Shorter College - Argo Yearbook (Rome, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 178 of the 1915 volume:

ACCESSION NO ....B...$....(c?.. . .A.. .5T. DEPARTMENT 4T° VK anU - f , -%-,. n Jy-t C fricrr . Cor- CJ)c igear Book for 19144915 $ul)ltsi)eTj by tf)e Mentor Class of §H)orter College at ftome, §a. Mratton Co tjcr, totio, tohen toe tocrc strangers, greet; rb us toith a mother ' s tenber toclcomc ; in toliose cradling arms toe habc caught the bision of a larger life ; from toliose untoearieb Serbicc toe habc learneb the boing of a greater toorfc ; toliose generous spirit has So freeln forgiben our shortcomings, anb labisljrb praise unStinteb on our pettn birtueS; tohoSc tenber toatth;carc toill folloto us «vs toe plob along life ' s bustp highrnab ; tolioSe toclcomc plaubits toill cheer u tohen toe groto faint; hearteb; tohose praners toill rise unceasing; Ip for our success ; to Greater Shorter, bear to us noto, boublp bear in the near future as our alma jHatcr, this bolume is affectionate; lp bebicateb. The Argo Staff Beulah Nance ) Editors-in-Chief May Phillips l.uise drewry , e.j-. _ I Associate Editors Eloise Wilkes Mary Goetchits ) ,. .„ ( Business Managers Martha Boone ( DEPARTMENT EDITORS M ildred Lide Music Ruth Britton Expression Loree Florence Health Rebekah Clark Subscription Catherine Becgs | Nell Aiken l Art Esther Dobbs Ia.NEY (i ALT •-, ■ i , ■ I r ' . U ul ps and (.ranks Martha Galt I § ;• ' Ct)c rjortcr itl ' 0 CrccD 3 be liebe in girls, in the toomen of a great to morroto, anD that tobatsorbcr the girl sotortb tbe tooman shall reap. 3 belietoe in tbf curse of ignorance, in tbr Dignity of learning, ano tbr ?oe of serbing otbrrs. 3 beliebe in fcoisDom as rrbralcD in buman liters as txirll as in tbr pagrs of printrD boohs, in lessons taugbt not so mucb bE prrrrpt as bj f.tamplr, in abilitg to toorh toitb tbr banDS as luell as to tbinfe toitb tbr bfao, in eberptbing tbat mafees lifr large anD lobely. 3 beliebe in beauty in tbe borne, in tbe class-room, in tbe tuorferoom, anD in tbe influence of £oD ' s great out of Doors. 3 beliebe in laugbter, in lobe, in faitb, in all Distant bopes tbat lurruson. 3 beliebe in tbe prrsrnr anD its opportunities, in tbe future anD its obligations, anD in tbe Dibine jog of libing, bere anD bereafter. U S ' M V s jForctDorti ' f ring tbe pioneer class; of £rcater Shorter, tbr Class of 1915 occupies M a unique anD prominent position among tbe classes tubicb babe gone fl P out from our SUma plater ano ttjose ttitjicl) are yet to come. Roping to retain ttjis position after toe tjatir become alumnae, me tt)ist) tljis our 1915 ear book to be a true monument to tbe works, ioeals ano ability of its initial class ano to Depict tbe real spirit of Greater Shorter. Because toe arc tbe first class to leabe our ftlma plater after sbe bas startrD upon ber career of greater usefulness, me babe ban an inspiration stub as no class before us bas cnjoyeD. RnD me baoe triro to sbom in tbis boob a glimpse of tbe tears anD lattgbter, tbe failures anD triumpbsmbicbbaocfilleD our four college years. We lay it open before you as a book of fricnosbip, in orDrr to min your lobr ano affection, anD me bope tbereby to Dram you mitb us into a closer bono of lour anD loyalty to our SUma plater— $rrater feborter. PAGE Frontispiece — Engraving of Alfred Shorter 2 Title Page 3 Illustration by Esther Dobbs. Dedication — Greater Shorter 4-5 Editorial Staff 6-7 The Shorter Giuls ' Creed 8 Illustration by Addie Wright. Foreword 9 Administration Section 13-18 Senior (lass Section.- 19-39 Illustrations by Esther Dobbs, J. P. Graham and M. Gilmore. Junior Class Section 40-45 Illustration by Jeddie Graham. Sophomore Class Section 46-49 Illustration by Mary Sutton. Freshman Class Section 50-54 Illustration by Jeddie Graham. Academy Section 55-58 Illustration by Esther Dobbs. V. V. C. A 59-61 Illustration by Mary Sutton. Student Government Associ td n 62 Literary Societies 63-75 Illustration by Louise Knight. Polvmxian Section .....65-68 Chimes 69 To Greater Shorter (Poem). Mary K. Bruner 70 Eunomian Section 71-75 Art Department.... 76-79 Illustration by Esther Dobbs. CONTENTS— Continued PACK Spring ' s Awakening (Poem). Jeddie Graham 80 Music Department 81-89 Illustrations by H. Hamilton and C. Beggs. School of the Spoken Word 91-9-4 Illustration by Marie Merriam. The Chancel Brigade ' s Midnight Trial (Story). M. K. Bruner 95-98 L ' Alliance Francaise 99-100 Jean ' s Search for the Jew i:i. (Senior Play). Luise Drewry, Martha Gait. Evelyn Lewis ' 101-115 Home Economics 117-120 Illustration by Nellie Vail Eubanks. Athletics 121-124 Illustration by Nell Akin. The Dial of the Days (Poem). M. K. Bruner 125-133 Illustrations by Esther Dobbs, Hallie Carr, and Catherine Beggs. Clubs 135-143 Illustration by N. Akin. Quips wn Cranks 145-148 Illustration by N. V. Eubanks. College Songs 149 L ' Envoi ( Poem I. Luise Drewry 150 Illustration by Clara Miller V — Board of Trustees OFFICERS W. W. BROOKS President T W. LIPSCOMB Vice-President J. P. COOPER Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS w . . Brooks, Rome F. J. Cooledge, Atlanta J. P. Cooper. Rome . II. Davis, Waynesboro L. A. Dean, Rome F. S. Ether i nr,E. Jackson H rper Hamti.tox. Rome C. C. Harper, Rome . P. Harbin. Rome L. G. Hardman, Commerce F. R. Pidcock, Moultrie T. W. Lipscomb, Rome J. B. Sullivan, Rome C. M. Walker. Monroe 14 AZOR WARNER VAN MOOSE, LL. D. PRESIDENT OF SHORTER COLLEGE 15 Faculty AZOR WARNER VAX HOOSE. LL. D. PRESIDENT JOHN WILLIAM GAINES. M. A DEAN Professor of Mathematics LUTHER RICE HOGAX. M. A. Professor of Classical Languages ELIZABETH LINDSAY Lady Principal MVRTIS JARRELL. B. A. Professor of English Literature AXXE WIXX STEVENS, B. A Professor of English ANN WASHINGTON RAVXOR Professor of German and Spanish OAKLEY MAURICE BISHOP, M. S. Professor of Natural Science MARY STUART MacDOUG I. Instructor in Natural Science ALEX MATHEWS ARNETT. M. V Professor of History and Psychology EMILINE GREEN Professor of French MAUD REECE. M. D. Resident Physician MARY SUMTER GARTH Department of Home Economics 16 f r r r r E. BLANCH VAIL Department of Athletics HEINRICH PFITZNER Director of Department of Music: Professor of Piano GRACE CRONKITE Professor of Piano; Instructor in Harmony and Musical History ANGELO DAVIDSON Professor of Organ anil Piano EDITH HALL Instructor in Piano ANNIE DENMARK Instructor in Piano FLORIDE PARRISH Professor of Voice SARAH CORE Instructor in 1 ' oice EDITH VAN GILLUWE Professor of Violin EMMA BALLEE Accompanist IMOGENE COULTER Director of the School of Art CORA LEE SMITH Director of the School of Expression HOSTESSES AT SHOUTER MRS. AZOR WARNER VAN HOOSE MRS. JOHN WILLIAM GAIXES MRS. MARY RUCKER MRS. CLOPTON MITCHELL 17 OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND ASSISTANTS X M. KENNEDY Bursar ETHEL STEPHEN ' S Librarian MARGARET JACOBS Trained Nurse MRS. E. L. PARKER Matron MRS. XEOMIA KING Housekeeper KATHLEEN BLACHLEY Assistant in Domestic Science LI LI. IE COAN MARGUERITE BREWER Superintendents of Practice MAY JOHNSON Secretary to the President 18 Senior Class Class Colors: Green and Gold Flower: Daisy Emblem: Wishbone Motto: Cerium pete finem OFFICERS ESTHER DOBBS President LUISE DREWRY Vice-President EDXA ROOT _ Secretary RUBY HIGHT Treasurer GRADUATES IX THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS Clara Barrett Toccoa, Georgia Martha Boone - Memphis, Tennessee Esther Dobbs Commerce, Georgia Luise Drewry Griffin, Georgia Lottie Floyd Logansville, Georgia Loree Florence Washington, Georgia Janey Galt Canton, Georgia Mary Goetchius Rome, Georgia Ruby FIight Greensboro, Georgia Evelyn Lewis Cartersville, Georgia Bertha McKinney Rome, Georgia Beulah Nance Monroe. North Carolina May Phillips Harlem, Georgia Eloise Wilkes Uurant, Mississippi Ruth Wilkes Adel, Georgia Thelma Ward Washington, Georgia graduates in the school of music Marjorie Bush Lexington, Georgia Lillie Co an McDonough, Georgia Rebekah Clark Moultrie. Georgia Martha Galt - Canton, Georgia Mildred Lide - .Richland, Georgia Edna Root Plant City, Florida graduates in the school of art Nell Akin Brunswick, Georgia Catherine Beggs Gadsden. Alabama Esther Dobbs Commerce. Georgia Marie Merriam Rome. Georgia graduates in the school of expression Ruth Britton Vmericus, Georgia Beulah Nance Monroe, North Carolina Ruth Stamps Rome, ieorgia 20 What ' s characteristic of this class Whose pictures here we see? The many things we ' ve done we ' ll tell, And you the judge may he. The Freshmen first at Greater Shorter, We, the Class of ' 15, have done Things that before had not lieen thought of, And, too, some honors we have won. Through that Freshman year we struggled. Eyes were opened, visions caught Of the larger world about us. And to love this we were taught. As we passed to Sophomores, Juniors, Every day this vision grew, L ' ntil we found the joy of study. Which each day brings thoughts anew. So at last we gained the threshold — Seniordom — and with that came Privileges and untold honors. Yes, we were a class of fame. A Senior Hall this class was given ; A private dining-room came next ; Then Hallowe ' en and caps and gowns; But Annual has most perplexed The busy minds of every girl. Til thoughts began to come quick and fast Then we ' ve enjoyed our private gym, And very much our lecture class. So economical we were That when the springtime came We all adopted sunbonnets. And oft we wore the same. But more we have not room to tell, So turn this page anil see Each girl herself, just what she ' s done, nd what she likes to be, 21 FRANCES MARION GAINES MASCOT 22 CLARA BINNS BARRETT, B. A. TOCCOA, GEORGIA 1 would make reason my guide Clara is a steady, hard-working Senior, but she ' Iocs take a special interest in her Science. If she could always keep house in a lab she might he a professional housekeeper. Perhaps when she starts to housekeeping she can play that Campbell ' s si mp is 1 IjSi i. Polymnian: Delegate to Laymen ' s Conven- tion iii Southern Baptist Convention, 1913: Leader of Student Volunteer Band. 1913-14; Chairman Bihle Study Committee ot v. Y. C. A., 101 t 15 MARTHA BOONE, B. A. MEM PHIS. TENNESSEE Be calm in arguing, for fierceness Makes error a fault, and truth dis- courtesy. Martha has quite a reputation as a preacher, and she can debate! She has her own ideas and opinions, and she states them. She never takes her studies too seriously, but enjoys life to the fullest — her only disappointment is that she has no cases. Eunomian; Editor of Chimes. 1013; Presi- dent of Preachers ' Daughters. 1913-14: Vice President of Y. Y. C. A., 1914: Business Manager of Aroo, 1914-13 ; Debater. 1014 : May Queen, 1915. tflB ESTHER DOBBS, B. A., Art COMMERCE, GEORGIA Rare compound of oddity, frolic, and fun. Who relished a joke and rejoiced in a pun. The jolly president of our Senior Class, who believes in having a good time. She draws, not only pictures, but the sex so rare on Shorter Hill — the latt er by her winning smiles. Polymnian; Art Editor of Ahgo, 1911-12-13- 15; Secretary of French Club. 1911 ; Treasurer of Dramatic Club, 1911; President of Y. VV. ' . A., 1913; Secretary of Art Club, 1911 ; Art Lovers ' Club, 1911-12-13-14-15: President of Senior Class, 1915. LUISE DREWRY, B. A. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA A smile for all. a welcome glad, A jovial, coaxing way she had. This is our unselfish Senior upon whom we impose. She is ever willing, ever eager, to _ do more than her share of work. Luise is of a romantic disposition, dividing her spare moments between strumming on her guitar and writing poetry, which is to her the most natural language. The i lass boasts that in a short time the public will be reading after and praising our Luise. Eunomian; class Secretary, 1911-12-13; Y. W. c. A. Cabinet, 1912-13-14-15; Associate Editor of Chimes, 1913-14; Basket-Bail Team, 1913-14-15: Executive Board, 1915: Secretary of French Alliance, 1915; Vice-President of Senior Mass. 1914-15; Associate Editor of AliGO, 1914-15; Class 1 ' oet, 1915. LOTTIE MAY FLOYD, B. A. LOGA.WILI.E, GEORGIA 1 core for nobody, no not I. If nobody cares for inc. Constant association with Ruth has changed Lottie ' s views of life. Each day she takes life less seriously than she did the day before. The Class has really be- come alarmed. She actually giggles and spends her time thinking of pranks to play on her imposed-upon Freshman friends. We hope that she will soon realize that the straight and narrow path, which she formerly followed, is the best after all, and will return to it and become again the industrious Lottie we knew in Freshman days. Bnnomian. ■ LOREE FLORENCE, B. A. LINCOLNTON, GEORGIA Her looks do argue her replete with modesty. This fair Senior is all right, and who can blame her for being a little vain ? She stands well with the faculty, for Loree knows what she knows and knows that she knows it. She is studious, but a merry, fun-loving girl. She will surely make a success of her chosen work — teach- ing. Kiinc. miau ; Basket-Ball Team, 1012-1314; Tennis Club. JANEY GALT, B. A. CANTON, GEORGIA There was a soft and pensive grace, A cast of thought upon her face. Jane has great plans for a career of teaching, but we seriously doubt that such a life would lie exciting enough for this fun-loving girl, judging by her enthusiasm over the exciting ( ? ) game of rook. She is always ready to be up to anything, and is one of our most loyal Seniors. Eunomian; class President, 1912-13-14; Vice-President r Eunomian Society, 1912-13; Associate Editor f cliinu.s, 1914: Choral Club. 1915; Secretary and Treasurer of MacDowell Club, 1! 1. ; Treasurer f Eunomian Society. 1914-15 : ■• ' ! ' . I- Club, 1912-13-14. MARY GOETCHIUS, B. A. Ko IE. GEORGIA Her ways are ways of pleasantness. And all her patlis are peace. Piggie will make some rich man a good wife, for she does like to handle money ; but that ' s not the only reason — she is big-hearted, generous, and mixes pleasure with work ; she can strike a happy medium in everything. Eunomian; Kid Club, 1911-12-13 ; President of French Club, l!il-t: Vice-President of Class, 1913; Treasurer of Y. W. C. A., 1913-14-15; Executive Board. l!H4-1. i: Grand Council, 1915; Business Manager of A.rgo. 1915. RUBY CELESTIA HIGHT, B. A. GREENSBORO, GEORGIA ■She never did any harm that I ever heard of. Of all enthusiastic Shorter girls. Ruby takes the lead. She is a firm believer in the old saying. College days are your happiest days. None know her but to love her. She has traveled extensively — that is. she has attended every Student Convention since we have known her. After each one she greets us with the same old tune, I ' m gladder than ever that I ' m a Shorter girl. Polymnian; Secretary of V. W. ' . A.. 1913; Vice-President of V. W. C. A., 1913-14; Execu liv.- Board, 1913-14; Vice-President of Stu- dents Association, 1913-14; Treasurer of Class. 1913-14-15; President of V. W. C. A., 1914-15. SUSIE EVELYN LEWIS, 11. A. CARTERS VII.I.E, GEORGIA A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men. Basket-ball is her hobby, and she prac- tices every minute that she has to spare. She divides her time equally among the mail box, Eunomian Hall, gymnasium, and her bed. When she studies we do not know, but she stands well in her classes. Eunomian; Associate Editor of OMmes, 1912-13; Basket-Bali Team. 1913-14-15; Vice- President Eunomian Society. 1913-14 ; Presi- dent of Eunomian Society, 1914-15; Executive Hoard, 11114-15. BERTHA McKINNEY. B. A. HOME, GEORGIA llcr ' Voice was ever soft. Gentle, and low; an excellent thing in woman. A clay pupil who desires much learning, and studies, as seen from her reports. She laments the fact that so much time is lost going back and forth, for sometimes she has to wait twenty minutes at the junction, and then is late to Chemistry, and if there is one thing she loves it is Science, and it hurts her to lose a minute from class. P.EULAH ELIZABETH NANCE, B. A„ Expression monroe, north carolina With more capacity for love than earth Bestows on most of mortal mould and birth. A student and a lover of fun, she believes in mixing the two, thus striking a happy medium. Beulah has her own ideas and opinions, and you can count on her to express them freely. She takes an active interest in Dramatics, interpreting so well any part given her that in everyday life we are rather suspicious of her sincerity. Just the same, she is attractive and a favorite. Polymnian ; Basket-Ball Team, ]!114; Secre- tary of Dramatic Club, 1914; Vice-President of Dramatic Club, 1915; Editor-in-Chief of Aboo mi.