Shorter College - Argo Yearbook (Rome, GA)

Text from Pages 1 - 194 of the 1916 volume:

«•••• •■■••••.■«..•.. CLASS NO : 578.05 ACCESSION NO. 25769 ibrarg of J amt, (Scorjiia THE GIFT OF YEAR BOOK FOR 1915-1916 PUBLISHED Io THE SENIOR CLASS SHORTER COLLEGE AT ROME. GA. ■ ' OUlfif COLLEGE LP TfrrltfflTfl r Sluat aa tlir aatlnra of nlft ht iip tratr unto Nrptunr tlirtr upssrl as a plp gp nf thrtr rnnftftpurr anft bfunttnu. an uir tlip Ar- gnnauta nf 191B lipbtratr tltia tlir atxtli tin lump nf tit p Argn uutn nur frtpuft, rnuuapUnr. aub tparlipr. Foreword The ship is anchored in the harbor, Lo, She ' s traveled over strange and fitful seas; Behold her erew all gathered on the deck, And ready now to go ashore, until The time shall come when they embark again. A tale of mysteries they have to tell. Of strange adventures in a distant land. The crew, O reader, are tlie Shorter girls; Their voyage lasted for a single year; Their search was for the Golden Fleece of Truth. They had adventures, strange and numerous, In realms of science, history, art. Athletics, and a thousand other things. This hook. The .Vrgo, is a log book true Of all their deeds. We offer it to you Take it, read it, love it as we do. J. P. G. I believe in girls, in the women of a great to-morrow, and that whatsoever the girl soweth the woman shall reap. I believe in the curse of ignorance, in the dignity of learning, and the joy of serving others. I believe in wisdom as revealed in human lives as well as in the pages of printed boohs, in lessons taught not so much by precept as by ex- ample, in ability to work with the hands as we. as to think with the head, in everything that makes life large and lovely. I believe in beauty in the home, in the class- room, in the work-room, and in the influence of God ' s great out-of-doors. I believe in laughter, in love, in faith, in all distant hopes that lure us on. I believe in the present and its opportuni- ties, in the future and its obligations, and in the divine joy of living, here and hereafter. I ' -£ ■ %M sf Vrlw a, ■ - - , . iE? s- -4 CrN3- -— .— ....- . •Hi,;- - ' : ' « , Page Frontispiece — Exghavixc. of Alfred Shorter 2 Title Page 3 Illustration by Esther Dobbs Dedication. — Luther Rice Hogan 4 Foreword 6 Shorter Girls ' Creed 7 Illustration by Addie Wright Administration Section 11 Chapter I 15 Editorial Staff 20 Classes 21 Illustration by Jeddie Graham Chapter II 22 Senior Class Section 23 Illustration by Ina Shepherd Junior Class Section 38 Illustration by Nellie Vale Eubanks Sophomore Class Section 4 ' 2 Illustration by Louise Knight Freshman Class Section 46 Illustration by Helen Wilkerson Academy Class Section 50 Illustration liy Martha Axley Organizations 55 Illustration by Helen Wilkerson Chapter III 56 r — s r- Page Y. W. C. A 57 Illustration by Helen Hamilton Stidext Association ' 60 Illustration liy Jeddie Graham Debate 62 ErxoMiAX Society 68 Illustration by Ina Shepherd Chimes 67 What The Old Clock Said. (Poem) Martha Gait 68 Poi.YMXiAX Society 69 Illustration by Josephine Meadow Athletics Departmexts T7 Illustration by Hallie Carr. Chapter IV Art Department 79 Illustration by Helen Hamilton Mrsic Departmext 82 Illustration by Olivia Fitzgerald ExPHESsiox — When Silexce Was Golden. (Play) Willie Mae Sheats ... 90 Illustration by Nellie Vale Eubanks Home Ecoxomics 10+ Illustration by Helen Wilkinson Mrs. Dazzle Dick ' s Party (Story). Annie Lois Smith 108 Dial of the Day ' s (Poem). Mary K. Bruner 113 Illustration by Ina Shepherd Chapter ' 11 The Exd of ' axite (Senior Play). M. Lisse Edwards, Elizabeth Walter, Mary K. Bruner 121 Cltiiosity ' Satisfied 135 Stephexs-.Vrxett. Velma Osborne 136 Ci.i ' BS 137 Illustration 1)V Ina Shepherd Chapter VI 138 Chapter VII 154 Jest axd Joi.ity ' 155 Illustration by Nellie Vale Eubanks The Wish of the Art Studext (Drawing). Josephine Meadow Ifi3 Sexior Directory Ifi-t L ' Exvoi (Poem). Mary K. Bruner ItiG Illustration by Jeddie Graham ) ' p ' tttz: ' t 1 v : fm ' 1% VFT T pi •JV •V ' % i4-J al M j4 :« X .U SwoyiuAB .! V Board of Trustees OFFICERS V. W. Brookes President T. V. Lipscomb Vice-Presideul J. P. Cooper Secretary and Treasurer V. W. Brookes tlanta J. P. Cooper Rome I,. A. Deax Rome W. H. Davis Wiiynesboro F. S. Etiieridoe lac ' kson Harper Hamii.tox Rome C. C. Harper Rome . P. Harbin Rome I,. G. Hardman Rome T. W. Lipscomb Rome F. R. PiDcocK Moultrie ,T. B. Sui.uvAX Rome Clifford Walker Monroe L. R. Christie Columbus Azon Waiineu Vax Hoose, LL.D. Prexidiiil (if Shorter College Shorter Alumnae Association OFFICERS Miss Elizabeth Hakiiis President Mrs. C. W. Kixg First Vice-President Miss Nellie Adamsox Second Vice-President Mrs. W. p. Joxes Recordiny Secretary Miss Alida Prixtup Corresponding Secretary Miss Jessie Hines Treasurer Miss Cordelia Veai Treasurer Ruildiny Fund HE j-car 1916 l.as been one of great interest in the Alumna- Association. The prospect is good for the building of the Alumna and Society Hall. The plan of forming branch Associations in the larger towns promises well both as an advantage to former students and as an aid to Shorter ' s growth. One of the strongest graduates has been se- lected by the college to visit Atlanta, Macon and other cities where old Shorter girls are leaders in civic, social and philanthropic life, and form them into chapters. If this plan can be carried out, it will mean a great step forward for dear old Shorter. At the first general meeting of the Association this year, the Treas- urer of the Building Fund, announced that over one hundred dollars had been added since commencement from enterprises carried on by individ- ual members. The cook book, Sweets and Savories, has proved a suc- cess in every way and has in spite of its low price netted a good sum. Thanks to the general advertising of our Rome merchants. If the cook- ing school can be arranged for the Association we shall feel that it is do- ing its part toward showing that the educated woman is the successful home-maker. Surely every Southern college for women should strive to graduate students of trained intelligence, capable of excellency in all lines, but chiefly in that unique position which the housekeeper alone is expected to fill, namely that, where the craftsman ' s workshop is the place of rec- reation for her patrons. No one but the home-maker is expected to carry on constant, tedious, hard work in an atmosphere which shall at all times be at once a rest and a stimulus to those whose work takes them from home. Are the props of religion and of education too many to uphold one in this task to which anv woman may be called at anv time. CHAPTER I N the days of Greece, there dwelt in the land of Thes- saly a young man, Jason by name. He was heir to the throne, but when he came to demand the crown, Pelias, his uncle, suggested to him the quest of the Golden Fleece. Accordingly, Jason employed Argus to build a vessel, and named the ship Argo. He soon found himself at the head of a bold band of comrades. The ship with her crew of heroes left the shore of Thessaly and after touching at various places was finally anchored in the kingdom of Colchis. Jason made known his message to the King . etus, who con- sented to give up the Golden Fleece on certain conditions : namely, that Jason should yoke to the plow two fire breathing bulls with brazen feet; and that he should then sow the teeth of the dragon that Cadmus had slain; Jason accepted the conditions. Having wooed and won Medea, the daughter of the king, he secured from her a charm which should aid in the contest. Accordingly, when the day arrived Jason encountered the mon- sters and speedily yoked them to the plow. Next the hero pro- ceeded to sow the dragon ' s teeth and plow them in. Up sprang a crop of armed men and rushed upon Jason. He resorted to Medea ' s charm and seizing a stone, threw it in the midst of his foes. Im- mediately they turned their arms against one another, and soon there was not one of them alive. Jason having lulled to sleep the dragon that guarded the Fleece, seized it, and with his sweetheart accompanying him, hastened to the vessel. In order to delay the pursuit of her father, Medea tore to pieces her brother and left the pieces along the line of their flight. The Argonauts arrived safe in Thessaly, where Medea, after preparing juices, poured them into the throat of Jason ' s father, thus giving him forty years of life. This ancient story has its parallel in modern times, nor is there need for us to search to find it. In September, nineteen fifteen, two hundred young women assembled upon Shorter Hill. President A. W. Van Hoose, together with the Faculty, told the students of a great mission, namely, a voyage in search of another Golden Fleece and the time to embark had arrived. 15 Faculty V. AzoR Warner Van Hoose, L.L.U., President. John Williams Gaines, Dean, Professor of Mathematics. Luther Rice Hogan, M.A., Professor of Classical Laiiguages. Virginia W endell, Lady Principal. Paul Mercer Cousins, B.A., Professor of Literature. Anne Wynne Stevens, B.A., Professor of English. Anne Washington Raynor, Professor of German. Oakley Iaurice Bishop, M.S.. Professor of Xatiiral Science. !Mary Stuart Mac Dougal, B.A., Instructor of Natural Science. Alexander Matthews Arnett, M.A., Professor of History and Philosophy. Orlando D ' Amato, ] I.A., Professor of Romance Languac es. Mabel Schreineh, Resident Physician. Delgracia Gay, Department of Home Economics. Eva Browning White, Department of Athletics. Heinricii Pfitzner, Mus. Doc, Director of Department of Music, Professor of Piano. 16 Garce LorisE Cronkhite, Professor of Piano, Theory Departmeni. Edith Burlingim, Professor of Organ and Piano. ;M. rjorie Bush, Instnietor in Piano. Annie Denmark, Instructor in Piano. Floride Leslie Parrish, Professor of J ' oice. LiLLiE Allen, Instructor in J ' oice. Edith Van Gilluwe, Professor of Violin. Rebekah Clarke, Accompanist. Imogene Coulter, Director of the School of .irt. Cora Lee Smith, Director of the School of Expression. Mrs. a. W. Van Hoose, N. L Kennedy, Bursar. Ethel Stevens, Librarian. Mrs. Rodwei.l, Assistant Librarian. L RGARET Jacobs, Trained Nurse. ' Mrs E.L. Parker, Matron. Mrs. Neomia King, Housekeeper. ■ Margaret Brewer, Superintendent of Practice. AL y Johnson, Secretary to the President. OS- The Argonauts Mary K. Bruner , Editnr..-in-Chief Marion Btjsh | Letha Burke | . . „ ,• _ -Ixsocintt ' Editors ELjiA Osborne I M ' LissE Edwards 1 t • , _, ,■ Husiness Managers Mary Sutton I DEPARTMENT EDITORS I Ina Shepherd Art Alice Johnson Domestic Science Annie Lois Smith Expression Elizabeth Waiter 3Jusic L LUCILE TOLI.ESON ] , , . E _ „ ■ Jest and Jolliti C E ' EI.YN Russell I 9 Rosalie Brown I „ , . . I ,, f Snhscnption 1 Lucy Wright | r 82 IP, 39 IF 21 P7 X CHAPTER II LEASED with the thought, the enthusiastic students forthwith made preparations. They divided their numbers into five bands, each band choosing its own name and leader. The leaders were Elizabeth Betts, Angeline Davis, Mary Saunders, Blanche Williams, and Mignon McClellan. According to the experience each of these had under- gone did they designate their followers: Seniors, Juniors, Sopho- mores, Freshmen, Academy. Now, unlike Jason, these sailors did not have Argus to build their vessel. Instead, six of the Seniors were selected, into whose hand was entrusted the construction and equipment of the Argo. After many days of preparation, in which material was selected from many sources, the Argo was made ready for the voyage. The tall mast Learning was raised, the sails of History, Science, Literat ire, Philosophy and Music were set, and the crew of Shorter girls embarked. Anchor was cast, and under fair skies and favorable winds these modern mariners set forth on their quest. T ' jl.v« j hep hex Class History Four ijcars have passed; four summers iv ' ith the leiit th Of four loufi winters. ' ' — (Apologies to Wordsworth.) r has been tour years since the majority of this Senior class first came to Shorter — then lending beauty to the natural scenery by being so green and now adding stateliness to Shorter ' s domain by being so dignified. It is not often that a class is handicapped from the beginning as was this class of 1916. As Freshmen we were noted for being the sorriest Freshman class on record. And to think of being able to turn out such finished products. For no one will dart- deny that we are a finished product. The Student Council has about finished Jeddie, the Y. W. C. A. has finished Wilda, and the Argo claims for her victims a goodly number of the class. There are six in our class deserving our symapthy — those six who have been with us only three years, but who on account of unusual ability, deceitfulness. and good looks, have crowded four years into three. Were it m_v aim to write up the achievements of the Senior class I would be forced to stop for want of ink. What have we done ? Rather what haven ' t we done! From Freshman circus to Senior vaudeville our class stunts stand out as milestones on our way. After four years of life within Shorter ' s walls, with hearts closely bound one to the other by innumerable ties and associations, we leave the halls wherein we have spent some of the happiest moments of our lives. r ady SI ' TTOV Senior Class Colors — Purple and While. Flower — Violel. Motto — Vincere Ant Mori. Emblem — Bluebird. Elizabeth Betts President Elizabeth Walter Vice-President Alice Johnson Secretary Alixe Cobb Treasurer CLASS ROLL Betts, Elizabeth, A.B Rome, Ga. Browx, Rosalie, A.B McDonough, Ga. Bruner, Mary K., A.B Atlanta, Ga. Burke, Letha Kate, A.B Newport Tenn. Bush, Marion, B.M Barnesville, Ga. Cobb, Noba Aline, B.S Villa Rica, Ga. Davis, Ophelia, B.S ' . Columbus, Ga. Edwards, M ' Lisse, A.B Thonotosassa, Fla. Graham, Jeddie Pearl, . .B Atlanta, Ga. Hard.man, Wilda, A.B Commerce, Ga. Johnson, Alice, B.S Columbus, Ga. Osborne, Vel.ma Elizabeth, A.B Columbus, Ga. Russell, Catherine Evelyn, A.B Tuskegee, Ala. Sutton, Mary Wynn, B.S Danburg, Ga. Smith, Annie Lois, A.B Oxford, Ga. Singleton, Jean Bourelle, A.B Waycross, Ga. Shepherd, Ina, A.B Georgiana, Ala. ToLLEsoN, Mary Lucille, A.B McDonough, Ga. Warfield, Elsie May, A.B Macon, Ga. Walter, Elizabeth, B.M Rome Ga. Wright, Lucy Burum, A.B Augusta, Ga. HONORARY MEMBERS Miss MacDougal Miss Stephens Mrs. Parker Miss Stevens Miss Van Gilluwe Miss Raynor V ELIZABETH BETTS Rome, Ga. And her noble heart ' s the noT lest, yes, and her sure face ' s surest; And her ei es are dark and humid. Eunomnian: Class President, ' 13- ' 14- ' 15- ' 16; Varsity Basketball, ' 13- ' 14- ' 15- ' 16; Editor-in-chief of Chimes, ' 13- ' 14- ' 1.5; Vice-President of German Club, ' 13- ' 14; Secretary and Treasurer of Tennis Chib, ' 13- ' 14; Class Tennis Player, U- 15; Stu- dent Council, 14- ' 1.5; President of Ath- letic Association, ' l-t- ' lS; Critic of Mac- Dowell Choral Club, ' l-l- ' lS; Vice-Presi- dent of Student Association li- ' lS; Tennis Club, ' 16; Susie Dahm; Time Killer; Rome Club. B. Betts has proven the falsity of the old saying that love and books lan ' t go together. for she is a good student and at the same time is always in love with somebody. That is why her eternal ques- tion is Whom did you see in town? She has led us from the thorny path of Sophomores to the glory of Seniors. The best all around girl at Shorter, the best athlete, the truest sport, that ' s Betty, B. Betts our own president. ROSALIE BROWN McDoNOUGH, Ga. miixli- be the food of lore, plati on, Gh ' e me excess of it. ' ' Eunomian: Delegate to Student Vol- unteer Convention, l-l- ' lS; Argo Staff. 1916. Has she studied geology? You would think she knew all about the subject to hear her expound on the subject of Rivers. But one thing she is especially interested in is medicine. She hopes some day to become a trained nurse and minister unto the wounded soldiers, but her nickname, Rosie. calls to our minds nothing but a chorus girl. We wonder which she will be. V M. RY KIRKl ' .VTRICK BRtXER . ti.. xta, Ga. ' ' With to(} iinirh quickness to be taiif ht: With too iiiiich thinkiiui to hoi ' e common thoiK ht. Polyninian: Pre.sldent of tlie .Vtlanta Club, la- ' U; Tenni.s, ' IS- ' li- ' lS- ' ie; Varsity Basketball, ' la- ' U-flSJlf); Class Tennis Player, 1915; Business Man- ager Ba.sketliall Club, ' U- 15; Dramatic Club, IS- ' U- ' l-S- ' ie; .Associate Editor of Chimes, U- ' lS; Vice-President of . tliletie . .sso iation, ' IS- ' Ki; Vice-Presi- dent of Dramatic Club_ 15- 16; Student Council. 1915; Vice-President of Stu- dent ' s Association, 191fi; President of Susie Dabm Club. 1916; Class Play- wright. 191f); Grand Council, 1916; Prea- cher ' s Daughters Club; . tlanta Club; Editor-in-Chief of Argo, 1916. Marv K. ' s value to the class of 1916 is indirectly proportional to the distance from her head to her toes. Slie ' s a little bundle of wit and poetry, but the quality of the material makes up for any lack in quantity. She is recognized as the best basketball center guard in school, was voted the most original girl, and the number of offices she has held speak for her piipularity. MARION BUSH Barxesville. Ga. Soft .stillncits and the n ' Kjht , Bfcomes the touches of sweet hnrmoiiif. Polyinnian: Treasurer of Saint Cecelia CIul), ' 15- ' l(i; K(litor-in-CIiief of Argo, 1916. Marion, better known as Bush II is a special curiosity because of lier unusual laugh, a special favorite on Senior Hall, and a special in music. Most of her time is spent in the conservatory and she is seriously considering moving her bed and trunk to the chapel for convenience. She has a peculiar horror of hurting anyone ' s social self and I sunnose that is whv at the Senior dining table she never fails to tell eacli one of us ' hello several times during every meal. We appre- ciate her thoughtfulness. but we recom- mend the use of a phonograph. LETHA K. BURKE Newpoht, Tenn. Thy words ure not idfe nor are fhcif to me without ineaniiuf. Eunomian: Tennis, ' r2- ' 13- ' 14- ' 15- ' 16; Department Editor of Chimes, ' 14- ' 15; Basketball, 12- ' 13- ' U- ' 15; Tennessee Club, U2- ' 13- ' U- ' 15- ' l j; Secretary and Trea.surer of Tennessee Club, ' 15- ' 16; . ssociate Editor of Argo, ' 15- ' 1G; Post C;radiiate, 1916. Letha is very particular — particular to wear good-looking clothes, to get out of all work possible, and never to get back to school on time. Slie was also partic- ular to finish her course five months be- fore the rest of us, so she would be sure to get her diploma. She is a living monument of how Shorter can improve a girl. You should have seen her when she was a Freshman. NORA ALINE COBB ViLi.A Rica. Ga. Blexxiiirf she is; (I(hI muile her so. ' ' Eunoinian: Treasurer German Club, ' 13- 14; Tennis, IS- ' ll- ' lS- ' ie; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, ' 1.5- ' 16; Vice-President of Chemistry Club, 1916; Treasurer of Class, •U- ' 1.5-16; Student Council, ' U- ' ig; Sec- retary and Treasurer Student Associa- tion, ' IS- ' IG; Grand Council, 1916; Post Graduate, 1916. May Queen, ' 16. Demure? Yes. she ' s demure, kind and reliable. She ' s the heighth of perfection, of the class of ' 16. And we can ' t decide which she is most like — a Dutch doll or an Angel from Kingdom Come. She is altogether indispensable to her Junior suite mate and is the only power on the hill that can keep her room mate in the straight and narrow path. 1. M ' LISSE EDWARDS Thoxotosassa, Fla. Ber eyes as stars of ticiUi ht fair. Like t ' ifiHijht too her duski hair. Eunomian: Secretary of Class, ' 12- ' 13; ' ice-President of Class ' 13- ' U- ' 15; Chimes Staff, ' 13- ' 14; Business Manager Chimes, ' U- ' 15; Basketball, ' U- ' 1.5; Sec- retary Eunomian Society, ' 1.5- ' 16; Dele- gate to Student Volunteer Convention, 1916; Tennis Club; Post Graduate, 1916; Class Playwright, 1916; Business Man- ager Argo, 1916. Pretty, attractive, smart, indifferent — that ' s M ' Lisse. She has a fine business mind, an unmatched persistence for col- lecting money and unheard of accuracy in guessing what she doesn ' t know in liis- tory class. She gets ads for the Argo when everybody else has failed. And she has weakened all our intellects by per- suading us to buy memory books to save mental exertion. .TEDDIE GRAHAM Atlanta, Ga. A rriiiture not too brij ht or (jood For humiiii nature ' s dnUy food. Eunomian; Delegate to Student Vol- unteer Convention, 1913; Editor-in-Chief of Cliinies, 1913; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 1913- ' U- ' 1.5- ' 16; Student Council, 1913- ■U- ' 15; Atlanta Club, 1913- ' U; Art Lovers Club 1913- ' U- 1.5- 16; Secretary of German Club. 1913- U; Chimes Staff. 1914- ' 1.5; Vice-President of Art Lovers Cl ub, 1914- 15; President of Art Lovers Club, 1915; Vice-President of Preacher ' s Daughters Club. 1914- ' 15; Dramatic Club, 19U- 15; Vice-President of Stu- dent Association, 1915- 16; President Student Association. 1915- ' 16; Grand Council, 1916; Class Poet, 1916. At first sight you would say she was a saint: hut on closer Inspection you dis- cover she is altogether human, with as much laughter as seriousness in her makeup. She is hoth artist and musician, and is well acriuainted with the functions of public control. .She is very sympa- thetic and when she was President of the Student Body her occupation was drying the tears of unfortunate lawbreakers. Coi.ujiBus, Ga. Her smile teas prodUjat of summery shine, Gaily persistent, like a morn in June That laut hs away the clouds. ' ' Polymnian; Secretary of Polymnian Literary Society 1913- ' 14; Secretary of IS Class, 1913- 14; Secretary of . thletic . ssociation, 1913- 14; Time Killer ' s Club; Susie Dahm Club; Tennis Club, 1914; Granddaughters of Shorter Club; French Club, 1913- ' 14. What does she do? She does anyOiing from boning in the library to playing golf and walking the balustrade before breakfast. One minute you think she is dignified, the next you know she ' s the l.iggest flirt on Shorter Hill. She smashes hearts right and left without making the slightest effort. She is a veritable bun- dle of contradictions. Her greatest asset is her delightful laugh. J - WILDA HAKDMAX COJIMF.RCE. Ga. Thf ' ii icho liive iire hut mie step from he wen. Pi)lyinnian; Student Council 1912- ' 13; Vice-President Student Assoclntion, 1913- ' 14; Associate Editor Cliimes, 1913- U; President French Clul), 1913- U; Secre- tary Polymnian Society, 1913; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 1913- 14- ' 15- ' l(i; President Y. W. C. A., 1915- 1(); Annual Member of Student Department South Atlantic Field; Representative to Student ' s State Missionary Union, 1913- ' 14- 1.5- ' 16; Rep- resentative to Kansas City, 1914- ' 15; President Student ' s Association, 1914- - 15; Grand Council. 