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1 H E TWIG 3 j ^tubent (©pinion j DEFACING COLLEtJU I'ltOrJiK'l'Y Defacing college property seems to be a favorite pastime with many ot us. At least, one would tliinlc so from the bountiful evidences which greet us on every hand. One can hardly go anywhere on the campus or in the buildings without seeing what abominable housekeepers we are. Cer tainly, it la carelessness, and on second thought wo wouldn’t do it; But is that any oxcuse? Do we have any right on the plea, "Oh, I just didn’t think,” to nmr a thing which tliree hundred other individuals muet use or look at? They say where one person’s rights begin, there the otlier person's rights end. As a member of a social group eacli of us must realize what we owe to the other individuals of that group. Just look at our campus!—Paper bags and banana peelings thrown around, and sciuibs on the bcnches certainly do not present a very i.leasing spec tacle to a stranger seeing Meredith for the first time or to ourselves either for that matter. A campus Is supposed to be “a thing of beauty” but if i£jc are not interested in making it so, wiio will be? The writings and drawings on the chairs in the classrooms are not of a very scholarly nature, I have noticed Initials and a heart indicate the sen timent of a fiixteen-year-old rather than a college student with more or less serious ideas. Of course, if these am ateur instincts should later develop into Rosa Bonheurs and Madame Le Bruns we should not think of depriving them of the chair handles or anything, for a genius deserves every consideration But as long as girls’ heads of a remark able similar variety are the chief con tributions we might wonder, even if after all, genius were not lacking. To this list of grievances might bo added the handwriting on the walls, of which—“May 24, my day of misery —two examinations.” and “one week from today Christmas holidays begin." are fair samples. Might not they be dispensed with? They don’t make the day any less miserable or the time any shorter. And .they certainly detract from the appearances of the room Again, have you any right to deface or spoil ani/thiiiff which belongs to others as much as It does to you? A regard for the rights of others is the first rule of good citizenship in any community, and since we consider Meredith among tlie highest of these, it must be our plan to observe and remember this rule and abide by It A green little boy In a green little way A green little apple devoured one day. And the green little grasses now ten derly wave, O’er the green little apple boy's green little grave. —Ex. ‘‘I’JIIiY .SAY” “They say’’ said so and so and so— yea. but who is “they’’—we all go around each day and it’s “they say this" and. “tliey say that” and soon instead of "they” saying it, whatever it may be, everybody knows it and lakes it to be so—“they’’ can start more trouble and talk than anything else in the world. When someone says In answer to a whispered “they say that , etc.,” who said It? We And ourselves vainly trying to think just who It was. It’s just this way tliat many tilings are spread and some which had too many false statements and ideas. Be sure, before you repeat a tiling that merely “they" said, you Ihink a moment, because it may get, twisted and somebody might say Instead of “they,’’ say Jano, Sally or (whiitcver your name is) s:iid it. lie- ports and gossip get started just by those over present ‘•tiicy" people say ing things. “They" arc usiuilly the kind (>r people who say things with out evidence or, lacking such, just merely say them anyway, Be care- tul and don t let anyone think you are “they." UNIVERSITY WOMEN ENTERTAIN SENIORS MLSS ALLJiN SKliTt'IIKS >VOUlv OF (>I{«AX1ZATI0.\ On Tuesday afternoon. May 1, the Ualelgh chapter of the Association of University Women wove at home to the Senior class in (he college parlors. Tiie guests were graciously received by Miss Catherine Allen, president, and several other members of the Ra leigh ciuiptcr. :mIss Allen then gave a brief sketch of the organization, history, and aims of the chib. A result of the recognition of Mere- iith as a standard college is the fact tlint several graduates are eligible to memi)ership in this organization, thus rufioiving the opportunity of aiding in the establishment of new branches or cooperating with chapters already organized. Then, followed a period of Informal discussion and questioning after which the party separated Into groups and enjoyed the delightful refreshments wlilch were served by members of the club. Upon a plate containing the most delicious and generous slices of ice cream and cake were red and black “.Taw-Breakers,” close rival of the “Lollypop." These are worthy of mention because of their dual capacity as decoration and a means of entertainment for the remainder of the time. For the in spiration and instruction as well as entertainment, the Seniors as prospec tive members, are deeply appreciative of those who are already members of this organization. Prof: “The examination questlona have been prepared and are in the hands of the printer. Are there any questions.” Chorus: “Who’s the printer?” 