakish folks working charms and playing jokes. There were apples to bob and nuts to crack, and a dark little room where the curious maiden might find her fortune writ on the shining surface of a mirror, or in the shadowy depths of a vine- covered well. If not satisfied here she might seek the tent of the gypsy fortune-teller, or learn from the palmist all that the past had revealed or the future held in store. A thrilling ghost-story was told by one learned in ghost-lore. In a jolly song the Seniors gave a toast to Associates, Classmates, and to Teachers and President. Miss Ethel Stephens responded in behalf of the Sophomores in a toast sparkling with wit and ringing with good cheer. When the hour arrived when extravagant and erring spirits must hie them back to their confines. the ghosts all slipped away and the guests said good-night. The forest was still. Every guest had gone away with a light heart and a store of pleasant memories for days to come. 154 The December Debate DEBATERS FOR POLYMNIAN SOCIETY Mathilde Smith Daisy Lingo N the morning of December the nineteenth great excite- ment prevailed among the members of the two literary societies. For a week it had been growing; to-day it was at fever heat — such a hurrying to and fro ; groups of girls gathered in the hallways; conversations in suppressed tones. One passing might catch the words negative, affirmative, man of action. man of thought, which side are you on? Eunomian, Polymnian. From such snatches of conversation, it might gather that a debate was on, and so there was. The question to be debated was : 155 £ Resolved, That the man of thought has been of more benefit to the world than the man of action. The fact that it was to be a public debate and that Rev. Jameson and Dr. Copeland and Professor McCain were to be the judges, added to the intensity of the interest and excitement. At the appointed hour the ranks were assembled — the Eunomians with their allies occupying- one side of the auditorium, and the Polymnians with their support assembled on the other. High overhead filiated banners and pennants, and from wall and arch the red and gold ensigns shone like a meteor, streaming to the wind, and the red and green, with brilliant luster rich emblazed. lighted up the dusk ' gloom to remotest corner. The debate was opened by Miss Eunice Ragsdale. who read a strong paper in defense of the affirmative. She was followed by Miss Mathilde Smith, who made a fine argument in support of the negative. Meanwhile each side was jotting down points made by the other and preparing to answer. The last argument for the affirmative was made by Miss Allie Mahone, whose paper was the scholarly produc- tion of the evening. She was answered by Miss Daisy Lingo, who drove home her points with telling effect. Then followed the final reply of Miss Ragsdale who, with quick wit and ready argument, replied to her opponents. While the judges were out in consultation, the suspense, the doubt and fear hushed the ranks to anxious silence. But when the judges returned, and Dr. Jameson, as spokesman, rendered their judgment in favor of the negative, their hosts upsent a shout that tore old chapel ' s high concave, and there was such a rush to arms as only a host of girls can show. It was a closely contested argument, and. though the negatives were victorious, the fight of the affirmatives was not inglorious, though the event was dire. As an aftermath the Kunomians received the victors and their college friends in general, in an informal way in their beautiful hall, where congratulations were given and delicious punch was served. 156 IS for sunshine, and study, and song, Which make happy our days all the year long. H O IS for honor mure precious than gold, And dearer to us than treasures untold. IS for order — this habit prevails. Or your liberty an Ex promptly curtails. R T IS reward, which will certainly come, For duty neglected or work that ' s well done. IS for tears, which come if you tarry Downtown — the tale will certainly carry. R IS for excuse, which you need not present. Unless you ' ve a card and are by the Dean sent. IS for rest ! Bless goodness, it ' s coming, For down to Commencement old time goes a-humming. 157 jpfcE Lv Jyiily= si Students ' Association of Self- Government FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER Fannie Pendlev President Louise Johnson Mabel Bunch Vice-President Grace Taylor Marie Walker Secretary Louise Bennett Inez Peek Treasurer Ethel Stevens first semester EXECUTIVE BOARD Lynn Durham Clara Spivey Daisy Lingo Allie Mahoxe Laura Enochs Mary Willie Askew Ola Johnson SECOND SEMESTER Daisy Lingo Allie Mahone Clara Spivey Ola Johnson Ruth Slappey Grace Taylor Lillie Maddox 160 Shorter Ideals Know for the gain it yets, the praise it brings, the zvonder it inspires, the love it breeds. Quiet and orderly conduct at Chapel service. Earnest and respectful attention in classes. Honorable conduct in recitations and examinations. Respect for the rights and the property of others. Bright and happy association on the campus. Laughter, but not loudness. Elegance, but not luxury. Refinement rather than fashion. Modest} ' and dignity on the streets. Hard study, quiet thought, gentle discourse. To bear all cheerfully; to do all bravely; to await occasion, and hurry never. To let the spiritual lead us into simple, sincere, and serene lives. 161 The Pleiades ' Motto: Ad Astra per Aspera Aim: To appear brilliant EPIC Twinkle, twinkle, little star ! The Freshies wonder what you are : Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, too. Stand and gaze in awe at you ! Colors: Black and Silver White Flower: Star of Bethlehem BRENAU COLLEGE Vicie Mae Copeland Gainesville, Ga. Jessie Eva Dickey Copperhill, Tenn. Fa ye Simmons Gainesville. Ga. Aline Winburne Gainesville, Ga. |  f% JUDSON COLLEGE Annelu Burns, Selma, Ala. SHORTER COLLEGE Howard Chick. McRae, Ga. Hazel Fraze, Terre Haute, ln |P Order of the Golden Fleece Flower : Daisy Color : Yellow Motto : Licht, mehr licht OFFICERS Allie Mahone President Ola Johnson Vice-President Eunice Ragsdale Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS Allie Mahone Grace Taylor Ola Johnson Eunice Ragsdale Maude Miller Ethel Stephens Ruth Slappev Mozelle Eubanks Martha Sutton Susie Warlick Lily Hardix Christine Jameson 165 I L. G. I. C. OFFICERS Eunice Ragsdale President Tommie Lee Adamson - Vice- President All ie Ma hone Secretary Lillie Maddox Treasurer W ' liich, being interpreted, means girls who have graduated from the best High School in the State. Motto: Which having boon must ever be Flower: Forget-Me-Not Password: Bet-ter Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold Orton Arnold — Particular bright star. Tommie Lee Adamson — Sui generi, understood only by herself. Estelle Castellow — Shining light. Lorena Combs — A bird of song — and otherwise. Ruth Cousins — 1 have no nun to govern in this wood. That makes my only woe. Hester Combs — Of clear conscience. Proof: Her propensities for sleep. Allie Mahone — Venerable and sage Senior, who gives dignity to our body. Lois Park and Lillie Maddox — Our height and breadth. Eunice Ragsdale — Our youngest, and tempered with the salt of youth. Ethel Stephens — Sweet things are done up in small packages. Lois Walker — Our butterfly — characterized by a desire for change and variety 156 Carrot Tops Motto : Let your light so shine Object : To scintillate Symbol: Firefly Warning: Never place carrot tops in hot water, for they are given to violent sizzings and sputterings. If yon desire to roast them, first carefully remove all semblance of red pepper and proceed gently. S — himmering Marguerite Brewer II — yacinthine Mary Mobley I — ncandescent Martha Hunter N — ymphean - Clara Spivey E — mitting, enlightening, effulgence Estelle Castellow 167 Seven Cups of Chocolate i Motto : Eat, drink and be merry Colors : Chocolate Brown and Cream Place of Meeting: Kitchenette Time of Meeting: Any old time EESSYE PORTER. Chef MEMBERS their specialties Marie Locke Gelatine Ruth Stovall Taffy Susie Ham Angel ' s Delight Olive Cummings Fudge Miriam Whitfield Salad Clara Spivev - Chocolate 168 Black Hand Club Colors : Black and Blond Red Time of Meetinc: Midnight Motto: To Dare and to Do Place of Meeting: ? 