1915- ' 16; Editor of Chimes, 1914- ' 1.5; Class Prophet, 1916. Wilfla is above all things a specialist. She specializes on things petite. She can ' t decide what stie wants to do when she finishes her course at Shorter. She once thought of being a physician, later she decided to liecome a missionary, and her voice teacher advises lier to be ' -rmie an artist: but we think she will likelv keep the Uitclien fire for some lucky man. ALICE JOHNSON Coi.uMBUs, Ga. Full of icise saws and modern instances. ' ' Polymnian: Secretary of Dramatic Club, 1913- 14; Tennis Club, 1913- ' 14- ■1.5- 1(); Basketball Club, 1914- ' 15; Sec- retary of German Club, ]914- ' 1.5; French Club, 1913- ' 14; Susie Dahm Club; Class Secretary, 191.5- 16; . rg-o Statf, 1916. Alice got her start in the Columbus High School and she hasn ' t stopped yet. She has grown both mentally and physi- cally since those early days of her child- hood and the other day someone was heard to remark that she was as deep as she was broad. Alice is a great fa- vorite with both boys and girls, especially tall ones: and somehow she always man- ages to capture the big prizes while others look on in envy. VELMA ELIZABETH OSBORNE. Coi.rJiBus. Ga. .- henutiful and happi) f irl iVith step as lif ht as summi r nir. Eunomiiin; Secretary and Treasurer of IT class, 1913- 14; Basket Ba!!, 1914- 15; Department Editor of Chimes, 19U- ' 15; President of French Club, 1915- 16; Secretary and Treasurer of MacDoweli Choral Clul). 1915- 16; Associate Editor of the Argn, 1915- 16; Tennis Club; Golf Club; Eunomian Debater, 1916. Velma is what you miglit call an all around girl, being always around when there is any trouble to be gotten into. Her intentions are always good, hut she has a hard time convincing people of the fact. She has been called the dude. of the Senior Class, which appellation pleases her very much. She has lofty aspirations, but the height of her ambi- tion is to be the favorite of a king. KATHERINE EVELYN RUSSELL TusKEGEE, Ala. The happy have ■u ' hole chiiix. (iiiil Ihnye they choose; The unhappy have but hours, and those they lose. Polymnian; Dramatic Clul), 1913- ' U; Alabama Club, 1913- ' U- ' 15- ' 16; Tennis Clul), 1913- U; President of .Maliama Club, 191.5- 16; . i-go Staff, 191B: Class Will, 1916; Polymnian Debater. 1916. Kvelyn, FUiss. Queen. Fat. or whatever you prefer to call her (she an- swers to any name) is easily the biggest thing at Shorter. She is the biggest tease, the biggest bluffer, and the big- gest caser on Senior Hall, to say nothing of having the biggest heart. She is one of our chief comedians and many of her instructoi ' s advises her to make a profes- sion of her nonsense, but since the ap- peaianie of the Last Will and Testament of the class of 1916. the Seniors feel sure she would make a greater success as a lawyer. V. ANNIE LOIS SMITH Oxford, Ga. True as the dial to the sun. Eunoniian; Post jiraduate 1916; Argo Staff, 1916. Annie Lois is one of those nice, good, sweet girls you liave often tieard of, but never seen. Slie is a diligent student and loves all branches of study, but her favorite is Latin. She can read Sene- ca ' s dramas all day and never get any sense out of them. She is very fond of pets, especially Pups and Cambells. but don ' t let her know I told you this. for she is rather sensitive on the subject. Her most prominent talent is story writ- ing. Her pet abomination is Biology I. JIAKY WYXN SUTTON D. N ' BURG. G- . A merrji heart yoes all the waii Your sad tires in a mile — a Polymnian; . rt Lovers Club; Captain Junior-Senior Basketljall Team, 1914- ' 1.5; A ' ice-President German Club, 191i- ' 15; ' ice-Presi(lent Polymnian Society, 191.5- 16; President Chemistry Cluli, 1916; Post-Graduate, 1916; Student Council, 1916; Class Historian, 1916; Business Manager of Argo, 1916. .Sut is really an ideal girl. She is a scientist, an artist, an athlete, nice, agreeable, and — But she ' s crazy. She tries all the time to get thin, when she is already so thin we expect every breeze that blows to hurl her off Shorter Hill. We hope to see the day when Mary will be as big as Russell. Then there will l,e more of her to love. P. S. — She ' s very fond of kissing! INA SHEPHERD Geohgiax. , Alabama. It miitter.t not liaic U n j we live, hut hoif. Eunoniian; Secretary and Treasurer Alabama Club. 19U- ' 1.5- ' 16; Trea.surer Art Lover.s Clul), 191.5- ' 16; Delegate to Students Volunteer Convention, 1916; Chemistry Club, 191«; Argo Staff, 1916. Ina does a lot of tilings well. She paints divinely — pictures of course. She can ' t be beat at driving an Overland car; and her ability for not saying anything is re- markable. She is good natured, obliging. lovable — and oh, I almost forgot to say she was a delegate to the Student ' s Vol- unteer Convention at Cox College. JEAN BOURELLE SINGLETON Waychoss. Ga. A lovelii (ii jt(irilUin to l e sent to be a moment ' ii ornament. ' ' Polymnian; Department Editor Chimes Staff. 19)5. Dramatic Club, 1913- 14- 15; The Family Club; T. B. F. Clul). Here she is at last. Bourelle. our pretty, vain little blonde. Don ' t ask me why she sews so much, for I wouldn ' t tell if I knew. She is always thoughtful of oth- ers, is a dandy housekeeper and though she never studies (apparently) she al- ways knows her lessons. Her favorite pastime is sleeping. She loves pretty frocks, hats and shoes— in fact anything on the clothes line. 33 V MARY lAC ' II.K TOLl.KSOX McDoNoiGii, Gkorgia. — Listened as if I heard an aiif el sin; ! Eunoinian; Class Treasurer, 1912-13; Mary Chil). Iill2- 13; Vic-e-President French Cliil), IHU- ' IS; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 191.5- 16; Arjro Staff, Ifllb . McDonougli. Just call her JIc- Dnnough ami everybody will know whom you mean. She thinks the pivot of the world sticks through the middle of this her own home town. Lucile hates to brag. but she certainly intends to sing in grand opera some day. She has a very apprei ' iative disposition and seems to think everybody is too good to her. ELIZABETH V. LTER Rome, Cieohgia. Ltnfic is liKjif — that ' s all I say. Eunomian; T. L. Cluli; Susie Dahni Clul); Secretary Freneli Club, 1913- ' U; Secretary of Cla.ss 191+- ' 1.5; Vice-Presi- dent Eunomian Society, 1914- 15- ' 1(); Chimes Staff, 1914- 1.5; Vice President of Class 1915- ' I6; Secretary of Saint Cecelia Society; .Vrgo Staff 191.5- 16; Class Play-wriglit, 1910. Elizabeth alias Ijiz has brains for the w hole class. She is noted for her wonderful ' logical mind — especially in Psychology where she invariably follows the professor ' s remarks with Yes, yes. Liz is bril.iant. studious, witty, possesses remarkable dramatic ability and inciden- tally is one of the class playwrights. ELSIK MAY WARFIELD -Macox, Geohgia. ' ' Love in blind, and loven cannot ace The petti follten that themselves com- mit. ' ' Poiyinnian; Biisketball, 1913-rU- ' 15; Department Editor Chillies, 19U- 1.5; Vice-President Interstate Clul), 1914.- ' 1.5; Tennis Club; Dramatic Club, 1913- ' U. Elsie is a mystery to most of us. We don ' t know when she studies, where she spends study hour, or wliy she does not attend t-hapel exercises. But one tiling we do know is why she goes down town so often: but we are not going to tell any secrets. She has a sweet disposition, though her belligerent-sounding surnarfle might indicate the contrary. Elsie does- n ' t like to be misjudged as to her real character, and for that reason, she w ' islies to change her name (in spite of Shakes- peare ' s encouraging assertion that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.) LUCY BLRUM WRIGHT had rather have (t fotil to make me merrif, Thirn exjierience to make me sad. ' ' Polymnian; Tennis Clul); Secretary and Treasurer of CJernian Clul), 1913- ■lt- ' 1.5; . rgo Staflf, 191.5- ' l(i. It was a long time befoie Pete could pei ' suade herself to give up the idea of becoming a surgeon. And now that she las. and is working for an A.B. degree, lier major is the art of peddling peanuts and chewing gum. She is the greatest demoralizing force in Senior dining room, and we have noticed that when she is absent Miss Wendell never has to tap the bell for quiet. We wonder why. Class Poem Four years ago, tliere tlnindered o ' er the land Proud Learning ' s call, While over all She stretched lier mighty, awe-inspiring liand; And all were startled liy her hold command: Come ! for I will teach you to be wise ! O ' er hills and valleys echoed Learning ' s cry, I ' ntil the call Awakened all The maidens in the rural towns near by. And spread to cities that were not so nigh; And thund ' ring o ' er the hills and valleys_ said: More precious is the Clolden Fleece I have Than was that gold Which, we are told, Medea to the dauntless Jason gave; For mine ' s the gold that no mere man can save — A gift divinely given — golden Truth ! And of these maidens, some awaiting rose. While some but turned And, drowsy, spurned Their anxious mates, and sought again repose — And deeper still their aimless slumber grows Upon them, while their comrades seek the Fleece. Four years ago began this tedious quest, And sixty strong The virgin throng To Shorter came at Learning ' s firm behest, And forward in their eager search they pressed Until some saw the distant gleam of Truth. The way between was long and insecure; Too far it seemed To where Truth gleamed, All-powerful, nuijestic, stately, pure; And perils, threatening often hid the lure Of distant Truth — too vaguely, dindy seen. These rising liazards must lie met and yoked, Or they would bind The struggling mind, Whicli, crushed by hardships, and in weakness cloaked, Is ushered forth, all earnest effort choked. No more for Truth ' s eternal gleam to seek. V Slime gazing on tliesf mighty liaidsliips, quailed; Too hard, tliey said, And though Truth plead They left the quest, and homeward once more sailed- A troo]) of cowards! They had sadly failed! Their whole lives afterwards one long regret! From sixty maidens, twenty-one remained; And loud and long Their hattle song To conquer or to die ! ' They loud jiroelaimed, ' Til hills and valleys echoed with tlie strain; We conquer in the name of Trutli or die! Behold! Tlie twenty-one are here to-day! For four long years Through doubts and fears We ' ve struggled in the paths where knowledge lay ; And through the pains and sorrows of the way. Have gathered what we could of golden Truth. O Shorter, Queen of all the Northern hills! O peerless Queen of Home ! () nolile college home ! O Ahua Mater! How thy learning fills Our stupid hearts with awe, and dread instills! How we love thy every noble stone ! Soon we leave thy walls O Shorter, Alma Mater! Too soon the wide world calls I ' s from thy noble halls. Beloved Alma Mater! And as we leave thee. Shorter, Alma Mater, From out the distance Lo ! there comes With deep insistence From thy domes: Go forth to meet life ' s battles. Though hazards ' round thee lie, M ' itb strong determination To conquer or to die. To conquer or to die. Be this our motto ever ! Be this our high endeavor ! Be this our battle erv ! Colors — Black and Green. Flower — Pink Rose. Motto — Faita Probant. Emblem — Four-Leaf Clover. OFFICERS AxGELiXE Davis President Sarah Jovce King Vice-President Glennis Rl ' shtox Haxcock Secretary Veda Jacobs Treasurer Junior Class Roll Gladys Carter Westminister, S. C. Kathehixe Coram Sylvester, Ga. Blossom Crumptox Maplesville, Ala. AxGELiXE Davis Albany, Ga. Nellie Vail Eubaxks Rome Ga. Catiierixe Foxworth Columbia, Miss. .Vx ' XEVic Greexe Danielsville, Ga. Martha Galt Canton, Ga. Glexxis Rushtox Haxcock Marietta, Ga. Veda Jacobs Scottsboro, Ala. OciE JoHxsox Warrenton, Ga. Sarah Joyce Kixg Rome, Ga. Paulixe Massexgili Bristol, Tenn. . xxiE Bi.ouxT Mosely Greensboro, Ga. Myrtice Pace Pensacola, Fla. Ei.eaxor Rempe Grand Bay, Ala. - Junior Class Roll-Continued Sara Hivehs Jonesboro. Ga. Yeteva Rogers Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia Bei.ix Smm.ey Claxton Ga. Irene Shaw Cartersville, Ga. SisiE Smith Concord, Ga. Mildred Lovvorx Bowden, Ga. LiLUAjf Lovvorx Bowden, Ga. Ruth Warters Rome, Ga. Myrtle Taylor Declierd, Tenn. HONORARY MEMBERS Miss Margaret .Jacobs M ss Rebekah Clark Mr. Pail Cousixs Miss Marjorie Bush When Angeline and her class fall in line, Theyre going to win again another time; For Green and Black we yell, yell, yell, yell, yell, And for the .lunior class we yell, we yell like h So girls keep up your spirit ever true. And all the world will come out right for you. And we will always love and back you up, .Junior class. The above expresses the opinion of the Freshman class. Is it any wonder that the class of ' 17 should do things? They certainly were ap- plauded Thanksgiving Day when they entertained the students and fac- ulty. The decorations were unique and appropriate. In the center of every table was a miniature farmyard with the Thanksgiving turkeys strolling around. The toasts were heartily cheered and the response of Our Seniors ' was both sad and amusing. Indeed, the .lunior Class at Shorter is very much alive. Just think what they did for the Library ! Did any one say contest? Well, the .luniors won the fifteen dollars in the Chapel struggle. They were given five dollars for being ahead on Saturday night. Were you present at the final counting? I suppose those who were absent soon learned that those Juniors had won the loving cup. Here they showed their literary taste, for instead of the loving cup. they chose a beautiful bust of Sidney Lanier. The class of ' 17 not only could make themselves heard, but they could keep a secret. Think of it ! A secret ! Lest curiosity again be guilty of murder, I shall tell you some- thing — the Junior Feast took place in the Roost on the fourth of Decem- ber, 191.5. .39 ■■■■■ -j:% C Ol OltS IShi, ni I n hil, I l(l M U II hill lii i( hllBIEIt ' f rr iirii s ' tiiff Mono iiih I II nil nil fi I Sli II 1(1 ()FH( 1 KS M ii S i M ni- Preiidt III Mary Pakkeu Vice-President AXXE Hll.l, DllEHllV Secretary Mamie Cassels Treasurer Mildred Arnall ... Lois .Vli.en Azii.E Barrow .... Elizabeth Bradley . . Sara H. Beli.enger . . Laura Belle Brewster Frances Scii.midt . . . Willie Mae Siieats Zelma Stark Mary Walker . . . . May Hall Wilson . . SUHI WiLBURN Gladys White . . . Reba Pittmax .... Louise Brown .... Mary Clayton Butler Mamie Cassels .... V Elizabeth Callaway . Newnan, Ga. Anne Hill Drewry . . . Griffin, Ga. . . Flovilla, Ga. Francine Hardman . . Coinnierce, Ga. . . Atlanta, Ga. Helen Ham Jack.son, Ga. Cartersville, Ga. Evelyn Hili Cordele, Ga. . Gad.sden, .Via. Hattie Jones Wo() ll)ury, Ga. Esom Hi;i, Ga. Mae Johnson Madi.son, Ga. . . Chicago, 111. Annie Lee Joiner . . . Dublin, Ga. . . Winder, Ga. Kathleen Kendrick .. . Sharon. Ga. . Comnierce_ Ga. Georgia Kino Yazoo City . . Monroe. Ga. Louise Knight Dublin, Ga. . . Atlanta, Ga. Alice Nash Union City . Monticello, Ga. Al.ma Osborne ColunibiLS, Ga. Cartersville, Ga. Mary Parker Cordele, Ga. . Commerce, Ga. Margie Phillips .... Hartwell. Ga . Elberton, Ga. Ida Bell Ray .... Gaylesville, Ala. Pemliroke, Ky. Carrie Thank Ryan . . Martin, IVnn. . Ellenton, S. C. Mary Frances Shuford- Asheville, N. C. . . Daw.son, Ga. M. RY• Saunders ..... Pensacola, ¥ :i. - ' Favorite Sayings .M11.UIIEU AiixAi.i don ' t cure Lois Ai.i.ex Girl, Oirl AziLE Bakkow jiixt thought I ' d die Saka Helen Bei.i.enger Mi kiiKj. I havni ' t ajiciied 11 book Elizabeth Bradley Good niyht Laura Bell Brewster ' be (jum swizzled Mary Clayton Butler Aw, go on now Elizabeth Callaway Goodie, Goodie Mamie Cassells . ' ron.irience Anne Hill Drewry Aw girl Louise Brown Goxh Helen Ham Girls my hnir is growing Francine Hardm ' an There ' s no use talking Annie Lee Joyner My kingdom Hattie Jones Go on; hush Kathleen Kendrick What ' s the use Louise Knioht You ' re cock eyed Georgia King Good heavens Kathleen Meadow Well, hardly Alice Nash don ' t much mind Alma Osborne She hasn ' t enough sense to pad a crutch Carrie Thank Ryan Stop now Willie Mae Sheats Well Mary ' Frances Shuford The deuce you say Zelma Stark Listen Mary Saunders Look Mary LomsE Walker Great Guns May Hall Wilson Well, hello SuLU Wii.buhn I ' m telling the truth Mary Nix That makes it nice Gladys White Well, girl May Johnson My hat Frances Schmidt ' he .twitched V |is CoLOiis: s ,4S Gold and Black. -■ - . J lS Flower: u ' 4 ' ' V JsS«i ' Black-eyed Susan. - ■- __ T-- -n  ■ II I I — ■ • —J )i B _ B H Motto; ir liiirc rro. sed llif Imil. the ocean lies before us. OFFICERS i vE ' iJlB ' JW i.iS ' Bi.AXCHE Williams •1 ' ' -s Fresident Margaret Daviusox ► IL iul • isS ' i Jr__ ' Vice-President ,,3,o_f f ■ BaiC ' S r ' — Eleanor Wii.icx ' Jj Secretani y t -_ Ruth Simpson ' ' •• ' m I —  — ;— — Treasurer Freshman Class Roll AuAMS, Sara Edn a Tignall, Ga. Allen, Huohie Elberton, Ga. Adams, Aline Tignall, Ga. Anderson, Lois Jackson, Miss Anderson, Maiiy Brown Covington, Ga. Brown, Elsie Concord, Ga. Brown, Clara Mae Dillard, Ga. CoKEii, Parjjeli.e Canton, Ga. Cox, Bess Bristol, Tt-nn. Carlton, Gerthude Moultrie, Ga. Cassells, Louise Ellington, S. C. Cauthon, Sali.ie Mae Elberton, Ga. Donovan, Wyi.ene Locust Grove, Ga. DuooiN, I-izA Bell Sandersville, Ga. . 46 .i DaVIDSUX, .MAIKiAKKT CoilieV, (ijl. Eaiixest, SlsiK Talbotton, tla. Fi ' RSE, KrxiCE Monticello, C n. Fexuio. Sei.ma Brunswick, (ja. FiTZGERAij), OuviA Oiiuilia, Ga. Flemmi.vg, Frances Waycross, Ga. GoETCHics, Helen Konic, Ga. Gii.Lis, Lauka Sopcrton, Cla. HvATT, Ei.siE Niota, Tenn. Hayes. K. tiii.een Jasper, .Ma. HiiL Birdie Pelhaiii, Cia. Jackson. Leta Tallapoosa, Cia. Johnson, Ruth Bowden, Ga. Knowles, Elizabeth Rome, Ga. Lamab, . i.ma Auliurn, Ala. Launius. Kathleen Monroe, Ga. Meadow, Kathleen Elherton, Ga. Meeks, Marion Gadsden, Ala. McLexd on, M. . Tignall, Ga. Murray, Mary John Ashburn, Ga. McCoHMACK. I.ouiSE Birmingham, Ala. NowELL, Elizabeth Monroe, Ga. Or.man, Kathryn Rus.sellville, . la. Palmohe, Ei.oise Brewton, Ga. Parr, Annis Locust Grove, Ga. Peacock, Estelle Barnesville, Ga. Peters, Mybtis Monroe, Ga. Pittman. William Rufus laekson, Ga. Phillips, Myrene Monticello, Ga. Pierce, Margyerite St. Charles, La. Rodgers, Nannie MeDonough, Ga. Rodwell, Lucia Fitzgerald, Ga. Rabun, Wilhelmina Savannah, Ga. Rowland, Agnes Augusta, Ga. Simpson, Ruth Chicago, 111. Shipp, Mary- Kline Moultrie, Ga. Sneli.orove. Ina Mae Boaz, Ala. Smith, , lethia Claxton, Ga. Turner. Natalie Covington, Ga. Tyler, Betty Dalton, Ga. Wood, Evelyn Statcsborb, Ga. Ware, Tone Hogansville. Ga. Woodruff, Mary .Julia Rome, Ga. Wilcox, Eleanor Rome. Ga. Williams, Blanche Hamilton, Ga. Yarbrough. r,E9i.iE Edison, Ga. 47_ Red Carnation. MiGNOK McClellak President Katherixe Pabkeb Vice-President Hallie Carr Secretari) and Treasurer Class Roll i Ruth Ahnoi.d Rome, Ga. Sarah Elizabeth Bass Rome, Ga. Millie Beachaji Dublin, Ga. May Brabham Maysville, S. C. .Vmelia Berry Rome, Ga. Beula Bramlei-1 ' Copperhill, Tenn. Hallie Carr MemphLs, Tenn. Vera Coalson Rome, Ga. Agetta Cum.mixgs Leia, Ga. Margaret Cummings Lela, Ga. Marie Coleman Central America Lee Ella Dean Rome, Ga. I.YDiA Dixon Richland, Ga. Orvili.e Dance Nashville, Tenn. Marguerite Edwards Toccoa, Ga. Maurine Evans Houston, Texas Ryli.is Green Clark.sville, Tenn. Marjorie Gilmore Birmingham, Ala. JosiE Golden Tifton, Ga. Lola Harper L nion City, Tenn. Sara Hughes Rome, Ga. 50 js d 3 EuzABETH HiGGixs Murra} ' , Ky. Xettie Lek .kiiixsox Memphis, Tenn. AxxA Gkaham Kino Rome, Gii. Josephine Meadow Biiinin);liam, Ala. Eunice Mooiie Momitville, Ga. Makion Moiitiiik Home, Ga. Lucii.E MoiiTox Boston, Ga. MiGNOx MeCi.Ki i.AX Durant, Miss. N ' lRGixiA N ' eii Oreana, Idaho Bernice Neii Oreana, Idaho Evangeline Neii. ... Oreana, Idaho Elenor Nichoi Na.shville, Tenn. Roberta Xichoi Nashville, Tenn. Martha Axi.ey . . ' Chattanooga, Tenn. CoxxiE O ' Quixx Odiim, Ga. Jessie O ' Qiixn Odiim, Ga. Isabei IE Paii.k Fitzgerald, Ga. May.me Pai ' i.k Fitzgerald, Ga. Katherine Parker Oklahoma City, Okla. Mary Ramsey Winchester, Tenn. Mamie Rivers Wrens, Ga. Edna Savi Atlanta, Ga. Virginia Skinner Columhia, Miss. Penelope Sty-i.es Rome, Ga. Wenda Wey . rcadia, Fla. Willie B. Webb Winder, Ga. Elizabeth Wood Atlanta, Ga. Jessie Lou Wilkes Columbia, Miss. Leslie Yarbrough Roekmart, Ga. Ruth Pettit CJainesville, Ga. Ida Carson Brannon Talbotton, Ga. Emmie Lil Cru.mpton Maplesville, Ala. Goodwin Dex-ny ' Rome, Ga. Mary Best Rome, Ga. r J WU V ' lp!S %iS0?S - jr l mss s® CHAPTER III OW, there were two hundred of these sailors, and lest dissension might arise among them, they organized themselves into what they called The Students ' Asso- ciation. The Student Council became proficient in judging wrong-doers and instructed the sailors how they might pass the clashing islands of rules and regulations. When they wished to go around a difficulty without dire disaster they applied to the sages, the Executive Committee. In order to have social intercourse, again they resorted to organizations and joined them- selves into bands known as the Eunomians and Polymnians. Likewise the heroines had a Young Woman ' s Christian Associa- tion. It was the purpose of this to teach all the young ladies the power of Him who will always help them steer their vessel. In order that the sailors should not become weak through inaction, various forms of athletics were encouraged in which many became proficient. At the same time there was added much to their physical strength. ■ f 56 O ' ' r 1 have come that ye might have life and that ye might have it more abundantly. NE great mission of Christ ' s life was to place an actual ideal before the world, and by this living personality to lift the human race to its feet, then give it something substantial to stand on, or in His words, that it might have life and have it more abundantly. The Young Woman ' s Christian Association purposes to take up the task of making life more abundant. It lends itself as channels, to convey this life to those to whom Christ was known to minister; and having found the abundant life with Him. share it, as He did, with others. With the young women who make up our Christian Association thus founded, we come to feel this higher purpose for us. We come through contact with Him to know that we are thus planted to grow in His like- ness that we will be worthy to take the incomplete tasks which He started. and work them on toward a finish. Realizing this obligation in our Young Woman ' s Christian Association here at Shorter, we have bent our path in several directions along the way of friendly hearts. Outside of the regular Y. W. C. A. schedule, v clothed and fed six families during the holidays ; adopted and are clothing an orphan at the orphanage at Hapeville ; have teachers in nearly all the Sundav schools in Rome ; a class in cookery in the public school in 57 ' F= West Rome; planned and gave ten splendid ijrogranis for Jubilee during the month of February; also gave a stunt which covered every suite in school and gave something definite for every girl in school to do. Through these extras, girls who had not known the Y. W. C. A. spirit have waked up and lined up in the work. Not only has notice been given to outside responsibilities, but tiirough all our daily duties we are striving to incarnate Jesus — to make every act count toward reaching the ideal He has lived before us. And methinks, when we have learned to let Him share in the whole sweet round of littles that the large life compounds ' we shall know what it means to live in the spirit to identify one ' s self with life, with eager, pulsating, abundant life. Then shall we be able to understand more clearly what .lesus meant when He said: I have come that ye might have life and have it more abundantly. ETHEL STEPHENS, GENERAL SECRETARY. O FFICERS Wii.DA Haudman . _ President Annie Blount Moseley Vice-President SuLU WiLBURX Secretary May Ham. Wilson Treasurer ' CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES A. Bi.oiXT Moseley Memliersliiji Mamie Cassels Missionari Alice Moore Reli( ioiis Meetini s Blossom Ckumpton | T Social Seri ' ice OciE Johnson j May Hall Wilson Finance Glennis Hancock Music Jeddie Graham Poster SoLU WiLBURN Association yezc.i LuciLE Toi.LESON Couferencce and Conx ' ention.i Angeline Davis Social Aline Cobb Bible Studi 59_ :i VX. A — f ■■■ ' miiiiM.:.