-.. MAY PHILLIPS, B. A. HARLEM, GEORGIA A fluttering painter, who made it her care To draw men as they ought to be. not as they are. Flips possesses some power which every Senior envies — how has she managed to spend her study hours sleeping, sewing, and writing letters, and yet take two dips ? What we most admire her for is her utter indifference to every single thing. She displays an unusual interest in farm life, and we wonder if it ' s only because of her natural love of solitude. Polymnian; President of Art Lovers ' Club, i ' .ii4: Diploma in Art. 1914; Class Treasurer, 1H14: Art Editor of AltGO, 1014: Vice President of L ' olymnians, 1914-15; Editor-in- Chief (if AHGO, 11114-15. THELMA WARD. 1 ' .. A. LINCOLNTON, GEORGIA ' The empty sound. vessel makes the greatest Thelma is the most unassuming member of the Class, and is never seen loafing with the rest of us. She is naturally a conscientious, serious student. Aside from this, she is generous, a true friend to every Senior. We vote her our most industrious member. Eunomian. AGNES RUTH WILKES, B. A. AHEL, GEORGIA Aye can not wither her. nor custom stale her infinite variety. The fictile Senior, who spends most of her time cooking. Ruth can cook, too. She talks constantly, is skilled in the art of bluffing ami cramming. She haunts the post-office, and every few- days she may he heard asking Eloise, Guess you didn ' t get my ma il through mistake? Ruth is known as a fanatic on the subject of frat pins. Polymnian; Certificate in Domestic Science, 1015. ELIZABETH ELOISE WILKES, B. A. DURANT, MISSISSIPPI Such a one do I remember. Whom to know her was to love. Eloise is the bright member of our Class, who always gets A in her studies. She works, but at the same time she doesn ' t neglect her heart string, and the roses and carnations which she gets so often give her away. She spends much of her time writing notes and letters — when she isn ' t playing the Victrola and rocking. She is a line all-round Senior, and very popular. Polymnian : Associate Kdiror of Chimes. 1913-14; President of Basket-Bail club. 1913- 14: ■■Chief of Mississippi Club, 1913-14; Captain Basket-Bail Team, 1913-14; President [ Alliance Francaise. 1914-15; President of Polymnian Society, 1914-15; Associate Editor of Anon, 1914-15. ■Her Her JANE TONELLA AKIN, Art BK V NSW IC K . GEORG I A pencil Was striking, resistless, and gentle, complying, and grand; manners bland. Nellakin numbers her friends by her acquaintances. She loves love, but — her ilreams include only a studio, palette, and brushes. She is an enthusiastic basket-ball player, a lover of all outdoor sports. To her roommate she is Nellie, and still being numbered among the ' ' Kids of Shorter, she is a constant source of trouble to that same roommate, who feels it her duty to protect Nellie from casing and other undignified desires that the young artist possesses. Polymnian ; Kid Club; Tennis Club; Basket- Bail, 1914-15: Art Lovers ' Club; Art Editor, 1915. MARY CATHERINE BEGGS, Art GADSDEN, ALABAMA ' In framing an artist, art hath thus decreed, To make some good, but others I exceed. Beggs has a good time, and is a general favorite. Almost any day she can be seen dodging Miss Coulter to keep from going to the Art room, for she just must go to town. We have never been able to dis- cover whether it ' s the movies, drug store, or Shropshire ' s book store that attracts her. She knows how to draw and paint, and we believe she will make a name for herself. Eunomian ; Secretary of Ail Lovers ' Club, 1914-15 ; Basket-Bail Team, 1913-14, MARIE ELIZABETH MEKKIAM. Art ROME., GEORGIA Bright as the situ, her eyes the gazers ' strike. And, like the sun, they shine on all alike Marie doesn ' t give us a fair chance to know her, but she is all right, for Miss Coulter says so. She is a clay student, but one thing certain, she is not one of the seven geese of Rome. ' ' Polymnian ; Treasurer of Art Lovers ' Club. MAKJORIE BUSH, Piano LEXINGTON, GEORGIA Thy face is ever smiling. How dost thou keep it so. ' .Voted for the smile that won ' t come off. She takes life with a song, and was never known to hurry ; but, just the same, she is the pride of the director ' s heart, who predicts for her a great future in the musical world. KuiHimian. Ma REBEKAH CLARK. Organ MOULTRIE, GEORGIA Worth, courage, honor, these indeed Your sustenance and birthright are. Playing the organ is where Bee shines, and because of her playing she won for Shorter a grand pipe organ. She is a jolly, attractive enior, and loved by all spends every Sunday in town, and rides as often as possible with her town friends. She must be a flirt, for she gets lots of mail every day and continues stringing hearts. Polymnian : MacDowell Che X. K. Club ; •al Club; Aug Accompanisl stair, fair, LIU. IK COAX. Piano MC D0N0UGH, GEORGIA To business that we love ice rise betime, And go to it with delight. Disappointed in love is the only way we can account for Lillie ' s being so strict in the practice halls — the music must bring back old memories, for when she ' s in her room she is jolly and sweet, anil every oik- who knows her loves her. I-aiuoiniaii : Secretary of V. W. C. A., 1013- 14; Secretary of Students ' Association, 1913- 14; Executive Board, 1013-14; Grand Council, 1014-15 : Chimes Staff. 101 t. MARTHA CAROLINE GALT, Piano CANTON, GEORGIA Her glossy hair was clustered o ' er her brow, Bright with intelligence, and fair and smooth. Martha always has a supply of jokes, although some of them are mildewed. She is always ready to play ray for you if some people are not around. She is a wonder at the piano, and practices most of the time — when her foot isn ' t in bed. [Cunomian : Secretary of Knnoinian Society MILDRED LIDE. Piano RICHLAND, GEORGIA Her modest looks the cottage might adorn. Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn. At first glance one would classify Mil- dred as timid, mild disposition, but just ask the Seniors. She is original and a great imitator — ask her to give, for your amusement, her famous little stunt entitled Buddy. Seriously, she is line, and knows everything about music that can he known Polymnian : Chimes Start ' . 1912-14; Secre- tary of Polymniazi Society. 1912; Polymnian Debater, 1014; Editor-in-Chief of Chimes, 11113-14 : Aituo Staff, 1915. EDXA MARIE ROOT, Piano PLANT CITY, FLORIDA To those who know thee not, no words can paint! And those who know thee know all words are faint! This Rout grew in Plant City, Florida, and if all their plants are as wonderful as she. they are great, for she studies, plays the piano, and wins potato races for the Seniors. Her favorite amusement is going to the little store, which she does quite often, although from her looks one might not think so. Euuuuiian ; Chimes staff, 1913; E ' residenl ! Florida Club, 1913-14; Secretary of Senior Class. AXXE RUTH BRITTON, Expression AMERICUS, GEORGIA .-( the world ' s a stage, And all the men and women merely players. Fame to Rufus is the magic weird, and with her energy and talent we believe that she will truly attain it, T her the stage is home. The chief obstacle to be overcome is her love to be loved. She is impulsive and affectionate, and rather inclined to case, if such were allowed on Senior Hall. Polymnian : Basket-Bail, 1U14; chimes Staff. 1914-15; Polymnian Debater, 1H14: Vice- President of Dramatic Club, 1914; Argo Staff. 1915; Censor of Poly mnian Society, 1914-15; President of Polymnian Society, 1915; Presi- dent of Dramatic Club, 1915. JSW RUTH STAMPS. Expression HiiME. GEORGIA ..in ,- before you ere you leap, For as yon sow you ' re like to reap. Ruth is always in a hurry; usually her steps are directed toward the chapel, ex- pression studio, or the car, lor she is a special expression student and a town girl. She certainly gets plenty of exercise — practicing plays and running to catch tin car. Hun ian : Dramatic Club. f io« ' l C-o x (it 36 Domestic Science Seniors Ei.ise Bass Ilappy am I; from care I ' m free! Il ' liv aren ' t they all contented like inc. ' AimiF. Marsh Sp kks The mirror of nil courtesy Margaret Harlev Her heart can ne ' er be bought nor sold, Howc ' er il heals, it beats sincerely. Ruth Wilkes Rich in saving common-sense. M i: I ' ii illips My heart leas social and loved idleness and joy. 37 Senior Dailies Sunbonnet ong Oh, we arc the Sunbonnet Seniors, Good evening, and how do you do We came all the way this very day From Senior Hall just to sec you. And we are so very delighted We think that we may call again ; This ' s why we sav that we ' re all so [ay, For we are sun proof and don ' t mind the rain. We ' re the guys who put bonny in bonnets. Don ' t you think they ' re cute? Well, wc do; We like them so well that if you won ' t tell We ' ll give a nice secret to you. Xovv do not forget it — remember. If you disobey, woe unto you — Whether Junior in name or Freshman in fame. Something awful ' ll happen to you!! You won ' t tell a soul, now remember. It ' s an unwritten law all the while. You just must not buy. nor get on the sly, A spring bonnet that ' s just on this style. If you should, you may look for what follows. We ' ve given fair warning to you. Don ' t go to the store, for they ain ' t any more, If there were — well, your purchase you ' ll rue! Oh, wc arc the Sunbonnet Seniors, Good evening, and how do you do? We came all the way this very day From Senior Hall just to see you. And we are so very delighted We think that we may call again ; This ' s why we say that we ' re all so gay. For we are sun proof and don ' t mind the rain. cts - 39 Who ' s Who and Why OM E on, every one. let ' s go to the Junior Library! There are the Books of Knowledge, and, furthermore, the}- are not afraid of The Eyes of the World, or What People Say. They ' re a Friend in Need, a Talisman, Partners. and their Friendship is worth having. Golden Silence reigned as we were Entering the kingdom of Juniors. Oh! it ' s such a meager crowd of hooks, so many of these volumes were Lost on the Trail last year. We wish they were hack- here again, But What G 1 Will Wishing Do? Yet we Hope to Ik- able To Have and to Mold Those That Have Come Hack. The first of these Rooks of Knowledge is The Pilot. Such a well- known hook needs no review; it ' s name implies all; it tells us what to do For the Honor of the School ; it includes the History id Rome, and, truly, it well deserves The .Master ' s Degree. This volume on The Fragments of Science — yes, the author has such a scientific mind — Herman Science. in fact, we can find almost anything pertaining to science. Lucile — that leading character is a Modern Chronicle. anil the Sermon to Young Men, which she gives on every possible occasion, shows what she thinks of The Mere Man. All for Love and the World ' s Well Lost. Here the heroine has such a hard time! It seems as if she will Ne ' er Do Well on account of being such an Odd One — a person with such various Moods. Look ' here! Here ' s Sense and Sensibility. Yon should take Days Off and both read and learn about this fine book ' . At the end you will be a true optimist, and feel that All ' s Right With the World. 4(1 This book From the Earth to the Moon, truly a broad name, but it takes a broad name to cover its many phases — An American Master of Painting, The Wav of Ambition, and how to care for The Younge r Set who come to school. Pollv Anna — well, wouldn ' t such a girl make you have Sell- Reliance! Such a disposition, and not at al egotistic ! She ' s one of these characters who when you ' ve finished reading about them you know the good there is with The Buttered Side Down. Duty — Just So. It she is a strict follower of Duty she is also A Sunny Little Lass. Our Mutual Friend is simply a Handy Andy at everything. She makes you want to stop and Count By the Sunny Days. Vanity Fair. Before reading the name one would think it Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow, or that the leading character had regular Mini Ways, lint not at all: every hit of it is Hot Stuff. Have you ever read The Unknown Quantity ? My Dearest Wish is that vou may become better acquainted with this Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde : it ' s a veritable Wonder Book. And Pilgrim ' s Progress ! — that hook with so much to it. Why. it ' s a regular Pathfinder for those who are fuzzled with the question of Why Go to College? Go to this Pilgrim ' s Progress. for your crossed questions will not be answered by crook-eel answers. This book Elizabeth and Her German Garden is nothing short of an encyclopedia. Vou can find anything except The Age of Elizabeth. If vou read anything, read What ' s Mine ' s Mine. It hasn ' t the Happy- Go-Lucky qualities which appear in many other hooks. This Soldiers of Fortune we have only recently added to our library, hut now we feel that it is absolutely necessary to make the set of volumes ci miplete. Of course we wish to he broad-minded, and without Dream Life it would be impossible to secure all The Pleasures of Life. And this volume is last hut not least. One is simply not educated until Wordsworth ' s Poems has been read and re-read from cover to cover. And after studying it we feel as if we do not know enough about it, and even parts should be learned. 41 Xext year when the Happy Family have not Left Behind the Junior Library, but have broadened, expanded, and added to each of the Books of Knowledge, so that it has become as a Trimmed Lamp, we hope we shall constitute a harmonious whole as in the other days. And, at last, when we have come to Where the Trail Divides, and to Where the Long Lane Begins, we shall enter that Utopia fur which Each and All of us have heen preparing fur four sln rt years. Then, After College What? For one last wish for a true Fortune Teller to point out to us our Roads of Destiny. M ' Lisse Edwards, Mary Sutton. HONORARY MEMBERS OF JUNIOR CLASS Mi-- Mary Stuakt MacDougali. Laurinburg, North Carolina Miss Annie W. Stevens I Irunswick, Gei irgia M i-- Anne VV. Raynor Atlanta. Georgia Miss Edith Van Giu.uw Asbury, New Jersey Miss Ethel Stephens Ball Ground, Georgia JPf 42 Rosalee Brown Nora Aline Cobb, Treasurer McDonough, Georgia Villa Rica. Georgia for Love and the World Well Lost ' . v Elizabeth Adelaide Betts, President Rome, Georgia The Pilot M ' Lisse Edwards, Vice-President Elizabeth Pennim an Walter, Secretary Thonotosassa, Florida Rome. Georgia „ The Unknown Quantity Elizabeth and Her German Garden 43 Ixa Shepherd Georgiana, Alabama Our Mutual Friend Bouheli e Singleton Waycross, Georgia Vanity Fair Wll-llA Hardman Commerce, Georgia Wordsworth ' s Poems Nellie Vail Eubanks Rome, Georgia What ' s Mine ' s Mine Jeddie Pearl Graham Atlanta, Georgia ' from the Earth to the Moon 44 Annie Lois Smith Oxford, Georgia Pally Anna ,i( v Burun Wright Augusta, Georgia Pilgrim ' s Progress Mary Wynn Sutton Danburg, Georgia Sense nut! Sensibility ' Mary I.ucii.e Tolleson McDonough, Georgia Lucile Myrtle Ta lor Decherd, Tennessee A Soldier of Fortune 15 Sophomore Class Roll ( olors : Black and ( ireen Motto: Facta Probant Flower : Pink Rose Emblem: Four-Leaf Clover OFFICERS ANGELINE I). WIS President SARAH JOYCE KING Vice-President VEDA JACOBS = Secretary and Treasurer roll Elizabeth Allen.. mericus, Gei irgia Bettie Brandon - Cartersville, Georgia M nv Bruner - -Atlanta. Georgia Gladys Carter Westminster, South Carolina K vtherine Cohax Sylvester. Georgia Blossom Crum pton Maplesville, Alabama Angeline Davis Uiany. Georgia Marguerite Durrett Cordele, Georgia Julia ( Jachet Gill Woodbury, i iei irgia Samuella Gheesling Greensboro, ( lei irgia Annevic Green Danielsville, Georgia Elizabeth Hite _ Gallatin. Tennessee Veda Jacobs Scottsboro, Georgia May Johnson- Madison. Georgia Alice Johnson Columbus, Georgia Sarah Joyce King Rome. Georgia Annie Reed Maddox Flovilla. Georgia Pauline Massengill ...Bristol, Tennessee Emogene Mini oki Cartersville. Georgia Annie Blount Moseley. ( ireensboro, Georgia Velma Osborne Columbus, Georgia Mvrtice Pace Pensacola. Florida Evelyn Russeli Tuskegee, Alabama Eleanor Rempey Grand Bay. Alabama Sarah Rivers Jonesboro, Georgia Yetiva Rogers Jacksonville. Florida Georgia Belle Smiley Alice Ruth Tim merman Plains. Georgia Elsie Warfield ..Macon, leorgia Ruth Warters Rome. ( ieorgia honorary members Miss Blanche Vail Miss Emma Ballee Mrs. Mitchell Miss Sarah Core Miss Margaret Jacobs Dr. Rf.es Listen. O people, and you shall hear Of the Sophomore quest throughout the year: ' Twas September sixteen that school began. And we hastened to form the Sophomore clan Our clan was truly alive with