169 Dramatic Club OFFICERS President. Louise Ben net Emmie Destinn Secretary. Fay Simmons Margaret Anglin Treasurer. Esther Dor.iss Doris Keane TROUPE A Burns Louise Le Baron O. Cummings.... Maude Adams V. M. Copeland Johanna Gadski S. Ham Fritzi Scheff L. Johnson - Julia Marlowe M. Locke Billie Burke H. S. Lowe Maxine Elliott S. Glover Pauline Chase A. R. McGee Lillian Russell I ' .. Porter Mahel Taliaferro R. Stovali Ethel Barrymore M. Richardson Viola Allen M. Whitfield Geraldine Farrar 170 II f. Kid Club Their Delight: Green grass, and golden sunshine Motto: All for fun Wyoleme Purtell The Sleepy Kid Kathleen Mvlloy - The Sly Little Kid Florine Hardwick - The Frisky Kid Elizabeth Campbell The Baby Kid Elizabeth Hamilton The Demure Little Kiel Margaret I 1am ilton O You Kid Tilly Mai Davis The Cutest Little Kid Margaret Wright The Laughing Kid Mattie Lee Smith The Playful Kid Lila Ward Hamilton The Dearest Little Kid Gladys Wtllingham The Serious Little Kid GuSSlE Dupree The Funny Little Kid 171 Georgia Flower : The Cherokee Rose Motto: Wisdom, justice and moderation Eunice Ragsdale „ President Ethel Stephens Secretary There is no state like Georgia, The winds have told me so; The waves of the Atlantic Have sung it soft and low. The mocking-bird has trill ' d it All through the summer night, And the eagle has proclaimed it In his majestic flight. You may talk about the Union, And the lands beyond the sea, But the Empire State of Georgia Is good enough for me. M. B. Whorton, D. D. 172 The Alabama Wayfarers Flower : Cotton Blossom Colors: Morning Blush and Mist White Mascot: Pickaninny Motto : Here we rest — when we can TIRED TRAVELERS Annelu Burns Marie Locke Ethel Caxtrell Annie Pitts Margaret Wright SOJOURNERS Mrs. Ludebuehl Mrs. Tisinger 173 X yssf â–  i â–  P ])oi J S — Florida Co) ORS : White and Gold Flower: Orange Blossom Bessye Pouter Marie Locke .. We love thy balmy airs. We love thy sunny land, We love thy orange groves, We love thy silver strand We love thy deep blue seas. The far-off line of sky. The boats with snow-white sails I hat ilit each ether by. Thy skies, thy seas, thy streams, thy We love them all, O Summer Land. 174 strand. North Carolina Colors: Wo od- Brown and Leaf-Green Flower: Marsh Pink Emblem : Pine Mai. aline Trotter.. - President Marjorie Richardson... Secretary Anne Denmark Chaperon TOAST Here ' s to the land of the long-leaf pine. The summer-land, where the sun doth shine ; Where the weak grow strong, and the strong grow great. Here ' s to down home, the Old North State ! Colors : Blue and White Emblem : Palmetto Motto: Animis op ' ibusque parati Rosa H addon .... Lucile Vaughn.. J. W. Gaines President Secretary Censor CHAPERONS Miss David Mrs. Gaines She ' s little, but she ' s plucky : She ' s daring, but she ' s lucky: She was foremost in secession. She ' s first for right to act. She is whole-souled for a fact, She ' s the best in Uncle Sam ' s possession. 176 Kentucky Colors : Black and Gold Flower : Corn Tassel Motto: A little drinking is a dangerous thing: Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian Spring i !oi ors : Red, White and Blue Oh, Texas Land! Oh, Texas Land! Redeemed of old from tyrant ' s hand. Thy children love thy humblest plains. Thy prairie ' s broad and wide domain. We glory in thy heroes, Who dared to stand ' gainst mighty foes. Ben Milam ' s land, and Austin ' s land — Our hearts are thine forever! Oh, Texas Land ! Oh. Texas Land ! Thy Travis with a little band Withstood within the Alamo The thousands of a mighty foe. .And when those noble heroes fell, i )f their brave fight none left to tell. Oh, Crockett ' s land, and Bonham ' s land — Our hearts are thine forever! Oh, Texas Land! Oh, Texas Land! Thy men were true, thy warriors grand. hen on the San Jacinto Day, With fearless hearts they turned away. And drove the tyrants from our door, And made us free forever more; Sam Houston ' s land. Sam Houston ' s land- Our hearts are thine forever! Michigan Motto Flower : Apple Blossom Colors: Maize and Blue Siquseris peninsulam amsenam circumspice The North is represented at Shorter hy just one. Who from the Water State of Michigan is come. To a Yankee it feels queer to be here all alone. Among so many strangers, far away from home. But in spite of this — both at Shorter and in Rome — When one ' s been there a while it seems finite like home; Get used to biscuit hot. grits, and plain cornbread, To College regulations, and ten o ' clock to bed. But Greater Shorter another year ' twill be, From far North there ' ll come more than one Yankee; East. North and West ' ll send more than one daughter. So here ' s prosperity and luck to the New and Greater Shorter. MEMBERS Faculty Member — Miss Mable Morris, of Saginaw Student Membek — Miss Julia I lehvig, of Detroit Where Life is worth living Two ' s Company SHORTER ACADEMY BULLETIN. Vol.1 ROME, GEORGIA, FEBRUARY, 1911 No. 2 VAIiENTlNE. Valent ' iie-. love and flowers, Always rfheer these hearts of rurs, Love ' s greatest of the powers, Ever tightens flitting hours; Nymphs and Cupids play their part. Tiny avows how they dart, Into m ny a maiden ' s heart. Never giving thought they smart, Ever b?aling in their art. VALENTINES DAY AX SCHOOL. old school bell rang out on the dot, And up came all the children, in a trot, All of ihem chatting and jogging along, A very merry and good natured throng, For today was the birthday of our dear old saint, The day for. which ah our valentines we paint. And high up on the teacher ' s desk, A wooden box could be seen to rest, It had no opening but a slit in the top, v nere your valentines you were sup- posed to drop Into the room they trooped one by one, Each child anticipating a great deal of fun; As the teacher called the name on each envelope, Every small face was filled with hope, ' i.iat hers would be the next that came, Waiting eagerly to learn her name. TO. E. P. 1 was out on a search for a valentine, And found this maiden divine. Her hair was dark and abundant. And arranged with braids entwined. You really couldn ' t help but love her, If you once saw her blue eyes shine, And my dear, as I have seen them, Could you blame me for having a Valentine. TO J. P. Jly valentine is quite petite With dainty little hands and feet, In ev erything she is so precise, Her ways and manners are so nice. She ' s almost like a Quaker lass, This little .ady in my class. TO DR. VAX H. Our President is straight and tall, The noblest Roman of them all. Foi highest aims he ' s always stood, His only thought is for our good. So here ' s to tnee, our leader true, ] Who never fails the right to do, Our President, our President, Our hearts are thine forever! TO T. M. 1). Our little editor is not very tall. With hair as black as the crow ' s, But she ' s dear to the hearts of the idemy all, And .