-, . id JEDDIE GllAHAM President ANNEVIC GREEN Vice-President ALINE COBB Secretary and Treasurer STUDENT COUNCIL SARA JOYCE KING VEDA JACOBS ELIZABETH BRADLEY MAKY K. BRUNER ANNIE BLOUNT MOSELEY BLOSSOM CRUMPTON GRAND COUNCIL WILDA HAItDMAN 1916 OFFICERS ANNEVIC GREEN President MARY SAUNDERS Vice-President BLOSSOM CRUMPTON Secretary ELIZABETH BliADLEY Treasurer STUDENT COUNCIL SARA JOYCE KING AZILE BARROW MARY SUTTON HELEN HAM ANNIE HILL DREWRY GRAND COUNCIL JEDDIE GRAHAM ALINE COBB ANNIE BLOUNT MOSELEY WILDA HARDMAN MARY K. BItUNER VEDA JACOBS t, ' rJ Student Council, 1916 HE ANNUAL Intersociety Debate took place on the night of April 21. Society spirit ran high and colors floated every- where. College yells and songs were given between the speeches, which helped to heighten the enthusiasm of the girls, and to give additional inspiration to the speakers. The subject, a rather ambitious one for college girls, was, Resolved That there should be established a system of Federal Courts with compul- sory powers, for the settlement of disputes between Capital and Labor. On the affirmative side the argument of Miss Yeteva Rogers, of Jacksonville, Florida, and Miss Evelyn Russell, of Tuskegee, Alabama, representing the Polymnians were strong, forceful, and well presented. By the negative side Miss Velma Osborne, of Columbus, Georgia, and Miss Veda Jacobs, of Scottsboro, Alabama, speaking for the Eunomians. the arguments were well answered. The judges decided in favor of the negative side, and the Eunomians retained possession of the cuj). Indeed, so splendid were all the speeches, and so clear the arguments, tliat although the students were unfamiliar with the question, the speakers held their undivided attention throughout the debate, and at the close it was easily conceded first place among the former debates ; admittedly the best debate which Shorter girls had ever given. rt - ' - t A t- ' ' A 1 ' ■■ ' .j -NlS 1 usual tiling, col- , } lig - g K look 1 ui)oii lit( rature as ( ¥ ' being a necessarj- evil, void ot humor, inte rest and all the otlier qualities wliieh tend to make it entertaining and helpf.ul. Literary societies fre- quently emphasize the deeper side of literature until all inter- est in the program is lost ; con- sequently the members do not care to attend the meetings. We have varied from tht; deeper, more complex to the humorous works of writers in the English language. The irresistible wit of Mark Twain; the spontaneous, uiiexjiected plots of O ' Henry, the fables of ancient and modern times, and many other selections equally as humorous, have not only created an unflagging inter- est in our programs, but have also caused an abiding love for humorous writers of our native tongue. There are manj ' other humorists whose works we have .studied, a few of whom are Kipling, whom we first met through his Just So Stories ; Bret Harte, Jerome K. Jerome. John Ken- drick Bangs. Thomas Aldrieh, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Addison and Steele, and William Dean Howells. The literary programs are not alwaj ' s carried out strictly. However, who is there who does not enjoy a little fun and frolic occasionally? A novel way of initiating the new members was conceived by our program committee at the beginning of the year. Initiate, how suggestive that word rfK-.av A ff iSiit. ii ' ' - ' ' £ .C is of creepy crawly things. We gave up long ago that interpretation of the word, and one can hardly imagine the fun we had at that Marsh- mallow Roast. ' Seated around a roaring camplire, stories of Brer Rab- bit and Br ' er Fox were told us, and also several very amusing ones by Harry Still well Edwards. Between marshmallows all joined in singing old plantation songs, accompanied b.v several minstrels with their guitars. Did you ever hear of a backwoods party? Once we had one, and a hobo one at that. We were all off our dignity on that occasion, teachers included, and the whole order of proceedings was reversed, even the cos- tumes. There is always room for romance even though the inclination may be leap year style. Once we even had an Interrupted Pro})osal. ' a clever little play, and also Much Ado About Nothing less than a very entertaining Shakespearian contest. We challenged the Polymnians to a basket ball game one Saturday evening. The teams were well matched, and a very close game played, and although we hate to brag, we won that game. The most exciting event before Christmas is the annual bazaar to which both societies contribute with the idea of seeing who wins, all in a spirit of friendly rivalry. This year when the sums were compared we were winners by an ample margin. After Christmas that to which we look forward with bated breath and more excitement than ever is the annual debate. We have had the cup twice, and our chances for holding it the third, seem good. Our debaters chosen are V eda Jacobs, of Scotts- boro, Alabama, and Velma Osborne, of Columbus, Georgia. The subject. Resolved, That there should be a system of Federal Courts with compul- sory power for the settlement of disputes between capital and labor. is quite a good one from both points of view. It is with great enthusiasm we await that, the crowning event of the year for both societies. ¥ Eunomian Society Colors — Liyht and Dark Green. Flower — White Flower Publication — Chimes of Shorter. OFFICERS May Johnson President Sarah Joyce King Vice-President M ' LissE Edwards Secretary Kathrene Coram Treasurer Mary Clayton Butler Censor 65 V Eunomian Society Roll Adams, Sara Edna Ahxold, Ruth Arnall, Mildreu AXLEY, M ' aRTHA Bass. Sarah Elizabeth Barrow, Azile Bellengeh, Sarah Helen Betts, Khzabeth Brabham, May Brabham, Myrtice Bradley, Elizabeth Brown, Rosalie Burke, Letha Butler, Mary Clayton Carr, Hallie Cassells, Louise Cassells, Mamie Cheney, Gertrude Cheney, Jessie COKER, PaRNELLE Coleman, Marie Colesome, Vera Coram, Kathlene Davis, Angei.ine Dean, Lee Ella DiCKESON. AlI.ENE Donovan, Wyi.ene Dhewry, Anne Hill Edwards, Mabgiierite Edwards, M ' Lisse EuBANKS. Nellie Vail Fendig, Selma FiTZGERAin. Oi.mA GoETCHii ' s, Helen Gait. Martha Graham, Jeddie Green, Ryllis Ham, Helen Hamilton, Helen- Hammond, Rosa Harris, Lenora Higgins, Elizabeth Hyatt, Elsie Hughes, Sarah Jacob, Veda Jackson, Leta Johnson, May Jones, Hattie King, Annie Graham King, Sarah Joyce LOVVORN, IjILLIAN LovvoRN, Mildred Meeks, Marion Moore, Alice Morton, Lucile Murray ' , Mary John- Neil, Bernice O ' QuiNN, Connie O ' QuiNN. Jessie Osborne, Alma Osborne, Velma Paulk, Isabelle Paulk, Mamie Pace, Myrtice Petit, Ruth PiTTMAN, Willie Ruth Pierce, Marguerite Ray. Ida Belle Ramsey, Mary- Risii, Emmie I-izzy Miss Denmark Miss Stevens Miss Jacobs HONORARY MEMBERS Miss Wendel Miss MacDouoall Kempe, Eleanor Rowland, Agnes Rodgers, Nannie Rivers, Mamie Rivers, Sarah Saul, Edna Sheats, Willie May Shepherd, Ina Shaw, Irene Spiers, Bessie Spiers, Lucile Skinner, Virginia Smith, Annie Lois Smith, Susie Stephens, Ethel Stiles, Penelope Simpson, Ruth Tally-, Annie Taylor, Myrtle ToLLEsoN, Lucile Turner, Natalie Tyler, Betty- Ware, Mattie Ware, Ione Walter, Elizabeth Webb, Willie B. Wey, Wenda White, Gladys White, Zeta Wilkerson, Helen Williams, Blanche Wood, Elizabeth Woodruff. Mary Julia Woodruff, Thelma Yarrorough, Leslie Miss White Miss Parish Miss Van Guilluwe SIlfF Qllftm 0 Published Quarterly by nEunomlait an6 olfmnlan llUrar; Societies of Sborter College EDITORS MARTHA GALT MARY FRANCES SHUFORD ASSOCIATE EDITORS ELEANOR REMPE MARY PARKER BUSINESS MANAGERS HELEN HAM GEORGIA KING Vol. 32 !J omc. (Bcorgla, yebruary, 1916 5to. 2 Entered as second class matter, February 17. 1913. at the Postoffice at Rome. Georgia, under the Act of August 24. 1912 I What the Old Clock Said Some folks I know are very sly — They keep a secret well; But my! you ' d open wide your eyes If I a few should tell. I ' ve been a ticking on this wall About five years or more; And I ' ve a score of secrets that I ' ve never told before. You see I ' m in the doorway of The Academic Hall; This seems a favorite trysting place For love cases and — all ! Folks seem to think cause I ' m a clock That I can ' t see or hear. But all the time I ' m ticking why — I almost told — O dear! Of midnight feasters on their way I ' ve seen an endless number; I like to watch them going, but — (They do disturb my slumber.) I dote on these reception nights — Were I not an old clock Some girl would have to tell me something, Or I ' d--(well,— tick, tock!) And every evening nearly dusk About a quarter of six When all the girls are promming round, I lengthen all my ticks. And when I make them shortest is In recitation hours; I ' m sure I plea.se the girls in this. It ' s all within my powers. In summer when the girls have gone I ' m lonely as can be; Altho ' I tick on Just the same It ' s not much fun to me, — But mostly ' cause I ' m wound up tight That I run on so steady (I ' m not like some folks that I know Can stop when I get ready!) Martha Galt, ' 17. 6S I Cj M 7 ' , HE Polymnian Literary Society, named after Polyhymnia, the muse of the sublime hymn and of the faculty of harping and remembering, was founded at old ' ' Shorter in 1879. There i ' £ y it was always a dominant factor in the c ollege life, but it was not until the removal of Shorter College to Shorter Hill that the society spirit reached its height. When money was being raised in the an- nual bazaar for the society hall — which is sadly needed, for the society has long since outgrown its room in the administration building, the Polvmnians worked hard and won first choice of halls in the building, which, it is hojjed. will be begun this sjjring. The present year has been one of the most successful the society has ever had. The Polymnian Society is a literary society not only in name but also in fact. This year many interesting and enjoyable evenings have been spent in hearing the lives and a few important poems and short stories of 69 well known American poets, humorists, and short story writers. Among these have been Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Harry Stillwell Edwards, Edgar All- ' Ti Poe, Sidney Lanier, Prances Hopkinson Smith, James Whitcomb Riley, and the ever delightful Mark Twain. And not only the girls, but also the faculty members have aided greatly in making the programs entertain- ing; Miss Allen and Miss Burlingim gave vocal and piano solos, while Ir. Bishop, Mr. Cousins and Mr. Arnett talked upon subjects related to their college departments. There have been a number of purely social evenings when impromptu jokes, debates, and short stories have been the main features, and when everyone thoroughly enjoyed the refreshments. A joint reception to the new girls by the two societies was a pleasant event of September. In Feb- ruary an old-fashioned spelling bee was won by the Polymnians, though the basket ball game between the societies was lost with the score of 21 to 20. The annual bazaar, held in December, was a most attractive sight, the booths being a snow cottage and a well ])atronized Japanese tea garden. And Polymnian spirit is high, with everyone loyal to the red, white, and green, and the dear old Polymnian song raised on every occasion. -U -V, -. WN-lt 1o i,., Jhiu . OL. v -, A j  . pin n si faiizj • tU v • cluJ -ucv- kmi-IUtK- (pV-aJLL «iouA.X« i -t,— m q -i - h; cJLu AuMt . Polymnian Literary Society Colors — Red, Green niid Vhite. Flower — Red Carnntiiin. Jewels — Pearls find Ojials. S y: ibol — Shield. Prune ation — Chimes. OFFICERS Rebekah Clark President Mary Sttton Vice-President Mary Saunders Secretary Margaret Davison Treasurer 71 Polymnian Society Roll AUAMS AlLIXE Allen, Hughie Allex, Lois Andehsox, Mauy Bhowx Andebsox, Lois Browx ' , Louise Biiowx , Clara Mae Bush, AIauiox Beaciia i, Millie I5HA3ILETT, BeULAH Bkuxer, JL rv K. Biiowx-, Elsie Beall, Lucille Brewster, Laura Bell Braseltox, Nell Braxxox, Ida C. Calloway, Elizabeth Cauthox ' . Sallie Mae Carter, Gladys Cox, Bess CuMMiSGS, Margare t CuMjiixGS, Ajetta Crumptox-. Blossom Crumptok. Ejimy- Lill Cari.etox, Gertrude DuGGAX ' , Lizzie Bell Dixox, Lydia Davisox, Margaret Davis, Ophelia Earxest, Susie EvAxs. Maurixe FURSE, EuxiCE Foxworth, Catherixe Flemming. Fraxces Gil:morf, AL rgery Miss Rayxor Miss Kexxedy Miss Coulter Miss Burlixgim «€r Neil, Evaxgelixe Neil, Virgixia Nowei.l, Elizabeth Nichol, Ei.eaxor NiCHOL, Roberta Nash, Alice . Nix, Mary NoRJiAx, Measie Ormax, Kathery ' xe Gun.i.is, Laura GOLDEX, JosiE Greex, Axxevic Hill, Birdie Hill, Evelyx Harper. I ola Hays. Kathleen Hardmax, Wilda Hardmax . Fraxcine Hancock, Glexxis Johnson-, Alice Johxson, Ocie •JoixER. AxxiE Lee Kexdrick, Kathi.eex KixG. Georgie KXIGHT. Loi ' ISE Launiers, Kathleen Lamar, Alma Meadow. Kathleen Meadow. Josephine MosEi.Ei ' , Annie Blount MooTi ' , Mamie Moore, Eunice McLendon, M. a. Mc-Clei.lan, Mignox I ' lTTMAX-. ReBA honorary members Miss Campbell Miss A l lex- Mrs. Parker Mrs. Kixg Mr. n ' A: iATO Peacock, Estelle Palmore, Eloise Pabker, Katherixe Parr, Axxis Peters, JIy ' rtice Parker, Marv Phillips, Myrexe Rodwei.l, Lucia Rogers, Yeteva Russell, Evely-n Ryan, Carrie Thank Raburn, Wilhelmina SaiiLEY, Georgia Bell Singleton, Bourelle SuTTOx, Mary- Scarborough, Ernestine Stark, ,ei.3ia Snellgrove, Ina Mae Smith, Aletiiia Sii.vEY-, Smith Schmidt, Frances Shipp, Mary Kline Shitord. Mary- Frances Saunders. JL ry- TixGLEY-, Mary- Alice Willburn, Sulu Walker, Mary- Louise Wilkes. Jesse Louise Wilson-. May Hall AVrigiit, Lucy- Wii.iiKi.M, Marion- Wilcox, Eleaxor Warfiei.d, Ei.sie Wood, Evelyn- ALvssixGiLi,, Pauline Dr. Schreixer Mr. Arnett Mr. Bishop Mr. Cousins OFFICERS Siii.u Wii.nuiix President Mahy K. Bhuneh Vice-President Maky Saunoeus Secretary Carrie Thank Ryan Treasurer Azii.E Barrow Business ilanni er BASKETBAI.r, CAMP SONG. We want to go back, we want to go back. We want to go liack to the camp. Lighted by a lamp. Woods around where we can tramp. No bells to wake us. No one to make us Get up at seven A. M. (?) We think that greater Shorter is very fine, Nevertheless we want to be there. For we can see there Shorter College just the same. That ' s why we want to say We wish we were there today, . t Camp lyas ' Chance. -1 H . J % Golf Ci.ib V iEd CHAPTER IV INALLY the vessel arrived in the port, Departments. Here they were told four tasks had been set. Some of their members must meet these requirements bravely. Hence, a goodly number stepped forth and volunteered to perform these difficulties. Because of their talents, a few were chosen for each undertaking. Some were told to paint be autiful pictures; others were directed toward the conservatory, where dwelt the director, Herr Heinrich Pfitzner ; a few were compelled to complete the course of the Spoken Word, and the remainder were commanded to learn the art of Domestic Science. At last the day arrived when their strength was tested. The ones who were to paint were given many colors to subdue and har- monize. They trembled with fear, but Dr. Van Hoose armed them with brushes, and they painted a wonderful picture. Then the heroines who had offered to read were told to sow the theme of love into the hearts of the students. Again a rescuer came and provided the contestants with a beautiful story to tell, and because of their training in the Expression Course, they were able to move their entire audience by the pathos of the story. The Home Economic sailors were almost overcome by the requirements set before them. They were asked to prepare a luncheon. After equipping themselves with the necessary requirement of the culi- nary art, they won a deserved success which pleased the most exacting. The greatest task was set by Dr. Pfitzner, and each applicant for the Golden Fleece was compelled to give a piano recital. The music which they made was so wonderful that it lulled to sleep all the dragons that guarded the Fleece. Then fol- lowing their leader, Elizabeth Betts, this band of Seniors seized the Golden Fleece. ?=w ' - ■i . 