life — Of members we had the very best, And so was started the Sophomore quest — Our goal must be reached, though through toil and strife. On Thanksgiving day. to be handed down. A custom we made: We went through town To Mrs. Wilson ' s grave: an offering of flowers fair We laid thereon, and placed with tenderest care. The days went on, the new year came. The Sophs were back with spirit same. Somehow, the Freshmen thev had overlooked, But now for them there was something booked: Careful. Freshmen, when the Sophs are about. For they ' ll get you if you don ' t watch out. Freshmen all. to a single man. Really thought, as Freshmen can. That Sophs were not the ones who do; But this opinion they each did rue When painted by Sophs a green and black hue — Oh, wad some power the gyt i gie them To see themselves as others see them — And oh, the alarm was quickly spread From the Freshman Class with silent dread. The Soph ' mores have hazed us! was cried in dismay. Oh, what can we do their power to stay? We should worry! We should fret! But the Sophomore spirit ' s the finest yet. With Davis, and King, and Jacobs, too, Of course our class is loyal and true. Be up and doing, is our motto great. And doing things is our natural state. But alack and alas. Xo place to meet had the Sophomore Class. So we went to work to try and find A place, and the Roost just suited our mind. Yes. The While Away Roost was found. And through many a pleasant time it wound Its memory about our hearts. The days went on. Commencement came. The Sophs were there with spirit same. The goal was neared. and now. friend. The Soph ' more quest has reached its end. M. K. B„ ' 17. Freshman Class Colors: Blue and White Flower: White Rose Motto: Each for the other, all for Shorter Emblem : Mercury ' s Staff OFFICERS AZILE BARROW President CARRIE THANK RYAX Vice-President RUTH BELL Secretary CARTER HARVEY Treasurer HELEN ' HAM Assistant Treasurer ROLL Lois Allen - Flovilla, Georgia Mildred Arnall - - Xewnan, Georgia Gladys Baker St. Augustine. Florida Azile Barrow Atlanta, ieorgia Ruth Bell Waynesboro, Georgia Sara Helen Bellenger Gadsden. Alabama Merriam Bennet Jefferson, ( ieorgia Cora May Blitch Statesboro, Georgia Elizabeth Bradley Cartersville, Georgia Laura Belle Brewster Rome. Georgia Mary Claton Butler Pembroke, Kentucky Elise Brown Grovania, Georgia Esther Bowers .... Canon, Georgia Lucile Bowers.... Canon, Georgia Nettie Gay Barkield Lineville, Georgia Martha Fay Cobb Shellman, Georgia Elizabeth Callaway Dawson, Georgia Cecil Camp Chickamauga, Georgia Mamie Cassels Ellenton, South Carolina Louise Cassels Ellenton, Smith Carolina Gertrude Cheney Silver Creek. Georgia Ruth Christopher Wigham, Georgia Marguerite Crocket Macon, Georgia 50 Sue Davidson - Barnesville, Georgia Josephine Delbridge Notasulga, Alabama Anne Hill Drewry Griffin, Georgia Lucile Diffie Cordele, Georgia Adelaide Douglass Madison, t leorgia Sara Eden Lumpkin. Georgia Lucile Edwards Thonotosassa, Florida Mary Ila Flowers Dothan, Alabama Elizabeth Fuqua Milan. Tennessee Sara Frances Gaines dairsville, Georgia Catherine Graves Rome, Georgia Elizabeth Hall Rome, Georgia Helen Ham Jackson, Georgia Rosa Ham mond Rome, Georgia Francine Hardman - Commerce, Georgia Leonora Harris Cuthbert, Georgia i uthk Harvey Columbus, Georgia Evelyn Hill Cordele, Georgia Anne T. Johnston Rome, Georgia Ocie Johnson Warrenton, Georgia Annie Lee Joiner Dublin, Georgia Aileen Jones Palmetto, Georgia Hattie Jones Woodbury, Georgia Kathleen Ken uric k - Sharon, Georgia Louise Knight - - Dublin, Georgia Georgia King Yazoo City, Mississippi Esther Lacey Milan. Tennessee Edna Leard Hart well. Georgia Mildred Lovvorn Bowden, ( iei irgia Lillian Lovvorn _. Bowden, Georgia Gladys Mabry Beaumont, Texas I i k Milford Elba. Alabama Hazel Melton Crawfordville, Georgia Kathleen Meadow Elberton, Georgia Naomi Norman - - Norman Park, Georgia Mary Parker Cordele, Georgia Margie Phillips _ Hartwell, Georgia Reba Pittman Commerce, Georgia Neva Portwood .....Crawfordville, Georgia Annie Laura Russell Sherman, Texas Carrie Thank Ryan _ Martin, Tennessee Sara Redd Columbus, Georgia Irene Shaw Cartersville, Georgia Mary Saunders Pensacola. Florida Lois Scandrett Cordele, Georgia Mary Sappington Rome, Georgia Louise Scarborough Columbus. Georgia Pauline Stevenson Moorhead, Mississippi Willie May S heats Winder. Georgia Mary Frances Shuford Asheville, North Carolina Zelma Stark Commerce, Georgia Esther Smith Bartow, Georgia Sara Simmes Madison, Georgia 51 Annie Tally Rome, leorgia Jessie Weathers Shellman, Georgia Mary Louise Walker Monroe, Georgia Matt ie Ware Hogansville, Georgia Gladys White Cartersville, Georgia Martha Hilton Wilson - .—Troy, Tennessee May Hall Wilson - Atlanta, Georgia Sulu Wildurn .Monticello, Georgia Winifred Youmans - - College Park, Georgia HONORARY MEMBERS Miss Mary S. Garth Miss Kathleen Blachley Mr. Angelo Davidson Miss Floride Parrish Mr. Ll ' THER R. Hogan dPf % 9 2 ATS 2 II 9 H £ fll % % 1 Academy Colors: Red and Black Flower: Red Carnation OFFICERS GLENNIS HANCOCK President HELEN GOETCHIUS Vice-President EVELYN ROANE Secretary and Treasurer ROLL Eleanor Anderson Birmingham, Alabama Lois Anderson Jackson, Mississippi Sara E. Bass Rome, Georgia Fannie Lou Brown Dalton, Georgia Hallie Carr Moon, Mississippi Louise Cassels Ellenton, South Can ilina Marie Coleman Carroll ton, Georgia Ajetta Cum mincs Lela, Georgia Margaret Cummings Lela. Georgia Bessie Cox Bristol, Tennessee Lucy Daniel Chipley, Florida Aurie Will Aarnell Calhoun, Georgia Lydia Dixon - Richland. Georgia Eunice Furse Monticello, Georgia Glenn is Hancock Marietta. Georgia Grace Hers hey Baltimore, Maryland Helen Goetchius Rome, Georgia Sarah Hughes Rome. Georgia Marjorie Gilmore ....Birmingham, Alabama Hazel King Arcadia. Florida Nona Jennings Macon. Georgia Louise McCormack Birmingham, Alabama Helen McLin Rome. Georgia Marion Meeks Gadsden, Alabama Eunice Moore Mount ville, Georgia Margaret Movius Lidgerwood, North Dakota Cleo Murphy Summerville, Georgia Eleanor Nichol Nashville. Tennessee Roberta Nichol Nashville. Tennessee Katherine Nichols Griffin, Georgia Josephine Nicholson Athens, Georgia Kathryn Parker Oklahoma City, ( Iklahoma Ruth Payne Rome, Georgia Myrene Phillips Monticello, Georgia Sarah Poole Reynolds, Georgia Evelyn Roane Atlanta, Georgia Lucia Rod well Cordele, Georgia Edna Saul Atlanta. Georgia Elizabeth Schoolar Birmingham, Alabama Eva Simpson Rome, Georgia Helen Taylor Summerville, Georgia Theodora Warfield Atlanta, Georgia Willie B. Webb Buford, Georgia Myrtle Westmoreland Canon, Georgia Gladys White .....Atlanta, Georgia Eleanor Wilcox Rome, Georgia Rhea Wise Fitzgerald, Georgia Elizabeth Wood Atlanta, Georgia Mary Julia Woodruff Rome, Georgia Frances Wright Rome, Georgia ¥W€A How, erect at tin. o Of the city celestial. With his feet « n That, crowded with By Jacoh was seen as Alone in the desert The angels of wind and of lire Chant only one hymn, and expire ith the song ' s irresistihle stress, Expire in their rapture and wonder As harp strings are broken asunder By music they throb to express. But serene in the rapturous throng, Unmoved by the rush of the song, With eyes unimpassioned and slow. Among the dead angels, the deathless Sandalphon stands listening breathless To sounds that ascend from below : And he gathers the prayers as he stands. And they change into flowers in his hands, Into garlands of purple and red ; And beneath the great arch of the portal, Through the streets of the city immortal. Is wafted the fragrance they shed. Y. W. C. A. OFFICERS RUBY HIGHT - - Prf.sidf.nt M U GUERITE DURRETT Vice-President ALICE RUTH TIMMERMAN Secretary MARY GOETCHIUS Treasurer CABINET OFFICERS ' iin Il i;n i. xik Blount Mosele Marguerite Durreti Veda Jacobs Mary Goetchius i.uk Ruth Ttmmerman I - i I obbs Julia ( Iill Lillie Co Ier l.lil NH t Iiioii Clara Barrett Jeddie Graham A r.Ki ink Davis Ruby Might Ethel Stephens 60 ulT T 38 i ' ;:. mM §§F yslte The Y. W. C. A. Work RELIGIOUS organization in a college should be the pivot on which the spirit of the institution should turn. It should permeate every movement which the college sanctions. Just such a foothold have we endeavored to establish at Shorter this year. The first and main step to take in an advancement of this kind is to get hold of the students individually and collectively; to get them interested in the central work of the Y. W. C. A. Consequently, our plan has been to use girls; give them some definite work to do. One of the most promising features of our work lias been that phase of it carried on in the churches and missions of Rome. More than one-fourth of the girls are actively engaged in teaching Sunday-school classes, singing, telling stories, and giving lessons in sewing, cooking, and art. There is no part of Rome that has not been directly and personally touched by the lives and influence of the Shorter girls. The V. W. C. A. within the college walls has sweetened and brightened the spirit of our every-day life. There seems to he deeply incarnated in our midst the great, true spirit of contentment, happiness, and love. There is a loyalty which can only accompany a wealth of enthusiasm, a response which has never failed to meet every undertaking which presented any promise of good. On the whole, the work of the organization has been very encouraging, and we feel that all efforts toward our advancement have been well worth while. «  sg „ - Student Government Association OFFICERS WILDA HARDMAN President RUBY HIGHT Vice-President LILLIE CO AN Secretary and Treasurer EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS Evelyn Lewis Mary Goetchiis Luise Drewry Jeiipie Graham Elizabeth Betts Aline Cobb 62 ES, the societies had always given a joint bazaar at Christmas time, and the_v had always been enthusiastic, but this year there was a spirit about the affair which had never been there before; perhaps this could be more easily explained when me knew where the proceeds were t go. The Y. W. C. A. had just planned to build a cottage on the grounds at Blue Ridge, North Carolina, but was a little uncertain about the funds. It was only two weeks until time tor the big bazaar. Forgetting past rivalry, the heads of the two societies smiled knowingly at each other, and later presented to the Y. . C. A. a check sufficient to guarantee the cottage at Blue Ridge. Idle spirit of helpfulness seemed to be the predominant idea in both societies throughout the year. When the need was greatest and the strain on the farmer the hardest, they found distressed men a nd bought a bale of cotton. In all of their work they proved to themselves and to the world that, however much rivalry might be shown, at heart their purposes and aims were the same. 64 ■m s Polymnian Society Colors : Red, White and Green Flower : Red Carnation Jewels : Pearls and Opals Symbol: Shield Publication: Chimes of Shorter OFFICERS ELOISE WILKES President MAY PHILLIPS Vice-President GEORGIA KING Secretary PAULINE MASSEXGILL Treasurer RUTH BRITTON Censor Polymnian Society Roll Eleanor Anderson Elizabeth Allen Lois Allen- Lois Anderson Gladys Allen Nell Akin Ruth Britton Mary K. Bruner Clara Barrett Cora M. Blitch Lithe Bowers Esther Bowers Marion Bush Laura Belle Brewster ( iladys Carter Martha Coin: Blossom Crumpton Cecil Camp Margaret Cum m ings Ajetta Cummings Elizabeth Callaway Rebekah Clark Ruth Christopher Bess Cox Vivian Daniel Lues. Daniel Lydia Dixon Adelaide Douglas Sue Davidson Pauline Daniel Marguerite Durrett Esther Dobbs Lucile Diffee Sara Eden- Mary Edge Rose Edge Mi Kennedy m iss r vynor Miss Greene Miss Coulter Mrs. Parker Murine Evans Eunice Furse Annevic Greene Sam uell iHeeslinc Marjorie Gii.moke Sara FRANCES ( i nines Elizabeth Hue Ruby Hight Lidie Harvey Evelyn Hill Glennis Hancock Wilda Hardman FRANCINE H ARUM an Gertrude Hay Mattie Lou Hall Carter Harvey Mildred Iryin XllNA JENN I NGS A nn ie Lee Joi NEK I h IE Jull NSON Alice Joh nson I [azel King 7.i ie King Louise Knight Kathleen Kendrk k I rEORClE K i m; Mildred Li he Kathleen Meadow Annie Reid Ma in Louise McCorm u k P UI.INE M ssengill Annie Blount Moseley Eunice Moore Measie Norman Naomi Norman Eleanor Nichol Roberta Nichol honorary members Josephine Nicholson Beulah Nance May Phillips Neva Portwood Reba Pitman Mary Parker Myrene Phillips Kathryn Parker Carrie Thank Ryan Ruth Mas Payne Yeteya Rogers Lucia Rodwei.l Evelyn Russell M rv Frances Shufohu Louise Scarborough Zelma Stark Elizabeth Schooler Mary Saunders Sara Sim ms Luis Scandrett Addie Marsh Sparks Mary Sutton Georgia Belle Smiley Bourelle Singleton Silvey Smith Myrtle Westmoreland May Hall Wilson- Jessie Weathers Elsie Warfield Gladys White Eleanor Wilcox SULU WlI.l ' .URN Kl Til II.KES Mars Louise Walker Lucy Wright Eloise Wilkes Miss Vail Miss Core Mr. Bishop Mr. Arnett Mrs. King Polymnian Literary Society NY organization founded on lofty and noble principles, and having for its chief purpose the development of its members, will surely flourish and prosper. Just so the Polymnian Society for more than thirty-six years has stood, encouraging and aiding its members to place honor and truth above all else: to work together for the true development of girls; to understand and appre- ciate the arts ; in short, to strive toward the ideal goal — perfect womanhood. That the society has accomplished its purpose to an astonishingly great extent is very evident. To-day Polymnians are realizing more than ever before what the organization stands for, and, con- sequently, each member is more eager and enthusiastic that other girls come under the same influence. With this spirit of love and willingness to share the benefits of the Polymnian Society, the Polymnians have so upheld the honor and dignity of their beloved society that at present the roll numbers more than one-half of the student body. In every phase of college life — athletics, scholarship, social, and religious work — Polymnians stand at the front. At the close of another scholastic year many girls are returning to their homes more developed and broader in every way than when they entered Shorter in September. They justly attribute no small share of this development to the Polymnian Society- Realizing the value of the knowledge of the finer arts, the Polymnian Society has this year devoted itself to the study of art and music ; those two greatest of the fine arts, which somehow entwine themselves about our lives and hearts, and bring us closer to God and nature. Since the Renaissance art has developed with marvelous rapidity. To the world have been given the works of such men as Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michaelangelo, and Raphael, and many others. In studying the paint- ings of Botticelli we have joined the great throng of his enthusiastic admirers. We love the exquisite rhythmic movements represented in his paintings, and 67 stand fascinated by his wonderful blending of colors, and the mystic touch of paganism in his portraitures. Leonardo da Vinci represents the return to nature in painting, and yet he is a painter of portraits; graceful, yet subtle, mystery seems to dominate his pictures. He holds us fascinated, charmed by his exotic type of beauty. Michaelangelo has been called master of live rock. and so it seems he is, for with him the very rocks appear to have life. Strength predominates in his works, and yet mingled with it a lovely, fasci- nating strangeness. His is the power of that penetrative suggestion of life which charms, and added to that a rich fullness of poetry. Santi Raphael takes us back to antiquity with his paintings. It is said that he almost equalled Michaelangelo in his pictorial strength, and yet added to it is a charm of grace all his own. Centuries ago it was little dreamed that music would ever become the potent, the wonderful art that it is to-day. Through ages of struggle it comes to us so variously and artistically developed. Not being able in so limited a time to make a comprehensive study of music we directed our attention to the opera. The opera which we have is a direct development of the attempt to reviv e ancient Greek drama. In studying II Trovatore we are carried to sunny Italy, and to the days when we believed in witches, fairies, and elves, ll is a love story bathed in dramatic tragedy. Back to rugged, craggy Scotland we go in Lucia di Lammermoor ; it is a tragic opera. It is full of unfailing beauty throughout, and is of real dramatic intensity. Madame Butterfly, a Japanese lyric tragedy, carries us over to flowery Japan. It seems to wind its way into our hearts, and thrills us with its tragic beauty. The scene of Norma, a tragic opera, is laid in Druidic Gaul; Norma possesses wonder- ful melodic charm, and is one which fascinates all. Main- other operas have been studied, and we feel that we have gained a far broader knowledge of tlii subject than we had even hoped to gain. fi8 The Chimes PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BV THE POLYMNIAN AND EUNOMIAN LITERARY SOCIETIES OF SHORTER COLLEGE EDITORS Wilda Hardman Elizabeth Betts associate editors Mary K. Bruner Elizabeth Walter business managers Francine Hardman M ' Lisse Edwards (19 Co greater porter High on a hill o ' er the city Of Rome, our Greater Shorter stands — By sages this college was founded. And built by the wisest hands. Go back through the mist of years past o ' er. To the days of the vision seen. To the days when no one living Didst know what Shorter might mean. And on through the vale of years, To Shorter as seen by us now. We look with eyes unseeing, And, wond ' ring. ask thee, How? A vision no longer it is. But it stands a reality there. And Greater Shorter no more may be But a castle that is built of air : Built on the firmest foundation. Rooted with principles great, Our Shorter will stand forever. Ruled by a kindly fate. O Shorter, Greater Shorter, to thee We raise our voices high. Thy praise will ring forever Throughout the vaulted sky : From nation to nation we ' ll send it, Till the wide, wide world knows Of the glory of Greater Shorter, And how from a vision it rose. And when comes the parting moment. When we must leave thy walls, Oh. never will we cease to love thee, Wherever us the world calls. Others will fill our places, O Shorter, And others will love thee too, But ne ' er will they love thee better. And ne ' er will they be more true ; So blessings on thee, Greater Shorter, Throughout the coming years, Thy mem ' ry clings in every heart, as Good-bye we say through falling tears. Mary K. Bruner, ' 17. 