-he ' ll never be troubled by foes. TO H. H. Her eyes are dark, her hair is brown She ' s the nicest girl in this whole town. She doesn ' t spell very fine, Pur we don ' t mind, So she shall be my valentine. TO MISS M. Here ' s to my clearest valenjjne, She makes the Academy walk a chalk line. w hen you study your lessons she is just fine. But if you miss!! she gives you a time. TO E. P. She is young, she is fair, And she scrambles her hair, Like the average girl of the city. Sire ' s a cheek like the rose, And a tilt to her nose, And usually appears in a middy. TO F. M. B. girls and all draw near, While 1 describe to you a dear. ' ' She is nice and tad — sweet and fair, With big blue eyes and dark brown hair, Always neat — yes, spic and span, From the crown of her head to the tips of her hand, She trips around with as lighta gait As ever graced a maiden of her weight. I ' m sure you will vote her the finest of the fine — And approve my choice of a valen- tine. TO C. R. S. ' there was a little girl, Who had a little curl, Can you guess who this girl might be? Her name is Charlie Rose, Her fame before her goes. She ' s as cute a little girl as you can see. SHORTER ACADEMY BULLETIN February, l ' Jll LITTLE TOTS ' VALENTINE Was there ever a child who did not look forward to to ' the four- teenth day of February? No, of course not, every one has heard the history of St. Valentine and have be- come to think of Cupid as a real person. Now there was a beautiful little girl who lived on a back street of a small city with her grandmother and moi ' her. Her father was dead, and her mother was away from home early in the morning until late n the afternoon, working to support the little family. As the child was unusually small for her age she had always been known as lot Lanier. Little ' lot had never had many playmates but once a lady came to see Mrs Lanier, and Drought her ' little girl wiifh her. As Mrs. Lanier bad not returned from her work Tot and the little girl soon began to play. Tot was a child of a sweet disposi- tion, so her visitor fell very much in love with her, and aftei that they often played with each other. The Tuesday nig ' lit before Valen- tine day Mrs. Lanier sat in the com- fortable little sitting room, resting after a hard day ' s work, Just as tee clock was striking eight the mother awoke from her reveries and found her daughter standing by her chair with a queer expression on her face. What is the trouble darting? The child looked as if she did not care to bother her mother with any mote trouble, but finally answered. 1 : ust can ' t go to sleep. 1 wish you would let me stay with you awhile, Of course you can, and she luted the white-clad figure to her lap and held the little girl close to her heart. Do you want moth- er 10 tell you a story, baby? If you don ' t mind, 1 should be so glad. Then the story of St. Valentine, and Cupid and all the legends of the many Valentine days were told to the child who listened with intense ea- gerness, unti ' the end. When the was finished Tot and her moth- er arose and went into the next room where grandmother had been sleeping peacefully. Mrs. Lanier kissed her baby good-night, and soon all was quiet in the little house. The next aftenmoon Tot thought she would go down to see the child who had come to her house once and p ' ayed. She -might want to hear the story about Valentine, thought Tot. as she walked up the street. Just as she reached the corner she heard shouts of merry laughter and saw beautifully dressed children flitting in and out of tne house of her friend. Of course I can ' t go in, said Tot, because if she had wan ed me at her party she wouid have asked me. So the little girl w i.t by the house, her neart aching so that she could hardly keep back the tears. How she longed to go to a party and have a beautiful dress and [lay with other children. I-t is so lonesome at home when mother ' s away and grandmother wants to read, said the child to herself, that I am not going back; I am going to walk a long time. So Tot walked and walked until she came to the most beautiful fields Certainly God must have known that it was Valentine ' s day, and made everything this pretty for the occasion. She found a little brook, and became entrnced with its bub- bling music, so began to follow it to see if she could find where it lost its silver water in the big blue ocean. All at once she noticed the sun had set and with it had gone her desire to see the end of the stream, for she felt a longing to go Ihome. But oh, how tired she was, so tired ' She cculd not walk and so tired she could not walk any more. Poor little baby sat down be- neath a tree and cried herself to sleep. She dreamed that many chil- dren came to meet her, each bring- ing ' ovely valentines. Then there came a great noise and Tct awoke to hear some- one snouting: Keie sue is, the ch.id is fot.nd, and to see people running from every direction. She was sa f e except that she was so cold she could not move, but soon she was carried home and safe in her little bed with mother bending over her. C. R. S. SIDNEY LANIER DAY. The South, having at lA awak- ened to the full recognition of its Georgia poet, Sidney Lanier, has set aside the third of February to cele- brate his birthday. And Shorter, be- ing a true Southern college, entered into the celebration by exercises held in the chapel at twelve o ' clock on this day. Dr. White, of Atlanta, was unable to be with us as we had hoped, so Prof Van Hoose made a most ex- cellent talk. He spoke of the lack of writers that the South had pro- duced but of the greatness of those few, and especially are we proud of cur own Georgia poet, Lanier. The chorus sang a song entitled Lanier, that was written by Mrs. Tisinger, aad Mr. Ludebuhl and Miss Ruth Cousins read us a paper on the life and works of the poet. A poem in memory of Lanier was then given by Miss Gladys Morris. The greatest of his works, perhaps, are, The Marshes of Glenn, and the Song of Life. These two poems were read by Miss Hattie Sue Low. After a prayer the exercises were closed by a song in which the en- tire audience joined. ACADEMY GIRLS (?) Of the many girls of S. C. A. All would lather work than p ay. From Latin they would never flinch, Their greatest joy is getting French, English to them is joy anu bliss, And Algebra they ' d rather die than miss. One would rarely ever find Such a bunch of brilliant minds. — M. McC. Februarp, li ' l 1 SHORTEE ACADEMY BULLETIN THE CIRCUS MAX ' S STOKY. When I was a little boy I was of- old about an old man whom they called a wizard, and who lived in a great cave by the sea and raised dragons. I often read a great deal about this old man and felt as if he was quite p. friend of mine. I ' planned for a long time to pay him a visit. although I had not decided just wlhen I -should start. But the Jay Jim ' s rather bought him a camel I was crazy to be after my dragon at once ' .Vhen bed time came, I had made n ' .l my plans, and scarcely had nu-se turned her back when 1 was on my way. It was leally very far, I trav- eled so swiftly that I arrived in a remarkably short time at the wiz- ard ' s house. n I rapped, he opened the door and asked me in. I cr.me to see if you had any dragon? left, I told him. I should like a very good, gentle dragon, I added, that would not scare nurse and if it isn ' t too muc-n trouble, I should want one that I could ride. Wait here, my boy and I will look over try supply. He went into an ante-room and mixed something in a glass tfhen went on to the ' ' Room of Dragons. While he was gone a large dragon came to me and said: Little boy that old mam wi ' U turn you into a Jragon if you wait until he comes back for you, but if you will get on my back I will take you awsy and give you a little drag- on, then I will carry you home to your nurse. After I had selected the cutest ' inle dragon there the big dragon put me on his back and we sorted ' home. We met the old wizard on the way and he was very angry and tried to take me back with him but Jim. White came riding by on his camel and I thanked the old dragon and jumped on my little one and we rode Ihome, Jim White on his camel and me on my dragon. M. C. THE BATTLE OF XEW ORLEANS. loss was but 8 killed and 13 wound- ed. T.iis battle was the last of the war. e war had cost the linited States millions of