3®6 i - -,. - ' i wfc. j ai sUa The Technique of Immortality Bv ELLA WHEELER WILCOX There liangs a picture on my wall — Three leafless trees, dead woods beyond; Brown grasses, and a marshy pond; And over all An amber sunset of late Fall. Too frail, the artist-heart, to cope With all the stern demands of fame. He passed, before he won a name Or gained his hope. To realms where dreams have larger scope. Yet ' the modest little square Of canvas that I daily see, He left a legacy to me Of something rare; Far more than what is painted there. For tree and grass and sunset sky Hold subtler qualities than art; It is the painter ' s pulsing lieart That seems to cry I loved these things — they cannot die. And so they live, to stir and move Each gazer ' s soul, because they speak Of something mightier than technique; They live to prove The immortality of love. Tliey speak this message day by day: Love, love your work, or small or great; Love, love, and leave the rest to fate. For love will stay When all things else have passed away. V. Art Department ACH artist at Shorter has a multitude of opportunities for satisfying her natural instinct to create something new and beautiful out of the seemingly commonplace tilings of life. Inspiration lurks in the ever-present beauties of nature, the changing foliage of the hills which surround our college home, the brilliant skies, the long purple shadows filling the valley at twilight. How- can anyone resist these calls for the soul ' s awakening? The work of an artist is not impractical and unimportant as so many believe. It is their expression of the soul ' s thoughts that inspires others, cheers the long way of life, and elevates the soul with the same powers as that of music and poetry. It is the duty of the artist to reveal and interpret the beautiful to those less fortunate who are denied the divine gift. Her responsibility is great. She dare not shirk it, lest she deprive many a life of abundance of happiness. Department of Music FACULTY Heinrich Pfitznkh, Mux. Diir. Hodi Conservatory, Germany; Stern Conservatory. Berlin. Virectnr ii)il Professor of Pinrio. GH.4t ' E L. CROSKIlITt: New England Conservatory, Boston; Pupil in Composition of Harry Rowe Shelly- Metropolitan College, New York; Virgil Piano School, Xew York; Private pupil of Morit . Moskowski, Paris. Professor of PUiiio ond Theory. Edith Van Giiu ' we Pupil of Richard Arnold and David Sanders, New York; Normal Teachers ' Course in Violin under Edith E. Winn, Boston; Private Pupil of Prof. Carl Halir, Royal High School, Berlin; Piano under Prof. Leopold Hir.sclilnirg, Royal High School, Berlin. Profensor nf Violin iiml I ' Iniio. Annie Denjiark Graduate of Meredith College, Ra igh, North Carolina; Private Pupil of Joseffy, New York. Instructor In Piano (ind Ansixtont in Theory. Floride Leslie Parrish Institute of Musical . rts. New York; Pupil of George Ferguson, Berlin; Pupil of Fernando Ferrara, New York. Professor of Voice Culture. Edith Buri.ingham. University School of Music, Lincoln, Neb.; Chicago Musical College, Chicago, 111. Professor of Oryun and Piano. Mahjouie Bush Graduate of Shorter College, Rome, Ga. Assixlanl in Piano to the Director. Lily Allen Alabama Conference College; Brenau College; Institute of Applied Music Marguerite Brewer Superintendent of Practice. Rebecca Clark AccompoMtst. V. Students Specializing in the Depart- ment of Music POST GRADUATES Marjorie Bush Martha Galt SENIORS Marion Bush Gladys Carter Glennis Hancock Measie Nobman Lois Ai.len Louise Brown Frances Fleming Elizabeth Higgins Elizabeth Walter JUNIORS Eleanor Rempe Sarah Rivers Georgia Belle Smiley Myrtle Taylor SOPHOMORES Mabel Lovvorn Alma Osborne SuLU Wilburn Ethel Wilkerson Thelma Woodruff Lois Anderson Lucile Beai.l Myhtice Brabham Louise Cassels Gertrude Cheney Aline Dickason Maurine Evans Vivian Goolsby JosiE Golden Laura Gii.lis Elsie Hyatt Kathleen Hayes FRESHMEN Mamie Mooty Marion Meeks Mary Nix Connie O ' Quinn Jessie O ' Quinn Estelle Peacock Annis Parr Emma Lizzie Rish Edna Saul Bessie Spiers Zei.ma Stark Marion Wilhelm Kathleen Launius Leslie Yarbohouoh ' BUSH-GALT RECITAL. The following press notkes may speak for themselves: SHORTER STUDENTS IN CONCERT. Atlanta .lounial, April 30th. 1916: Mis.s Rlarjori Lish and Miss Martha Gait, postgraduates of Heinrich Pfitzner, at pre. ' sent musii ' al director at Shorter col- lege, gave a program of original compo- sitions for two pianos at the Blackstone theater in Chicago on last Sunday after- noon. Although Godowsky and Schu- mann-Heinck were among tliose who gave concerts in Chicago on the same day, this recital was attended by a large and rep- resentative audience, which included the leading critics of the city. The young artists made such a favorable impression on the audience that they received the most generous applause, including several recalls at the close. EXCERPTS FROM CRITICISMS IN THE LEADING CHICAGO DAILIES. Chicago Herald, . pril 24th 1916: A recital of compositions for two pianos was offered at the Blackstone theater yester- day by Marjorie Bush and Martha Gait. Both players disclosed a touch of charm and execution that was distinct and bril- liant. Chicago . merican, April 24th, 1916: The young girls both have good and fluent technirjue. discreet taste, and im- agination and talent. They were very well received. It is safe to say that they can aspire to an excellent professional future. Chicago Daily Journal. April 24, 1916: Marjorie Bush and Martha Gait, two young artists new to the Chicago concert stage, gave a two-piano recital at the Blackstone theater yesterday. They showed considerable ability. Their at- tacks synchronized well, their tones were well equalized, and were of good quality, Chicago Evening Post, April 24th, 1916: Marjorie Bush and Martha Gait gave a two-piano recital at the Blackstone yes- terday. They played with excellent en- semble, clean technique, and good tone quality. It was well done. Both young ladies showed excellent training and in- tentions. Chicago Examiner, April 24th, 1916: Excellence prevailed at the Blackstone yesterday. Jlarjorie Bush and Martha Gait are excellent pianists. What they do, sounds a bit of their youth, but it is good piano playing and good two-piano playing. Copied from Musical America, New York: Two clever young pianists, Mar- jorie Bush and Martha Gait, were heard in a two-piano recital at the Blackstone in Chicago on Easter Sunday. i ney both showed nimble technique, a taste for tone measures, and good rhythmic swing. They should be heard again soon. Music News, Chicago, April 2,Sth, 1916: A TWO-PIANO RECITAL. The two-piano recital given by Miss Marjorie Bush and Miss Martha Gait at the Blackstone on last Sunday afternoon was a succession of four music pastelles, ranging in shades from a delicate pink to a vivid rose, but all being presented with such ele gance of style and such finish as to seem like a page out of an old romance and not a bit in the mode of most modern piano playing. Miss Bush and Miss Gait have not ap- peared here before and there is no data at hand as to their residence or the place of the study, but although they had a rather small audience on Sunday it is en- tirely safe to say that those who heard them would gladly embrace a second op- portunity and would advise all their friends to go also. Both young ladies are slight and both have the most delicate of touches, but this touch is definite to the .ast degree in each ease and together they have evolved an ensemble which is wellnigh perfect. The Mozart Sonata in 1) major was played with the most engaging sim- plicity of style and with an utter pre- cision and clarity. The well known Variations on a Beetho- ven Theme oy Saint-Saens brought a little more technical display and a slightly heightened color, while the Concert Pathetique (I iszt) advanced perceptibly into the bravura realm and the Arensky Suite, consisting of Romance Valse and Polonaise, provided le rose hue referred to above. The audience was intensely pleased with this fine disjjlay of piano plaving and eaili one told his neighbor that he could not remember when he had heard such ilean cut and musical ensemble. These young ladies will be most welcome when they come again and it would be a dis- tmct pleasure also to hear them in indi- vidual recitals. p p; - r Fditfir ' s Note: Bush-Gait— Miss Bush and Miss Gait, who appeared so successfully last Sunday m a two-piano recital at the Blackstone theater, are pupils of Dr. Heinrich Pfitz- ner. director of music. Shorter College, Rome, Ga. This Chicago recital by Marjorie Bush and Martha Gait breaks the record of Southern colleges, as this is the first time that a Southern college has sent forth any music graduate directly onto the con- cert stage of any musical centei-, and it is to be noted that these two girls have been accepted and taken seriously as artists bv the leading musical critics of the country. Mac Dowell Choral Club Florida Leslie Parrish Director Rebekah Clark President Angeline Davis I ' ice President V elma Osborne Secretary and Treasurer Mary Frances Shufford . . . Corresponding Secretary Lily Allen | Glennis Hancock 1 Accompanists HK Mae Dowell Choral Club is composed of the students of the vocal department. It was organized January, 1915, and since that time has made rapid progress toward maintaining its ideals of a better understanding of good music. In order to do tliis the club has studied the standard choruses, which have been given in public recitals. Besides the work in the student recitals, the club lias given three private rec itals this year. In the Christmas recital the chorus gave the cantata, Autumn Violets, by Homer Bartlett. The Eas- ter Concert was composed of solos, quartettes, and choruses, and was a very attractive program. Under the management of the Choral Club the college has had the pleasure of hearing Madame Jenny Dufau in an artistic recital; also Charles Wakefield Cadman and the Indian princess, Tsianna Redfeather. This recital was composed of a talk and demonstration of Indian music, and Cadman songs sung by the princess. :SIrs. Mac Dowell gave a lecture recital on Mac Dowell, his life and Ideals, which was doubly enjoyed, since the club was named for the eminent composer, her husband. « COLLEGE Umi ' When Silence Was Golden Scene: The living room of a very respectable family. CHARACTERS. Mr. Baker A Politician Mrs. Baker A Suffragette Christine Baker, (Age 20 years). Edith Baker (Age 18 years). Marion Baker (Age 16 years). Aunt Rachel The Negro Mammy Mrs. Gossip Friendly Neighbor Miss Lawson. A Book Agent. The New Rector. The Census Man. Time : From seven thirty in the morning until six o ' clock in the eve- ning. Mr. Baker comes into the living room, picks up a newspaper and starts to reading it. He does not pay i)artieular attention to liis wife, who comes in a few seconds later. She straightens around in the room, and casts quick, impatient glances at her Inisband. Mrs. Baker: Well, Henry, we have waited patiently for today to couie, thinking surely you would mention our going to the banquet tonight, but you haven ' t suggested sueh a tiling. Now, I dare say it is too late for us to even think about going. It is nice to have one so thougiitful as j ' ou for a husband. Mr. B. ker: Why — er, my dear, I had forgotten all about that ban- quet. It wasn ' t thoughtlessness at all on my part. You see Mrs. B.aker: Nothing in the world but thoughtlessness. When we were first married j ' ou were the one who always insisted on my going with you to the banquets and sueh like. Now it never occurs to you that I enjoj ' social features just as much as I used to enjoy them. Mr. B.vker: But Kate, you must realize my position. Twenty-two years ago I was somewhat of a young man without any political responsi- bilities. Now it is quite different. My present situation demands that I must make personal sacrifices every day. Mrs. Baker: Oh! that is all right about explaining your position in ))olitics. It is the same old tale. That isn ' t why you can ' t go. I know full well it is because you have always opposed the woman suffrage move- ment, and because they are going to have the proceeds of the banquet to- night you do not want to go. Very well, then, we want to go, and fur- thermore, we are going. Mr. Baker: Why sure you may go. You say we. Who are the others beside yourself? j Irs. Baker: Why, the girls, of course. You didn ' t think I meant Aunt Rachel and myself, did you. ' Yes, Marion, Christine, Edith and my- self have been planning all week to go. Aunt Rachel: Mawin ' , Mis ' Kate. Mawnin ' Marse ttenry. Breakfast am ready. Whar de girls? Ain ' t none ob em up yit? Ill git ' em up. -Mr. and Mrs. Baker go to their breakfast and leave Aunt Rachel alone in the living room. Aunt Rachel: Er ' Mis ' Marion. Yo ' up? Yas, I spec ' you is up on de bed. Whar you, !Mis ' Christine? Ebey las ' one ob you better be gittin ' up and comin ' down here to yo ' breakfast. It am gittin ' cold. Edith (from upstairs): What time is it. Aunt Rachel? Aunt Rachel: Hit am iiearlj ' eight. Dar ' s de postman right now. (She goes out and brings in several letters.) Christine (from upstairs): Have I any mail. Aunt Rachel. ' ' Aunt Rachel: I doan know, honey. I spec ' you better come see for yo ' self, case I can ' t make it out. Christine and Edith come in and take the letters. Edith: Is that all of the mail. Aunt Raciiel? Why, I don ' t S€e why I didn ' t get a letter. Aunt Rachel: Dat ' s all he gib me, honey. Christine: Oh, goody, I have three letters. I don ' t know which one to read first. Edith : Read the one from Edward first, of course. Who is tiiat one in the small envelope from. ' ' Christine (spitefully) : A friend. Edith: Now, don ' t get too smart. I didn ' t think you would be hear- ing from an enemy. Marion, wearing an evening dress, enters the room. Marion : Did I get any mail ? Edith: Well, Marion, what crazy notion have you taken this time? Ir. and Mrs. Baker enter the room. Ir. Baker: Are you going to a party, little sister? Iarion: No, sir; not this morning. Mamma, please look and see how long this dress is for me. I can ' t wear it to-night unless j ou make it shorter. My! but it is getting awfully cold. I believe I ' ll just have to have an evening coat to wear. Papa, mayn ' t I have that one I showed you in the store window last week? It doesn ' t cost but twenty-two dollars. Edith: No, because mamma has said you are going to wear mine. It isn ' t very soiled and when you have it cleaned you will not be able to tell that it is an old coat at all. Marion: Now that is not fair. You have everything new. Papa, you know you promised Christine (looking up from her letters): You can have what you please, and do as you please, but I intend to have some new clothes my- self. (Holding up a small envelope) This is an invitation to Alice ' s big Christmas liouse party. I didn ' t get to go last year. For that reason I am going this year. Edith, you can put some new fur on my coat and use it for yourself, if you are going to let Marion have yours. be the one to get a new coat. Edith : The very idea of such a thing. I always did hate to see anyone try to thrust her old clothes off on some one else. You are the most selfish creature I have ever seen. Mrs. Baker: These girls will settle that among themselves. You have plentj- of time upon which to decide upon your winter clothes. Mr. Baker: I never have seen the girls so eager to quarrel. Can ' t you be quiet sometimes . ' You are always talking. I would be willing to give you twenty-five dollars apiece if you would hold your tongues for a day. No, I am willing to make it fifty dollars, for I know it is not within the bounds of reason for you to do it. Edith : I know it is within the bounds of reason for me to do it because everyone sa s I am the quietest one in the family. Christine : Edith Baker, you know you are not telling the truth. Did Aunt Madge not tell me last summer that she wished I would over- come some of my dignity and talk more ? Mr. Baker: There you go again. I knew you couldn ' t do it. Mrs. Baker: Do you not see that you are losing a good chance to make some monej ' ? Mr. Baker: I included you in the offer as well as the girls. Mrs. Baker: Very well, then. I see where I can make the money easily, for I know how to talk on my fingers. Mr. Baker: Yes, that would be an easy job. I meant for you not not to have any means of communication at all. Marion: You mean we can ' t even write. ' It is worth more than that to go a whole day without talking. Just think how terrible it would be if someone wanted you at the telephone; and they couldn ' t even see you making signs. Edith: I wonder who will want to speak to you over the telephone, Marion. As you are so anxious to talk suppose you do the talking for the family to-day, and let us make the money. Don ' t make such a face at me because we will be willing to share our money with you. Christine: That will be a good idea. How will five dollars from each of us suit you? Mr. Baker: You misunderstand my offer. I mean there is to be no spokesman for the crowd, no writing of messages, no spelling on the fingers nor anytliing of that sort. (Gt-ts liat and coat and starts to leave.) Well, here ' s luck to you. Call me up sometime to-day and tell me if you think you are winning the offer. (Goes out.) Mrs. B. ker: Then if we did that we would be losing our money. Now, girls, you liave heard the offer. What is j our pleasure. Edith (looking at her watch bracelet): Let me see. It is now three minutes until eight. I move that we start at eight o ' clock this morning and go until six this evening without speaking a word. Christine: I second the motion. Mrs. Baker: All in favor of that motion let it be known by saying 1. Christine . nd Edith: I. Marion: No, for I can ' t do it. Edith: Yes, you can do it, and you will. Don ' t you speak another word. Aunt Rachel: I ' se tired ob waitin ' on you girls. Ef you doan go in there to yo ' breakfast it am gwine ter be plum cold. The girls go out together. Irs. Baker goes to get her sewing. Aunt Rachel starts to dusting. The door bell rings. She goes out and ushers in a book-agent. Book- Agent: I would like to see the lady of the house, if you please. Aunt Rachel: Which un? Book-Agent: Are there more than one? Either of them will do. Aunt Rachel: Well, the young ladies air eatin ' their breakfast, but I will fetch their mother. Book-Agent: Thank you. Aunt Rachel (returning immediately) : I tole her, sah. and I think she am comin ' . Book-Agent: What is her name? Aunt Rachel: She am named Mis ' Kate Baker. I raised her an ebey las ' one ob her daughters, too. Her mother was my young mistress duing de war. An ' arter she died I cum here to lib wid Mis ' Kate. Book- Agent: Oh! I see. So you are the negro mammy. Well, who did you say your young mistress was ? Aunt Rachel: Miss Kate Baker. Her husband is the mayor ob de town. I spec ' you hab lieard tell ob liim. Here is Mis ' Kate right Si- Mrs. Baker enters and Aunt Kacliil leaves the room. Book- Agent: Is this Mrs. Baker. ' How are you, Mrs. Baker. ' You liave such a charming location here. I was in the city when Mr. Baker bought this lot. I don ' t believe I have had the pleasure of meeting you before, but I have had many long talks with your husband during the last fifteen years. Yes, I know Mr. Baker very well. Perhaps you have heard him speak of me. Adams is my name; yes, Charlie Adams. What a lovely room you have here, Mrs. Baker. I suppose everything in your home is as perfect in its way as this room. Tliere can be only one thing to complete it and that one thing I shall now have the pleasure of introducing to you. It is the Standard Dictionary of Facts. It has in it history, language, literature, biography, travel, art, government, in- vention, science, education, and a thousand other things you have only to mention. Your library cannot be complete without this great book. Yes, I know you are busy this morning. I am myself, and of course the quicker I can make a sale the better I am pleased. There is no greater mistake in this business than urging people to buy. Now in regard to the price. It sells at the very low price of two dollars and seventy-five cents. Many ladies are eager to buy it, realizing that they will not have another oppor- tunity like this offered. When I come around next year the price will have advanced fifty per cent. Now, if you want two of these books, one for your husband ' s office, and the other for your home library, I will let you have them for five dollars. (Takes out small note book and pencil.) Now will 3 ' ou take one at two dollars and seventy-five cents or two at five dollars ? Mrs. Baker replies nothing; shakes her head, and points to her mouth. Book-Aoen ' t: Why. the jioor lady is deaf and dumb. I beg your pardon, Mrs. Baker. I had forgotten about your sad state. I believe your husband did tell me a few years ago that you were deaf and dumb. So I will write for you. Mrs. Baker protests. Book-Agent: Oh! Sure, of course you cannot write. Well, I can ' t spell on my fingers, either. So I guess all of my efforts are in vain. I will bid you good morning. The book-agent goes out leaving ] Irs. Baker with a broad smile spread- ing over her face. She picks up her sewing. The girls come in. Marion Iieaves a deep sigh, and goes to the book case to get a novel. Aunt Rachel: Clar to goodness. Dat wuz de quietest breakfast I eber seed. What de matter wid dem girls. Mis ' Kate. Dey ain ' t none ob ' em speakin ' er word. Dey act je3 lak dey playin ' er game er club fist, and de fust one ob ' em speaks am gwine ter git free pinches an ' four slaps. Mrs. Baker replies nothing and continues her sewing. Aunt Rachei,: What kin I fix fo ' yo ' dinner. Mis ' Kate? Mrs. Baker and the girls look amused, but no one speaks. Aunt Rachel: Er Mis ' Kate, I say what kin I fix fer yo ' dinner? Ain ' t you talkin ' nuther? Fo ' God, Mis Kate, what ailin ' you? Am you sic ' ? I spec ' I better call de doctor. (She flies around with her hands in the air.) Mrs. Baker smiles and motions for her to come back. Aunt Rachel: Oh! Mis ' Kate, you needin ' say nuffin. I knows it, I knows it. Oh, glory ! My white folks am sanctified. Glory to de good Lord. I bin seein ' it comin ' on an ' now it am here. Mrs. Baker and the girls look amused, but no one speaks. Aunt Rachel: Well, I ' se gwine ter cook what I please, case sanc- tified folks ain ' t hard to please. (She goes off humming.) The telephone rings. The girls look worried. Marion jumps up and starts to answer it. Christine starts after her and pulls her back. All of the girls go out and pull Aunt Rachel in. The telephone rings again. Aunt Rachel: Am dat what you want wid me? Why, fer de good- ness sake, I can ' t talk ober de tallyphone. (She goes to answer it.) Hey-o! Who dat? Dis ' ere me. (Aside) Aw cum here, Mis ' Marion. Dis am a fool. He ax me what I mean when I says me, Hey-o! Who dat? Dis ' ere Aunt Rachel, Mis ' Kate Baker ' s cook. Er Miss Edith? Yas, sir, she here. I spec ' she ain ' t gwine ter talk wid you, case she ain ' t talkin ' ter nobody. I ' ll tell her, tho, ef you say so. Awright, sir. Yas, sir. (She looks into the room.) Mis ' Edith, dat air man in de tallyphone wants ter know if it is convenient fer him ter speak wid you. Edith looks worried but does not make any reply. Aunt Rachel (at the telephone): Hey-o! Who dat? You de same giniman I ' se talkin ' to while ago? Well, I tole Mis ' Edith what you say, and she ain ' t say nuffin ' tall. I spec ' she ain ' t nebber gwine ter speak wid you no more, case it ' s mighty oncommon kuis she am doin ' . Sir? Yes, sir; I tell her. Awright, sir. Yaas, sir. Good-bye. Mis J Edith, )ie say he mighU sorry you won ' t talk ter him case he had suinfin he bleged ter say. I bleebes I hear my taters boilin ' ober. (She leaves the room hurriedly.) The door bell rings. No one makes any movement towards answer- ing it. Mrs. Gossip enters. Mrs. Gossip: Good morning, Mrs. Baker. I rang the bell, but no one came to the door, so I came on in because I knew you would be here, it being a Saturday. Well, I am tired this morning. Been paying my Saturday morning calls, and thought Id drop in and see how you and the girls are feeling. I noticed you were up mighty late last night, but of course it ain ' t none of my business. Miss Lawson and I were talking this morning about the way you and the girls have been carrying on here of late. But of course that ain ' t none of my business. Looks like to me you have gone plumb wild, a letting them girls go to card parties and dancing until midnight. And you are not any better than they are, for since you have been a leader of them suffragettes it seems to me like you have forgot your raising. Of course it ain ' t none of my business. Miss Lawson says she ' lows there is going to be some punishment sent on you if you don ' t mend the way you are living. Don ' t guess you have heard about Jane Stewart ' s oldest girl running awaj- and marrying last night. Yes, they say she took