70 Eunomian ? Society Founded 1879 Colors: Light and Dark Green Flower: White Flower Publication: Chimes oj Shorter OFFICERS EVELYN LEWIS President ELIZABETH WALTER Vice-President MARTHA GALT Secretary BETTIE BRANDON sst. Treasurer JANEY GALT Treasurer ANGELINE DAVIS Censor Eunomian Society Roll Alice A mason Alva Appleby Mildred Arnai.l Gladys Baker Nettie Gae Barfield Azile Barrow Elise Bass Catherine Beggs Sara Helen Bellinger Miriam Bennett Elizabeth Bradley Bettie Brandon Coreen Brown Elise Brown Rosalee Brown Letha Burk Martha Boone Marjorie Bush Mary Claton Hitler Elizabeth Betts Hallie Carr Mamie Cassels Louise Cassels Jessie Cheney Gertrude Cheney Lillie Coan Aline Cobb Marie Coleman Kathleen Coram Marguerite Crockett Angeline Davis Florida Davis Josephine Delbridge Anne Hill Drewry Luise Drewry Lucile Edwards M ' Lisse Edwards Nellie Vail Eubanks Loree Florence Lottie Floyd Elizabeth Fuqua Mary Ila Flowers Janey Galt Martha Gai.t Julia Gill Mary Goetchius Helen Goetchius Jeddie Graham Helen Ham Helen Hamilton- Carolyn Harris Grace Hershey Gladys Hill Geraldine Hood Hattie Jones Aline Jones Veda Jacobs May Johnson Sara Joyce King Esther Lacey Edna Leard Evelyn Lewis Bessie Livingood Mildred Lovvorn Lillian Lovvorn Marion Meeks Clara Milford Alice Moore Margaret Movius Emogene Mum ford Cleo Murphy Katherine Xichols Bettie Xeal Velma Osborne Marie Owenby Ruby Owenby Margie Phillips Sara Poole Myrtice Pace Eleanor Rempe Em ma Lizzie Rish Sara Rivers Evelyn Roane Edna Root Annie Laura Russell Fun a Saul Willie Mae Shf.ats Ina Shepherd Esther Smith Irene Shaw Eva Simpson Annie Lois Smith Claire Sower Ruth Stamps Pauline Stevenson Ethel Stephens Annie Talley Helen Taylor Myrtle Taylor Lorena Tatum Lucile Tolleson Elizabeth Walter Thelma Ward Mattie Ware Willie B. Webb Gladys White Martha H. Wilson- Rhea Wise Elizabeth Wood Mary Julia Woodruff 72 ULLLJ . Ma The Debate For the societies, the climax of the college year is always the Entersociety Debate, which takes place at commencement. Last year the interest seemed greater than ever before. The Eunomians were fired with the determination to win back the loving-cup, which is the trophy of the victors, and which the Polymnians had held for a year. The subject was a live one: Resolved, That all Nations should now prepare to disarm and settle all disputes by Arbitration. The Polymnian speakers, who defended the affirmative side of the question, were Miss Mildred Lide, of Richland, and Miss Ruth Britton, of Americus. The negative side was championed by the Eunomian speakers. Miss Martha Boone, of Memphis, Tennessee, and Miss May Johnson, of Madison. The thought and penetration into the subject, together with the skillful handling of material and forceful delivery, combined toward making this debate, as a whole, the best at Shorter for man}- years. The decision of the judges, however, was in favor of the negative side. The cup was decorated with the victorious colors. A successful year has followed the winning of the cup. The society has been possessed of a new and greater enthusiasm, and we consider the efforts toward advancement have been worth while. HONORARY MEMBERS Miss Lindsay Dr. Rees Miss Van Gilluwe Miss Steven ' s Mrs. Mitchell Miss Paurish Miss Garth Miss Wendell Miss Hall Miss MacDougall Miss Blachlev Miss Jarrell Miss Denmark Miss Jacobs Miss Blalock Mr. Davidson Eunomian Literary Society F a literary society is to deserve its name it is extremely important that there lie created, and consistently maintained among its members, an atmosphere of interest and enjoyable investigation of literary men and works. But there must be a difference in the way a literary society goes about this task and the way a class in college would gain the same end. It is true that a certain amount of recreation and relaxation is necessary in college life, and the societies come under the class of organizations expected, together with its literary aims, to afford this diversion. How. then, to com- bine the two, to accomplish a double end of pleasure and profit, is the problem before the program committee of our literary society. The first step in securing this delightful result is to choose a general theme from the phase of work most vitally interesting to that particular membership A scheme of this kind, interesting in itself, can readily be worked out with pleasing diversions and strong, sustained interest throughout the year. With such an end in view the work of the past year in the Eunomian Literary Society has centered about the word contemporary. including that which is so nearly contemporary as to offer a fair interpretation of the present generation. Contemporary poetry, novels, short stories, dramas, and operas have all had their share in the year ' s programs. Such a wide range might seem at first to scatter rather than concentrate the attention, but this we find has not been the case: on the contrary it is the broad comprehensiveness of the work that has helped us to find the key to the age in which we are living. Such a combination of the primary forms of literary production could not but open up the way to a clear - and systematic understanding of the present-day world, its thoughts, its motives, its principles, and the general trend of its pulsing life. It has been our intention in each program to so arrange the presentation of an author and his works that he may thereafter bear a peculiar and individual relation to our thoughts and interest. Once his own interpretation of life has entered the understanding, and been fixed with a definiteness and permanence upon our memories, the end of a serious litrarv program is accom- 74 plished. It must follow, without exception, that there we have found certain principles which, whether we accept them or not, develop in us a better under- standing of the human race. With such an introduction to an author and his works it is not unreasonable to suspect that the study about him has made hut a bare beginning. In carrying out these ideals we have accomplished some very pleasing results during the past year. Early in the fall, we took up the study of Realism, dealing especially with Wm. I). Howells, both in his theories and practice. The Wedding Journey was cut and read, and also some of his fairy stories in which we found it interesting to consider how a realist, dyed in the wool, would write fairy stories for children. But one of the most attractive effects produced before Christmas was the presentation of the little play of Yeats, The Land of Heart ' s Desire. This was staged and directed by the girls themselves, and proved a thorough success. One of the best features was the stage setting arranged in the college parlor connected with the society hall. The quaint, waving dancing and weird speeches were accompanied by strains from the violin, enhancing the charm of enchantment and emotional appeal. Many writers have been studied in the various programs, among whom are Van Dvke, Craddock, Mark Twain, Allen, Kipling, Moody, Harte, Stevenson, and Cable. We feel that this year lias meant much to us in real literary progress. The programs which we have had have been permeated with a serious and deep appreciation of literary values. Throughout the year there has been shown an active response and cooperation with the appeals made for real study. This was shown by the readiness with which the girls accepted parts on the programs and the excellent way in which they per- formed these parts, also by the attention and enthusiasm manifested by the girls of the society. Now we are looking forward to bigger things for the coming vear. and hope that the progress made this year is only a beginning of what we wish to accomplish not only in knowledge but in the power of higher appreciation of the best in literature. 75 Blessed arc tliuse win mi genius has inspired- Tliey are like stars, they rise and set — They have the worship of the world, But no repose. The Art Department HE super!) location of Greater Shorter, with its wealth of natural scenery on all sides, affords a peculiar advantage to the Department of Art. It enahles us to draw from life the most beautiful and varied scenes without leaving our studio. From the windows toward the southwest we overlook the deep ravine of Shorter Creek with its masses of ever-changing foliage, and beyond. the hills, rising one upon the other until crowned in the distance by Mount Alto. To the northwest is Lavender Mountain, with the broad valley of West Rome between. Every change of season brings a new wealth of color and a new glory to these landscapes. We are fortunate, also, in being in easy reach of several other picturesque, as well as interesting, places. Early in the fall the Art Lovers ' Club visited Barnsley Gardens. This is one of our historic Southern castles, and, on a smaller scale of course, it possesses an interest somewhat similar to that of the mediaeval castles of Europe. So absorbed were we in the stories of ante-bellum days, of the stormy war times when the once beautiful Italian gardens were destroyed, and of the scene in St. Elmo supposed to have been laid there, that we fancied we were expressing in our sketches something of the romantic spirit of the place. Later in the fall we went for a week-end camp on the summit of Lavender Mountain. There an old-fashioned clubhouse with its big forest hearth kept us comfortable through the nights. The autumn woods, the lake, the creek, and the views of distant hills kept us interested and busy during the day. Again we caught an inspiration. This time it was of nature in her wildest and loveliest moods. But this is only the barest suggestion of the opportunities we have, and of how we are using them. In all our work we are seeking to learn more than the mere externals and to express more than the photographic copy. The world is more than form ; art is more than lines. 78 Nell Akin Gladys Allen Catherine Beggs I ora Mae Blitch Jessie Cheney Hallie Carr Esther Dobbs Art Lover ' s Club Nellie Vail Eubanks Rose Edge J eddie Graham Marjorie Gillmore Al.MA HaKUOI ' K Ludie Harvey Helen Hamilton Margaret Movius Alice Moore Clara Miller Mary Sutton Addie Wright V.) Spring ' s Stoabcning Tlie world is all a-throb with waking Spring: The thrush again is singing overhead. Not long ago we trampled over dead And fallen leaves; but now warm breezes liring The tangled honeysuckle vines, that cling To fence and bush, and perfumed sweetness shed Upon the balmy air. Old Winter ' s fled. For lie can not abide with youthful Spring. No more by Winter is my spirit bound: With nature I can sing a blithesome song, For now the balmy air of love is found Within my heart, and fragrance pure and strong Will ever after in my life abound — A life of love o ' ershadows former wrong. Jeddie Graham, ' 16. 80 Department of Music ( R si ime time doubts have lingered in the minds of some of our wisest friends as to the advisability of combining college and conservatory, of making them equal in importance — in fact, of having a music department connected with the college at all. But, at Shorter, under the wise and tactful manage- ment of such leaders as we have had, music has succeeded in making for itself a place, and is proving that it seeks not to overbalance the work in the literary department, hut to complement it; to do serious, dignified, and thoroughly earnest work — its share in completing a well-rounded educa- tion. To attain a liberal and comprehensive education means not only the knowledge of histories, literature, languages, and the like, but a true appre- ciation of the beautiful, a capacity fur higher life, the ability to see things in their right relations, as well as soul-culture and spiritual uplift. What does more for accomplishing all this than the Art of Music — both as a study to know and appreciate it in a general way. and also to acquire that training essential to professional practice? We feel that the two courses, literary and music, must be correlated if the ideal of womanly development, for which Shorter strives, is readied. In having the Department of Music in connection with the college, the girl who comes to Shorter to study music not only has the choice of all the subjects offered in the other departments, but is required to complete that amount of work which those wiser than herself consider essentially necessary for her education. Likewise the A. B. girl is not compelled to give up entirely her music, and so feel that her education is incomplete, though it he impossible to obtain both an A. B. and a music diploma in four years, since both courses are so full and comprehensive. If laden with literary burdens so that she can not make any special study in the Music Department, she has the advantage of hearing lectures, and artists brought here for the department, so that she at least becomes acquainted with the best. Shorter ' s conservatory offers distinct and rare advantages in the pro- tected home life, the spirit of earnestness and line and Christianity that pervades her little world. We feel that here is the good ground for the sowing and reaping of well-rounded, laughing, loving, noble womanhood. M. I... ' 15. u u H X u u o PQ O 6% K £ K Q (J ° x CI, d, o = g i 2 i z U p = c . w ; u u- w NACDOWILL OFFICERS MISS FLORIDE LESLIE PARRISH Director GERALDINE HOOD President MARGUERITE BREWER - ..Vice-President JANEY GALT Secretary and Treasurer ELIZABETH BETTS... Corresponding Secretary EMMA BALLEE Accompanist USHERS Wilda Hardman Angeline Davis Rosalee Brown Mary Francis Shuford Alice Ruth Timmerman Gladys Carter quartette Measie Norman, First Soprano Gladys Hill. First Alto Wilda Hardman. Second Soprano Rebekah (. ' lark. Second Alto MacDowell Choral Club The MacDowell Choral Club, named for the eminent American composer, Edward MacDowell, was organized on February the first l v Miss Parrish, Director of the Vocal Department. The regular membership of the club includes all the students of the department. The aim of the organization is to promote and encourage interest in the music of American composers, and to present, under its auspices, each year, some renowned artists. This year we had the distinction of bringing Mr. Ellison Van Moose and his concert company, of New York, as our first attraction. The program included concert numbers, and scenes from La Boheme ( Puccini ) and Cavalleria Rusticana ( Mascagni ). The Annual Sacred Concert was given in the college chapel on Easter Sunday at tour o ' clock. The soloists for this concert were Mr. Angelo Davidson, organist: Miss Sarah Core, soprano; Miss Edith Van Guilluwe, violinist; and Miss Floride Parrish. soprano. Numbers from these artists, together with a full chorus and a selected quartette, proved to be one of the most interesting musical events. 