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The Twig Pnbiislicd Weekly by the Stndont Body oi; Meredith Collcffe Stafp EHtoi's-in-Chief Liiiiio Pknto.v Evki-yn BuinoEH CO.NTUIUI.'TOHS Mahy M. Joii.nsox, Jamiic Maum:y, Mary Lke Caldwki.l, Senior Class BkATUU'K NYK, KATItKIUNK BUOWN, Juni07- Class Ri.tji Livkksio.v, GLAnvs Leonard, Sophomo}-e Class PiiAxcKs CiiKiiKv, Freshman Class EDITORIALS j The editors and conti'ibutors of The Twig putting their most valuable time in its production—what are you doing? A three-column paper by no means reaches the standard nf the average college weelcly. Noi“ is a three-column paper the sort that a student body, the size nf tluit of Meredith, is fHiuihlo nf nutting out. Next year we sin- M'!’' .0 run four columns, with an (■:. ; ;i s.f • iienover possible. T!- ‘'m'li Carolina Intercollegiate Press Asi-cvi.iilni' >iiet for its second conference at lege, Davidson, N. C. This as sociation has proven itself an unprecedented benefit to the editors of the various publica tions of the several colleges in that it fur nished to those who gathered tliere a store house of ideas concerning the management of a paper, what policies a paper should adopt, and the like. The Twig hopes to be admitted into this organization as a regular member at the time of its meeting next October. AN EXPRESSION OF SORROW A calm settled over the entire student body last Monday when news reached Susie Herr ing of the death of her brother, Gordon H*rring. Gordon, for the last three years, during hi.s stay at Walce Forest, has been widely known as “Celia’s brother,” and was a I'recpiont visitor hero. News of his de)nirt- nre for China in the summer of ’19, where he was beginning on his life’s work as a mission ary teacdu’r, filled us with admiration and love f(]f his high ambition and Christian zeal; yet we were selfishly sad that he had removed liis gra-ioiis influence so far from us. Since then, from time to time, we iiave had reports of the splendid woi'k hi* has been carrying on in tliat count fy. A short while ago a letter was received telling of ill-health, dvie to spinal menengitis. This was shortly followed by the news of his death which occurred Easter Sun day nun-ning. ’I'hrongh real love for Susie we all share the loss of her brother with her and feel that her sorrow is ouvs, The entire student body extends to Susie its deepe.st and sincercst sympathy. STUDENT OPINION At a reecnt meeting of the Student Govern- iiu'iit Association, it was unanimously decided that eom)nilsory Sunday school ajid church attendance be abolished. It was agreed tliat the students would attend Simday school and church regularly on Sunday morning even tliough the usual Sunday morning roll call be eliraiiiated, The student body seemed very enthusiastic ovei: the plan and all agreed to cooperate in making it a success. A repre- •sentative of the Freshman class voiced the sentiments of the entire student body when she stated that the people of Raleigh would give the girls from Meredith a much warmer welcome in their churches if it were known that we are attending the Sunday morning services because wo want to and not beeause we are made to do so. T]ie fir.st few Sundays after this decision was reached there seemed to be ju) decrease in the number of girls who regularly attended Sunday school and church. However, there is a growing tendency, which is fast becoming widespread, to remain at home on Sunday moi-nings and to ignore the fact that each and every one of us agreed to do her duty in carrying out the ixew plan. "When we are at home during the summer vacation there is no doubt that we take great pleasure in attend ing the .sei'viees in our churches on Sunday morning, and why should we not do so while we are in Raleigh? If we do not live up to the standard which we have set for ourselves we shall be considered “slackers” and we do not care to have any such type of person on our carapiTs. The question rests with the student bodj' alone. Shall we make good our decision and go to church and Sunday school regularly or shall we go back to the old regime of Sunday school roll call and com pulsory church attendance? FIELD DAY EXERCISES On Monday, May 2, the gymnasium classes, under the direction of Miss Gertrude Royster, will present the annual Field Day exhibition. This is always an interesting and entertaining spectacle and this year’s performance will be no exception to this rule. The prizes will be awarded by Mrs. T. W. Hickett, MR. HIGHSMITH DELIVERS COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS The Cresswcll High School will have Ihe distinct honor and pleasure of having Mr, Edwin Highsmith, professor of Education at Meredith College, for its Commencement ora tor, The address w'il! be given Friday even ing, April 29, and m’c feel sure that the graduates will go forth with ijispiration after Mr, Highsmith has given them some “point ers” in hi.s usual pleasant and informational mannei’. SOPHOMORES PRESENT AMUSING PROGRAM The regular program of the Aatrotekton Society on April 25 was under the direction of the So])homoi'e class. The miture of the j)rogram was rather unusual. JIanager Louise Mays, of the Grand Theatre, kindly consented to bring his latest company of artists up for the Society’s benefit. Manager Mays had charge of the performance and pre faced it with a few original and witty remarks so characteristic of him. The program was as follow’S: Winged Quartette Mme. Farrar m. Wyatt Mme. Gluck m. Elkins Mine, Homer w. Poole Mme. Schunian-Heinlt R, Livernion Famous Tight Rope Dancer.. .Mme. Lillian Webb Ventriloquist—Dr. Vimlniskingsceng A. Love AM) Cliarlie a. W. Harris Hippo, eduuated elephant.^ ( R. Spalnhour Mme. Galli-Curci L. Kendrick Each number was greatly en,ioyed but espec ially Mme. Webb’s willowy movements and Mme. Kendrick’s trilly notes took the audience by storm. / Of course, the Seniors and Sophomore are planning to remain to commencement. Gradu ation is the most important event in the col lege career of a Senior, and of almost equal importance to a Sophomore. There must be a daisy chain and there mu.st be Seniors. And you, Freshmeji and Juniors, who think it will be so nice to go home just a little .sooner than you expected, we need you, there must be an audience for class day exercises and the final program. Yes, there will be a host of friends and relatives but the Seniors would rejoice to think that their fellow students were supporting them. And they do work faithfully to produce good performances. Sophomores lose very much sleep gathering daisies in the early hours of the morning. Let each of us appreciate the efforts of the other and all work together to make this the very best commencement ever. ANNOUNCEMENTS A one-act farce. Rubber Boots, will be pre sented in the Philaretian Literary Society Monday evening. May 2. Cast: Evelyn Brid- ger, Evelyn Sentelle, Lila Earle Dowell, Lidie Fenton. The jirogram of Astro Society next Monday evening w’ill be carried out exclusively by those juembers who have red hair. It is hoped that those not asked to perform will not feel slighted since the following are merely I'cpresentative: Vocai Solo i3csaic Leo Paolo Reading Ellen WilUa^ns Campus Gossip Alice Lotoe Current Events EUzabeth Sawyer Piano Solo Beth Cairoll Send “The Twig” Horae All Will Thank You
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