all of the money they saved last year and bought her wedding clothes. Then I don ' t guess she imj)roved her looks any, for I alius did say she was about the ugliest girl I ever saw. I believe you told me one time that her mother and yours were first cousins. Now I can see that j ' our Marion has got a mouth like those Stewarts. Poor girl! I hope her married life will be happier than the one her mother lived. Well, I guess I must be going. I promised Miss Hayes I would help her get that quilt out this evening. Reckon you could go and help us a little while? Several other ladies are coming, and after we finish the quilt we are going to have a little prayer service for those members of our church who are going astray. Brother Landrum, our new rector, will be there. You haven ' t met him, have you? No answer. Mrs. Gossip looked surprised. Mrs. Gossip: Umph ! Do you tiiiiik yourself too good to speak to me? You needn ' t get mad with me because I have been talking so plain to you, for it is just what you have been needing. I alius did say there was a heap in that old saying, Truth will hurt. And if you and your girls think yourselves too good to speak to me it don ' t hurt me one bit. You will thank me some day for talking so plain to you. Good morning. (She leaves the room quickly.) Aunt Rachel: Dinner am ready for de sanctified folks. Mrs. Baker and the girls leave the room together. Aunt. Rachel: I ' ll declar ter goodnes . Dem white folks done beat my time. Jes ' ain ' t speakin ' at all. I ' se gettin ' oneasy about them. (She looks out of the window.) Now here cum anudder man wid a book. Desc book-agents am gittin ' mighty numerous in this section. (The door bell rings.) She goes out and ushers in the new rector, who carries a Bible. Rector: How is auntie to-day? Aunt Rachel: I ' se feelin ' tolerable, thank ye, sah. Rector: Well, that is good. May I see Mrs. Baker? Aunt Rachel: Yes. .sir, but it won ' t do no good, case slie ain ' t in no notion to buy books this morning. Rector: Is that so? But you see I am not a book agent. I am tlie new er — Aunt Rachel: Yas, sir, I knows you. You de patent churn agent, but we doan want no churn. We gits our milk from Mis ' Lawson down de street. It may be she would laike ter buy one. Rector: Oh! you misunderstand me. I am the new rector and am making my weekly calls. Aunt Rachel: De wreckter? Well, we ain ' t had no wreck here, but it is sumfin mighty kuis. !Mis ' Kate and all tlie girls hab done lost dey speech, and dey won ' t talk ter nobody, not even to dey selves. Rector: I am very sorry indeed to hear of such a misfortune. Will you please tell them that I called, and that I hope they will soon be well ? Good morning. Aunt Rachel: Good niawnin ' sah. Now ain ' t he a fool? Talk lak dey will be wantin ' to know dat he call. I ' se gittin ' worried about dem white folks. Sanctified people do talk sometimes and dey ain ' t er speakin ' no time. ' Pears to me lak it is more of a ' zese dan it is sanctificashun. I spec ' I orter go tell Mis ' Lawson about it. I know she could tell me what ' s ailin ' ' em. Mrs. Baker and the girls come in one door as Aunt Rachel goes out the other one. !Mrs. Baker resumes her sewing. Christine yawns several times and then goes out of the room followed by Edith and Marion. The door bell rings and Mrs. Gossip enters a few seconds later. 98 J ) ■ Mrs. Gossip (throwing off litr shawl) : Well, Mrs. Baker, Aunt Ra- chel told my Sallie and Sallie told me about the way you and these girls have been doing all day. Somehow, I can ' t help from believing it is a punishment sent on you. But of course it ain ' t none of my business. This morning when you wouldn ' t talk to me I thought it was because I had been giving you a piece of my mind. Now I am willing to do what I can for you. I met Aunt Rachel when I came in, and she said she was going after ] Iiss Lawson. Miss Lawson and Aunt Rachel enter. Aunt Rachel: Mis ' Kate, you and de girls doin ' so kuis I ' se jes bleged to go tell Mis ' Lawson ' bout it, case what she can ' t cure can ' t be cured tall. I recollec ' de time when my ole man was mighty nigh in de grabe wid rheumatiz an ' Miss Lawson jes natally cured him wid her cherry- bark bitters. So I fetch her ter see what she can do for you and de girls. Miss Lawson: Of course. Kate, I don ' t know what ' s ailin ' you, but I am willing to do all I kin for you. It may be some of the good Lord ' s work, and if it is I ain ' t no hand to recommend agin his work. Then agin it may be a little cold you tuk and it made your tonsils swell so as you can ' t talk. Ls there any tightness in your chist? If there is, I ' ve got some herbs that will make a strong poultice, and it ' ll loosen up that tight- ness. Mrs. Gossip : A red pepper tea wouldn ' t hurt. What do you think of putting a mustard plaster on her neck? Meanwhile the girls are peeping in at the door and laughing to them- selves. Mrs. Baker looks disgusted, but is determined not to speak. Mrs. Gossip : Miss Lawson, I feel like we can ' t do no good for cir- cumstances like these. I think we had better go get Brother Landrum to come over and let ' s have a little prayer meeting. I feel like that will help matters more than poulticing them up. Miss Lawson: Our prayers ain ' t going to do a bit of good, Mrs. Gos- sip until they first pray themselves. But I tell vou what we ' ll do. We will poultice them up and fetch Brother Landrum if j ' ou think he will do any good. Aunt Rachel: I ' ve hearn that ' ligeon is like de measels. Ef it goes in on you it ' ll kill yer. So I bleebes de bes ' thing for us to do is to get de ' ligeon broke out on dey hands and feet and tongue. Miss Lawson: Now. Mrs. Gossip, you go after Brother Landrum. I guess you will find him down at Miss Hayes ' quilting party. If he ain ' t V 99 reached there I know you will find him at home. And while j-ou are doing that I ' ll go fetch my rabbit foot so as she can put it in her pocket. It ' ll do more for breaking the spell than anything else. I was show I had it. and every time I go off without it somet hing awful always happens. Mrs. Gossip and Miss I.awson lock arms and go out of the room talking in low tones. The girls come in and look amusingly at their mother. She shakes her head and forces a smiling countenance. In a few seconds the door bell rings. Aunt Rachel goes to the door and admits the census man. Census Man : We are taking the census of the town. I would like to know how many you have in the family and also their ages. Aunt Rachel: Law me, boss. If you can get air one ob em to talk it ' s more ' n we can do. Census Man: Well. Auntie, are they afflicted in any way. ' Aunt Rachel: Xaw, sir. boss, dey jes ' can ' t talk. Dey ve been struck dum ' for some cause. But if you wants ter know how many dey is in de fambly I kin tell yer dat. Dere is Mis ' Kate, and Marse Henry Baker and dev free chillun, Mis ' Christine, and Mis ' Edith, and Mis ' Marion. Ef you is bleeged ter know der ages I kin fetch you dey fambly Bible. (She goes out and brings in a big Bible. Edith jumps up and takes it away from Aunt Rachel and sits down on it.) Aunt Rachel: Fo ' God, Mis ' Edith, is you shame ob yo ' age. ' I spec ' I kin tell you, boss, case I done hep raise ebey las ' one ob dese chillun an ' Mis ' Kate ober dere was my young mistress. Now, let me see. Mis ' Christine has been keepin ' company for de las ' twenty years, and so I spec ' you better put her down at Christine frowns and throws up her hands in amazement. Aunt Rachel: Now, Miss Christine. I ain ' t goin ' to do you no harm. And ' er Mis ' Edith is ' bout de same age ob my Leida ' s baby girl, and tliat gal is married and libin ' in Chattanooga, and got one chile. So I guess she is ' bout twenty-five. And Mis ' Marion, why it ain ' t been no time since she wuz a baby. I know she ain ' t far from leben. And Mis ' Kate is puertin and youngern any ob her chillun, I spec ' . She ' s alius been so lively and full ob fun till dis ve ' y day. And I know she ain t more n twenty-six years old. A horrified look spreads over the faces of Mrs. Baker and the girls. The census man looks amused. Aunt Rachel: And now I bleebes I cum to Marse Henrv. He ' s 100 i fr V , J ■J a purty ole man case I ' member he had some grey hairs in his head wlien he cum a courtin ' on Mis ' Kate. So boss, I spec he is nigli on to sebenty- five year old. Now dat ' s .ill I know. boss. Censis M. x: ' ery well. Auntie. I guess I will have to take your word for it. But you haven ' t told me your name and age yet. Aunt R. chel: Dat ' s a fact, boss: Well. I am name Mrs. Rachel Fer- guson. My birfday comes on de Fourth ob July. And let ' s see, what I ' se arter is to see how many birf ' days I kin recollect. I ' member one July when I fust seed Marse Henry. And anudder when we went down to Flat Woods to a picnic and Melinda Perkins fell in de creek and her blue dress lack ter turned de whole creek blue afore dey could get lur out. She show wuz a plumb sight. You orter seed her, boss. Census Man: But Auntie, I do not want to know your family his- tory. I just want your age. Suppose I put you down at sixty. AiNT Rachel: Xaw, sir, boss. I ' m oldcr ' n dat, case I wuz born afore de war. Yas. sir, I riccolects when de stars fell. Census Max: All right, I ' ll put you down at seventy-five. I must be going. Thank you for your information. Madam, I certainly hope you and your daughters will soon recover from your sad affliction. Good evening. Aunt Rachel (taking out of her pocket a red bandana Iiandkerchief ) : Mis ' Kate, since I been studyin ' ' bout it, I bleebes you all hab got a catchin ' desease and the best thing I kin do will he to fix this air hanchuf on de gate-jjost to keep anybody fum cumin ' in here till I go down yonder and fetch de police to cum here and quarantine you all. Aunt Rachel goes out in a hurry. Edith looks at the clock on the mantel and then at her watcli bracelet. She goes to the clock and winds it up and sets it at five minutes until six. Mr. Baker enters, holding up Aunt Rachel ' s handkerchief. Mr. Baker: Who is Aunt Rachel trying to flag now.? I found it tied on the gate post. Well, Kate, I decided I would go with you and the girls to the banquet to-night, so I came home earlier on that account. I thought sure you would be dressed up ready to go by this time. Marion, did you get your coat fixed ? No answer. Mr. Baker: What is the matter with Marion? Why can ' t she speak when I have sjioken to her ? Edith, what is tlit- inattfr witli vour mother? Xo answer. Mr. Baker: No answer. Ir. Baker: Are you all mad with each other and trying to spite me by not talking? I think it is a nice affair to have a man working all (lay for liis family, and then come home and finds no one wants to speak to him. Just then the clock strikes six. Christine, Edith and Iarion: Now we can talk. Papa, we have been winning the fifty dollars yon offered us. Mr. Baker: Why. I had forgotten about that. Do you mean to say- that you have really gone a whole day without speaking? Marion : Yes, sir. We can prove it by Aunt Rachel and most any- body else. Mrs. Baker: Yes, for it seems that everybody has been here to-day. And I know we are disgraced. But we were determined to win the money, and so we have. Edith: Yes, sir-ree. You can write out my check first. It is money well earned. Mr. Baker: Well, well, well. I guess I will have to keep my promise if you have done the job. Now let s be in a hurry, so we won ' t be late for that banquet. They go off the stage joyfully. -Wi- J JC ' TT i X the college activities of 1915-16 the Department of Home Economics should have an important place, for indeed it has been this year an extremely active and potent factor. The broad field for extremely practical work covered by Home Economics is more and more being brought before the public and its im- portance realized. For the girl who has talent for cooking, ample experi- ence is furnished. The course in Theory of Foods includes the compo- sition of foods, dietetic values, energy produced, cost and distribution oi food. The recipes prepared in this class are planned especially to bring out these food principles. They carry out the preparation, and serving of breakfast, luncheon and dinner. The uttermost care is taken in regard to every detail of service, decoration, and asthetic beauty in serving the meal. In addition to this practical experience in ordinary meal serving, the class is taught invalid cooking, infant feeding, and the preparation of , fancy dishes. The higher classes in cookery served a Thanksgiving din- ner. On such occasions as St. Patrick ' s Day and May Day the girls serve to the faculty luncheons, dinners, and teas. I The classes in sewing are taught simple stitches, pattern drafting and dressmaking. This year they planned and made silk and linen waists, woolen and silk dresses. A careful study is made of textiles, and in con- nection with this is given a very practical course in the laboratory. Other interesting features of the department are the courses in Household Deco- ration, Household Management, Home Nursing and Hygiene, both personal j and municipal. It can easily be seen how this department is not merely of interest, but of vital importance to the girl, the future mistress of the home. 104 o m V J V Mrs. Dazzle Dick ' s Party THINK I shall give a resurrection party, said Mrs. Dazzle Dick, looking thoughtfully for two minutes, and then burst- ing into an explosion of crackling merriment. She made the remark to her mother-in-law. a stiff-backed old lady, who hap- pened to be having lunch at the house, and she had the satisfaction of seeing her sit up and look about her with great disfavor. I do not think I ever heard of that especial form of entertainment before, said the old lady coldly. Of course you never did. I ' m just in the process of inventing it, returned the younger lady, leaning negligently back in her chair. No- body would be admitted except in certified costume, you know. Oh, it they would just carry it out in the proper spirit. ' In my day the object of giving a party was not to make your guests either uncomfortable or ridiculous, remarked Mrs. Richard Bright, glancing at her daughter-in-law with ostentatious benignity over her glasses. Mrs. Dazzle Dick (this was the foolish name which the junior Mrs. Bright had acquired during the early years of her marriage, while her husband ' s eyes were in a constant state of dilation on account of her wild doings) laughed maliciously and continued. In your day you tried to entertain your friends, I suppose. In our day we just amuse ourselves, and if people don ' t like it, why, they don ' t have to play in our yard, she said. Is that your idea of hospitality? inquired Mrs. Bright severely. That is my whole theory of life. returned the daughter-in-law. ' Must go ahead and please yourself, and others will run after you. that is if you have money enough to keep things going. If you waited for them to put themselves out for you. you would wait a long time. Now look at these women, my friends. They know well enough I ' m readier to scratch them than they are to scratch me. I say what I please, and do what I please, and they are glad to play with me on my own terms. If I were meek and tried to do what I thought they would like, they would never know I was here. You have to make yourself ))retty tall and conspicuous these days to be seen above the crowd. Mrs. Bright suddenly and majestically rose and luld out her hand Mrs. Dick rose also. Must you be oft ' r So sorry. I hadn ' t half finished about the party. ' May I see Hester before I go? ' inquired Mrs. Bright coldly. 5 r— — V I, J I liaven ' t tlie slightest idea wliirc she is, replied Hester ' s mother carelesslj ' . Ill ring and find out if you really wish it. Between good works and a college career I see very little of Hester. We are not at all congenial, don ' t you know. I rather thought we would be when she grew congenial don ' t you know. I rather thought we would be when she grew up and came out, but we are not. She doesn ' t care about anything I care about. Mrs. Dazzle Dick was accustomed to startle her audience by an exag- gerated freedom of speech, but she was unprepared for the reception her words met with on this occasion. Arabella, cried her incensed mother-in-law. you are a frivolous, flippant, foolish woman. You care for notiiing but amusing yourself and daughter is a million times too good for you. Give her my love. Goodbye. Mrs. Bright departed and Mrs. Dick sat down and laughed. I suspect she wishes I were dead or divorced and Dick married to a Quaker. Only she would never admit it in her own mind. Funny old woman. I rather like her, though, and I just love to shock her. But I don ' t think I will give that party, it wouldn ' t be a success. What can I have. and she sighed with the effort of thought. It must be something new. The cry of all the restless world, ancient and modern, especially of Mrs. Dazzle Dick ' s particular circle in their career of it, was in these words: Give us something new. Dance a new dance. Tell us a new story. ' ' Or else they will wander on to look in other booths in Vanity Fair. The fickle crowd seems to follow only so l ong as you hold its attention. Mrs. Dick might boast to her mother-in-law that she played as she pleased, but it would not have pleased her to play to empty houses. She flung her jibes and witticisms freely, but she knew that she must control even while she intimidated, and not fail to amuse the very people at whose expense she believed herself to be diverted. And truly the same process of divert- ing herself was a hard one and seemed to the dispassionate observer to entail more exertion than goes to the making of many an honest fortune. To be always a little more extraordinarily well-dressed, housed, and served than your friends; always a little sharper tongued than your enemies to sus- tain a reputation for cleverness and originality; always strong to concert pitch ; there is apt to be a strain about all this when one has done it for years and years, and the strain was beginning to tell upon Mrs. Dazzle Dick. Her black hair had not begun to show any streaks of gray in spite of her forty-two years, but her face looked haggard in spite of, or perhaps because of the touch of rouge she wore. Her figure was perfect, but she — -f JfJx- ■ 1 - - V E dressed in sumptuous bad taste and loved lirilliant color and startling contrast, or anything in fact which attracted attention. She always went to Paris and London in the early spring, protesting that she could not understand what the people who stayed at home during that season found to do with tiiemselves. At first she had been accustomed to take either the big, good-natured Judge, her husband, or her demure little daughter with her, but as the one moped dismally when deprived of his club and his business, and the other wore herself to a shadow in indefatigable sight- seeing, Mrs. Dick soon found it more expedient to leave them at home. She never worried herself by tramping through dreary old churches or tiresome galleries. She went abroad to be amused and incidentally to buy clothes for herself and her indifferent child. She found many of her friends abroad at the same time and equally bent upon amusement. They met daily and fluttered from theatre to theatre as brilliant and noisy as a flock of birds. The late spring usually found them all flying home again to their country places on the Hiidson or Long Island. Mrs. Dick had a home in town built after and furnished moro or less out of an old French chateau ; and in the country an Elizabethan manor whose snug red brick walls could have told tales of countless revelries; and a villa at Newport not unlike the wing of a public library set down suddenly in an insufficient grant of land. Now Mrs. Dick had given every kind of hall and dinner that could be given, elaborated to the (joint of almost fabulous expense, and now what was to be done. The winter season was nearly over. Having re- turned from various trips, here she was with all eves turned upon her and with not the ghost of an idea how to live up to her reputation. Not that I care at all, ' ' she said to herself, as she jumped up and walked to the window, ' but one must do something not to die of dullness. ' The drawing-room windows overlooked the front door, and it so hap- pened that a tall young gentleman with curly light hair and broad shoul- ders was at that minute parting with Hester at the foot of the steps, having escorted her home from some mutual expedition. It ' s strange how much that looks like a real nice man, thought Mrs. Dick, and yet I know it is only a professor, a clergyman or probably a cajjtain in the Salvation Army, and they are just returning from doing some charity work. But I must send for a young man myself. She rang and gave orders that a telejihone message be sent to Mr. Halton Dare, asking him to call without fail that afternoon. - 110 S 1G J ( .Mr. Dure was a person of indefinite resources in many matters, espe- eially those of social importance, and Mrs. Dick had relied upon his judg- ment for years. He was handsome, witty, agreeable, an excellent dancer, and a clever business man. He seemed to radiate a sort of hard bright- ness, light without heat, like electricity. What can I do this time, said Mrs. Dick confidentially to him when he appeared in answer to her summons. I have exhausted my ideas. ' Well, I should say it is hard work to keep up with the game, ob- served Mr. Dare. I m ahead of the game, returned his hostess. Don ' t be insulting. I ' d like to know who is social queen and a society leader if I am not. Poor Dick used to imagine that he was a distinguished man just because he argued dull cases brilliantly and was called a celebrated lawyer, and lie thought I shone with reflected glory. Now I tell him his chief distinc- tion is that he belongs to me, the best dressed, best looking (for my age), the most eccentric and