39 Department of the Spoken Word NECESSITY, THE MOTHER OF INVENTION Scene: Studio of the Spoken Word. Discovered: Dramatic Club eirls costumed tor Cranford. Miss Smith: Now, girls, you must take advantage 01 this dress re- hearsal to-night, for this is our last chance. Who is my mistress of robes? Ruth: I am. Are the costumes all right? I think I ' ll touch up Lady Glenmire ' s hat a little more, and get a plaid shawl for her instead of this red cine, so she ' ll look Scotchier, you know. Lady Glenmire: Miss Smith, 1 just can ' t sing that Scotch song. I can ' t carry a tune in a basket with a handle t it. Mary: And I don ' t b ' lieve I ' ll ever learn to cry over Miss Mattie ' s great loss. Miss Smith: Now, girls, be quiet. You can all do anything if it ' s necessary. 1 had to write this play. Now, it ' s up to you to do the rest. Honorable Mks. Jameson: Well. I can snore all right. Perfectly natural, you know. Hut what about my little dog. ' ' Who ' s the property man? Beui-AH : I am. And I have your dog all right. ' Least I have one that ' ll do. I couldn ' t get a real one. so I got this little toy monkey from one of the girls, and you can wrap him up all but his face. Improvised lapdogs are as g 1 as real ones anyway. I [onorable Mrs. Jam eson : Beulah, you ' re a genius ! ( h me my animal. Now, vi hi know that ' s cute! Miss Betty: I ' m crazy ' bout our new Dramatic Club scenery. We ' ll have to put into practice some more Ladies ' Home Journal ideas. Miss Smith : Everything is read}- now, and all right, from the dog to the warming pan. Everybody get off the stage and let ' s begin. (Girls rush behind scene) 92 The School of Public Speaking and Expression A Scene from Ye Days of Cranford A Scene from She Stoops to Conquer The Chancel Brigade ' s Midnight Trial The lire burned low on the hearthstone, And thoughts of the days gone by, And mem ' ries long forgotten. Came as the embers began to die. I read o ' er some long-yellowed letters. And looked through a diary old — ' Mong many a tale of olden time I found this story told. And just as I found it written In that little diary of blue, Over again I ' m telling it now. That little tale of yore, to you. HANCEL COLLEGE stood high on a hill in southern Virginia; overlooked a varied landscape at the font of the hill, rivers, mountains, and the quaint old town of Brunswick, with its steepled and turreted buildings rising up here and there, and which gave it its look of ye olden times. Just at the foot of the hill looking eastward lay the old forest of Arcan, where many an ancient hunt was held. It stretched for miles and miles. It seemed that every tree of the woodland was represented there — the birch and the balsam, the pine making its velvety brown carpet of slippery needles, the elm and the maple, and the oak, all with wide-spreading branches making ample shade for the girls who might often be seen strolling through the forest, or resting beneath the trees: and giving homes to many birds who came yearly to live in the old forest, and to send up through the tree branches their musical notes. As a crown for all this natural beauty, on the hilltop Chancel College stood: built of white stone, slightly weatherworn to give an appearance of ruggedness, its three towers rising up above — it looked like some Scottish castle, which mayhap in the days of yore, when magic was about, had been carried away from its rugged cliffs and placed on this hill in Virginia. Here, year after year, girls came and studied, then went out from its friendly walls into the world, with only a memory of happy davs spent at Chancel: and yet the great, wide world outside of Brunswick knew but little 95 nf the life behind those walls, until Peggy Morris came. Somehow Peggy always made things change everywhere she went ; it may have been that she gave to everything a part of her happy spirit, and mayhap she did something else — anyway, a change always followed in Peggy Morris ' s footsteps. So it was that ihe minute Peggy stepped inside the dour things began to stir at Chan- cel, and they continued to stir through Peggy ' s Freshman year ; and then in her Sophomore year came the big thing, the climax of everything — the midnight trial at the Brigaders ' Court. It was Peggy ' s suggestion that the grand council of the class call themselves the Chancel Brigade, and it was at her instigation that the midnight trial was held — the trial which proved the turn- ing point in the life at Chancel, and which ran through the whole college as a wave of electricity runs down an iron rod. Now, Peggy was the grand master brigader. and when she said. Re- member, girls, at midnight in uniform. every girl would be there at any cost. Sh. remember, girls, not a sound! warned Peggy at the door as she let each ghostlike figure pass through the line, then she herself followed, shivering slightly, as the cold night wind struck her when she left the pleasant protection of the building: for it was a cold November night, the wind was howling dismally through the treetops, and shaking them like so many arms waving in the sky of darkness. Slowly, so slowly that it seemed almost not to move, the line advanced through the grove, a single line of white-robed figures silhouetted against the blackness of the night. Stealthily winding in and out through the trees it seemed to crawl, so snakelike were its movements. On and on they went, guided ever by a glimmering light in the distance, growing steadily nearer, until, reaching a cleared space in the forest where a camp-fire glowed, they stopped. Still without a word, but wrapped in that same mysterious silence, each saluted Peggy and took her position on the ground, awaiting the word of the grand master brigader. Peggy arose. Brigaders, she started in solemn tones. I have called this meeting of the grand council of that august body of the Sophomore Class, to hold in due order and form this our first trial. YVe have to try to-night five criminals: they have, 1 understand, been guilty of becoming officers the freshman Class. If this lie proved then we must deal with them accordingly, and our action must be taken to-night. The prisoners lie bound in Wise ' s cabin awaiting in fear and trembling our decision. What shall it be? Quickly from the group Luise Martin arose, saluting them : Most honored master of the Brigaders, we. the grand council of the Sophomore Class, have found the said girls guilty of high treason against their superiors, namelv. the Sophomore Class; and, having found them guilty, we sentence them to be put on the rack at one-fifteen by the college clock; they shall go through the most severe form of torture which the Brigaders can give, and shall not be free therefrom until the first hour of morning. This. she said. again saluting, is the will of the Brigade, and needs only the word to become as unalterable as the law of the Medes and Persians. A chorus of aye, aye followed this speech. It shall be, replied the grand master, with an air of finality. Now, listen ye all. and obey. Luise Martin, Bettie Wright, and Ruth Winston go as our representatives to Wise ' s cabin and bring the prisoners to court. The hour of execution draws near. As one they arose, bowed, and disappeared into the woods, returning almost immediately with the prisoners, dressed for gym. Stand to the right, commanded Peggy sternly, and the poor girls, trembling from fright, obeyed without a word, while the three messengers resumed their places in the group. Peggy arose and briefly said: Prisoners, this body, the Chancel Brigade, has found you guilty of high treason, and sentenced you to the rack, your torture to begin at one-fifteen by the college clock: have you aught to say why this sentence should not be enacted? While she was speaking, the girls, still dazed from the rapid succession of events happening to them, looked, in amazement, first at each other, then at the silent, ghostlike group. Could they lie dreaming? Where were they any- wav, and were those white figures kneeling on the ground apparitions or not? No, thev were not: they were real — it was all real; they had certainly been awakened by three of those very same figures and dressed and bound; had been carried and left alone in Wise ' s cabin. Ugh, it made one shudder to think of being in Wise ' s cabin ; but to be left there, at midnight, alone and bound, oh ! it was awful, for every one knew that old Mr. Wise had been murdered in that cabin, and it was said that his spirit haunted it yet. So being just school- girls they were bound to be superstitious, just a little bit anyway. And then when something came, picked them up, and brought them here, each was sure that the haunting spirit bad her. But what could they say? Indeed, they were 97 too (lazed to say anything, so stood in as dumb themselves. Speak, demanded Peggy, sternly. a group as the ghosts A — a — we haven ' t any th-thing to say, dent, through chattering teeth. finally stammered the presi- ordered Peggy- Immediately Well, then, executioners, do your duty from the group five girls arose, and each taking a prisoner placed her in a straight line facing the fire, the president first. I have noticed, continued Peggy, that you all have of late looked rather thin and sickly [they were all large], so I have decided that possibly it ' s physical culture you need. So now I have several simple exercises for you to take which I think will prove helpful. If vou have never seen a circus you should have been in Arcan forest that night, for the Brigaders surely had as fine a circus as you should wish to see anywhere. They put them through every fo rm of such light torture as possible ; and, of course, the prisoners sang to the glory of the Brigaders. Then just as dawn was appearing, if you should have happened to look rather closely, you would have seen many white forms slipping stealthily through the forest and up the hill to Chancel College, and among them five bedraggled prisoners. And so ended the first, and, alas! the last trial ever held at the Brigaders ' Court in the forest of Arcan. ' Twill be many a day ere Chancel forgets that midnight stunt, and even now, were you to go through the forest of Arcan with a Chancel girl, she would be sure to show you the place where Peggy Morris and the Chancel Brigaders held their midnight trial. Mary K. Bruner, ' 17. 98 L ' Alliance Francaise au College Shorter ' Cercle Sevigne A ROME, (ifo)RGIK ' Theatre du Cercle BUREAU IIONORAIRE President: Le Dr. F. E. May. President de I ' union Frangaise de Georgie BUREAU 1)1 CERCLE Presidente: Mlle. Blossom Crumpton. successeur de Mlle. Ei.oise Wilkes I ' ice-Presidente: Mlle. Lucile Tolleson Secretairc-Tresorierc : Mlle. Luise Drewry Directrice et Secretaire Executive: Mlle. Emmeline d ' A. Greene Presidente: BUREAU DU CERCLE SEiYIGN Mlle. Blossom Crumpton, successeur de Mlle. Eloise Wilkes I ' ice-Presidente: Mlle. Lucile Tolleson Secretaire: Mlle. Luise Drewry COM1TB DE DIRECTION MLLES. Azile Barrow Rebekah Clark Francine Hardman Wilda Hardman Elizabeth Hite Mary Clayton Butler Annie Lee Joiner Georgie King Gladys Hill Alice Moore mlles. Lucile Tolleson Carrie Thank Ryan Evelyn Roane Neva Portwood M ' Lisse Edwards Carter Harvey Lucia Rodwell Mary Frances Shuford Kathleen Kendrick Cecil Camp comite de finance Mlle. Wilda Hardman Mlle. Adelaide Douglas CONFFJRENCIFniS M. Andre Le Breton, Conferencier Official de I ' Alliance Francaise, Professeur a l ' Universite de Bordeaux Le Dr. F. E. May, President de l ' Union Franchise de Georgie, Mlle. Emmeline d ' A. Greene, M. J. Lustrat, etc. MEMBERS HONOR AIRES M. Andre Le Breton Le Dr. Azor Warner Van Hoose Mlle. Anne W. Raynor 99 Francaise Alliance SENIOR PLAY Jean ' s Quest for the Jewel PROLOGUE Asleep and no aim to allure you To the land of knowledge and power; No duties and cares to threaten. nd over your pathway lower. Awake, my child. I ' ve a secret! While not thus your life away — Arise! go after the jewel bright, To which I ' ll direct your way. First, out toward the Emerald Island, There flowers are fresh and sweet. But even there some are deceiving And a few little bumps you ' ll meet. Xext, on to Gingerland lies the way, Climb up to its lofty summit. And if a trial meet you, perchance, Battle with it. overcome it. So on to the Junior Scarecrow ' s field. Through that — the jewel yet unfound, By one more land ahead of you, That of Seniordom renowned. Why all this search for a jewel, you say? Its value is yet untold ; My child, when found ' twill bring you Everything — even gold. Yes, wisdom, knowledge, and power. And, in the efforts to find, ' Twill bring yet untold riches — Even love toward humankind. So come, the path lies before you, This robe of opportunity wear, .And once ' tis lost, you will fall again Into calm, still sleep — beware! 11)1 ACT I Scene: A grassy portion of an island, surrounded by trees and flowers. Enter Jean carrying suit-case. Jean. So this is the Emerald Isle Of which my godmother told me. The view! oh. isn ' t it wonderful? The flowers so fragrant and [falls against stump, which rises in form of a person] Who in the world are you? Stump. I am the Classification Committee. Every one, both great and small, Who comes here to this isle Encounters me first, for I ' m the worst. Now what is your name, my child ? Jean. [Trembling.] I am Jean, and have come to this island in search of a wonderful jewel. Classification Committee. Then I am the one to help you. But first, how did you succeed in reaching this island? Show me your passport. Jean. [Opening suit-case.] Here it is. All fourteen of my credits. [Hands fourteen packages to Classification Committee.! [Aside.] Oh! here is my Fresh Spirit, and I need it now if I ever shall. [Drinks spirit from bottle.] Classification Committee. I see you are prepared to take this journey, so I advise you to take as your companions, Mathematics. Bible, History, and English. Go sign for them to follow you. [Jean walks toward side of stage and signals. Exit Classification Committee.] Enter four girls dressed to represent the four studies. Jean. [Addressing first study.] You must be Mathematics. Mathematics. I ' m right angular, you see, And though I ' m made of planes, My roots are square, my tangent ' s there ; My trigger is Dean Gaines. Jean. You sound so interesting, I know you can help me in my search on the island, for it seems such a problem to me. [To the second study.] Now tell me your story. Are you English, and what is the theme of your life? English. You have your units, Now what you do Is to be coherent, Emphatic, too. 102 Jean. Although you don ' t like to ramble, join me in my quest for the jewel. [To another study.} 1 always have liked dates: aren ' t you History? History. I ' ll tell you a story of great men and old, Of warriors famous, so brave and so bold ; So come and go with me, a welcome awaits, I ' ll lead you through reforms and feed you on dates. Jean. Then have a date with me. To fourth study.] You look so old and wise, perhaps you, after all. will be the best one to guide me through this island Bible. I ' ll be your friend in time of trouble, I ' m old and wise, you see, I can teach you the history of ages Before and after A. D. Jean. Oh, I ' m so happy that you are to be my companions in this wonderful journey through the isle. [All dance and sing.] Chorus. I ' ve chosen my companions for the search upon the isle, Mathematics. History, Bible, English, with me all the while ; You can look and see that every one of them has got some style, So we ' ll go searching on. Chorus Glory, glory to old Greenland, Glory, glory to old Greenland, Glory, glory to old Greenland. F-R-E-S-H-M-A-N. Jean. Oh, that sounds like some one else is happy too ! Enter girl dressed to represent Goon Ttmes. Indeed I am happy, and I will make you happy, too, if you will let Come, be friends with Basket-Bali! Enter girl dressed to represent Basket-Ball. Basket-Bail. Yes. be friends with me! You ' ll have some exciting times. [Whistles, and a chorus of girls dressed in basket-ball suits conic on the stage and sing.] Chorus. How about a little fun ? Come up near, you all. And show these folks just how it ' s done — Let ' s have a game of ball. First, we ' ll start the ball a-going, Centers, ready — jump! Now, side centers, get the ball — Careful now, no bump ! Good Times. me be your guide 103 Chorus (Whistle, whistle.) Steady, aim. Shoot — one, two ! Careful, don ' t overguard : Watch there, don ' t work too hard ; I think it ' s simple enough, don ' t you? Chorus marches off stage singing. From opposite side o girl representing Conscience enters silently, and. walking up behind Jean, lifts rape of opportunity to Jean ' s shoulders, from which it had almost slipped off. Jean. My Conscience!!! Conscience. Have you forgotten your companions and the search? See, Math has flunked and English is failing. Jean. Alas! to think that I had forgotten the purpose of my quest. [Turning to Basket-Ball and Goon Times, she silently waves them adieu. Exit Goon Times and Basket-Ball.1 Truly. 