dollars and thousands of lives, but our sailors had won the re- spect of the world and our soldiers had learned the art of war. M. P. HEARD ON THE CAMPUS. Florence said Martha kisses Hazel Martha — Who was Florence Night- ii igc.le? Carwee — She was a great singer. Marie paper? Anne — No: come out yet Annie is this the latest (Fought Jan,. S. 1815.) Altho ' fought after peace had been declared, the Battle of New Orleans was one of the most complete vic- tories in history. The war had been in progress for about two years when Na- poleau abdicated the throne of France, and Great Britain was able to give more attention to her American antagonist. The main attack was to be made in Lou- Wyoiene, sitting in a corner isiana, the weakest and most distant ' cramming for exams. — Oh! grand! part of the union. A fleet and army I believe I ' ve seen this page before! were seat to New Orleans, and after- â–  . much delay landed below the city. Before attacking New Orleans the British had attacked Mobile. Jack- i good-night every morning. son had repulsed their attack, but the attack on New Orleans was more important. At the first of the campaign the English overcame the American gunboats in Lake Borgne, ono of the approaches to New Orleans. Thus the British were able to land 2,iuJ men below the city. Jackson at- tacked with about 2,000 men. Both sides lost more than 200 men. The next week General Paken - ham, the commander of the English forces, was re-inforced with 2,000 men. On the 8th of January, 1915, Pakenham advanced in two columns and the famous Battie of New Or- leans began. Jackson had strengthened the for- tifications by ' throwing up a long line of breastworks mostly of sand- bags, with a deep ditch in front. - e Americans were mostly front- iersmen, but so well skilled in the use of the rifle that altho ' tire Brit- ish had 10,000 men, near twice their own number, they were soon driven back. As the enemy advanced near- ly every shot from behind the breast- works laid one of them dead or wounded on the ground. In twenty-five minutes the action was over General Pakenham had beeni killed. The English loss was 700 men killed, 1,400 wounded, and 500 prisoners, while the American the latest one hasn ' t A teacher was explaining to her ciass what adjectives were, As dan- gerous, meaning fu l of danger. Now, someone give me an example. Elizabeth — Pious, full of pie. Janie. — The Hebrews were wan- dering tribes, who lived on the edge of the Abraham desert. Frances — Columbus sailed to America in the Mayflower, and when ne got Irere sent it back for provis- ions. When asked what she was writing Eva rep ' ied that she was writing a composition or. Hawthorne ' s Twice Told Tales by Poe. SHORTER ACADEMY BULLETIN February, 1011 SHORTER ACADEMY BULLETIN Issued Monthly Tn. lie May Davis, Editor. Adelaide Bowie, Business Manager. Margaret Harpeb Hamilton, Sarah Joyce Ki Mary McClais, Associate Editors. ideals op courtesy Subscription per year 50 Cents Single copies.... 10 Cents FEBRUARY, mil. THE NEW YKxR. We have now entered the year 1911, with its many pleasures and equally as many trials. As each, new year brings with it numerous duties for each of us to perform, we can only wait for thosce which we know 1911 will bring and 1 when they come do tih ' em just as cheerfully as pos- sible. Now we look back at the old year and see the many duties we neglecird and the opportunities we let pass without doing our best with them. ' Things, that by doing would have ' made us so happy and proved a (help to us, but by ' neglecting make us wish for the opportunities again. This is .not the way we would have the Academy girls to feel when the next new vear rolls around. We do not want a one of them to feel that tihr ir duties have beeni neglect- ed. But on the other hand, know they have done their best for them- selves and their organization. As the Academy is very proud of her girls a ' -d expect great things of them we cannot afford to disappoint her. For isn ' t she to he about the great- est thing at Greater Shorter? We are just going to show the college how we can grow in every way. For we are preparing ourselves for lay- ing the foundation for the brilliant future that awaits her in the lives of her students who call her Alma Ma- ter. iLost: — A knife with no blades. Courtesy is one of the surest ways of winning for ourselves true friends. A college is ihe best and perhaps the hardest place to learn a lesson of courtesy, for there we find so many different types of characters that to be courteous does nor. mean in only one way. but in many ways. We know that everyone likes courtesy and has for ages back, as we find in histories that courtesy was required of every man in order for him to become a knight. Let us take for instance, the cour- tesy, the courtesy due teachers in ;U W« should be thoughtful of them and consider it a part of our duties to take care of their dispo- ns. It is so easy for us to get em and let them know how stubborn we can be. To do lit- hings that we know makes them Then there is a kind of courtesy that we owe each other. It is so easy ' to intentionally misconstrue remarks or actions just because w r e are jealous of a girl or because she doesn ' t do the things we would do were we in her place, it is not an unheard of thing for a girl ' s reputa- tion to be ruined on account or a small act of discourtesy. Not only should we be courteous to Jaoh other and those in authority, but it is by no means a bad plan for us to possess a certain amount of i t, for our own servants. Why siiould we expect to have them re- spect us if we are forever grumb- ling and complaining at what they do, and never think of giving them a kind word? Should we be placed in their position we would certainly be temped to forget ourselves. As we have taken the different classes of people that make the col- lege let us now take the college as a whole. We should be proud of all that pertains to it and respect it by not loitering on the grounds and dis- turbing those who are busy during their hours of labor, but help them by making keeping quiet. If ail of these shoulds were obeyed only think of our college — ' twould be one of perfecr peace and harmony, where everybody was happy and made it their time ro make others the same. the T. M. D. THE PSALM OF SCHOOL LIFE i — . — (Apologies to Longfellow.) I. lell us not, ye wise olu sages. School days are a happy dream. For we ' ve learned thru ' weary ages, Things are not just what they seem. II. School is real, school is earnesr, And the end is but the goal, And each pupil something learneth, Which he simply cannot hold. III. School is long and time is dragging Tho ' our hearts are brave and stout; Still our footsteps ever lagging, To er on along the route. IV In the Academy ' s field of battle. In the struggle of our life, We ate like dumb driven cattle. Not like heroes in the strife. Lives of teachers ail remind us, We can make our lives all count, And esteeming those around us, Strengthens us each step to mount. VI. Strengethens us, so that some mai- den, Plodding over Snorter ' s hill. All forlorn and home-sick laden, Seeing, will he steadfast still. VII. Let us then, be up and doing, With a heart for any fate. Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait. — A. D. G. Ftebrpary, 1911 SHORTER ACADEMY BULLETIN THK STUNT CONCERT. .Many of the Shorter gir s had been taunted with the idea that a college so small as Shorter could not nave an annual. This has been answered by the combined efforts of Hie institution, not only to have an annual, but the best annual there had ever beem in any college in the South. The concert was planned by ' the most enthusiastic of leaders, Miss Bessye Porter, the business manager of the annual, for the benefit of the. Annual Fund. AL the Shorter girls were present and many Romans. Candy was sold in the vestibule. The program was opened by four- teen young ladies in white, who gave college songs and college yells The first number was a chorus, The College Singing Girls. M. Smith. M. Loche, Hazel Fraze, Gladys WiUingham, Susie Ham, Ruth Sto- vall, Laura Enochs, Florence McEl- murray. (2) Clog dance by Florinie Hardwick and Wyolene Purtell. (3) Kid ' s chrous, School Days, by F. Hardwick, Purtell, E. Camp- bell, Tillie Davis. (4) Whistling soio — Wyolene Purtell (5) The Wandering Minstrels- Misses Faye Simmons and Annelu Burns. (6) The Merry Widow chorus — Mathilde Smith, Hazel Fraze, Marie Loche, Susie Ham, Mattie Wilcox, aiabel Bunch. So long Mary chorus. — Florence McE.murray, Mary. Chorus girls: Hazel Fraze, Gladys vvillingham, Ross Hadden, Marjorie Richardson, Miriam Whitfield and Laura Enochs. Boys: Annelu Burns, Lois Wait- er, Ruth Stovall, Vicie Mae Copeland, Hester Brewer, Susie Ham, Olive Hester, Florine Hardwick. Call Me Up Some Rainy After- noon. — Ross Hadden, Ruth StovaL, Miriam Whitfield, Florence McEl- murray Mock wedding by tbe Phi Mu Gamma sorority. BENEFITS OF EXAMINATIONS. In discussing examinations, I wish to take the stand that examinations are necessary and just. In the first place there is no other possible way to find out how much or how little a pupil knows except to ask ques- tions and have them answered A pupil can get a lesson for one day fairly well by merely giancing over it, but when the exam, comes, it has not remained in him. Then, too, a pu- pil who thinks he will never stand an examination on a subject may not study it hard enough to really know and understand it If he refreshes his memory before hand and even if he miss a question he will remem- ber it all the longer. They also help in many other ways besides the subject discussed. Th ey teach self-control and train one in the very necessary ability to ex- press what one knows. They make the student think before writing and thus forms a habit of thought before action. And I repeat that it is the only way to judge of the student ' s knowledge of the subject. NO EXAMINATIONS. HAWTHORXE In Poe ' s essay on Nathaniel Haw- thorne as a writer ihe highly com- pliments him and seems to have um- derstood his style of writing better than any other of that day. He says there is a weirdness to all of his stories and his greatest tal- ent is in being able to deal witin these strange thoughts and convey his ideas in such a simple and plain way taat they are understood and enjoyed. However, poe says s6me of Hawthorne ' s works are nat worth reading. He ; s appreciated more, however, by al! readers. One of (his greatest gifts is description. He describes strange conditions and scenes in Examinations, or no examinations, is the question very much discussed at present. I do not think examina- tions are fair tests, oecause wiaile a student may know the question per- fectly when asked under ordinary circumstances, under the nervous strain of an examination she be- comes rattled and fails, while a girl with more seif control and compos- ure, though not as gooa a student, makes her grade. Some think it causes girls to study so nard within a few days of the examinations, and strive to learn in a week what she s ' hould have learned during the entire ter, but because she vstudies before the exams , should ' not necessarily mean that way, for she is probably only looking up a few points and settling them clearly in her mind. It may be thought that the stud.ent would not prepare her lessons as carefully if it be known to her that an examination will not be made on that study, but usually the right kind of a pupil will prepare each les- son to the best of her ability. These are what I consider the most vital objections to examinations. HAWTHORNE AS A WRITER. Hawthorne was one of tire great- est writers that America has ever produced and his work should be- studied and appreciated by all Amer- icans. There is something strange about the great writer ' s work, but he dean with everyday things, and his strength lies in his originality.. Some of the Twice Told Tales, are es- says and others are description, and so we find ourselves led from the wierd lands to some beautiful, quiet resting place. It was a long time before Haw- thorne was recognized as a writer of unusual merit, but now he stands in such perfect language that is simple the front ranks of our American but which makes very vivid pictures, writers. SHORTER ACADEMY BULLETIN February, 1911 THAT SENIOR CLASS. There they come down the lour flights of steps, Jumping and tumbling into the depths. Of Algebra, Latin and English hard, Across the street to the Brook ' s House yard. That Senior Class. II. There they come in twos and threes, Chumming and humming like a swarm of bees Charlie Rose, Gladys, Kathleen, Mattie, Miriam, Ethel two Margarets and Hattie, Frances, Julia, Ann ' e, Tillie Mae, Susie, Cora and Elizabeth gay, That ' s Senior Class. III. Hurrying and scurrying, what a a fuss! Everyone there on time, but us, Up the steps they noisly tore, When a voice sang out from the sciiool room door, , That Senior Class. — E. P. favorable for arranging a very short schedule with the Rome High School, which if brought about will add greatly to the interest of the game in Rome and vicinity. Tiie only out door sport, which attracts the boy boy at the present time is Track, and the Darlington boys eagerly await the good days for practice there. The athletic com- mittee hope to arrange an open cross country run to take place about the middle of February, in which teams from the High School, the Athletic Club and several un- attached men will participate. On Friday Jan 20, two runs were held by the school, covering respect- ively two and three mile courses, disclosing surprising ability in many of the contestants. BERRY SCHOOL. The boys of the Berry School have raised five hundred dollars with which they will build a gymnasium which will be used for basket ball and other athletic sports They ex- pect to have this work completed in a few weeks. The high schools of the Seventh Congressional District have formed an athletic association. A meeting will be held soon in Rome for the purpose of arranging a schedule for the games of the coming baseball season. A series of cross country races are being held between the boys of R. H. S. and Dariington. ATHLETICS. AT DARLINGTON. During the mid-winter season ath- letics naturally take a certain slump, due to the inclemency of the weather which keeps tire boys in- doors a great deal of the time. But being favored with a fairly good gymnasium, they spend the time in playing basketball, which is coming very much in vogue as a national game. Basket ball being very young at preparatory schools, Darlington finds it difficult to arrange a sched- ule of interscholastic games. So the youngester find it very interesting p ' aying scrub and inter-class games. At present the chances are SHORTER. The Shorter Athletic Association is busy making plans for the field day which will take place sometime in April. The programme of ath- letic events and championship con- tests will be something as follows: 7 a. m. Finals of inter-class bowl- ing tournament. - „ 10 a. m. — At Maplehurst. (1) 50 yard dash. (2) Barrel race. (3) Hurdles. (4) Potato race (5) Hobble race. (6) Three foot race. (7) Walking race. (S) Wheelbarrow race. (9) Hoop Race. (11) Basket ball throw. (12) Tug of war. (13) Extras. 