extravagant woman in the state, and HE .shines with reflected glory now. Finally having talked herself to a standstill, Mrs, Dick again asked, What am I going to give these people to wonder at next. Mr. Dare shrugged his shoulders, I 11 declare if I know, unless you elope with me, or turn Wakenhurst into a nunnery. ' Oh, you are not much good as an advisory council, are you? Let me see, I might give a masked ball with everybody dressed as monks and nuns, and have private rooms for supper and little red imps for waiters. I might turn the house into a kind of Monte Carlo and have a theatrical performance on a stage in the ball room. You might be raided by the police, remarked Mr. Dare. You are so discouraging. I ' m sorry I consulted you, for you are about as much use as a stuff ' ed figure, a wax work from New York. There ! I have it. I knew you would give me an idea. A dime museum party With freaks, wax works, a chamber of horrors and an automaton to play chess and music and a ballet in the ball room. Don ' t you tell a soul, and though you haven ' t been brilliant about the original conception, at least I know you will help me about the minor arrangements. There was a great buzzing in the social line when Mrs. Dick allowed it to be noised abroad that she was going to have a party. She permitted the date of the entertainment to leak out, but the details she kept to her- self. Then came the invitation. Mrs. Dick sent them out gradually, so those who had them spread the news among those who longed for them. She declared it was going to be small and select; and those who were 111 A M - ■ 1 asked first were grateful, those wlio were asked late appeased, and those who were not asked at all said acidly that it was strange how snubbish that woman had become. Mrs. Dick minded them not at all, but went on with her preparation. Hester ])aid little or no attention to the coming festivities and pursued her ordinary occupations as usual. She told a friend that she felt years older than her mother and did not see how, when one had to face the serious things in life, one could be amused with the frivolous. Her mother over- hearing her, broke into her usual noisy laughter and begged her to send an invitation to the broad-shouldered young man with the eyeglasses (who really was tlie philanthropist son of a wily old judge, a friend of Dick ' s) and see what he had to say about it. So time went on and the evening of the great event arrived. People were for once too eager to arrive and satisfy their curiosity. iSIrs. Dazzle Dick had really done it well. On the left, just inside the hall, was a tiny box office where a supercilious gentleman with a drawl set forth the glories to be seen inside, and dispensed tickets with a languid air. Above the hall and staircases real footmen stood so rigidly that it was difficult to distinguish them from the artificial. Then there was the chamber of horrors, the great chess automaton, an automatic banjo in a glass case, and a fortune-telling machine. Groups of bewildering wax figures were scattered everywhere, and the whole scene was like a kaleido- scope of moving, glittering colors. Soon supper was announced, and while tliis was being served at the countless little tables in the drawing-room, tlie ball-room was being cleared for the cotillion dance, which lasted for several hours. The favors for the evening were magnificent and plentiful. When at !■ oclock the guests were leaving, everyone seemed satisfied and exceedingly sleepy. In one corner of the now deserted ball-room sat Hester and the broad- shouldered 3 ' oung man. He had said everything he could think of that evening, ranging from a proposal to the most prosaic and insipid observa- tion, and now it had come to the point of interviewing Mrs. Dazzle Dick. Mother, ' said Hester tremulously. But mother impetuously, as ever, arrived at her conclusion. Of course, my absurd daughter, of course, but why did you not tell me before. Yo ' ir marriage might have occurred tonight and we could have turned it into the most unique event of the season. B ' the way, may I inquire the name of the young man you ex])ect to marry? 112 J Once upon a midday gleaming, while I pondered, dreaming, dreaming Over many an ancient memory, flitting through my weary brain; While I nodded, nearly sleeping, suddenly there came a creeping. As of something quickly sweeping, sweeping through the court again. Only this, in dripping rain. ' Twas the Dial of the Days beguiling My sad fancy into smiling O ' er the Chronicles of 191(), Shorter ' s long forgotten lore. So I listened eager, grasping, those old memories fondly clasping, ' Till the Dial faintly rasping — closed the scenes on memory ' s shore; And I saw nothing more. M. K. B. 16. CHAPTER V CCOMPANIED by their friends, these sailors now has- tened to the dormitories. In order to delay the pur- suit of any who might oppose them, the Argonauts tore to pieces enticing things, and strewed fragments of them along the line of their flight. Now there were those who followed, but they were ignorant of college ways. So concerned had they been with their own daily affairs, that they had given but little thought to the inside hap- penings of college life. To them, a college was largely a place where absent-minded professors, teaching in metaphysical terms, gave out nothing except that which was theoretical. Nor did the students, as they thought, give attention to anything except text- book knowledge, and spend money for that which satisfied not. How dull and uninteresting, therefore, must be the daily routine of such a life. But in their pursuit, they came across these frag- ments purposely strewed in their way. Observing what was writ- ten on these fragments, their ideas were largely changed. For on one was an interesting account of a gracious welcome from the old girls to the new. Another told of an exciting contest for a beautiful trophy. And there must have been patriotism there, for another told of how the country ' s great men had been honored. Nor had Cupid been neglected ; for here was an evening on which Saint Valentine had been remembered. Going a bit further, they found another paper in which was described a most exciting de- bate. In no event did it seem that the interest had been so intense as in this intellectual contest. Indeed, as they read paper after paper, they themselves became filled with the Shorter Spirit, and they became less intent upon the object of their pursuit. How fine a thing it is, they said, to be young and a student at Shorter. It is no wonder that the ruse succeeded. And so the Argonauts arrived in safety. 1 ■ Hallowe ' en :•■■ r ' -=- AN you imagine a more ap- propriate or interesting Hal- lowe ' en party than one in an empty house in the woods ? All the college community had been in- vited to Senior Lodge. ' The forms of ghosts assembled behind the conservatory, where they should be directed to the scene of festivities. All were silent and spooky, like true ghosts ought to be, until they began to descend the steep hill in darkness. Here many exclamations and forceful expressions were used, and only the Hallowe ' en masks saved the reputations of some most exemplary girls. After the dark path through the woods had been brightened by flick- ering lights and Senior Lodge reached, more fun was in store. There was the chamber of horrors, the witclies ' pot, the fortune tellers ' den to be explored, and ghost stories told. Finally delightful refreshments were served, and the ghosts showed rather substantial appetites. The mystic hour of midnight passed all too soon and these merrj ' ghosts had to vanish. 115 Thanksgiving Day HANKSGIVING Day was in charge of the Juniors and was an enjoyable occasion for all. The dining room was artistically decorated with vines which hung from the ceiling and draped to the posts. The lights were shaded with green and shed a soft glow over the tables, each of which was very pretty with a miniature poultry-yard. In the center of the dining room was a large table reserved for the Juniors. The centerpiece of this table was a ship which represented the Mayflower. The favors were brighth covered autumn leaves on which were green mints. Six courses were served, between which toasts were given by the classes and visitors. In the e% ' ening a beautiful Thanksgiving service was held in the chapel. The Society Bazaar It had been planned for and talked of for weeks. Now the great night had arrived. Tlie gymnasium was gay with colored lights and deco- rated in honor of the occasion. On one side was an Indian village with its wigwams and fortune-telling tents, Indian maids going in and out selling articles to those pale faces ' who had come to buy. On the other side a typical holiday scene, booths covered with snow, one of the most attractive features being the Japanese tea room in one corner. And such a mighty display of pretty, useful articles! Both societies, Eunomian and Polym- nian, had each sought to outdo the other in a show of enthusiasm for the new society hall. Do you wonder that it was one of the most successful bazaars we have had } 116 Cinderella Cinderella, a pantoniinie giv- - i -S . H. f ' W - ' y Athletic Association Se iJT «5iirJ vS HP M i B White on January 1 1 was ■ v4k ' ' M J v - 4iiPKi creation of our childhood ' dreams ; while the step-mother and the ugly sisters were every bit as overbearing and selfish as tlie story depicts them. The court jester, we are sure, would have reached Shakespeare ' s ideal. Cast of characters: The King Evelyn Russell His Herald Sula Wilburn His Jester Hallie Carr Gentlemen of His Court — Betty Belts, Wilda Hardman, Sara Joyce King, Mary Kline Shipp, Blanch Williams. His Queen Elizabeth Walter Her Page Natalie Turner VaI -„ Ladies of Her Court — Sara Helen Bellen- ' ' ger, Helen Goetchius, lary Saunders, Zelma ' ■ Stark, Thelma Woodruff. V; ' n ' % The Prince Angeline K. Davi Oil ll vJ ' ' ;feL Cinderella Frances Schmidt I ■ .« Her Step-Mother Eleanor Wilcox iJ-r ' ' J •, Her Step-Sisters . Marion Meeks, Ruth Simpson t. ? |J . ilA- , „m Her Fairy God Mother . . . Mary K. Bruner Fairies-in-Waiting Sara Helen Bellenger, Thelma Woodruff Footman Mary Frances Shuford 117 Mr. Pfitzner ' s Recital N November the 1st Dr. Heinrich Pfitzner opened this session ' s artist course with a piano recital, presenting a program of such peculiar charm and effectiveness that those who were present agreed with the critic who said of him: He is a master in the art of program building. This particular program was devoted exclusively to typicallj- pianistic compositions and the judicious grouping of the num- bers heightened their individual effectiveness. A reputed American critic. Dr. Bartlett, once stated that Heinrich Pfitzner feels, thinks and expresses music in a big way, and on the pres- ent occasion this statement was certainly proven. Valentine Reception ikmi 1 ' f c;;!- ' iM y tines and gifts, among which lovely remembrance from each Sophomore to her Senior. At the close of the dinner the President of the Sophomore Class presented each other class with some book or books as a token of their good will. One of the most elaborate re- ceptions of the year was given to the faculty and student body by the Sophomore Class Febru- ary M. At six o ' clock everyone dressed in fancy costumes went into the beautifully decorated dining room where a five course dinner was served, during which Valentine Fairies selected from the Sophs distributed Valen- found a sj-, 5H 4i 118 : ' Perhaps the most eagerlj- looked forward to event of the Shorter Sehool j ' ear was the Book Reception on the night of George Washington ' s birthday. Not only was it a night when the P ' reshman class most delightfully enter- tained the college community, but it was the time set for making known tue results of the Library Fund been the cause of so much e)i For more than a month ttie had worked diligently against academy classes, each of them friends of the college to give and of their money, and each the name of their own and contest which had, for weeks, thusiasm between the classes, junior and freshmen classes the senior, sophomore and inviting their friends and liberally both of their books hoping that on the fatal night O their sister class might be written first on the bulletin board when, at nine o ' clock, the last account was made and the results publicly announced. Even when it was known that the juniors and fresh- men were victorious, none of those who had worked and lost in tlie contest felt that their efforts had been in vain, for all had joined as one in the desire for an enlarged library. Notwithstanding the intense enthusiasm manifested in the outcome of this contest, none failed to enjoy thoroughly the many favors shown their guests by the freshmen, the hostesses of the evening. The Alabama Glee Club The Alabama Glee Club, on Satur- day night. February 26, 1916. gave a tliorouglily enjoyable concert in the Shorter Auditorium, which was dec- orated with Alabama. Shorter and Polymnian colors. Afterwards the Pol_vmnian Society was hostess at a most delightful reception held in the college parlors and the society halls. Lectures One of the most notable events to happen at Shorter during the ' 16 term was a series of lectures on The Making of the New Testament, ' given by Dr. W. O. Carver, of Louisville Seminary, which were followed by a series of seven lectures on The Social Aspects of the Teachings of Jesus, ' delivered bv Dr. Shailer Matthews of the University of Chicago. The ' Possum Hunt 1 HE Sophomores could not have chosen a better moonlight night for the ' possum hunt had they tried a year! We were a gay crowd of Sophomores, Seniors and Academy who started down the hill with eight dogs and the firm determination to tree a ' possum. We did it! We actually caught two! After the hunt came the wiener roast and the good time at Senior Lodge. My, we had to admit you Sophs are j ust too good to us ! ■t fJv 1M 4 Senior Play THE END OF VANITE. Thf Kingdom of Vanite, Everyday in the Land of Everywhere. Scene — Throne Room at Palace. King seated on Peacock Throne, pages and Jester on either side, one great peacock in center of stage in foreground, four peacocks grouped around in back. Opening Chorus — J ' anite Chorus. Here in the Kingdom of Vanite ' Tis I who rules this land, E ' en lives of people are swept away By wave of my scepter hand. There are other kings and kingdoms But none as I and mine, Where massive walls and tow ' ring domes, Will hold through endless time. But mine is the kingdom of Vanite, And will last forever and aye, Since every day in everyland Vain spirits in vain hearts are found. By the lust that rules forever and aye In the peacock ' s land of Vanite. Jester — And does the chorus please my sire, overmuch ? King — Aye, aye. Tis true there are kings and other kingdoms but none so grand as I and mine. (Ferociously.) But curses on these kings, and curses on that man who dares proclaim another as great as I. Bring him forth, he ' ll never live to see another sun. Agonies of hell shall he undergo — the cutting lashes of the knotted cord — the liissing groveling tortures of red hot irons are not enough for him. Jester — Ah, but sire, all know that you are the greatest king of the greatest kingdom. I Prince — (Bows graciously before king.) Truly thou art the greatest king of all the kingdoms. Abroad as I traveled attended by a train un- equaled in any land, the peasants, the rich, the nobles, all bowed before me, the Prince of Vanite. King — Grand. (Questioningly.) And the hunt. Prince — Oh, they ' re strewn along the way, huge venisons killed on the yesterday were feasts for the birds on the morrow, (laughs) mighty is our following. Jester — (Mockingly in high pitched tone). E ' en the birds. King suddenly sober at sound of victrola. Kinfi — (In angry tone) What noise? Jester — (Interrupting king) Don ' t tell me it ' s the vie. Kincj — The vie! Who gave permission for that to be brought here? Cut it out — cut it out — that instrument must be done away with. (Jester tries to interrupt but hint continues.) That s settled. Prince — And what shall we do for amusement ? Kin ' j — My son, the prince and heir to all of Vanite shall not lack amusement, thy favorite dancer, Thamonda shall amuse thee. (Turns to pages) Announce our will. Jester flips prince ' s coat tail commenting, He ' s too good to you. (Jumps around behind prince so as not to be seen.) That makes it nice. (And other Shorter slang.) (Enter pages, bote to king and announce dancer.) (Enter dancer, boxes to king and prince.) Dance of Thamonda. Jester mockingly imitates dancer as she dances. Exit dancer. Jester — (breathless) I hate to brag. Someone has- said that dancing is poetry but my Sire I fear there are too many feet. Prince — Divine. King — No dancer so great as (Interrupted bi voices outside. Mob violence behind scenes. Eaclamations of Traitor to the King. ' ) Enter Amosis and attendants. Attendants dragging him to the foot of the throne. Amosis — Mercy, Sire. (Attendants knock him for trying to talk.) King — Hush thou fool. Hast thou permission to speak before the king. ' 122 Tliinkest thou that I hctd such mad cries for mercy? Ah! Mercy! All pay the penalty. (Gruffly to attendants.) Why bring you this man here? Aitendani — O. Sire, this man i)roclaims our kingdom false. He calls it vain and proud and boasts that tiie King of Happiness will in time over- come you. King — Thou devil, knowest thou what that means by the god of all evil I swear no man shall live to see another sun who sayeth it. And (hiss- ing) when you writhe in white heat, suffering hellish pain you will realize who is the greatest king. The King of Vanite or the petty King of Happi- ness. If thou hast anything to say, say it now before thy lips are closed forever. Amosis — Then am I doomed? Kinxj — Truly thou hast spoken. Thou art doomed. Amosis — No mercy, no love. Forgive what seemed my sin in me. Ah, No? This brings me sorrow yet touched with joy, for love will last and faith hold sway. I laugh at the lore and pride of man. Forget thy weak- - ness upon which is built, oh wretched man, the throne of tyranny. Let thy pride unbend. Let th} ' weakness have an end. And come unto you made lowly wise, A spirit of self sacrifice. Kinf) — Enough ! Enough ! Such foolish words. Take him out ! {As Amosis leaves xcith hoxced head.) King — And so shall they all go. Prince — And so shall they all go. Haw ! Such troubles us not. Do you not remember in mj ' travels the many kings of kingdoms who bowed be- fore me as Prince of Vanite? {Stands there musing.) Noise behind scenes, gradually growing louder. Prince — Listen. Listen! wiiat noise? Do I hear the gates open? From behind the scenes leader of mob of beggars shouts To the King, to the King, to plead our cause. The gods have opened the gates! ' {Evident confusion.) Beggars Enter. Leader — O King, we are hungry ; we are cold, and because of your oppression we are homeless. First Beggar — You take our little to add to your luxury. Second Beggar — You scorn us. Third Beggar — You treat us as dogs. Fourth Beggar — Our families are herded together in the open like cattle. King — You rats and snakes ! Y ' ou creatures of vileness. Out ! Out ! Put them out! (Disappointed e.rclamations.) O king, O sire, but wait, give heed. Beggar Chorus The beggars in rags all tattered and torn. Who to lives of misery and sorrow are born, The beggars live and die in want. While nobles them luxuries flaunt. The courtiers and nobles in royal gowns, In priceless jewels, your court abounds. Y ' ou are surrounded with luxuries on every hand While we starve and are cold thruout the land. Mercy and pity we desire As gifts from thee, O mighty sire. Have vou no pity for the humbler poor Who come to beg at the rich man ' s door? Knowest that we are subjects and people of thine. Surely thou hast love for all mankind. Mercy and pity we desire As gifts from thee, O, mighty sire. ' Prince — {Impatiently) Ah, ' tis the world that so divides us. Any- i thing to be rid of them. King — Can a king have no peace ? Be gone ! Bother me no longer with such pettiness. (Exclamations from beggars.) Begone I tell you. And speak not another word. (Beggars exit.) King — And did they expect pity from me. (Hiss) Beggars! (King paces floor.) Jester (follo-icing hing) — The lion paces his cage. 124 Gradually king, ])rincc and jester come to middle of stage. The five peacocks circle around them. Vanite Chorus — Opening Chorus. ACT II. Forest Scene. Prince enters singing, but stops at sound of frog chorus. Frog Chorus. Chunck, chunck, chunck, chunck, If you follow the path through the lonely woods, You ' ll come to the crystal shrine. Chunck, chunck, chunck, chunck. If you consult Odur the wise You ' ll learn the future of your life. Chunck, chunck, chunck, chunck, If you follow the path through the lonely woods You ' ll come to th e crystal shrine. Prince — Echoes. You ' ll come to the crystal shrine. Today I am twenty-five and today I go as all the princes of Vanite have done, to consult the crystal shrine. There I shall find Odur the wise who will unfold to me the mysteries of the future. Ah, but why should I want to look into the future. ' ' What more could I wish for than to be the Prince of V ' anite. ' Magpies (in the tree tops). (1) — Well, girls what did you cook this afternoon? Why didn ' t you bring me something? (2) — Ha, Dean Gaines again. (3) — 1-2-3. All begin together. Seconds come in on time. (4) — Hath anybody here thene Athele? Athele yeth Athele. Prince — Ha ! There own language, I guess. Would that I had some one here to talk to — a lonely place is this. Magpies — (1) — Made in Germany. Gott in Himniel. (2) — Hm — Miss Stevens got to breakfast on time this morning. (3) — Another test tube broken. Ten cents, g (4) — O — You aren ' t telling the truth — that ' s twice as much as it costs. (5) — Well — er you miglit say that, but er — Prince — ( Starts to throw at birds when the