1^ College JEcius | lowna Daniel visited in Henderson last week. Lillliin iivans and Elizabeth Daniel also were in Henderson last week-end. Gertrude Perrell spent a very pleas ant week-end at her home. LaRue Bynum and Isabelle Crlffln spent last week-end in Cliapel Hill, Edna Askew vLsited in Benson last week. ^ Inez Holloway. Jesse Brooks, Sallle Henderson anil Margaret Herring were in Durham hist week. Eliiiabolh Sawyer spent last week end in Clayton with friends, Clara Hockaday and IMary Stephen- ;-i(in .spent Saturday and Sunday in Angler. Erma Moore and Mary Sullivan wore In Duriiam for the past week-end. SiK.-z Arnotte Hpent the week-end in town wiili I'rftnds. iUiincIi'.' HanUs was at her home the hiltcr p.irt of last week. Georgy lUinn was in town visiting her sister, Mrs. Witherspoon, last week-end. Annie and Elsie spent Saturday and Sunday in Raleigh with Miss Rosa Wiggs. Gladys Strickland visited in the city wilh Mrs. McLeod. Joe Co.Y spent last week-end In the city. Marie Fleming. Virginia Barnes, Rosebud Cowan and Annie Grady spent last week-end with their parents. ISlma and Thelma P^loetwood, Vir ginia Boone and Janet Holoman spent the week-end with Mrs. Johnson, TliNSrS TOUlJXAMKN’l’ AHOU.SES CHliAT INTl'RKST I'CoJitmucd jroni pane 1) l)ers of the Senior teams, against Nita Garrett and Ruth Newton of the Soph omore. Mucli enthusiasm has been shown so far In the games. Large numbers of fans have even arisen to cheer for their teams in the games played before breakfast. The tourna ments between the other classes will be played as soon as is possible. Watch the bulletin board for news. Wllini IS YOUR FAV0KITE1 “I studied the next chapter.” “I didn’t hear the assignment.’’ “I did know it, but “I don’t understand that part.” “I just had my eyes treated.” “I was absent yesterday.” “That was as far as I studied.” "I didn’t feel well last night,” “Why, -er-a “I didn’t hear the question.” “I know it but I just can’t express I CLASS OF ’23 HONORED BY TOWN SENIORS KXJOVAHLi; lIJGII TI;a GIVEX AT llO.Mi; OF LJLMAX IIORTOX Among the many social events with which Seniors are fairly deluged at this time of year, there ha,s not been, and, we feel sure, there will not be any affair more delightful or more al together charming than the tea given the class of ’2S by the town Seniors, on Wednesday afternoon. The guests were met at tiie door by Lillian Horton and Miriam Ruffin, and conducted into the reception hall which, along with the music room, the parlor and the dining-room, had been convened Into a really and truly loa-room. with many little tea-tables and the most cunning place-cards imaginable. By no means the least enjoyable fiicfcir of the afternoon’s entertain- menl was the menu, which consisted of creamod chicken, potato chips, clieesu-balls, with beaten biscuits and Iced tea, fruit salad and saltlnes; with orange ice and angel-food cake as a fitting denouement. After finishing eating, the girls all gathered aronml tlie piano and there followed u half-hour of singing—col lege songs, class song,s. and popular ballads—which proved enjoyable to all. It was with regret that it was real ized that at tea one is not supposed to spend the entire evening, and so good-bye’s had to bo said amid many assurances of a “perfectly lovely 1 inic.’’ 'Ihe hostess of the occasion were. IMirliim Rudin. .loscphlno Parker, Ruth LIneborry, Elizabeth Harding, Annie Bowen, and Lillian Horton, at whose home the affiiir was given. Other guests besides the members of the Senior cla.ss were: .Mrs. Wil- mer Betts, a member of the sister class of ’21, Miss Alice Zai)riskle, Dr. Julia Harris. Hr, Helen Law, Mrs. Beulah Cooper. Miss Ida Poteat, and Miss Ellen Brower. FIRST AFl’KAKAXCF OF CAl'S AXD GOWNS (Continued from inujc 1) its element of sadness, for it made everyone remember that in a very short while the Seniors were to go out from their Alma Mater forever, that never again would they mingle in the same way with the students In the hulls of Meredith, The faculty, too, was affected, living over again the time when they were Seniors and first felt the responsibility of the cares of life upon their shoulders. The sight of this black-robed pro- ceasion is a daily reminder of our purpose in coming here and an incen tive to labor on toward the goal that each has set for herself. WitY TUKy Mtsski) F.ame Lots of men would have left their foot prints Time’s eternal sands to grace Had they gotten mother’s slipper At the proper time and place. —Exchmge.
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