3:30 p. m. Finals of inter-class spring tennis tournament. HIGH SCHOOL. The boys of the Rome High School have organized a baseball team and they will probably organize a basket ball team also. LOVE CASES. That which is generally known by the college girl as casing is a most foolish and harmlul practice. It is abnormal and pernicious and shows lack of self control. It takes the mind from everything else on the earth except the one person. When a girl is in such a condition, she is un- able to do her work properly and she is thoughtless of others. She is a nuisance to her case, and annoys every one around with her silly talk. Aside from the harm it does, it is absolutely silly, and it is a mystery how sound, sensible girls are cap- tivated to such an extent by one of her school mates. A. D. G. A LA MISS M. — ♦ — Breathes there a lass with soul so dead Who never to tire teacher said: I uon ' t know why, I cannot tell. This lesson, but I learned it well. — M. Mc. February, L911 SHORTER ACADEMY BULLETIN TALKS IN CHAPEL By DR. VAN HOOSE. ANDREW CARNEGIE. The t;ilks o n current events which Dr. Vn Hoose gives us at chapel, will bt- among the pleasant recol- lectioi ' .s of 1910-11. One of the most enjoyable to me was one about Andrew Carnegie. He began by saying that ten or twelve years ago he looked upon Mr. Carnegie as a money maker. One day while looking at the hand- some Carnegie library of Atlanta and reading the names of the great writ- ers poets engraved across the front he wondered wn ' y Mr. Carnegie ' s name should be most prominent. Xow he has realized why his name deserves to be there, because it is through fo ' is generosity that Shake- speare, Milton, Byroln and all the other g eat writers are placed where the men and women and children of the United States can enjoy and aind have tfne benefit of their genius and wisdom. He has spent many millions of donars in establishing a Tem- ple of Peace, at ine Hague in Holland where people from all na- tions come to arrange treaties of peace. Xot only this he has estab- lished a university in California for astronomy and science Kihich has accomplished much in the last few years. Tn this university is a tele- scope ten times larger than any in the world. With this has been dis- covered six hundred new worlds larger than the sun. These are some of the ways by which ..ir. Carnegie has benefitted by the money which he has accumu- lated. HIE PANAMA CANAL. What is the greatest undertaking America has ever accomplished? The Panama Canal. It is great in the first ' place because it proves What man can ido. Millions (and millions of dollars, years and years of time, fih ' e lives of thousands of la ' borers have been sacrificed to com- plete this work. For what large en- terprise cam be accomplished without time, money, labor and loss of life? In the second place it is great be- cause it idealizes Columbus ' theory that one could start from any given point and gtil around the world and back to tine same place. The Pan- ama Canal makes this possible. Third it will have a great influ- ence on the commerce of the world. Its opening will change many of the ocean mutes. ' Fourth it is the greatest engin- eering feat tlhe world has ever known. For over three centuries nations have been talking of and planning such a canal, t ut It was never accomplished until America took it up in 1825. Henry Clay first suggested it. Fifth it is great because it proves that the United States is a leader among the nations of the world. All the others failed until the United States went to work determined to accomplish it. Other countries have even started it, have sent workmen over, but they always died of fever. The land is .so low and swampy and full of mosquitoes which carry fe- ver germs that they were not able to live. How did America overcome this great obstacle? bne went to worjj on the city of Panama. She put in better forms of sanitation, drained tlhe city well and freed it of all the geims, so that it is now as healthy as any other city on- the globe. ' The United States has over- come all obstacles, and now the Panama Canal is not far from its completion. The rihief engineer stated zt the last meeting of con- gress that ships would be able to sail through the canal in 1913 and in 1915 the Panama Canal, great in so manv ways, will be completed. PERSONALS Miss Marion Kelley was unable to return to school after Christmas, owing to illness in h ' er family. Miss Gladys Willingham is among the Rome girls now boarding at Shorter. MissMa ry Bass, of Griffin, is at- tending senool at Shorter College. Miss Julia Helieg of Detroit, Mich. is among the new girls at Shorter. Miss Annie New is at Shorter. She came after the holidays. Miss Howard Chick a nd Miss Mat- tie Wilcox returned to Shorter Col- lege Sunday. Miss LillTe Adams and Miss Min- nie Belle Knox returned on Monday to Shorter College Mr. Karl Gaines, who has been at- tending school at Mercer, spent Xmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. V. uaines. Miss Mildred Wright has gone to spenu the winter in Italy. Miss Hazel Fraze spent the past week with Miss Margaret Hamilton. Miss Annie Goetchius will enter- tain the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority at a valentine party. Miss Sadie Merrell left this morn- ing for her home in Carrolton, Ga. She will be away only a few days. Miss Florine Hardwick has gone to her home in Cedartown, to spend a week. Miss Margaret Hamilton returned from Trion, Ga., where she spent the week-end. Wyoline sitting in a corner cram- Ing for exams was heard to exclaim, Oh, g-and, I have seen this page before. SHORTER ACADEMY BULLETIN February, 1911 The Polymnian ' s will entertain the Alabama Glee Club Miss Mattie Couch will go home to attend the wedding of her sister. The wedding will take place on Wed- nesday, February 15. Miss Inez Peek and Miss F ay Tay- lor spent last week in Cedartown. Miss Janie Ballinger spent last week at her home in Crystal Springs. Miss Fay Taylor has been ill. The Alabama Glee Club will be here on February 14. Miss Fay Taylor will spend the week-end in Summerville. Miss LyneMe Autrey spent the week-end at home. autrey, lynnette Arnold, Nevelle Barrett, Eleanor Brown, Frances L. H. Brown, Frances Burney, Xellie May B vllinger, Janie Bowie, Adeline Brewer, Hester Campbell, Elizabeth Cumming, Marie Copeland, Luis Cou( ii, Mattie Davis, Tilly Mae Greek, Martha GOETCHINS, AnXE Goetchins, Mary J 1 KDWICK, Florine Hamilton, Florence Hall, Elizabeth Hancock, Glennis H Milton, Margaret C Hamilton, Elizadeth Hamilton, Margaret Howell, Hattie Irwin, Edith Jenkins, Rosalind King, Sarah Joyce King, Fay McClain, Mary Powers, Eva Powers, Sarah Pollock, Madge Pruden, Margaret Palen, Janet purtell, yvvoline Simms, Charlie Rose Sm itii, Mattie Lee Wilcox, Mattie Wright, Margaret Willingham. Gladys h. $p Organization Colors ; Red and Black Flower : Red Carnation Motto: Build to-day, then, strong and sure OFFICERS SEPTEMBER TO JANUARY Florine H VRDWICK Tillie Mae Davis . Gladys Willingh . President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer JANUARY to m v Charlie Rose Simms.. Mary McClain MATT1K 1 EE Sm [TH. President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer ; Chronicles September 15 — A great concourse of girls — old and new — for the year ' s work at Shorter. 17 — Tears, idle tears ; dreams and a longing for home and the days that are no more. 185 -Y. W. C. A. reception. October 6- 8- - November and the September 18 21 — Work begins — the rhythm of life changed into a logarithm. 23 — New girl found weeping by the class stones on the north side of the chapel; when questioned as to the cause of her grief, answered, Isn ' t it awful to think of all these little dead babies? 25 — Literary societies organized. 2 — Alarming spread of that fatal epidemic, love cases. President ' s reception at country club. The constituents of Shorter College, en masse, stand in the rain two hours to see Theodore Roosevelt pass. Tennis Tournament : Specials win. 31 — Hallowe ' en frolic — Seniors, witches, ghosts, Sophs, join forces for a jolly good time. 2 — Esther Dobbs searches her Bible in vain for Book of Philip. 