princess appears.) Princess — Ah ! Prince of Vanite are you lost in the woods ? Prince {aside) — A stranger — ah-ha, but they all know the Prince of Vanite. {To Princess) No, fair stranger, I am on mj ' way to the crystal shrine in the distant land of Orram. Princess — And for what future do you wish ? Prince — For what do I wish Why to be the King of Vanite. Princess — And nothing niore. Prince — What more could any one wish than to be first in the kingdom of Vanite ? Princess — Selfishness is that. Have you no thought for others? Surely you have some regard for suffering mankind. All can not be kings — all can not be nobles. Prince — Ah — but that ' s the world. Princess — The world. ' And what do you know of the world, wliere joy and sorrow, love and hate — all these have a part? Yours is but a narrow sphere, where only the glamour of life you see. Because I know of these sorrows and pains, because I know of the world as it is — they call me the Princess of Knowledge. There are higher things in life than the things you see and know. On this side of the river of time, we find the little things — what you call the world. But, across the bridge you find life, true life and happiness — and happiness is reached through love and knowledge. Prince — But that bridge is down. Princess — Then are you satisfied with the life that you live ? Do you aspire for nothing? The great should aspire for greater things — no man should be satisfied. Push on. Help others to push on — in so doing you will gain love for all mankind. Prince — Ah, to gain your happiness would mean the loss of my King- dom of Vanite. My future is made. Centuries ago it was made. Princess — Don ' t stand still. Think not of the yesterday, yesterday ' s thoughts are not worthy of today. It ' s still forenoon and not too late to think. {Ej ' if.) a moment or two. then savs. carelesslv. to the Prince — Thinks for shrine, to the shrine. ( -7mm W ■) Prince ' s Solo. To the shrine, to the shrine, to tlie shrine will I go, And there my fortune learn. I will see. I will see my fate all aglow. With things for which men yearn. While with me there is neither regret nor sigh. Envies with others abound. For the future no more than the present wish I For I have fame, renown. To the shrine, to the shrine, to the shrine will I go Ah. yea I see the smile On the pensive face of priest Odur As he gazes there awhile. Into the mystic globe so true-and-aye My future bliss is found For the future no more than the present wish I For I have fame renown. End of Act II. ACT III. Sh. dow Chorus. Hist Hist From the mystic land of far away I hear a voice in whispers say. Ah, ves, what does it say? See- See- From the depths of the crystal globe Riches rare and secrets old Ah Yes. What is foretold } List- List- And be it soon or be it late Someone comes to question fate Ah ves, what is this fate? Oo- Oo- Vapors rise which no man sees And yet foretell some destinj ' What ever can it be? Repeat first verse — talk What ever can it be? Owls — Hoo — dift ' erent pitches. Enter Priest — {goes before crystal globe — ceremonies there.) Looks into globe — Ah! On his way today there comes a curious trav- eler. ' Tis a traveler of royal blood, he comes thru the lonely woods. He is surrounded by dangers and unattended by his train. Ah ' twill be the Prince of Vanite. {Chuckles to self.) What keen surprise he has await- ing him. Ah! I shall get every thing in readiness. I shall call fortli tiie aid of wisdom, of the mystic world — the vapors of the sacred incense. {Walks over and lights incense.) Prince knocks. Otcls — Hoo — hoo — hoo. Priest enters — {Surprised) Already, ' tis the prince! Prince bows, etc. Arise Prince of Vanite. What seeketh thou. ' ' Prince — I have come, O wise Odhur, most high, as all Princes of Vanite before me have come, to learn the secrets of the crystal globe — hidden these many years, but when revealed shall be — Owls — Hoo — Shall be. Priest echoes — Shall be? {Looks in globe.) Prince — ' Yea what shall it be. ' {Eagerly looks into globe.) Priest {in mystical tones) — Only you! A kingdom lost! A kingdom gained. Tliou livest for naught. By your present actions. It is nothing, nothing {looks long into globe). I dare not — I can tell you no more. Prince — But wliy? Is it so dreadful that you cannot tell me. ' Priest — I repeat. By your present actions — it is nothing — nothing! It is as nothing! {Overcome, shakes head; leaves shrine quiet and subdued.) Prince {reflectively) — A kingdom lost! My present — nothing! It is as nothing! And where have I heard that before. ' Just yesterday — in the forest, the Princess of Knowledge told me You must live for others. And behold — the priest tells me I live for naught! A kingdom lost! Yes to change does mean a kingdom lost. The Kingdom of Vanite. Oh I can ' t give up Vanite where all luxuries and powers are mine — but the wise Odhur says it is as nothing, nothing. A search for happiness. But why, when I ' m L happy — but no I ' m not happy. There ' s something lacking. What is it? I But oh. it seems too much that I give up all of this I have in Vanite for a I doubtless goal. What would I accomplish? V 128 Fire Chorus Yes, your thoughts of yesterday Are not for you today. Follow what the globe has said And into bliss be lead In your heart shall ever be Mercy, love and charity. Follow what the crystal shrine And happiness be thine. And happiness be thine. And happiness be thine. 2. Remember what the Princess said And be the weakers aid Tho you lose your kingdom grand ' Tis best for fellowman. Tis forenoon and not too late Nor have you a fixed fate Let ambition stir your soul Then happiness your goal. Then happiness your goal. Then happiness your goal. Prince jinnps up inspired by chorus. Prince — And happiness my goal. Yes I will live for fellowman tho it demand my kingdom of Vanite. ' Tis forenoon and not too late. ' End of Act III. ACT IV. G. RDEX Scene in the Kixgdo.m of Happiness. Princess among flowers. BCTTERFLY ChORUS. Here in the kingdom of liappiness Be light, be gay. have joy today Pleasures have their sway. Dance. 129 Sorrows here are never known The wind and flowers play all day The elf ' s, the fairies dance away. Dance. Here in the kingdom of Happiness Go sing, go dance, be merry and gay. List, the glad things the flowers say. Dance. In our liearts we gladly sing All liail. all hail our Princess Who rules this land of Happiness. Dance. Princess — Dear little butterflies! Every body is happy here, because we live for others and give to the world the best that ' s in us. We do not see any one unhapjn ' . Some day wlien you go away and see the misery of others who live for themselves, as I did. you ' ll appreciate this land of Hap- piness. One day when I went to see the world I met a Prince who had a vast kingdom but all was ' anite. Envy, Jealousy, Hatred, Discontent, and everything bad. I told him of real Happiness, but he laughed at me and went back to liis kingdom. I suppose to live the old life of selfishness. There. Go little butterfly and shed joy and Happiness as you go. I wonder if he ' s Happy in his kingdom? How I would love to think that I had helped him and that some day he ' d And the true Happiness. Calls to two maids in waitinij. Thelia! Atosca ! Where are you? Where liave you been? (Enter maids, skipping, and present flowers to Princess, bowing. . .) Your Highness because we love you. ' Princess — I thank you and am glad tliat daily you remember there are others. Thelia — Just as tho ' you don ' t do it yourself. I Atosca — Ah! It ' s all lieeause of you. We follow where you lead. I Princess — All ! Don ' t flatter. I love it not. Go amuse yourself. I (E.rit Princess.) V 130 ■■ — yv. Thelia — Do you sup])osf our princess knows of that kingdom on far ott Shorter Hill? Atosca — I dare say not. for did we not only he.ir of it this morning? Thelia — ' Tis true. Hut who could it have been in the woodl.md who told such wondrous tales of — Atosca (intemipfinr ) — Oh sure, it was a wood elf who knows all secrets. And what was that funny little song he sang? Thelia — Oh, yes. King Van Hoose is a dear old goose And a dear old goose is he ( Interruptimj each other throiif lioiit verse.) He calls for Raynor. Rodwell and Kennedy These his confidants three. Each had a very fine speech And a very fine speech had she Tittle, tattle, tattle, tattle, tattle Said the confidants, none in harmony. Thelia — And they eat grits up there. Atosca — And biscuit three times a daj ' . Thelia — They walk in the dark up there. Atosca — Did they mean they didn ' t have any eyes? Thelia — Haw ! They have eyes allright, but the King won ' t let them have any lights. Atosca — At that rate I should think they have mighty good eyes. Atosca — But that ' s not it! It ' s the high cost of water that ' s driving , him mad. i i lit ell Thelia- Oh, and his other little jingle. The Senior Class the creek did pass. But their steps were all in vain Their lodge was rented Their money spented And they never went there again. -Yes, and the other. Seniors, Seniors, quite contrary How does your Senior play progress ? (Interrupting each other.) If you ' ll charge a little fee We have the grandest curtain You ever did see. Atosca — Oh. He was the funniest little elf. Together — But funnier still is Shorter Hill But a grand old place as well Their king a much loved king is he No matter where he dwell. Princess — Why such mirth ? Atosca — Your Highness we ' ll have to tell you of . . . {Enter Prince {disconsolate) seems to stumble upon them.) Thelia — Sire, whither goest thou? Prince {starts) — I know not. I have searched long for the kingdom of Happiness and found it not. Princess {aside) — Happiness! {To Prince) And Sire which road did you take? Prince — I came by the way of Knowledge. Directed by the Princess of Knowledge, and many have been the times, fair one, when I thought I was nearing my goal, but each time it has eluded me. Something is lack- ing. . . But what I cannot say, for I know not. Princess — But you mustn ' t give uj). so many things are there to in- spire you. Look forward to brighter things and light. Sunflower CiioRrs. O, Prince of Vanite ! Who into our land hast strayed Finding your goal has been long delayed You are weary, disheartened, footsore and sad. You have lost the kingdom of glory you had. You have wandered away by Knowledge lead Your hopes, ambitions, and courage are dead. Look forward, look upward, look toward the light And turn you away from the shadows of night The path before you, tho hopeless in sight Leads to a future which is yet to be bright. Turn ye ! Look upward, for the light from above Conies down to us here in the princess of love. Prince {reflectively) — The Princess of Love! Princess — You ' ve heard what the sunflowers said. The thing you lack is love. (Faces him for the first time.) Prince (surprised) — You are the Princess of Knowledge! Princess — And I ' m also the Princess of Love, Prince — Then I have found the Kingdom of Happiness — and you, I rename you the Princess of Happiness, Princess — And you the Prince of Happiness, Blue Bird Chorus I have sought along the way For the path to Ha])piness And in vain I searched Nay I found it, found it not. Yes I lost my Vanite And with it all distress And my heart is glad And my heart is glad That I have found true Happiness. CHORUS Happiness. O Ha])i)iness Love and Knowledge brings us this Happine-ss, O Happiness A joyful love for all mankind is bliss Happiness, O Ha])])iness And never from thy kingdom us dismiss. Happiness . , , , • CsT J £. r . And now I ha f peace rtnowned Since true love I have found Love and knowledge won This kingdom of Happiness. By Happiness we are crowned King and Queen and do endow All with hearts so glad All with hearts so glad That they may find true Happiness. CURTAIN. Scene II. same as Scene I. Enter Cupid Wearily — Home James. Music— The End of a Perfect Day. ' End. Mary K. Bruner. Elizabeth Walter. MLissE Edwards. 134 Curiosity Satisfied Pretties! M ' Lisse Edwarls JoIIiest Evelyn Russell Sweetest Annevic Greene Most Atliletic Elizabeth Betts lost Representative Elizabeth Betts Daintiest Frances Schmidt Most Dramatic Veda Jacobs Most Intellectual May Johnson Bicjgest Caser Sara Elizabeth Bass Most in Love Ruth Simpson Most Dir nifie l Jeddie Graham Xeatest Aline Cobb Handsomest Wilda Hardman Bicfc est Bluffer Yeteva Rogers Bifjcjest Boner Ida Bell Ray Biggest Kicker Yeteva Rogers Most Popular Annevic Greene Most Original Mary K. Bruner Best Dressed Mary Saunders Wittiest Lucy Wright Best Xatured Evelyn Russell Biggest Talker Elsie Warfield Cutest Helen Goetchius Most Musical Martha Galt Most Dependable Jeddie Graham Faculty ' s Pet Wilda Hardman Jh -i The La Act Tijie: May 30, 191(); (i p. m. Place: Shorter CoUeye Chapel. CAST OF CHARACIERS Bride Miss Ethel Stephens Groom Mr. Alex Mathews Abnett Maid of HoDor Miss Flobhie Stephens Best Man Mb. Judson Arxett Maids Groomsmen Flotcer Girls Miss Ai.ixe Cobb Mr. Clayton Hollingswobth Elizabeth Abnett Miss Kathbeex Coram Mb. Cabey Abnett Mabel Williamson Miss Eva Phillips Mb. Oakley M. Bishop Miss Hettie Babton Mr. Lutheu R. Hogan Riiiji Bearer K. C. Donald Minister Rev. H. J. Arnett Song by Miss Elise Bass. Mi.ss Edith Burlingim, organ. Miss Editli Van Gillume, violin. McDowell Choral Cluh. Dr. A. W. Van Hoose gives the bride away. May the thirtieth, nineteen hundred and sixteen marks the occasion of the first wedding at Shorter College, when Miss Ethel Stephens, of Ball Ground, Georgia, was married to Mr. A. M. Arnett, of Sylvania. The wedding took place at six o ' clock in the evening, in tlie college chapel which was tastefully decorated in ferns and daisies. The bridal party entered the chapel to the strains of Lohengrin ' s Bridal Chorus , sung by the choral club. Miss Stephens was given in marriage by Dr. A. W. Van Hoose; the ceremony being performed by Rev. H. J. Arnett, father of the groom. The bride was lovely in a dress of white satin and Georgette crepe, her veil caught with orange blossoms. The maids wore Ijeautiful yellow and white crea- tions of satin and tulle, and carried baskets of daisies. Tlie flower girls wore white organdy frocks with yellow ribbons. Before the ceremony. Miss Elise Bass, of Memi)his, Tennessee, sang in her usual charming manner. During the ceremony Miss Edith Burlingim and Miss Edith Van Gillume softly played organ and violin. Miss Stephens was the college librarian and leader of religious activities. She is an honorary member of the senior class and a favorite with both students and faculty. Mr. Arnett is professor of history and psychology, and is greatly ad- mired and respected by all who know him. The wedding was one of the most beautiful events that has taken place at Sliorter and will be long remembered with pleasure liy tlie college community and a host of friends wlio witnessed it. (Curtain) V 136 I Q i — — . m ifip, ;- «if- ,; i :MJ ' : i ' ; ' PI ' :fl5S;ii;:f iiff 1V5 m J-.i K v j - -■■ ' ' . r: :. .v . V CHAPTER VI OT yet was the career of our sailors completed. They now undertook to give to Shorter spirit and life. To the granddaughters of Shorter were addressed incan- tations asking for assistance. They sent for Black Hands, who should traverse the fields of mischief to regions where dwelt daring persons. Only Black Hands knew how to select these rash people. For thirteen nights they searched, and during that period indulged in neither sleep nor study. Then with their victims they returned and placed them in restricted bounds. Next two doors were erected, the one opening into Hall I, the other into Hall II. Into these portals were directed people from France, who were to seek for girls aspiring to become Susie Dahms. A few were chosen. These were brought into a room which contained all lovers of art. These gifted persons, in a very short time presented a most beautiful picture, the work of their own hands. A card bearing the imprint of the Black Hand and with the following inscription was then sent around: All stu- dents whose home is in Alabama, Tennessee, or in any State of the land must assemble near the sun-dial at midnight. The Susie Dahms and the Artists met the visitors at the appointed hour. They had also sent word to the Kids to be on hand. As was said before, the hour was midnight, and no members of the Faculty looked upon the mysterious actions. When all were present, the students implored Saint Cecelia to grant them true spirit. The goddess was touched with the prayer, and lean- ing from the skies, poured into the hearts of all the Spirit of Greater Shorter, which is not only manifested by joy and happi- ness, but by loyalty. Th6 students were so inspired that they caught the melody, which was wafted downward, and lifting their voices in songs of praise, sang their Alma Mater. 138 Alabama Club When that ilidiiiijht Clni-Chu Leaves for Alabama. JIoTTO — To Country, to State, to Friend be True. Fi-oweb — Red Ro, e. Colors — Red and White. OFFICERS EvELYx RussELi President Sarah Beli.ekger Vice-President Ina Shepherd Secretary and Treasurer HONORARY MEMBERS Miss Lh.y Ai.len Mr. O. M. Bishop Mr. A. M. Ahnett MEMBERS Veda Jacobs Blossom Chu.mpton I.ouisE McCormacr Emmie Lil Crumpton .• lma Lamar Ida Bell Ray Ina Shepherd Katherixe Ormax Eloise Palmore Josephixe Meadow Marion Meeks Ixa May Snellgrove E t:lyx Russell Virgixia Skixxer Kathleex Hayes Sarah Helex Bellexger Eleaxor Rempe 139 X Grand-Daughters of Shorter Sarah Elizabeth Bass, Rome, Ga.— Daughter of Mrs. J. L. Bass, nee Mattie Siiiipson; niece of Mrs. O. H. McWilliains. Jr., nee Sarah Simpson, and Mrs. Melville Gammon, nee Elizabetli Simpson. Elizabeth Callaway, Dawson, Ga. — Niece of Mr.s. Walter Cooper, nee Belle Bacon and Laura Bacon. Rebekah Clark, Moultrie, Ga. — Daughter of Mrs. Zachary Clark, nee Lizzie Ash- liurn; niece of Mrs. Park Harper, nee Ida Ashburn. Ophelia Davis, Columbus, Ga. — Daughter of Mrs. John T. Davis, Jr., nee Nettie Ashford. WiLEYNE Donovan, Locust Grove, Ga. — Daughter of K. G. Donovan; niece of Mrs. J. S. Owen, nee Mattie Donovan and Mrs. Claude Shewmake, nee Anna Donovan. 1 Sarah Joyce King, Rome, Ga. — Daughter of Mrs. C. W. King, nee Sadie Alexan- der. Mary John Murray, Ashburn, Ga. — Niece of Sara Lee Hardin. Mary Nix, Commerce, Ga. — Niece of Mrs. Chas. Scott, nee Josephine Bennett. Mary Francis Shuford, Asheville, N. C. — Daughter of Mrs. George Shuford, nee Julia Dean. i Mary Louise Walker, Monroe, Ga. — Niece of Mrs. Ben Edwards, nee Mollie AValker. Eleanor Wilcox, Rome, Ga. — Daughter of W. B. Wilcox, nee Maljel Hillyer, niece of Mrs. Be-ster Brown, nee Ethel Hillyer. Lucy Wright. Augusta, Ga. — Niece of Mrs. .Tolm Wilbur, nee Mary Wright. I HONORARY MEMBERS Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Miss Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Miss Mrs. Mrs. J. L. Bass, Rome, Ga. Zachary ' Clark, Moultrie, Ga. John T. Davis, Jr.. Columbus, Ga. K. G. Donovan, Locust Grove, Ga. C. W. King, Rome, Ga. George Shuford, Asheville, N. C. Walter Cooper, Atlanta, Ga. I aura Bacon, Cox College. Park Harper, Moultrie, Ga. J. S. Owen, Atlanta, Ga. Claude Shewmake, . tlanta, Ga. Sara Lir Hardin Chas. Scott. Birmingham, Ala. Bester Brown, Rome, Ga. Mrs. John Milnor, Philadelphia, Penn. Mrs. Laura G. Waltney, Rome, Ga. Mrs. J. C. Harris, Rome Ga. Mrs. Blunt Ha.mii.ton, Rome, Ga. Mrs. Linton Dean, Rome, Ga. Mrs. Oscar McWilliams, Rome, Ga. Mrs. Melville Gammon, Rome, Ga. Mrs. McHexry, Rome, Ga. Miss Elizabeth Harris, Rome, Ga. Miss Ai.tda Puintup, Rome, Ga. JIiss Cakdelia A ' eal. Rome, Ga. Mns. ,T. P. Cooper, Rome, Ga. Miss Joy Harper, Rome, Ga. Miss Imogene A. Coii.ter, Rome, Ga. V. 140 i SiMfMi: p French Club OFFICERS Velma Osbokne President Cathekixe Foxwohth Vice-President Annevic Greene Secretaru Ai.MA Osborne Treasurer Mildred Arnall Martha Axley Lois Allen Azii.e Barrow Elizabeth Bradley Elizabeth Calloway Margaret Cit.mmings Kathleen Coram I ' ahnei.l Coker Gertrude Carlton Lizzie Bell Duggan Wyi.ene Donovan Maurine Evans Selma Fendig Catherine Foxworth MExMBERS Laura Guillis Annevic Greene Kathleen Hayes Ruth Johnson Kathleen Kendrick Kathleen lyAUNius Mable Lovvorn Lillian Lovvorn Mildred Lovvorn Al.ma La.mar Louise McCormack Annie Blount Moseley Mamie Mooty Velma Osborne . ljia Osborne Mr. Orlando d ' Amato Kathleen Orjian Myrene Phillips Annis Parr Mary Parker Estelle Peacock Willie May Sheats Ruth Si.mpson Mary Kline Shipp Mary Saunders Alethia Smith Bettie Tyler Mary Louise Walker Gladys White Helen Wilkerson Mary J. Woodruff Black Hand Club TiJiE OF Meeting: Midnight. Colors: Biack. Black. BInrk. Jeddie Graham Place of Meeting: — ? — ? — ? Emblem : Ok7. . . Chief Cluber CLUBERS Annevic Green- Aline Cobb ' eda Jacobs Blossom Crumpton Sara Joyce King Annie Blount Mosei.ey Elizabeth Bradley Elizabeth Betts Mary K. Bruner THE BLACK HAND CLUB The Black Hand Club has come To Shorter Hill, to stay, To sit up nights and make new rules And scare bad girls away. And when the night time comes, they meet For tliey dasn ' t go to slee]i, Cause they all jes ' lias to work To earn their board and keep. Once there was a Shorter girl. Who didn ' t go to church on Sunday, . nd when she went to bed at night And went to sleep (they say). Her roommate heard her holler. And her suite mates heard her ball. But when they turned the liglits all on. She wasn ' t there at all. That Black Hand Club had got lier ' Fore she knowed what she ' s about. And the Black Hand Clubll get you. Ef you don ' t watch out. M. K. r,., ' Hi. Susie Dahms CoLOBs: Pink and Purple. Emblem: Susie Dahm. OFFICERS Mary K. Bruneh President Mary Kline Shipp Secretani and Treasurer Ophelia Davis Elizabeth Walter Elizabeth Betts Mary K. Bruner slsie dahms Alma Lamar Lydia Dixon Mariox Meeks Blanche Williams Ruth Sijipson Alice Johnson Mary Kline Shipp HONORARY SUSIE DAHM Miss Eva Browning White c N Kid Club Colors: Baby Blue and Fink. Flower: For-yet-me-not and Pink Rose. Motto: Put yimr hair up and wear lonij dresses. MExMBERS Sara Helen Bellengeh Beans Hallie Carh Ford Angeline Davis Knapp Helen Goetchius Gaetrh Ryllis Green Pretty Sara Hi ' ghes Sheet Mary Saunders Bil l Gladys White Cutei Zeta White Zeet Eleanor Wilcox Ella Natalie Turner Nat Mary Brown Anderson Brownie HONORARY MEMBERS Miss Kennedy Miss White 148 Tennessee Club Back Himu ' in Tt-nnessee. Colors: Green mid While. Flower: Miujiioiia. OFFICEUS Myrtle Taylor P reside iit Carrie Thaxk Ry ' ax Vice-President I ETHA Burke . . Seere nr ' and Treasurer HONOR A HY MEMBERS Jliss ' iKGixiA Wexdel Miss Ri ' Tii Campbell Miss Margaret Jacobs MEMBERS Bess Cox Pait.ixe Masengili. Beulah Brami.ett Roberta Nichol Hallie Carr Orville May Daxce Eleanor Nichol Lola Harper Martha Axley Rhyli.is Green Alice Nash Myrtle Taylor Elsie Hyatt Viviax Cioolsby Carrie Thank Ryan Letha I!t rke A PAEAN OF TENNESSEE Senior Class Poem of University of Tennessee, ' 15. By ' Murat Roberts Our sister nations caravan to tlie sable dominion of sorrow, Witli a burtlien of crime from anterior time to encounter the ashen tomorrow. For a lurid delirium of war has risen and saddened the people and hurled Ihe turbid years to the wild and scarlet denouement of the world. But to us the fortuous ocean has given an asylum of solemn .seclusion To harken the battle and contemplate tlie smol e and tlie carmine confusion. So we voice the high cosmopolitan cry which only .Vmerica can, The Saturnian place of a Titanesque race and the hope of the future of man. Be ours the nation which does not use the cannon of subjugation To encrim.son the dirt with the kindred blood of the children of civilization. Wherever our aquiline emblem stand or our stellular banner gleam. Be the patriotism for humankind our golden and infinite dream! O ! ye who have heard the aerial laugliter of winds fnmi our hill, wliich run In azure weather o ' er golden tilth to gladden the ancient sun ! O ! ye who have sprung from Tennes.see and have heard the history told. Of earnest men who made her great in virile days of old ! On us devolves the continuous task to bear in the sequent years The lantern of truth through the vague unknown and over the war frontiers, When Innnortal Prometheus, the Friend of Man, and the God of Illustrious kind. Shall some time .seek from the Heroes ' names wlio have wrought for all mankind, I trust he .shall find in glory engraven, wliere known of tlie world it shall be That the Volunteers and the Pioneers were the ,s(ms of Tennessee. 