1 will be more faithful to you. and together we ' ll surely find the jewel. Enter Sophomore singing. Chorus. Sophomore Class is high-minded, Believe to my soul they double-jinted. They can work, and don ' t mind it. All day long. Jean. What important person are you? You walk as though you are the Queen of England Do you own this island ? Soph. Oh, no. indeed! I wouldn ' t deign to live on an island so green. Come, I ' ll show you where my Roost is. [Exit Sophomohe and Jean. As they gn out. Soph winks knowingly to the audience.} [Aside.] Gee, that w ' as easy! Now for the gym! Math. My gardener says she ' ll have to make up for the way she ' s treated me. English. And my gardener says that she will certainly delay her progress. From behind scenes. Sophomore songs, yells, and shouts of laughter ore heard. While noise continues, Jean staggers back on stage and drinks some of her Fresh Spirit. Jean. If 1 ever take a journey into that land again I ' ll show them what I can do. Alas! my Fresh Spirit doesn ' t seem to have as good an effect as usual. [To her studies.] And now I ' ve deserted you again. How will I ever find the jewel when so many things are happening? Enter a girl symbolizing a Feast. Feast. Away with me on an adventure. Forget your trials ; let ' s go where sandw-ich.es, cream, and cake are plentiful. Jean. How lovely! Let ' s go!! 104 Ikw and Feast run to the side of Hie static and get a basket filled with eats. They then return to middle of stage and seal themselves on the floor, preparing to eat. While eating, a chorus of girls dressed in kimonos and carrying candles tiptoe on the stage and sing. Chorus. When tlie cluck doth strike. S-s-sli. s-s-sli. be quiet ; s-sh, s-sli, be quiet. Twelve o ' clock, midnight, S-s-sh, s-s-sli, be quiet : s-sh, s-sh. be quiet, Off to the gym so quiet we go, Don ' t make a fuss, don ' t make a fuss, Easy there now, on tiptoe Or they ' ll get us, or they ' ll get us. Stop for naught, Or we ' ll get caught. Stop for naught. Or we ' ll get caught. At a feast, at a feast. We the little Freshmen. As they sing, Jean falls asleep, and the chorus lips off the stage. Ranks enters and sternly takes hold of Jean, then sings. Ranks. There ought to be a law for Freshmen, For Freshmen, for Freshmen. That they shouldn ' t go to feasts at midnight. At midnight, at midnight. They are far too young, they are far too young. They should still be hung, they should still be hung To the corner of their mama ' s apron string. And stay there yet awhile Till they get some style Or drop down to he with me. Ranks. I ' ve come to be your companion. Good Times has gone now, and you ' ll have plenty of time to devote to your studies. Jean. Yes, I have been neglecting my true companions, but I intend to make up for lost time now. Enter Sophomore. Soph. Come! You ' ve been here quite a while: your search must not end on Emerald Island. Come with me to Gingerland and see what a wonderful land we have. Jean. Gladly, for. in fact, 1 have not made a search here — it has been only a begin- ning. But I have enjoyed my stay. Let me call my companions to say farewell. 105 Enter Good Times. Basket-Ball, Conscience, Classification Committee, and Feast. .- sing. Chorus. Out to Emerald Island ca me a little girl one day : She was very happy, and with us has made a stay. She came to find a jewel, hut we haven ' t found it yet, She had so many hindrances, hut. just the same, you bet Choris She ' s had a good time on Emerald Island. ' Tis a land fresh and gay. Where Good Times, Feast, and others. Lure one from work to play : But good-bye now. Emerald Island. Farewell, comrades true. ' Tis a long way t Gingerland. So I must adieu. ACT II Scene : Gingerland. Enter Jean (carrying bundle of enthusiasm) and Soph. Her studies — Chemistry, German. Literature and Sewing — lag behind. Soph. Now isn ' t this a truly wonderful land — this Gingerland of ours? Jean. Gingerland! And why do you call it Gingerland? Soph. First, because the people that inhabit this land are spicy and full of ginger; then, too, the houses are made of gingerbread, not to mention the trees that bear ginger- cakes. [.Siksw.] This is Gingerland you see. Every house and every tree Is just as full as full can be Of spice and ginger hot — see? And even the people of this lam! Are made up of this same hot brand; We go to midnight feasts, ami soon Repent, and then go ranks. Jean. Oh! 1 like this land already. But where are my studies? It tires me so to try to keep them from lagging. [Turns In studies.} Here, sit there under that tree while I go and search for the jewel. [She and Sorn walk over Inward a small brown house on one side of the static.] What an attractive little bouse! Whose is it? Soph. This is The Roost. [Crows, and a girl representing Class Simkit emerges from The Rpost. ] This is Class Spirit. 1 leave you in her charge, for 1 have important 106 business elsewhere. [To Class Spirit, Soph .suv.j] Jean has come to Gingerland searching For :i jewel. | Exit Soph. | CUiss Spirit. Well, if you ' re in search of a jewel you ' ll surely have success here, for everybody that conies to this land does. In Gingerland one gains victories and wins trophies. [A chorus enters (nut. with Class Spirit, sings.] Chorus. You ' ll lind the jewel in this land. Tis a land of great renown, Where all folks work and play and sing. And are with glory crowned: We have the ginger that it takes To make us dare and do, And if you stay here very long Just get a move on you. We don ' t go moping round all day, We are busy even at night. And if you happen to see queer things Just do not dare take fright. You may search here for the jewel — ' Tis here we have no doubt — But you ' d better be good or the goblins Will get you if you don ' t watch out. Jean. Class Spirit, wdiat is that? [Pointing to barrel.] Class Spirit. Oh ! that is the abode of the hobgoblins. They seem to think it their peculiar task to punish people who do anything wrong in this land. You must he especially careful not to disturb their dwelling place. Enter Soph, singing, escorting Freshman. Soph. Come along, here ' s a Freshman I have found by the way; Let ' s take her off and haze her just to see what she will say; We will not hurt her. we ' ll only try her skill, And if she gets angry, give her a little pill. We ' ll have a big time, a good time to-night. Come, now ' s the time to have our fun. We ' re off to The Roost. [Exit Jean. Class Spirit, and Freshman. Studies, left alone, sin .] Studies. She has gone to haze a Freshman (To The Roost they ' ll take her) ; She ' d better do just what they say ( )r they will surely make her. in? Enter Soph, Jean. Class Spirit, and Freshman. Freshman is decorated with green !• ' on check, hands lied behind her, apple in her month. She starts off stage singing. Jean. There, take a bit of gingerbread from that den before you go for a souvenir of Gingerland. [Exit hurriedly Soph, Class Spirit, and Freshman, who breaks off a pieee of Discipline Committee abode, causing explosion.] Enter goblins, singing. Dis. Com. Fe. Fi, Fo, Fum, I see the tracks of a Freshman ; How did she land upon this shore Unless brought here by a Sophomore? Hob. Gaines. So you ' re the meddlesome young woman who wrought all this disturb- ance? Don ' t you know that where my rights begin yours end, and that you ' re not to inter- fere with the rights of others? Hob. Stevens. Since you have interfered with the rights of others, it is a matter for us. the Discipline Committee of this land, to deal with. Hob. Lindsay. Now, Miss Jean, you haven ' t been in this land very long or you ' d know better than to violate the regulations in any such way. Hob. Raynor. Yes, because just the other day I heard some one telling Jean to be careful, and she should have remembered this. Hob. Hogan. Well, Jean, since this is your first offense I suggest that we give you another trial. [Jean sings, and as she sings Discipline Committee exits. Jean. The cost of a jewel, the cost of a jewel Is driving me crazy, is driving me mad; 1 never will find it, I ' m sure as can be. 1 f anything else ever gets after me I just can not stand that — I ' ll have to demand that They give some Fresh Spirit to me. Poor me, you might pity. Oh ! that Discipline Committee ! I guess I ' ll fie good for a while. Oh! if I had only stayed with my true companions all this fright would not have come to me. 1 am a nervous wreck. (Jean collapses and the studies come tiptoeing in and sing | Studies. There was a girlie came to visit Gingerland; There were so many tilings that did her time demand. From the dawn till set of sun She ' d find some things she ' d left undone. But now she thought she ' d have some fun. But. oh ! right by her — boom ! ! ! 108 Hogan, Gaines, Lindsay, Stevens, Raynor hopped right out, They quickly gathered round her with a gleeful shout: Now, gentle hearer, take advice and clear the room, There ' s danger near when you hear the Discipline Committee go boom! boom! Chemistry. Come, Jean, you ' re about to forget the purpose of your journey through ( lingerland. Sewing. Let ' s go this way : perhaps it ' s in this house. Jean. [Retreating.] No, no! not after the experience I ' ve had there! Literal nn Oh ! forget that ; hut come, let ' s refresh ourselves with some cookies. | They go to tree and pull cookies.] Fairy. Who pulls cookies off my tree? Jean. [Aside.] Dear me! I ' ve pulled a hone! Fairy. Oh! that ' s a wishing-bone, and now you ' ve all good luck coming to luck. Jean. Oh! and who are you that you can give good luck? Fairy. 1 am the Fairy, guardian of Gingerland. It is my special duty to care for the people of this land and to feed them from my gingerbread tree. I also give to travelers wishbones and other emblems of good luck to help them on their journey. Here is your good luck in the shape of a gingerbread man. Jean. A gingerbread man! Isn ' t he handsome! He looks so good: I ' ll eat him right this minute. [Takes a bite and bites into a ring.] Oh, oh! what ' s in this cake: what have I found? [Takes ring out of tier mouth.] This is what I ' ve been searching for; it ' s truly a jewel and has been worth the search. Fairy, lint this is not the jewel for which you are searching: it is only a charm to bring to you good luck. It is a magic ring and you have only to turn it on your linger and your wishes will he fulfilled, all except one — the jewel you can not obtain in this way. Con- tinue your search in Junior Scarecrow ' s Field. Jean. Why must 1 leave this land? Why do you say Junior Scarecrow ' s Field? Fairy. Because the land is ruled by Junior Scarecrow, and beyond is a beautiful king- dom which all aspire to enter. Because of this he uses many cunning devices to keep travelers in his own dominions. Go, therefore, but beware, and if harm befall you remem- ber your wishing-ring. C horns enters and sings. Chorus. What land, what land shall we enter next? The jewel here can ' t be found; We ' ve worked and labored for quite a while. But still the search must go on. Farewell, farewell to this Gingerland; Our stay has been pleasant here, But we must go on to the Scarecrow ' s Field — Our time is very dear. [Curtain] ACT ITT Scene: Junior Scarecrow ' s Field. Enter Jean with her studies. French, Biology, Psychology, and Astronomy. Jean. Well, here I am at last in Junior Scarecrow ' s Field, and there ' s the old fellow himself. [.S7m .s.] How do you do. O Mr. Junior Scarecrow? How ' s your family and your friends and Ma and Fa? I ' ll tell you truly, this is ' bout the finest land that I have visited by far. [Turns to her studies. f Cut come, sit here with me. 1 want you to stay near me. I believe the reason I have never found the jewel is because 1 have always neglected my true com- panions. My godmother told me that they were to help me in my search, and 1 intend to remember that hereafter. Astronomy enters. Astronomy. Astrophysics, if you please! Jean. Well, then. Astrophysics, why do you carry yourself with such an air of superi- ority? Do you consider yourself of more importance than most intellectual beings? Astronomy. Why. certainly! Am I not higher than anything else? Do you not have to look up to me, and am 1 not unusually brilliant ' Jean. Dear, dear me! When I say. My stars! do I have to look up to you? No one thinks of you until they fall in love. Astronomy. It is not because I am so high that I am important, but I am also on the tongues of many who feel the dart of Cupid. Jean. Well, don ' t talk to me about Cupid. I ' ve never yet been in love, and that ' s not all; I ' d rather be an old-maid school-teacher than to flirt with that Dan Cupid. Let ' s drop 1 1 i i s boresome subject. Psychology. I should say so, and give me a chance to talk, for I have the brains. Jean. You have! Well, how interesting! You may have the brains but I never have seen them. Psychology. Seen them! You ignorant young person! Iiraius are not to look at. they are to think with. Jean. Think! Can ' t you speak and act without thinking ' - ' I know lots of people who do. Explain yourself. Psychology. Probably I have not made myself clear! Thinking is a psychological process which takes place within the oblongata hemisphere, caused by an inexplainahle action of the nervous sensorial tissue. In other words, 1 am a phenomenal monstrosity which many have studied but no one understands or comprehends. Jean. 1 should say not! You ' re too deep for me. And Biology, you ' re a bug-a-bear too. I ' ve always been afraid of bugs and crabs and those crawly things. [Biology sings.] 110 Biology. Of phsenophicese and chloryphyl] ami mesophyll I sing, [ teach yoil to bisect and do jnst lots of other things, But most of all I ' ll help recall the names of insects rare. So when you yet old why then you ' ll know a toad-frog from a bear. J ran. How inspiring! Hut how shall I yet such knowledge? Biology 1 refer you especially to a Professor MacDougall at Shorter College. Jean. And French, why do you hold your head so high? Of what importance are you? French. Indeed! I am a member of L ' Alliance. [Then recites French poem.] Enter Privileges. .Skips mil on stage humming. Privileges. Come with me. I ' m Privileges, and with me you can have a good time, for 1 can take you to the Bonita, to Norton ' s, and sometime I might even take you riding with lady friends. lean. Grand! [Turning to studies.] I think I ' ll go with Privileges for a while anyway. Privileges. That ' s the proper spirit. Let ' s away to a baseball game. [They no over to bench unit sent themselves; a baseball team appears and gives name. Jean becomes drowsy. Exit baseball team.] Jean Why am I so sleepy? I feel as though a spell is being cast oxer me. [Jean falls asleep.] Privileges. [Rising and lipping off stage.] I ' m no lit companion for a sleepy person. Adieu ! French. No! nor for a wide-awake person either. Your only mission is to lead one from Iht work and companions, and we ' ll see that you don ' t do so again. [Ail the studies rise and stand in front of the entrance. While Jean sleeps the Poppies dance. Jnst as they finish, a Prince wanders on the stage.] Prince. What strange surroundings 1 have come upon — and yet a beautiful land. I would fain rest here, but oh no! the poppies — they lull one to sleep. Tis dangerous to linger. Heboid! What vision is this I see What beautiful maiden sleeps here? The enchanting perfume of the poppies wafted to her has put her to sleep. [Kneels and tabes her hand.] Arise, fair one; let ' s away. Come with me to my Kingdom of Happiness. [Jean wakes and looks in astonishment at the Prince. Rises.] Jean. Happiness? Are you the Prince of Happiness? Oh. yes! I ' ll — [Lights off, and in the darkness is heard the voice of Junior Scarecrow.] Juniors. You forget I am ruler in these dominions. 1 caused the darkness to fall, and the fair maiden is now a prisoner in my realms. Prince. A search I will make, which shall end only when the maiden is found and safe from your cunning devices. 