5 — Order of The Golden Fleece organized. 1 6 — Helen Bennet embarks on a new love venture. 23 — Founder ' s Day exercise. 24 — Thanksgiving Day — everybody is toasted, from Thomas the cook, to President Van Hoose. Eat, drink, and be merry, the motto for the occasion. 25 — Infirmary popular. 26 — Mr. Nichols learns the physical properties of girls ' voices during an explosion in the chemical labora- tory. 29 — Mr. Southwick ' s recital. 1 — Lillie Macldox wakes early and bids Allie Malione a Merry Christmas. 2 — Trunks are packed preparatory to leaving on the twenty-second. 3 — Trains, schedules, matters of supreme interest: counting the minutes. 186 December I January 8- 10- 13- 15- 17- 18- 22- 23- Holiday spirit runs rife. Man of action wins. Electric light system of second-floor dormitory goes wrong and the girls go crazy — peculiarly suggest- ive noises and much demonstration of the Christ- mas spirit. Caroling at 4:30 a. m. Progressive crowing down the corridors at 5 A. M. Happy girls hie away homeward. An unwilling catching up of the broken threads and an effort to banish dreams of the Yuletide season ami to think of work. The last of the Christmas cake, and its passage the Symbol of the passing of Christmas illusions. Everybody celebrates by breaking all the New Year ' s resolutions that haven ' t already been broken. Photo gallery established. Seniors don high collars the Sophs middy blouses, and everybody, from the faculty to the Academs, earnestly endeavor to look pleasant. Friday. Verily unlucky — Mr. Lenney departs, leav- ing in his wake empty purses. Girls abhor a vacuum. -Work on Greater Shorter begun. â– The beginning of the end — exam week. The Soph Bible Class improvise at least six new commandments to take the place of the original ten. Paradise lost. Paradise regained. All ' s well that ends well. So endeth the fall term. Selah. The Spring Term Beginneth January 25 — Registration. February -1 — Stunt recital. Bessy Porter, manager. 187 February 11 March A run. May Sophomore reception to Seniors. convinced, with great difficult} bringer of joy. -Cupid at the College — valentines. Alabama Glee Club. Polymnian receptii in. Draft on Polymnian bank. â– L. G. I. Club entertained. -Rolls posted — weeping and wailing am teeth. 21 — Annual goes to press. Editors collapse. Professor Hogan that Cupid is a 15- 19 mashing of 22 — George Washington ' s birthday. ci li ni al maic iwdered 25 — Y. W. C. A. reception to hair and beauty spots. 5 — Regular meeting of German Club. 27 — Tennis tournament begins. 31 — Debate: Resolved, That immigration is detrimental to the United States. 1— All Fools ' Day. 10 — Field Day at Greater Shorter. 15 — Y. W. C. A. reception. 21 — Dramatic Club gives play exhibited. 1 — President ' s reception. 15 — Final examinations begin. ?A — Baccalaureate sermon. 22 — Class Day. 23 — Conferring of degrees — Alumnae Day. 2-1 — Even the best of friends must part. Here ' s to a happy vacation and a glorious meeting next fall at the castle of our dreams — Greater Shorter. Much histrionic talent Last call for the Seniors. 188 When the Triangle Rings lng-a-hng, ting-a-hng From terraced heights, Ting-a-ling ! On gentle breeze o ' er silent campus float The cheery and inviting notes. Ting-a-ling, ting-a-ling! When the triangle rings. When the triangle rings, Ting-a-ling, ting-a-ling! On the terraced heights, Ting-a-ling! From study-halls see hap]))- girls Rush out — such rosy cheeks and shining curls! Ting-a-ling, ting-a-ling ! When the triangle rings. When the triangle rings. Ting-a-ling, ting-a-ling ! ( In terraced heights, Ting-a-ling! The merry rout assembles all To banquet in the dining-hall. Ting-a-ling, ting-a-ling ! When the triangle rings. When the triangle rings Ting-a-ling. ting-a-ling ! No more on terraced heights. Ting-a-ling! In memory oft we ' ll hear the sound As the years move on their cycles round. Ting-a-ling, ting-a-ling ! Is heard no more, Ting-a-ling ! 189 JEST, jomrr Monday Morning Now get up early, Ruth, And wake up Esther, too ; You know it ' s Monday morning And what we have to do. This room is to he tidied up. And lessons are to learn. You two lie snoozing there. Like we had time to burn. In seconds three the triangle Will be calling us to go. And with locks all in a tangle — Miss Lindsey ' ll catch you Where is that broom and duster? You pile the books up straight ; And you hang up all those garments Dear me ! we shall be late. Now do you think it possible — We must go to town, you know — To hide things behind the curtains. And leave this dusty floor? Say, let ' s try it anyway ! Get on your coat and hat ; Miss Jacobs will not come around. And if she does, why, what of that Two such bright and happy faces! Oil, but my! they are such cases! Just a whim of theirs, you see. To hide behind another case — then three Cases you may count. But the faces Of those happy, jolly cases Are the homes of all the graces. Dramatis Personam — Shorter Florine Hardwick Kid Laura Enochs Baby Enochs Mathilde Smith Tilly Margaret Brewer... Fatty Annie Rose McGehee , Lochinvar Marjorie Richardson Dick Miriam Whitfield Betty Hester Brewer Little Brewer Lillie Maddox Willie Vicie Mae Copeland Vick Carwee Davis Wee-wee Howard Chick Chick Clara Spivey Spivey Martha Sutton Sutt Tilly Mae Davis Tot Olive Cummings Emma Marie Locke Sweet Marie Ruth Stovall Billy Helen Bennet Grandma â–  194 Bulletin Board ' The young ladies will dress before coming down to dinner this evening. — Miss Lindscy. Lost — A police button. — Executive Board. Wanted — A love case. Apply to room 43. — Kathleen Mnlloy. Lost — My knowledge of Psychology . — Auric Bonner. Mr. Nichols will entertain all the girls in the parlor this evening. Lost — A razor. — Eunice Raysdalc. Found — A track, between the Conservatory and Academic build- ing, 36 inches long and 4 inches wide. Lost, Strayed, or Stolen — A man finder. Apply to room 20, for liberal reward. — Ellic IJeuhaiu. Found — A man up the chimney in room 44. Owner can get same by calling on — Grace Taylor. 195 How They Pass Away the Time Hattie Sue — Spouting Hamlet. Hortense Mulloy — Dressing. Margaret Wright — Superintending the nursery. Fannie Pendlev — Eluding the Eunomian calls. Rachael Lumpkin — Borrowing trouble. Daisy Lingo — Enjoying her honors. Hester Combs — Writing harmony. Annie Lou Burns — Crushing. Susie Ham — Wondering what Bessie and Marie are doing. Miss David — Embroidering Leuna Baskin — Keeping up with her clothes. Carwee Davis — Swiping biscuit. Lois Walker — Looking for a Roman. Martha Hunter — Eating. Ruth Bale — Sleeping. Yicie Mae Copeland — Finding fault. Hortense Mulloy — Primping. f Fannie Myrt Byles — Getting out of work. Sarah Holt — Asking questions. Ola Johnson — Counting Y. W. C. A. money. Dick Richardson — Looking for dark corners. Mattie Lee Smith — Finding what she ' s lost. Florence McElmurray — Making eyes. Miss Jacobs — Administering rhubarb. Miss Lindsey — Making announcements. Mrs. Tisinger — Protesting against August clothing in De- cember. Marie and Bessie — Getting jokes on Susie. 196 Statistics from the Gymnasium Tallest Ruth Wilkes Shortest Eunice Walker Heaviest Clara Spivey Featherweight Daisy Lingo Largest Waist Hattie Sue Lowe Smallest Waist Lillie Maddox Longest Arm Howard Chick Shortest Arm Annie Rosa McGhee Broadest Understanding (largest foot) Tilly Mae Davis Least Understanding Martha Sutton Fastest Runner Ruth Davis Highest Jumper Florence McElmurray Best Walker Daisy Lingo Finest Swimmer Marjorie Richardson Biggest Bowlder (bowler) Olive Cummings Biggest Racket (tennis ) Martha Greene Best Fencer Helen Bennet Largest Heart Laura Enochs Fastest Tongue Ola Johnson Keenest Ear Sarah Holt Surest Eye ... . Janie Kelley Tightest Hand Marguerite Brewer 197 Such is Life 6 to 7 — Dreaming Ruth : Did I hear a bell? Is it fire! ! ! 