150_ J.W CD - ?f . y m f i f ' ■ ' J The Interstate Club Colors: Red. White ami Blue. Flowek; J merirnn Benuli . Motto: Eiu-h far the oilier, mul all for the ( ' . ' . . . OFFICERS Mary Ci.aytox Buti.er . . . President Gladys Carter Secretari Francis Schmiut . . . Vice-l ' re.iident Ri-th Simpsox Treasurer MEMBERS Mary Claytox Butler . . Kentut-ky Virginia Neii Idalio Gladys Carter .... South Carolina Marguerite Pierce Louisiana Mamie Cassei.s .... South Carolina K- therixe Pahkei: . . . Okhilionia Louise C. ssels .... South Carolina Francis Schmidt Illinois Maurice Evans Texas Ruth Simpson Illinois Evangeline Neii Idaho Mary Frances SiirioRi) N ' orth Cari ' iTna .Mary . ilie Tixglev . . . New York HONORARY MEMBERS Miss N. JI. Kennedy .... Missouri Miss Edith Burlixgim. . . Nebraska . Kat Club Katherixe Coram Katherine Foxwohth Kathi.eex Hayes Katitieen Meadow Kathi.eex Kexdrkk Katherixe Ormax V K i 153 CHAPTER VII HERE were many members of the Argo ' s crew who often were mistaken in the nature of the quest. They thought the search was for a sheepskin only, and forgot that the Golden Fleece of Truth was a greater thing to seek for. Often dark passages were passed through and the sailors became discouraged, but Jest and Jollity found their way to the ship. When they entered the brightness of the Fleece seemed greater and the mariners were cheered. This bright light made by the good humor of Joy caused those sailors who were desirous of steering the Argo toward the wrong haven, to realize the mistake of such a course and so with one accord ail with great joy journeyed toward the Golden Fleece. The Seniors decided to provide many lights for the journey. So taking fire from the torch held by Jest, they lighted many flames on Senior Heights. The brightness of their gleam could be seen long after eleven o ' clock every night. In this way they avoided the darkness of despair and despondency. If asked why they kept these lights so bright, the Seniors would say: In order to subdue Antago- nistic Spirits. REMARKABLE DISCOVERY OF ASTRONOMICAL SPECLMEN KNOWN AS ARGO REMARKABLE sptciimii has bten discovered. It has created no end of comment and interest in the scientific realms of Shorter College. This specimen is entirel_v without prece- .. ' ' t Xj dent, and it is with a great deal of curiosity and entiuisiasm tiiat the history of its evolution is being studied. We liave no record of its existence in any form before the night of April 26. 1915. That night a tliin vapor called an idea was formulated in the minds of six girls known as the Argonauts. Johnson-Dallis Co. was called into consulta- tion to aid in excavating this idea. The Argonauts met nightly, and under the spell of this vaporous idea there were strange occurrences. The Senior sitting room table from un- known causes disappeared, another more desirable appeared in its jjlace. The next night the pictures on the wall disappeared. Shortly afterward six black- robed figures were found calmly placing them on the walls of the tliird floor sitting room Hall 1. In their places, in the Senior sitting room were seen pictures in brown — wliich color the six found more con- ducive to the inspiration needed in carrying on their work. Matrimony Mas discussed in all its phases, some very original ideas were advanced which were received with active acclamations of approval. A few weeks later, armed witli otlier specimens belonging to the fam- ily annual, ' the Argonauts met, again to try to develop the vai)or in which state the Argo then existed. Sk)wly it began to take on a more definite shape. The six were joyful, they were exuberant. Then some- thing happened. The Argo stopped evolving. With consternation the Argonauts viewed their work. Wliat was to be done? Illustrations! 155 cried one, we need illustrations, pictures of all kinds to give an idea of how the facts stand aside from what we mere ly remember. ]SIr. Thurston Hatcher, of Atlanta, was discovered to undertake the picturing of the Argo. And so the Argo was photographed from every possible angle, singly and collectively, ' itl this added material in hand, the Argonauts were ready to begin again their work. It is interesting to note the stages through which the Argo passed from the idea to the completed form in which it is now seen. Seemingly impossible obstacles were overcome, and at last, on the night of February 29 the rather vague shape in which the Argo had for so long floundered began to become more solidified. That night the si.x worked until nearly breakfast time; in fact several times they had distinct hallucinations of the breakfast bell. ? or hours there had been a constant click of the instruments used in carving the specimen into more legible form. The dawn of INIareh 1st found the Argonauts prostrate but triumphant. The Argo was now turned over to Johnson-Dallis Co. to com])lete the evolution. On the morning of May 30 the Argo. its evo- lution complete, was placed on exhibition in the Shorter College iNIuseum. It is estimated that the evolution of the Argo covered about 15,275,000 seconds. M. K. B., ' 16. What girl is there on Shorter Hill, So unnatural, so unreal. Who never to herself hath said As at night she went to bed: In the morning at half-past five, So help me goodness if I ' m alive I ' ll get up and study so That there ' ll be nothing I don ' t know. I haven ' t done a thing all night. But I ' ll study in the morn, all right. When morning comes though she ' s aiive. She doesn ' t get up at half-past five. Except to give the clock a kick. And getting back in bed right (juick. Gives the cover a snug little tuck. And dreamily says: I ' ll trust to luck. f 156 r o ■mr -■;? Mr. Arnett (in Current History Class): Miss Ray, will you tell us what j ' ou know of Mrs. Pankhurst . ' ' Ida Bell: Well, really, Mr. Arnett, I might say very little, so to speak, other than that she is President Wilson ' s second wife. Dr. ' an Hoose made the following announcement in chapel: The Birth of a Nation is to be shown here next week, I advise as many as can to see this picture, Mr. Hogan has seen it once and says he would give five dollars to see it again. Then with emphasis Dr. Van Hoose added: It must be a good picture. There will be a meeting of the full faculty at 7 P. M. (Oysters were served.) Mr. Cousins: (In Lit. VIII Class) Miss Letha, give us an example of Dickens pictures of school life. ' Letha: Tom Sawyer would be a good one. Miss M. ' vcDouG. LL (In Biology): Where do you find the gameto- phyte in a tree? Eunice Ftrse: (Answering promptly) In the hollow. Ida Bell Ray filed the following exercise report slip on Miss White ' s door: MoND.w: Went to walk an hour. Tuesday: Went to bed an hour. Wednesday: Went to bed an hour and a half. Thursday: Went to see my Sunday school class. Friday: Took gym. Saturday: Went to bed again. M ' Lisse: I ' ve read this story and it has no point, not even the title is appropriate. Liz: What is the title? M ' Lisse: Cheated. Liz: That means the reader is cheated. 157 When asked in Lit. 1 to interpret: If ever thou slialt love In the sweet pangs of it remember me. For such as I am all true lovers are. Unstaid and skittish in all notions else Save in the constant image of the creature That is beloved. A brilliant student answered: I am too young to answer this ques- tion, at some future date I hope to be able to tell you more about it. Mr. Arnett when explaining the term man in sociology, said: I mean man in the generic sense, that is embracing woman. CAN YOU IMAGINE— Hughie Allen talking. ' Yeteva Rogers studying. ' Jeddie Graham flunking. ' S. J. King without a case. ' Miss Wendel dancing? Russell taking gym ? Aline Cobb in love ? Mary Saunders without Azile? Pete Wright angry. ' Elsie Warfield not in town. ' Miss Raynor without her tea. ' Alice Johnson on time ? Ida Bell Ray saying a naughty word? Mr. Arnett forgetting to say: But passing on: Marion Bush going to town? Edna Saul tall and slender? 168 IF. If the Polyninian sofa in the corner there. Could only talk, ' twould do it ' s share Of telling things that happen here, From night to night, and year to year. If that sofa should tell all the things it knows. What would happen do you suppose? ' Twould a whole library of books soon fill, Of things that have happened on Shorter Hill. If what Louise said to Ophelia one night, When they sat on the sofa without any light, ' Twould tell, and what Joyce said to Ruth Simpson too. What do you guess those girls would do? If it should tell what Lydia said When she sat on the sofa and held Beans And what Bee said when she and Glen Sat in the hall one night, and then — head. If that sofa should disclose to you Wliat Yeteva has told her cases, too Katherine and Susie, rivals, yes WfTal woidd happen do you guess? There are so many things that sofa might tell. If it should start to talking that — well I guess I ' d better not say any more, Cause it might tell things that I ' d sadly deplore. t- ■ -J- IF YOU WANT TO KNOW. ASK Elsik Warfield: Why she is so prompt in paying lit-r Bill at Wyatt ' s ? Mary K. — Why she likes to be called down by her Proctor? M ' LissE — When she discovered that an egg contained aluminum in- stead of albumen ? Alice Nash — If Pace has Caulder (called her)? Betts — How she manages to wear everybody ' s clothes? Ophelia — For information concerning casing? Seniors — Why they go to the dining room before the bell rings? Miss Smith — What drink she takes before beginning to read serious poems ? Mr. Cousins — The reason for his perpetual smile? Mr. Hogan — Why he Dodges Mary Sutton? Alice Johnson — Why she goes to town on Saturday with the rest of the niggers? Mr. Cousins — How an hour ' s ride will change the whole aspect of one ' s life? HOW TO MAKE AN ARGO. Separate $3.00 each from 200 boneheads, add two grasping business managers, mix well with two excited editors-in-chief. Add ginger, pepper, and a cup of punch. Sift in carefully two slight associate editors and heat to a boiling point over a hot fire of criticism. When cool serve to hungry jjublic in pasteboard boxes. FACTS FROM THE REGISTRAR. Two hundred girls at Shorter. One hundred and fifty chew gum continuously. Fifty occasionally. Two Seniors go to bed at eleven, the remainder do their spring house- cleaning. One tin can thrown down the chute, the rest go out the window. Fifty girls own middj- suits — 150 wear them. Twenty-five own raincoats — the rest borrow. One girl meditates on Sunday afternoon, the others recreate. Two thousand stamps borrowed, 39 returned. Twenty-nine days have passed and Miss Wendel has blushed for us only 20 times. 160 I I V RULES. Because of the strong meiiiory of j)ast trials and tribulations sutt ' ered by this the Class of 1916 at the hands of those awful tyrants, the mem- bers of the Faculty, and because of the love we have for the classes com- ing after us, we hereby publish such of tlie existing rules and regulations, the knowledge of which we deem necessary for those in the realm of uneasiness of conscience, in order to escape the dire calamity of faculty disapproval. I. Ri ' LES AS TO Classrooms. 1. If you know nothing about your lesson look wise, for verily, a wise look equals a good recitation in the teachers ' report book. 2. When the teacher becomes boring, there is always a diversion in writing letters, notes, and in carrying on animated conversations with the girl next to you. 3. If you don ' t feel like attending class, cut, as only a zero will be given. II. Rules and Regulations. 1. Throw all tin cans, orange peelings, etc., out of the windows; it requires too much exertion to throw them down the chute. 2. Seniors, be sure to keep the water running and lights on until after midnight, for such is the delight of the President. 3. Always laugh and talk as loud as possible. It shows home train- ing. K Be sure to wear middies at dinner. By order of Lady Principal. 5. The less order observed in the dining room the better. III. Rules Regarding the Library. The Library should be regarded as a place for social gathering. Absolute noise must be observed. Reference books are intended to be carried out. IV. Rules for Senior Sitting Room. 1. Victrola may be used during the day at any time, but only half the night. 2. Not more than forty girls may dance at one time. It wears out the rug. 3. Ink may be carried to the sitting room. If it is spilled on the rug a new one can be bought for .$.50. 4. Don ' t hesitate to sit on the table if you prefer it to a chair. I. 3. I JG 7=r. y INFLUENCE OF CLASS OF 1916 ON CIVILIZATION. Doubtless there may have been greater influences in the past sucli as tlie Renaissance, but doubtless there never was one. For information con- cerning same, reader is directed to Webster ' s Unabridged. Bourelle has summed up tlic influence of this notable class in a phrase, and expressed it with sweetness, Jeddie has stated it with dignity. I hate to brag but I agree with Shakespeare, or was it Betty Belts who s.iid. Where igno- rance is bliss a man ' s a man for a ' that. From the time this class entered as Freshmen, noticeably marked with green F ' s, their presence has been felt as well as seen (for reference apply to circus manager). It would be needless to enumerate the many blessings which civilization has received through the efforts of this class, which makes it nice. ' Indeed, by modern thinkers, well known by name, such as M. I. Saunders and A. K. Davis, this cl.iss has been called the eighth wonder of the modern world. For four years they have sliown Shorter a good time in such deeds of valor as advancing enthusiasm and an- tigonastie spirit. Senior Hall, the home of this prodigy of well being, is known all over ancient Rome for noise, late hours and classic music. To Shorter have been given by this class such noble spirits as Letha Burke and Wilda Hardman, who rank among the foremost bluffers of the world. Dignitj- sits heavy on the shoulders of this class, but we can say with Mil- ton and Mary Sutton, I ' d rather be dignified in Senior Hall than any- where else I know. For biography of the class of 1916 consult M ' Lisse Edwards ' famil- iar quotations entitled. Utta Gotta. ' Doubtless this is the greatest influence of modern tim ' s. 162 mr ; ' 1 ■ - The Wish of the Art Student While Woiikixg on the Argo — Apologies to Life Mrs. Rabbit to Mr. Centipede — I think it perfectly remarkable how you can paint eleven pictures at one time. ■fSf T ]63 J y ll U Senior Directory NAME ELIZABETH BETTS ROSALIE BROWN LETHA BURKE MARY K. BRUNER MARION BUSH ALINE COBB OPHELIA DAVIS M ' LISSE EDWAitDS JEDDIE GRAHAM WILDA HARDJIAN ALICE JOHNSON VELMA OSBORNE EVELYN RUSSELL MARY SUTTON ANNIE LOIS SMITH B. SINGLETON INA SHEPHERD LUCILE TOLI.ESON ELSIE WARFIELD LUCY WKTGHT E. WALTER NICKNAME Betty Rosie Brownie Kirk Bush II. . Kitty :;hid Lessie Postum Bill Grandma Jack Fat Sut Marj ' Liza Boo Pup Willie Nig Pete Liz FAVORITE SAYING Who ' d you see down town? Honest to Goodness I Ah. you ' re a phule! Oh, Lawd. I don ' t kno v! Gosh, gosh, gosh: It ' s just like this. I ' m .iust a wreck Utta Gotta! Auh-h! Pshaw! (in company} Lem ' me tell you! G ' w ' an now. I hate that. Tewie! Don ' t tell me that. Look out now. Get the army gun! Oh. my little gracicius Haven ' t cracked n hook. Kee-Kee. Liked to have killed me. PASTIME. Having dates. Worrying. Going to town. Making costumes. Practicing. Blushing. Talking about Louise. Ordering Catalogues. Making posters. Writing letters. Going to see Betty. Fixing up the sitting room. Casing. Cutting up frogs. Manicuring. Embroidering. Working in the Art room. Singing. Going to the jewelers. Sleeping. Orilering shoes. L SExMOR DIRECTORY— Continued AMBITION. PET HORROR. REMINDS US OF POSSIBLE FUTURE. To be admired. Not to know the current gossip. Acrobat. Pugilist. Can ' t decide. Collecting dues. Pessimist. Uncertain. To liave tlie last word. Being left out. A spoiled child. Scboolmarm. To wiite photo plays. Studying. Jumping Jack. Modiste. To be a concert pianist Casing. Pepper box. A country music teacher. To be a model house- keeper. Naughty words. A doll. Single bliss. To be a good golf player. To leave Louise Onion An Old Maid. To have a home. To be alone. Major Ozone. Stagnation in the Tho- notosassa. To please Dr. Van Hoose. Noi.se in the hall. A Catholic Nun. Cartoonist. To be a doctor. llr. Dean ' s chapel talks. 9 ? 9 9 . missionary ' s wife. Can ' t tell. To be deaf and dumb. Chatter box. We know, but it ' s a secret. To marry rich. Chemistry. A peacock. Vaudeville dancer. To laugli and grow fat. Who can tell. A walking shadow. A Normal Course teacher. To get thin. Kissing. Something new under the sun. Bacterial Inspector. Stand in with the Faculty. No one to love. An over grown baby. 9 9 9 9 9 Deciding wliom she loves. Having a class tl first period. Beauty add. Married life. To run a car. Germs. Billy Bounce. World ' s greatest arti.st. To live in JlcDonough always. Curiosity. Mrs. Rummage. Uncertain. To get a certain yonng man. Quiet Hour. Talking machine. Old Maid. To make someone laugh. To tell the truth. Bantum. Editor of a Funny pa- per. To be excused from practice Her Annual pic- tures. 1 1 : ! ! Suffragette. 165 ■ rr I r ' ' T ' ' ' ' ¥ fl  - gi. ■•fssttm ' iS ' W I ij } (, j ) (,- ' ' ' ' ' ' L ' Envoi Four years, the voyage is over. In the harhor safe the Argo stands, After many a perilous Journey, In strange and distant lands. And now, u] on the threshold of an unknown world, we linger Yet a moment, ere we plunge into its strife; We ' ve tried to learn the meaning of this world before us, In our years of college life. ' Tis ended, our quest for the Fleece . nd its golden gleams we ' ve caught. Guided by the lessons dearest Shorter. Thou, each Argonaut, hast taught; How we ' ve loved thee. Alma Mater, Through each fleeting year, , nd our hearts are aching, breaking, with the thought Of leaving thee and friends so dear. We leave with thee our blessing.s. And take with us, thy mem ' ry. Shorter, To the great wide world which lures us From thy loved portals, Alma Mater. M. K. B., 16. 166 ■ JC •- -x --J ' nvr,- _ =i - p ' -fi. • -Ai 167 W 1B9 SHORTER COLLEGE An Institution for the Higher Education of Young Women Offering courses for the A. B. and B. S. degrees. Excellent chemical, physical, bio- logical, and psychological laboratories. Full courses in Music, Art, Expression and Domestic Science. Buildings absolutely FIREPROOF; every bed-room connected with study and PRI- VATE bath. Golf, tennis, gymnasium, beautiful lake for boating and aquatic sports. Catalog on application. A. W. 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After our exami- nation, if your eyes need the service of an oculist we so advise, but we will not furnisli you with glasses unless they are absolutely suited to your eyes. Ask anyone wlio has patronized us hnw we itiniiuct our Inisiness. WALTER BALLARD DPTIGAL GO. 85 PEACHT8EE ST. (Clock Sign) ATLANTA Women ' s Shoe Department at MUSE ' S is authority on fine shoes Call us or write us about it Geo. Muse Clothing Co. , TLANTA, GA. J. P. ALLEN ' S Atlanta, Georgia High -Grade Shoes Style, Quality and Satisfadtion J. Regenstein Co. MILLINERY Ready to Wear 40 Whitehall ATLANTA, GEORGIA Unusual To-day Popular To-morrow Individual Always OUR TAILORED and ' SEMI-DRESS HATS c D Q-. Q-. Rosenbaum Successors to Kl ' TZ 38 -WHITEHALL ST. ATLANTA. GA. Oh, So Good 1 FAMOUS Ice Cream Sodas BROWN ALLEN Reliable Druggists ATLANTA. GEORGIA Establishes 1872 Excelled bg None E. A. 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