1 1 i kt.ux | .- Ill m rrrrr rg t J ACT IV Scene: Scniordom. A courtyard adjoining a beautiful castle. Enter Jean breathless. Jean. Oh! I ' m so tired. Where did my campanions go? Music! Economics! Cur- rent History! [Enter three girls dressed to represent these studies.] Studies. Did you call ? Jean. Call! Indeed I did. You don ' t seem to care whether I ' m dead or alive. Oh, what a horrible time I ' ve had! Do you know, when that darkness fell I felt myself being whizzed through the air; everything was dark, and it seemed to have been a kind of black whirl- wind, and I brushed past objects that felt all wet and — oh ! it was so spooky, but I couldn ' t scream or even sigh. What a relief it would have been if I could have bawled as loud as I wanted to. But I couldn ' t — so there! Then I found myself in a tiny room with only one window way up above my head. I looked around — there was not a thing in the prison except a chair with only three legs — and 1 decided 1 could rest on my own better than those — and a bed that I know was far too short for a baby giraffe, not to mention me. Well. I sat down in that dingy, cold room and cried, of course. Then all of a sudden I remembered my ring. 1 turned it and wished that I was out of that horrid place, and what do you suppose! I felt a queer sensation and found myself in this land, and here 1 am. Oh ! I ' m so tired. Economy. Well, but this is not finding the jewel. Lose no time; remember we must be very economical. Jean. Economical indeed ! I intend to stay here in this beautiful kingdom a long time. Surely I will find the jewel here. Music. Yes, we must be sharp here and search diligently for the jewel. Jean. Indeed! You can be sharp or flat or natural just as you like, but I must con- fess 1 am not in harmony with you. Current History. Enough of this. I believe in things happening so I ' ll have something to talk about. Enter a chorus of spooks. . We ' re coming, we ' re coming — something ' s going to happen, too — Don ' t you see us spooks a-coming after you ? The night has come, when we wander round about O ' er hill and dale, and you ' d better then watch out. Seniors ask us here; to visit them we dare. With caldron, black cat. kettle hot — so. see. beware!! We ' re coming, we ' re coming — something ' s going to happen, too — Don ' t you see us spooks a-coming after you? [Exit spooks.] Well. Current History, I hope you ' re satislied ; there ' s another event to add to Chorus Jean. your list. 112 Current History. I don ' t put such insignificant events in my list. I ' m not the chronicler of Seniordom. Call Animal for such as that. Annual. Did some one call me? I ' ll admit it ' s time for me to hegin work, and I ' ve heard of some pioneers who are exploring a land called Greater Shorter. They have wandered there four long years; their camping ground is situated on a height known as Senior hall, and their mess-hall is known as Senior dining-room. Many are the occupa- tions of this class; there is never time to rest, not even to sleep. There is Senior gym and lecture course and attending chapel — there is a special row for Seniors to fill — besides numerous secret meetings held each night at 9 :4S. Their d ress is cap and gown ; their holiday attire apron and sunhonnet. ■-liter chants of girls dressed in aprons and sunbounets. Chorus. Yes, we are the sunhonnet Seniors, Good evening, and how do you do? We came all the way this very day From Senior hall just to see you, And we are so very delighted e think that we may call again ; That ' s why we say that we ' re all so gay. For we ' re sun-proof and don ' t mind the rain. We ' re the guys who put bonny in bonnets, Don ' t you think they ' re cute? Well, we do; We like them so well that if you won ' t tell We ' ll give a nice secret to you ; Now do not forget it — remember, If you disobey, woe unto you. Whether Junior in name or Freshman in fame Something awful ' ll happen to yon!! You won ' t tell a soul — now remember — It ' s an unwritten law all the while : You just must not buy or get on the sly A spring bonnet just on this style: If you should, yon may look for what follows, We ' ve given fair warning to you — Don ' t go to the store, for there ain ' t any more. If there were, then your purchase you ' d rue. Jean. Well, isn ' t there lots happening in this land! My attention is constantly dis- tracted and I will never be able to keep up with my studies. Companions! [Enter studies ] Current History, what ' s happened now? 118 C nrrciit History. We have been searching for the jewel, and in our search we found a proclamation which declared that a noted music professor recently of Greater Shorter was leading one of the European armies to victory. His name was so peculiar that I can not remember it. and I have even forgotten the army of which he was commander-in-chief. Music. Octolieber ! Can you not remember von thing? Of course it vas de German army. Girls dressed in white, wearing large bouquets of flowers, symbolizing Senior recitals, wall; across the stage. Jean. Something else! And who can they be? Economy. Recitals. They are passing through the land of Seniordom and on their way to the Kingdom of Happiness. Perhaps they have already found their jewel. Enter court jester singing. Jean. Who are you and where did you come from? Fool. I am April Fool and have come to this land from the Kingdom of Mirth ; I will be here only a short while. Jean. But please tell me a few funny stories; I need something to cheer me. For a short while April Fool entertains Jean with jest, jollity, and song. Then a person typifying Commencement, carrying a scroll, enters. Commencement. Hail, fair maiden! 1 am a messenger sent from the Kingdom of Happiness to proclaim these tidings to you. [Opens scroll and reads.] Whereas it has been decreed in the Kingdom of Happiness that the Prince must take unto himself a bride ; Whereas it is necessary that she have a passport to enter the Kingdom ; Whereas this passport must be the jewel which lies in one of these three caskets, choose ye which one ye will open. 1 hold the keys — the major key, the minor key, and the key to the situation. [ The jester draws back the curtains, disclosing an alcove in which are three caskets — a gold, a silver, and a lead casket. Jean walks toward them.} Jean. Come, companions, stay near me while I choose. Economy. [Reading inscription on gold casket.] Who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire. Current History. [Reading inscription on silver casket.] Who chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves. Music. [Reading on lead casket.] Who chooseth me shall give and hazard all he hath. Jean. [Turning to Commencement.] Here, the key to this. Hc opens the lead casket and discloses a diploma — the long-sought-for jewel.] Oh, ' tis the passport to the Kingdom of Happiness — the jewel of which my godmother told me!! U rtrrr ML Commencement. Come, let me lead you to the Kingdom of Happiness. [He leads her to one side of the stage and draws back a curtain, disclosing Prince Charming sealed on a magnificent throne. At the sight of Jean the Prince descends from the throne.] Prince. Your quest is ended ; your choice has been made ; I come now to claim my own. A chorus enters. Chorus. Welcome, welcome to our land! We offer you our heart and hand And wish for you all joy and bliss In this, the land of Happiness. And now. may all who once begin In such a quest meet such an end ; May they always keep the tryst Once in the land of Happiness. [Curtain] Luise Drewry, ' IS; Martha Galt. ' 15; Evelyn Lewis, ' IS. 115 jz ifa n w Home Economics T is very often said that there is more pleasure in anticipation than realization. One of the many things that the Shorter girls have heen anticipating for some time is the model home, which is soon to be erected. However, we feel a greater pleasure awaits us — that of realization, after this well- equipped home is completed. This home will be situated on the campus so that the girls may attend to their duties there in connection with the various other college duties. On the first floor of our model home there will be a reception hall, library, dining- room, sewing-room, and kitchen: above, bedrooms for five girls and two teachers. Every convenience of the average modern home will be provided, and the girls who are fortunate enough to live here will feel like they are really in their own homes. Only the Domestic Science girls will live in this home, and the time will be limited so that each one will have this pleasure. The girls with one servant will do all the work. Sonic will do the cooking whale others will have the care of the house. They will prepare meals which will be suitable to serve in any home, ami in this way they will gain much experience which alone will tend to their future success as housewives. If these girls never do their housework themselves they will be better fitted to superintend a home. There would be man)- happier homes to-day if the house- wives were better prepared to assume the responsibilities which naturally fall upon them. Xo woman can have a better accomplishment than that of know- ing how to manage her household affairs in an economical way. This model home is something that few colleges have, and we feel sure that this will be one attraction that will draw many girls to Shorter. We are glad that Mr. P. F. Cummings, of Lela. Ga.. and Mr. J. J. Cummings. of Savannah. Ga.. have seen this great need, and have given to Shorter the building material for this home, which will be erected in the near future. lis Cookery Class Sewing Class u H w Senior-Junior Team Sophomore Team Freshman Team Academy Team C e tDial of tfje Daps A dial of days I ' m called. And a tally board 1 must he, To record the passing of Father Time — That task is allotted to me; I ' ll tell not of the storm and shower, Nor yet of the shadowy daw But only, I ' ll tell, of the sunny hour That frights dull care away : Oh, ye days that were passing sweet. And ye months and years that e ' en did fly, ' Twas, aye, hut a ling ' ring glance Ye gave as ye passed me by ; And so the days flee onward. And still the dial stands And marks the changing seasons Above the countless sands. Marv K. Brunek. ' 17. 125 The Dial of the Days The Y. W. C. A. Reception X Wednesday evening. September 17th, the Y. W. C. A gave a reception in the college parlors. When the gnests arrived each was presented with a numbered card, and a search began, which ended by rinding a partner whose card matched in number. In this way every one saw every one else, and the girls and faculty became better acquainted. When the bell tapped at eleven-thirty the merriment was at its height, but the crowd dispersed and went to their rooms, thinking of the delightful evening they had spent. The Polymnian and Eunomian Reception The Polymnian and Eunomian Societies gave a joint reception to the faculty and student body, Saturday evening, September 20th. The college parlors and society halls were unusually attractive with flowers and terns. Refreshments were served, but not without some work- on the part of the partakers. Each person was given a card, which had to contain three punches before one could be served. To obtain these, in one room a picture had to be drawn of the right-hand neighbor; in another, to carry a peanut around the room on a knife; and. in the third, to pick up peanuts with a hat pin. On this evening the society rushing culminated in the formal pledging (if the new students to their favorite society. 126 Professor Pfitzner ' s Recital On Monday evening, October 5th, the first number of the lyceum course was given in the college auditorium. Professor Pfitzner, Musical Director of Shorter College, gave a piano recital before an enthusiastic audience that crowded the college auditorium. The program was varied, and so magnifi- cently rendered that it was difficult to select any one number as having aroused greater enthusiasm than others. Buy a Bale of Cotton Buy a Bale of Cotton was the sign in all the windows. As our literary societies are always alive to their best interest, the) forthwith began to think of a purchase. In went the big college wagon one day, and. when it started back to the hill, the people of Rome looked on with staring eyes. Within the wagon were two bales of cotton, and on top of these were five girls, wear- ing pennants and banners. The driver was a tall, stately gentleman whom smne town people recognized as the man whom the college girls all love and In inor. The Chicago Glee Clue The Chicago Glee Club gave a delightful entertainment in the college auditorium. October 31st. The songs and readings were not on the order of the college clubs, but jest and jollity were mingled with the more serious numbers, and the program was enjoyed very much. 127 Spooks were everywhere! Tall spooks, short spooks, fat spooks! The fire from beneath the large, black pot threw a glare by which one could distinguish spooks of every description, creeping like flickering shadows here and there. A bonfire in the distance shot its rays darting out, disclosing white figures behind posts and shrubs. Still another the revealed, coming np the winding path, a procession of jack-o ' -lanterns. The fun and frolic began, and the revels of the witches and spooks were fully in accord with the shrieks from the shadowy corners on Hallowe ' en, as all gathered around the huge kettle of Brunswick stew. Dr. Van Hoose ' s Birthday October the 31st is not only Hallowe ' en, the night of witches, ghosts, and goblins, hut also the birthday of our beloved president. There is nothing more pronounced among the students than our deep respect and love for Dr. Van I loose, and we are all anxious to grant his every wish. Dr. Van Hoose came to the college Saturday afternoon with no thought of a festival in his honor. At six o ' clock he was led to the Domestic Science Hall, where a Hallowe ' en dinner had been prepared for him. The dining- room was beautifully decorated in cornstalks, autumn leaves, and pumpkins — a true Hallowe ' en spirit pervaded the room. Laughter, good cheer, and the wonderful dinner were all proof of the enjoyable occasion, and one which will long be remembered by those present. 128 CBeggs Thanksgiving Day ■P l! XKS(il ' l (i DAY was in charge of the AP Juniors, who made it iphte an enjoyable • occasion. The morning was spent by the girls in rambles through the woods, and in long walks over the campus. I tinner was served at two o ' clock. The dining-room was beautifully and artistically draped in long, graceful vines hung from the ceiling and posts, which were wrapped in green. Shaded lights shed a soft glow over the tables, each of which had in the center lavender and white baskets rilled with fruits and nuts. The favors were tiny boxes piled with lavender and white mints — the Junioi colors. Six courses were served, between which were given toasts by class and visitors. The day ended with a beautiful Thanksgiving service in chapel, where speeches were made and songs sung. The Eunomian Play The Eunomian Society entertained a large audience with a scene from the play, The Land ot the Heart ' s Desire, on December 7th. The society hall and parlors, where the play was given, were thrown together and arranged artistically for the occasion. The play was unusually well presented and very much enjoyed. Tin; Society Bazaar The night of the bazaar arrived. How excited the t irls were! Urged by the great desire to have a new society hall both Eunomian and Polymnian Societies strove to have more beautiful booths, and larger displays of dainty and useful articles. The gymnasium was beautiful that night. On one side the trees shone with tinsel snow; the red, white, and green draperies hung over the booths; and Christmas bells and numbers of tiny red lights were swinging here and there. A true spirit of Christmas was aroused even at a glance. Opposite the moss was green and the vine fresh on the summerhouse that was latticed in light and dark green. The little garden at one side suggested real summer, with the flowers hanging over the picket fence, and the peach trees pink with blossoms. With such attractive booths how could enthusiasm be lacking! The refreshment booth was also artistically decorated. The Rome Rotary Club One of the most enjoyable events in Shorter history was the visit of the Rome Rotary Club, sixty strong, Tuesday even- ing, January 26th. The girls drew for partners. The lucky ones met in the col- lege parlors and proceeded to the dining- room, where a delightful dinner was served. I let ween courses songs, speeches, and toasts were given. The Rotarians sang to the girls, and the girls answered During the course of the evening an allegory was acted, by dropping and breaking a punch bowl, to teach the girls, they said, ' that all that glitters is not gold. Laughter and merriment caused all to forget the time, and, before we realized it, ten o ' clock had come, and the Rotarians had to say good-bye. The occasion is one long to be remembered. back with their college songs Miss Dunaway ' s Recital On Friday evening, February Little ' s charming storv, Hie Ladv 5th. Miss Dunaway presented Frances if the Decoration. i:;n Miss Dunaway portrayed the characters very vividly, and heightened the effect with change of costume, and musical accompaniment by Miss Fortin. The Mercer Glee Club The Mercer Glee Club gave a delightful entertainment at Shorter on February 11th. The club had not been with us in several years, and we were glad to have them visit us again. A large crowd of friends from the city met with the girls in the auditorium, and all were delighted with the concert. After the program, a reception was given the Glee Club in the college parlors. George Washington ' s Birthday The Freshman Class entertained the school on Febru- ary 22d, with a play in the college auditorium. As the play progressed the interpretation was so good that all felt the atmosphere of the time, and could imagine themselves among the people of that day — hack in the days of George Washington and other statesmen, and the ladies who sipped tea and curtesied and danced the minuet. After the play a reception was given in the parlors, where lights burned low, and the red. white, and blue was draped over doors and windows. The old-fashioned costumes really made the scene appear to be one of the days of the hero whose birthday we were celebrating. The evening was de- lightfully spent, for which the Freshmen deserve the praise. 