7 to 7.30 — Wondering what time it is. I am so sleepy! 7.30 to 8 — There goes the triangle ! Do let me get to the mirror. 8 to 8.30 — Mail. He doesn ' t care for me. No letter. (Laura. 8.30 to 9 — Chapel. Come, ye disconsolate. Cheer up, maybe you can bluff. 9 to 10 — Seniors in English: You know, Mr. Southwick. etc. 10 to 11 — Wondering what Mr. Southwick did say. 11 to 12 — Deciding for sure this hour is a month long. 12 to 1 — Visiting. No Ex on the halls. 1 to 1.30— Table-talk. 1.30 to 2— Casing 2 to 3 — Student siesta in English room. 3 to 4 — Reception in the Dean ' s office. 4 to 5 — Street prom. 5 to 6 — Grand mix-up on second floor 6 to 7 — Over-the-tea-cups. 7 to 8 — Study hour. 8 to 9 — Chafing-dishes, kimonos. 9 to 10 — Merry-go-round. 10 to 11 — Serenade. 11 to 12 — Lights out. 19N Hattie Sue: Oh, if I could only see the telegram I would know whether or not Carl sent it. : The poor man was burned to death. Susie: Was he cremated? Susie: I ' m going to ask Professor to lend me his ' tuskedo. ' ' HEARD IN ENGLISH CLASS Teacher: What is the meaning of ' cloven-foot ' ? Lillie: No, like a horse. Grace: You mean a cow Mrs. T. : Why called the goddess of Wisdom? Sarah: Because she was unmarried. Harry did not write to-day — Will Harry write to-morrow? — If not, I ' ll know not what to say. Harry did not write to-day. I ' ll go and see the moving play, Forget my woes and put by sorrow. Harry did not write to-day ; Will Harry write to-morrow? (And what did the Ex ' s d : ' Mrs. T. : What is an Epicurean? Aurie: One who writes epics. Teacher: Who were the Amazons? Janie: Those ladies living on the Amazon River. 199 Carwee: Having a foot like a duck. Lillie: Well, you can ' t see a horse ' s foot when he ' s shod. Clara: Well, the horse ' s hoof is made to fit his foot. Mrs. T. : Who was Minerva? Sarah: The goddess of Wisdom. What the Seniors Know What Hortense Mulloy knows : How to cut gym. How to bluff the teachers. How to make excuses. How to indite tender epistles to her friends of the masculine gender. How to grow tall. How to wear red carnations. What Laura Enochs knows : How to do society stunts. How to be tso in love. How to be president of a literary society. How to 2 et a date for every Friday night. What Aurie Bonner knows : How to get fat and stay so. How to boss her sister. How to crush successfully How to hold hands. What Ethel Bonner knows : How to recite French poetry (?) (?) (?) ( ?). How to have a most excellent curiosity. How to drink grape-juice. How to be inattentive to her sick roommate. How to cut music-class lessons. What Marie Walker knows: How to win the affections of her music teachers. How to get nut of writing Locals fur the Chimes. How ti get her beau ideal to keep her supplied with candy. 200 What Mary Pullen knows : How to memorize her lessons. How to keep on the move looking for a new room. How to superintend the Senior table and look matronly. What Beatrice Minhinnette knows: How to find fault. How to blush effectively and lastingly. How to capture diamond rings. How to roll her r ' s. What Jessie Mae Kinard knows : How to look demure and innocent. How to keep quiet. How to work the Science teacher. How to create the impression that she is good. What Maude Miller knows : How to look wise and say nothing. How to cut class meetings. How to be the only day pupil in the Senior Class. What Fannie Pendley knows : How to lose in a tennis tournament. How to set a Locke on her heart. How to be president of the best class yet. What Allie Mahone knows : How to sleep from seven to seven. How to act babyish. How to lose a debate. How to mutilate a Geological specimen. How to have chairs turn over with her. 201 What Ola Johnson knows : How to get out an annual. How to break the camera when she has her picture taken. How to set the alarm for five o ' clock and get up at seven. How to say to her roommates every night at ten o ' clock, Girls. we must turn out this light. How to disturb third floor with her singing. How to get candy. 202 Worthy Ambition Ruth Wilkes — To escape Spivey. Daisy Lingo — To have a large part of clear Miss Raynor ' s heart. on her string. Fay Simmons — To have the most hearts ' Ruth Davis — To find a good prescription for reducing flesh. President Van Hoose — To see Greater Shorter. Mrs. Tisinger — Creditable Chimes, and a dandy annual. Mr. Nichols— To tell a joke. Mr. Gaines — To get through quick. Miss Cronkhite — To have the choir hold on to the men. Miss David — To have girls present at gym. so they won ' t be absent. Lillie Maddox — To be a second Miss Cronkhite. Kathleen Mulloy — To hold a place above Fannie Biles in Fay ' s affections. Jessie Hunter — To find that lost fish. Miss Lindsay — To make announcements. To turn Shorter into Tennessee College. Clara Spivey — To get there. Allie Mahone — To have poetry substituted for the staff of life. Grace Harris — To teach Psychology at Greater Shorter. Fannie Biles — To rival Patti. Miss Raynor — To keep Sarah Holt straight. Mine. Almy — To make Eunice Walker — To stop growing. Eunice Ragsdale — To be an old maid, and have a house full of cats. Annette Marable — Congenial roommates. Annabel Bock — To be State Chemist. Ethel Stephens — To reform room 23. Orion Arnold — To recite poetry well in the dark. Grace Taylor — To teach Ruth Davis how to keep house. Inez Parker — To increase her hours in Miss Stone ' s department. 203 Lila W. Hamilton — To write a translation of Horace. Lois Parr — To become health} ' , wealthy, and wise — ( early riser). Helen Bennet — To get ahead of Fay casing. Sarah Holt — To attain to Miss Raynor ' s standard — a thorn in the flesh. Martha Hunter — To represent the Sophomores on the Track Team. Estelle Castellow — To become president of the Carrot-Top Club. Tommie Lee Adamson — To drop all literary work and specialize in chapel and Gym. Mary Mobley — To find out the relation between red hair and high temper. Annie Pitts — To become assistant teacher of Math. Mr. Hogan — To find Ins ideal woman. Miss Kennedy — To find a way to put an end to casing at her table. Miss Jacobs — To have no Sunday headaches. Miss Norris — To enter the profession of medicine. The Freshmen — To be like the Juniors. The Sophs — To win the approval of the Seniors. The Juniors — To know the delights of Friday evenings. The Seniors — To come back to Greater Shorter. The Chimes — To get contributions without solicitation. The Annual — To have a big bank account. 204 Susie: Marie, why didn ' t you wake me up last night? You know 1 can ' t sleep while it is storming. Senior: Is that Venus? Soph: I don ' t know. I never studied Chemistry. Mrs. T. : Young ladies, what have you read from Chaucer? Bright Senior: Oh, we have read a good deal of his ' Faerie Queen. ' Spivey: I ' ve got Trig! It ' s just killing me! Lochinvar : I ' m so sorry, my dear, but is it catching? Miss Burns (picking up a key lying near Miss Lindsey) : Miss Lindsey. is this your key? Miss Lindsey: Why — er — no, it ' s the door key. Miss David at evening roll call: Young ladies, if you are not present you are absent. Aurie Bonner: Say, girls, have y xi all been vaccinated into your sorority yet? A Brenau girl on her way to Shorter : Conductor, is this the train to SHORTER ? Prof. Hogan : Girls, what did the eighth of November cele- brate? Tilly : Why, St. Patrick ' s Day. IT irence ( after voice lesson ) : Oh, I can ' t do those old archipela- goes, which Madame wants me to do ! Charlie Rose wants to know if you study about diaphragms in art. Florence: What ' s the matter with Lonnie ' s eyes? Florine : They ' ve been diluted. 205 CH • 5 - mmW Six d k v GO WEEtHDAf 7 r- e - Jeers — .. : ..;.. : .. : . 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