131 The Little Princess On March 8th, the Polymnian Literary Society presented Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett ' s Little Princess to an enthusiastic audience of college girls and Rome friends. This familiar story is an interesting one. and appeals both to children and to grown-up children. The best dramatic talent of the societv was put forth on this occasion, interpreting the play delightfully. ' I he entire staging of the play was directed by members of the Polymnian Society, and well deserved the praise received from all present. May Day May Day was celebrated this year in a very unusual and attractive manner. The May ( )ueen was escorted to the field, fixed in her honor by her court. She had fallen asleep and was to be awakened by the fortunate prince. Down the long, winding pathway the Prince of Gooseland led Mother Hubbard. Led Riding H 1. Miss Muffett, Jack Horner, and his other followers. dancing and singing. These were represented by the academy. The Freshmen were the fairies, and with their prince came to try their fortune with the queen. 132 133 The Little Princess On March 8th, the Polymnian Literary Society present - ' Mrs. F, . Hodgson Burnett ' s Little Princess to an enthusiasti- ' girls and Rome friends. This familiar story is an intej I ' ■ .• ; - ' both to children and to grown-up children. The, i ° society was put forth on this occasion. interpr J entire staging of the play was directed by and well deserved the praise received fr May Dav was celebrate manner The May Queen w She had fallen asleep the long, winding • Red Riding Ho ' dancing and si The F fi irtune - T. B. F. Club Flower: Gnldenrnd Colors: Purple and Gold Carter Harvey Bourelle Singleton P Ml INK Stevenson Wilda Hardman ll; VNI I HE I 1 VRDMAN Eloise Wilkes May Phillips Winifred Youmans Nell Akin GeoRGIE King 136 Tennessee Club (Volunteer State) Flower: Magnolia Colors: Green and White OFFICER MA R.T 1 1 A BOONE President ELIZABETH HITE Vice-President MYRTLE TAYLOR Secretary and Treasurer 138 Flower : Goldenrod Atlanta Club Motto: Boost Atlanta Colors : Brown and Gold OFFICERS AZILE BARROW President JEDDIE GRAHAM Vice-President GLADYS WHITE Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS Mary K. Bruner Edna Saul Marie Owenby Elizabeth Wood Evelyn Roane Mae Hall Wilson honorary members Miss Edith M. Hall Miss Myrtis Jarrell Miss A. W. Raynor Atlanta I know of a place way up in the hills Whose beauty with rapture my heart ever fills, And whose climate is good for your aches and your ills — Atlanta. If you ' re looking for spirit that makes cities grow. In a place where an ill wind is ne er known to blow, There ' s only one place I could tell you to go — Atlanta. If you care for a city which beauty doth grace, A rare sort of beauty that time can ' t efface. Don ' t listen to others ; there ' s only one place — Atlanta. 139 Club HONORARY MEMBER Miss Vah Motto: Dare tc Color: Red HELEN GOETCHIUS Pkesident MEMBERS l.vniA Dixon Eleanor Wilcox Eleanor Anderson Eva Simpson Hallie Carr Glennis Hancock 140 Senior Club Favorite Place of Meeting: Senior Sitting-Ri Favorite Place of Eating: Senior Dining-Ro Aim : To be dignified OFFICERS MEMBERS Ruth Britton Brit Hey, Buddie ! ( i. i Barrett Clara I ' m going to the lake. Lili.ik Coan.... Miss Dignity. I ' m sorry, but I must mark you Nell Akin Veliikin Tis so. May Phillips Flips Mas the mail been put up? Eloise Wilkes Miss Wilkes Girls, come on and let ' s show [them what ' s what. Janey Galt Jane I ' m worried to death. Martha Galt Martha Ami Where have you been. Sister Jastro? Mantua Boone.... Martha Maria..- Show me the point, please. LoiSE Drewry Dearie I ' m seared to death. M k Goetchius Piggie That little pretty jig. Miliiked Lide Baby You mean thing! Thelma Ward .Ward I ' m going to study Lit. VI. Loree Florence Lora Come on, Ward, let ' s study. Esther Dobbs Dobbs Myrt will worry me to death yet. Ruby Hicht Kab I ' m ashamed of you Rebecca Clark Bee I am a nervous wreck. Edna Root Root Lady, lady ! Ruth Wilkes Ruth Let ' s cook some. Lottie Floyd Lot 1 wonder where Ruth is? Beulah Nance Ben If you say another word I shall scream! 141 Colors : Baby Blue and Pink Flower : Forget-Me-Not and Pink Rose Motto : Put your hair up and wear long dresses MEMBERS Nell Akin Xellikin Sarah Helen Bellenger Sallie Beans Hallie Carr Ford Angeline Davis Knapp Helen Goetchius _ Getch Carter Harvey Campbell Kid Elizabeth Hite _ Liz Zoella King Toad Margaret Moveus Prim Mary Saunders _ b;h Lois Scandrett Buzzin Elizabeth Schoolar Schoolar Pauline Stevenson Steve Helen Taylor _ Weakling Gladys White _ Cutey Eleanor Wilcox Eleanor Rhea Wise R ay honorary members Miss Kennedy Miss Lindsay Mrs. Mitchell 142 ' ■ MM ' Mi Quips and Cranks Last year we had the Root and Bush, But this year, unbeknowing, We ' ve grown two Bushes on our Root, And now we ' re watching each new shoot — The Blossoms and Flowers growing. Marthanne: Where did you get such a talent for sewing? Anne Hill ( whose father is a doctor ) : Why, my Daddy sews up folks Margaret M. (to Jessie Cheney) : Are you a Philathea? Why, yes Is your sister? Yes. Well, that ' s funny; somebody told me you were both Eunomians. Mr. Arnett. walking into his classroom, read the following notice on the board : Stop! Look! Listen! Beware, for you know not the day nor the hour wherein Mr. Arnett giveth a test! Mr. Arnett, undaunted as usual, retorted: Be ye therefore ready! If Catherine Beggs will Annie Lee Joiner? Elise, on being asked in Chattanooga what time the train left, replied. At 6:90. Lucile T. ( to Zelma S. I : How in the world did you come to be teaching a Sunday-school class? What do you know to tell the children? Zelma: Well, I know a heaps. I know they put Joseph in the bulrushes! If Mr. Bishop ate seven biscuits for lunch, how many did Mr. Arn-ett? Ruth P . : Mr. Arnett, how do you spell parlor? Mr. Arnett: P-a-rd-o-r. of course. Ruth B. : 1 spell it p-a-r-1-o-u-r, because I want you in it. Mr. A. : I don ' t spell it that way, because I can ' t keep you in it. 146 College Songs Tunc: Maryland, My Maryland Tunc: Graduation Song - ' • ' --- i i :- :..., t. .-,!-.,. - ' I used to think I knew I knew. But now I must confess The more I know I know I know, I know I know the less. Myrtice: There are three dates I can always remember — when Columbus discovered America, when Georgia was settled, and when I was born. May J.: When was Georgia settled? Myrtice: In 1776. Little Johnny and Mary accompanied their mother to their sister ' s graduation at college. Mary having heard so much of it asked her brother what graduation was. Johnny answered : Don ' t you know what that is? It is getting a divorce from college. Mary G. (at Senior table ) : What is the most delicate part of the body? Two or three replied that they thought the temples were. Mary: No; the most delicate part is back of the ear. and if you get a hard blow it will run you crazy, or make you lose your mind! On the evening of Miss Gore ' s voice recital. Miss Denmark asked Marguerite C. : Are you going to sit downstairs or in the gallery? Why, the upstairs, of course; the statistics are much better. Mr. Arnett (on History exam): Tell something about Henry VIII, and give the chief events of his reign. Brilliant History Student: He was king of England; for further in- formation consult Robinson ' s Readings in English History, Clip. VIII. Gladys W. : O Rhea, I got a new piece to-day by Haydn ! Rhea: By hiding; who in the world were you hiding from? Frances Marion, riding with her father in his Ford to town, passed Mr. Davidson and Miss Core, and said : Look at Mr. Davidson walking with a girl Mr. Bishop (to Clara Barrett in Chemistry III) : What is the formula for one atom of potassium (K), one of iodine (I), and two of sulphur ( S ) ? 147 J tM mEmmBmi smm rifpfy Clara (saying ' over formula of KIS 2 ) : Why, Mr. Bishop, there is no such compound as KIS.,. Yes, and you are in third-year Chemistry and can ' t tell me that formula? After much thinking and many minutes intervening, Clara blushingly said. Ah, it is KISS! Eloise (ex-president of L ' Alliance Francaise) : I say, Blossom, how are you going to greet the French Consul when he comes to-day? Blossom (newly elected president): Why. what do you think I am? I ' m going to ask him if he can parlez-vous Franchise. I ' m ' up on ' what to say to him. Flips : My only objection to this man is that his name is Jones. Ruth (excitedly) : Oh, what ' s his first name, ' Flips ' ! I ' used ' to know a man named ' |i nes ' ? Want Ads For Rent — One red shawl in good condition for theatrical purposes. — Miss Raynor. Lost — The hands and face of my alarm-clock. Finder please return said property, or apply for the rest of the clock. — Martha Galt. Wanted — A gingham dress. — M. I. FLOWERS. Wanted — To become a young lady. — Marie Coleman. Wanted — To be an Executive Board member. — Martha Boone. Wanted — To see the Senior Trial. — The Faculty. Lost — A blue rain-coat with Ruth Bell in the neck of it. Finder please return to ELOISE Wilkes. 148 College Songs I itnc: Maryland, My Maryland Tin loyal praise we sing to-day, Shorter. Alma Mater. Thy truth shall guide us on our way, Shorter, Alma Mater. Long may thy name and fame endure. Long may thy standard rise secure, We hail thee mother, wise and pure, Shorter. Alma Mater. From vales below, against the sky. Shorter. Alma Mater. Thy walls rise like a rampart high. Shorter. Alma Mater. Be thou of truth the bulwark strong. Enthrone the right, unmask the wrong, llelp for the weak thy matin song. Shorter. Alma Mater. When low the clouds, and dark the night. Shorter. Alma Mater, Across the valleys grows thy light. Shorter, Alma Mater. So may thine honor brightly glow Till all the lands thy worth shall know. Wisdom and strength on us bestow. Shorter. Alma Mater. A. W. Stevens, Tunc: Orange and Black Vim may talk about your college fair. And the vision it has caught. Of its many students, teachers, too. And the good for which they ' ve fought. I !ut we ' ll always love and cherish Our college on the hill — And Alma Mater, taught by you. We ' ll learn to say, I will. We ' ll learn your motto to uphold. And the joy of service give, Life ' s fairest meaning, true ami bold, Ami by these standards live. e w ill dare ti i do i mr duty. We will seek truth ' s hard-won goal, For a life of truth and beauty- Is a tale that grows not old. So all hail to dear old Shorter. She will always have a spot In the heart of every daughter. With the words, forgotten not ' ; We will always love and cherish The memories so bright Of the days that soon must perish ' Xeath the yellow and the white. LUISE I iKKWRV. ' 15. Tunc: Graduation Song Thy praise, (i Shorter, we shall sing So long as life shall last ; For Shorter ' s seal is in our heart, Tis Lux and Veritas. Yes. Truth and Light our emblems are. And while this old world stands There will be Light, and Truth shall guide The people of all lands. Unfading are our white and gold. They will fore ' er endure, The gold is in the sun ' s bright rays. The white is snow flakes pure. As lasting as the snow and sun Are Shorter ' s colors bright, And wdiile we live, we ' ll see and love The yellow and the white. Then hail to Shorter ' s noble seal Of Truth and radiant Light! And hail to Shorter ' s banner with Its colors, gold and white! May Shorter ' s motto ever be The watchword of the world! While Shorter ' s radiant banner is In every land unfurled! Jedihe Graham, ' 1( . Tunc: Alma Mater bar above the winding Coosa, Love its waters clear. Stands forever Alma Mater. Shorter, loved and dear. Chosus Lift your voices, send them upward. Loud her honor sing. Hail to thee, O Alma Mater! Wide thy praises ring. Far above the mountains azure nd the town of Koine, In our mem ' ry cherished ever. Stands our college home. Stand forever throned in beauty. Hold thy purpose high. And thy fame, O Alma Mater, May it never die. Mary K. Bkuner, ' 17, 149 L ' Envoi To the last gate, called Commencement. Of our college days we come. But not until we have gained our passport To the land of Seniordom. And through the land we ' ve bravely struggled- Wonders, visions, we have caught. Of the world that lies before us. And the lessons it has taught. Just because these visions lure us To new hopes and joys afar, We have tried to learn its meaning Before we leave these gates, ajar. So we stand thus on the threshold. With the power to try and give To others who have not gained entrance Some little gift to help them live. And although our friends we ' re leaving, Sad ' s the parting of the ways. Still, while striving, we ' ll remember The glorv of our college days. L. D., ' 15. 150 -v-- 1- 5® ?F 7 ?ffiPMiS S3 ? 5SS If this, our 1915 Annual, has helped you I pass a va_ a pleasant hour; If it has made time turn backward in its flight for some of the older ones, And has caused the imagination of those younger to leap forward Into the time when they, too, shall share in the wonders of college life; If it has awakened in you sympathy for mr sorrows and joy for our happiness. We shall feel that our gray hairs and wrinkled hrows and forlorn looks Are not altogether in vain. Tin-; l!u, Six. 151 c PG r h jr?, , c . r SHORTER COLLEGE ROME, GEORGIA A High-Grade Institution for YOUNG WOMEN Special Courses in all Branches of Literature, Science, Music, Art and Expression. A Faculty of Trained Speciali s Rome is located among the mountains of North Georgia, and is especially noted for its beautiful scenery, splendid climate and fine citizenship. FOR CATALOG WITH FULL INFORMATION, ADDRESS A. W. 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It is a home institution ; buys all its animals in Georgia, Alabama and Florida: helps to keep that forty million dollars we send away for meat at home, and you ought to give its products the preference when you want MEAT, The Moultrie Packing Company MOULTRIE a h GEORGIA UNO COFFEE McCORD- STEWART COMPANY A. N. HARRIS ALL KINDS FRESH AND CURED Meats Country Produce Chickens Eggs Fish, Game and Oysters in Season 128 Broad Street Phone 666 ROME GEORGIA 1 1 Be As Honest With Yourselves AS WE ARE WITH YOU A 1 fHEN your eyes call for help bring them ,_ X. to us; if they can be benefited by an -.V Optician, we can do it. Should they need • ? the attention of an Oculist we tell you so • ' ' C: plainly. We positively will not furnish you y ' glasses unless they are absolutely suited to your eyes. Thousands of people will verify this statement— why? they have tried us. 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